In 2019, Ryan Bader held two world championships and a seven-fight winning streak. Now, he comes in as an underdog as he tries to defend his only remaining belt in a heavyweight title fight against Valentin Moldavsky at Bellator 273. Bader has lost two of his last three fights, and […]
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MMA Notebook: Ngannou, Figueiredo Overcome Adversity to Win UFC 270 Title Fights
Francis Ngannou handed Ciryl Gane the first loss of his MMA career on Saturday night to unify the heavyweight championship at UFC 270 in Anaheim. Ngannou utilized a wrestling-heavy strategy to outpoint Gane 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 and defeat the interim champion. Ngannou finds success late with wrestling Gane opened the […]
UFC 270: Gane Favored Over Ngannou in Battle to Unify Heavyweight Championship
Ciryl Gane has only fought 10 times in his professional MMA career. But he has yet to lose, and that run has earned him a shot at the heavyweight championship against Francis Ngannou at UFC 270 in California on Saturday. Ngannou and Gane will face off in the main event […]
UFC 270: Deiveson Figueiredo Looks to Reclaim Flyweight Title in Trilogy Bout vs. Brandon Moreno
Brandon Moreno defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by submission in the third round of their June 2021 fight at UFC 263 to claim the UFC’s flyweight championship. Now he’ll have to back up that win with another victory if he wants to hold on to his crown at UFC 270 on Saturday […]
Dapper Labs Looks to Land Knockout Punch with First UFC Strike NFT Release
The long-awaited partnership between Dapper Labs and the UFC has finally come to fruition, as the sports NFT leader will drop its first UFC Strike packs on Sunday, Jan. 23. The first drop will feature 100,000 “Fully Loaded†packs at a cost of $50 each. UFC Strike follows in Top […]
MMA Notebook: Ngannou Wants Out of UFC Without New Contract, COVID Protocols Loosened
Francis Ngannou will defend his UFC heavyweight title against interim champion Ciryl Gane on Saturday at UFC 270. Unless he can come to terms with the company, however, it could be Ngannou’s last UFC fight. Ngannou (16-3) told reporters that he has no plans to continue fighting under his current […]
UFC on ESPN: Giga Chikadze Looks to Extend Winning Streak to 10 vs. Calvin Kattar
Giga Chikadze hasn’t lost a fight since joining the UFC in 2019. He’ll now face a significant step up in competition when he takes on No. 5 ranked featherweight Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC on ESPN 32 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Chikadze (14-2) is riding […]
UFC Notebook: Who Will Step Up to Fight Alexander Volkanovski?
Max Holloway dropped out of his title fight against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 272, but there is no shortage of fighters willing to step into that main event bout. ESPN reported that Holloway informed the UFC that he would not be able to make the March 5 bout […]
Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou Talk Crossover Fight on Social Media
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has floated the idea of competing as a boxer in the past. Now, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he wants to take on Ngannou, and is willing to throw a twist into the mix to entice the MMA star. Fury and Ngannou traded potential […]
MMA Notebook: Lewis Sets UFC KO Record, Jake Paul Promises MMA in His Future
Derrick Lewis scored a first-round win over rising contender Chris Daukaus on Saturday to take over the top spot on the UFC’s all-time knockout leaderboard and, potentially, throw himself back into the heavyweight title picture. Lewis (26-8) stopped Daukaus just 3:36 into the first round in the main event of […]
UFC Fight Night: Perennial Contender Derrick Lewis Faces Chris Daukaus in Heavyweight Main Event
Derrick Lewis has twice fought for a UFC heavyweight title, coming up short on both occasions. If he wants to keep his hopes alive for a third championship opportunity, he’ll need to score an impressive win over rising star Chris Daukaus at UFC Fight Night 199 on Saturday in Las […]
UFC Owner Endeavor to Buy 10 Minor League Baseball Teams
Endeavor Group Holdings has agreed to buy 10 Minor League Baseball teams, including the affiliates of prominent MLB franchises like the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Brave. One of the teams, the Oklahoma City Dodgers, is currently co-owned by Endeavor President Mark Shapiro. Endeavor got its start as a […]
MMA Notebook: Julianna Pena Scores Historic Upset Over Amanda Nunes
Julianna Pena came into her bantamweight title fight as a +650 underdog to reigning champion Amanda Nunes, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. She left UFC 269 as one of the most unlikely new champions in the promotion’s history. Pena scored a third-round submission victory at 3:26 of the second round to […]
UFC 269: Dustin Poirier Can Finally Claim First Undisputed Title by Dethroning Charles Oliveira
Dustin Poirier has accomplished nearly everything a fighter can achieve throughout his MMA career. Only an undisputed UFC title has eluded him. That could change on Saturday, as Poirier takes on lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 269. Poirier (28-6) beat Max Holloway in 2019 to […]
UFC 269: Amanda Nunes Promises to Make Short Work of ‘Delusional’ Julianna Pena
Julianna Pena has never fought for a major MMA title and has lost two of her past four bouts. But, she’ll still get the chance to take on the legendary Amanda Nunes on Saturday as the two fight for the women’s bantamweight title in the co-main event of UFC 269. […]
MMA Notebook: Conor McGregor Shares Return Timeline, Eagle FC Coming to America
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor announced on Twitter on Saturday that he will resume training next year, and plans to return to the Octagon soon thereafter. McGregor fractured the fibula and tibia in his left leg during his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 on July 10. McGregor […]
MMA Notebook: Vieira Spoils Tate Comeback Bid; Harrison, McGregor Talk Future Plans
Miesha Tate’s road to the UFC women’s bantamweight title grew a bit longer on Saturday when Ketlen Vieira scored a unanimous decision victory over the former champion. Tate (19-8) returned from a five-year retirement earlier this year, winning her first fight in July. Vieira lives dream with win over ‘legend’ […]
Miesha Tate Continues MMA Comeback, Faces Ketlen Vieira at UFC Fight Night
Miesha Tate returned to the UFC after a five-year layoff with a dominant TKO victory over Marion Reneau earlier this year. The former bantamweight champion will face a tougher test on Saturday, when she battles No. 7 contender Ketlen Vieira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 198 in […]
MMA Notebook: Holloway Outlasts Rodriguez, Edwards Blasts Masvidal Withdrawal
Max Holloway turned back a challenge from rising star Yair Rodriguez on Saturday, winning a thrilling bout by unanimous decision to defend his place in the UFC featherweight title pecking order. Holloway scored a 49-46, 48-47, 48-47 win, but the bout was far more exciting than the lack of finish […]
UFC Fight Night: Yair Rodriguez Looks for Upset Win Over Max Holloway in Featherweight Main Event
Yair Rodriguez has established himself as one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC, capable of highlight-reel finishes at any moment. Now, he’ll get the chance to show he’s also a title contender when he takes on Max Holloway in the main event of UFC Fight Night 197 on […]