Daniel Cormier isn't confident in the idea of Francis Ngannou taking on another former champion in boxing. Ngannou's boxing debut surprised many when he lost a controversial decision to Tyson Fury in October 2023. His performance had many predicting that he would b
Jose Delgado: Debut KO at UFC Fight Night 251 just a preview of coming attractions
LAS VEGAS – Jose Delgado beat Connor Matthews with a first-round knockout Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Delgado, who picked up a vicious finish in his UFC debut,…
Miesha Tate announces UFC return against Yana Santos in May
Former UFC women's bantamweight champ Miesha Tate has her next fight lined up. Tate (20-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) will face Yana Santos at a UFC Fight Night event on May 3. The event is expected to take place in Des Moines, Iowa, although the location and venue has not yet b
Chael Sonnen: Win or lose, Alex Pereira leaves light heavyweight after UFC 313
Chael Sonnen doesn't see Alex Pereira sticking around at light heavyweight after UFC 313. Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) defends his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) in the March 8 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (
Photos: Miesha Tate through the years
Check out these photos of Miesha Tate through the years.
UFC Fight Night 251 video: Every finish from Las Vegas, including a no-tap nap
If you wanted a well-rounded set of matchups, UFC Fight Night 251 delivered this past Saturday. The promotion's return to Las Vegas had a little bit of everything: Heel hooks, naps, close call grinders, bloody battles, head-splitting KOs ... And now you can relive…
Joseph Parker: ‘This will mean something different. I’m doing it for myself now’
New Zealand fighter has appreciated spending time with his family as he prepares to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF world heavyweight title
There’s nothing quite like watching Joe Parker lip-syncing to Take That to lift the mood in the back of an Uber on a drizzly morning in Dublin. The dangerous threat Parker faces against another big-hitting monster of the ring in Daniel Dubois, in Riyadh on Saturday night, fades with the laughter.
Even the depressing reality that boxing will continue to ignore human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, as Parker’s intriguing bout with Dubois headlines an outstanding bill bankrolled by the country’s General Entertainment Authority, can’t erode the wit and charm of the New Zealand heavyweight channelling his inner Gary Barlow.
Continue reading...Report: Conor McGregor files appeal of civil sexual assault verdict in Ireland
Conor McGregor vowed to appeal the result of a civil sexual assault lawsuit against him last year, and the UFC star reportedly has taken the first step. Last November, a 12-day trial in Dublin concluded with an Irish jury finding McGregor liable for assaulting Nikita H
UFC champ Belal Muhammad: Shavkat Rakhmonov mentally stronger than Leon Edwards, but I can break him, too
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is confident he can make Shavkat Rakhmonov fold. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) is expected to make his first title defense this year against Rakhmonov, who's coming off a five-round decision win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC…
Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL fights announced in the past week (Feb. 10-16)
MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
Gabriel Bonfim revels in status as first to finish Khaos Williams at UFC Fight Night 251
LAS VEGAS – Gabriel Bonfim beat Khaos Williams with a second-round technical submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Bonfim, who has 16 of his…
Watch Ilia Topuria celebrate one-year anniversary of UFC title win in hilarious video
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria decided to throw himself a little party after a career milestone. One year ago today, Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to become featherweight champion at UFC 298 on Feb. 17, 2024. "El…
Henry Cejudo suggests other contender for UFC champ Merab Dvalishvili over ‘stupid’ Sean O’Malley rematch
Henry Cejudo does not want to see UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili rematch Sean O'Malley. Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) dethroned O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) to become 135-pound champion at UFC 306. He then retained his title by handing U
UFC Fight Night 252: How to watch Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong, Seattle lineup, odds, more
The UFC's return to the Pacific Northwest is set for Saturday in Seattle. Here's how to watch UFC Fight Night 252 with a former two-division champion at the top of the lineup at Climate Pledge Arena. Broadcast and streaming info UFC Fight Night 252 has a main card…
Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Jared Cannonier’s big win, Nicksick vs. Strickland, UFC Seattle preview, more
Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Matthew Wells and Mike Bohn will join host "Gorgeous" George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m.…