Alexander Volkov and Alistair Overeem have both been around the MMA block more than once. But they also remain relevant heavyweights, which adds intrigue to their main event clash at UFC Fight Night 184 from the Apex on Saturday. Volkov comes in as a -196 favorite against Overeem (+164), according […]
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UFC Lightweight Title Picture Muddied After Poirier Stuns McGregor with 2nd-Round Finish
Dustin Poirier defied the critics on Saturday night, scoring a TKO victory over Conor McGregor to avenge his 2014 loss to the Irishman. But with a champion who doesn’t want to fight, and several big names in the division, the win did little to clarify the UFC lightweight title picture. […]
UFC 257 Odds: McGregor Heavily Favored Over Poirier in Lightweight Rematch
Conor McGregor will try to repeat his electrifying performance from his first fight against Dustin Poirier when the two meet for a rematch in the main event of UFC 257 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. McGregor and Poirier will take center stage at the UFC’s Fight Island facility, headlining an […]
Chiesa, Magny Headline Wednesday UFC Card After COVID Cancellations
The UFC has rescheduled or canceled several bouts that it intended to be a part of Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN card — its second of three events on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi this January. But, even after those changes, the promotion has still put together a solid welterweight headliner […]
Woman Files Personal Injury Lawsuit in Ireland Against Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from a woman over an alleged personal injury incident, according to multiple media reports. Attorney Dave Coleman told ESPN that his client filed suit on Monday in the High Court in Dublin, Ireland. Civil Charges Follow Police Investigation The case involves an alleged […]
UFC on ABC Odds: Holloway Battles Kattar in UFC’s Return to Network Television
In December 2018, FOX televised a UFC card for the final time. That’s also the last time that the world’s premier MMA organization aired on network TV. That will change on Saturday when Max Holloway battles Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC on ABC 1. The card also […]
UFC Notebook: Fans on Fight Island, White Working on Potential Superfights
The UFC became the first major sports organization to return to action after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most leagues in March. Since that time, most competitions have resumed, some even inviting fans while UFC fighters continue to battle in empty arenas. That dynamic will change in January, as the […]
MMA Notebook: UFC January Schedule, Viral Video Leads to Bellator Signing
The UFC returns to action after its holiday break on Jan. 16 when the world’s premier MMA organization airs on network television for the first time in over two years. ABC will televise the main card of UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar. The UFC last aired on network television […]
UFC Notebook: Dana White Confirms Return to Fight Island, McGregor vs. Poirier Date
The UFC will return to action in January, holding its first three events of 2021 over the course of a week on Fight Island. The 2021 schedule begins with Fight Night events on Jan. 16 and Jan. 20, followed by UFC 257 on Jan. 23. All three shows will take […]
UFC Fight Night 183: Stephen Thompson Tries to Stop Rise of Geoff Neal
Geoff Neal has won all five of his fights in the UFC, but the welterweight will face the biggest test of his career on Saturday when he faces No. 5 contender Stephen Thompson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 183 at the Apex facility in Las Vegas. Sportsbooks […]
Jake Paul Calls Out Conor McGregor, Attacks Teammate; MMA World Reacts
Fresh off his victory over former NBA player Nate Robinson, YouTuber Jake Paul is now setting his sights on an even bigger fight: one with former UFC champion Conor McGregor. Paul called out McGregor on Instagram Monday night, posting an expletive-laden video in which he claimed to have made a […]
UFC 256 Live Results, Scoring: Figueiredo Faces Moreno in Flyweight Title Bout
Deiveson Figueiredo last defended his flyweight title three weeks ago, but he’s back in action tonight against challenger Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC 256. That’s the headliner of a pay-per-view main card containing five fights, along with five more preliminary bouts on free and streaming television. If […]
UFC 256: Deiveson Figueiredo Turns Around on Three Weeks to Defend Title vs. Brandon Moreno
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo will return to the Octagon after just 21 days off when he defends his title against No. 1 contender Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC 256 on Saturday from the Apex facility in Las Vegas. Figueiredo last fought on Nov. 21, when he […]
Bellator 254 Odds: Undefeated Flyweights Macfarlane, Velasquez Face Off for Title
Bellator women’s flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane will put her belt on the line Thursday against undefeated Juliana Velasquez in the main event of Bellator 254 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Macfarlane (11-0) won the inaugural Bellator women’s flyweight championship in November 2017, and has successfully defended her crown four […]
UFC on ESPN 19: Marvin Vettori Steps Up on Late Notice to Face Jack Hermansson
Jack Hermansson prepared to fight any one of three different challengers in the main event of UFC on ESPN 19. On Saturday, he’ll step into the Octagon against Marvin Vettori in a battle of middleweight contenders created by injuries and COVID-19. The UFC originally scheduled a bout between Hermansson and […]
UFC Notebook: Lionheart Bounces Back with Submission Win, Holland Out After Positive COVID Test
Anthony “Lionheart” Smith ended a two-fight losing streak on Saturday, submitting Devin Clark via a triangle joke halfway through the first round of their UFC on ESPN 18 Main Event. Clark opened the fight by rocking Smith with an overhand right and looked like he might score an early finish […]
UFC on ESPN 18: Smith, Clark Step into Main Event After COVID-19 Sidelines Blaydes
It doesn’t hold title implications, and only one of the fighters is ranked. But the light heavyweight clash between Anthony “Lionheart†Smith and Devin Clark should still entertain fans when it serves as a replacement main event for UFC on ESPN 18 on Saturday night. Smith and Clark moved into […]
UFC Notebook: McGregor vs. Poirier Official; Figueiredo, Shevchenko Defend Titles
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will fight in the main event of UFC 257 in January, the UFC officially announced on Monday. Both McGregor and Poirier talked extensively about the prospect of a rematch, with McGregor originally suggesting the fight as a charity event. McGregor Enters Rematch as Favorite Now, […]
UFC 255 Live Results and Scoring: Figueiredo vs. Perez, Shevchenko vs. Maia
Both flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will put their titles on the line at UFC 255 on Saturday night from the Apex facility in Las Vegas. The pay-per-view main card includes five fights in total, and begins at 10 pm Eastern. If you’re not planning […]
UFC 255 Odds: Figueiredo, Shevchenko Favored to Defend Titles in Las Vegas
Deiveson Figueiredo will try to solidify his hold over the UFC’s flyweight division when he defends his title against Alex Perez in the main event of UFC 255 on Saturday at the company’s Apex facility in Las Vegas. Figueiredo (19-1) won the vacant flyweight championship when he choked out Joseph […]