Category: Boxing / UFC / MMA

SEATTLE – Twenty-five-year-old Jean Matsumoto steps into the biggest fight of his life on short notice, but he's not looking to simply partake. Initially scheduled for a veteran-level step up vs. Chris Gutierrez on March 8, Matsumoto (16-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) now…

SEATTLE – Ibo Aslan won't stand for any for any of Ion Cutelaba's antics at UFC Fight Night 252. Cutelaba (18-9-1 MMA, 7-8-1 UFC) is known for embracing his nickname "The Hulk" in the lead up to his fights by screaming in the face of his opponents during the fin

SEATTLE – It's been almost one year since Song Yadong competed inside the UFC cage, even though he's been healthy and ready to go for many months. Song (21-8-1 MMA, 10-3-1 UFC) has used time to not only improve his skills but also his English. He proudly fielded questions…

SEATTLE – Anthony Hernandez doesn't pay much mind to the comings and goings of the middleweight division, but current champion Dricus Du Plessis is one name who has his attention. Hernandez (13-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC), who will attempt to repeat January 2018 victory…

UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria will eventually get his desired superfight with Islam Makhachev. UFC featherweight champion Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is eager to move up to challenge lightweight champ Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC), but Makhac

Dan Hooker knows what's in store for him at UFC 313. Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC) takes on Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) in a five-round lightweight co-main event (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) March 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. "The Hangman" has been…

Check out these photos of the fighters on the scale and their faceoffs from the ONE 171 ceremonial weigh-ins in Qatar. (Photos courtesy of ONE Championship)

VICE TV's MMA-themed documentary series continues this week. "Dark Side of the Cage" continues Wednesday (VICE TV, 10 p.m. ET) with an episode about the now-defunct PRIDE FC organization and its many controversies, from Japanese mob ties to alleged fight fixing and more.…

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis agrees with the notion that he can drag Khamzat Chimaev into deep waters. After defeating Sean Strickland a second time at UFC 312, Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) is ready to defend his title against Chimaev next. Chimaev

Stephen Thompson likes the idea of a potential fight with Donald Cerrone. Cerrone (36-17 MMA, 23-14 UFC) recently announced that he has re-entered the UFC's drug-testing pool and plans to come back from retirement for two more fights. A longtime UFC veteran himself

Dricus Du Plessis doesn't see a fight with fellow UFC champion Belal Muhammad being competitive. Welterweight champ Muhammad discussed the possibility of moving up to 185 pounds, dubbing champ Du Plessis and former champ Sean Strickland easy matchups. Du Plessis…

Aaron Pico is currently in an uncertain spot in his career due to issues with the PFL's schedule. Pico has publicly requested a full release from the PFL so that he can continue his career elsewhere, particularly the UFC. Should he get his wish, Pico would likely f

King Green believes former UFC champion T.J. Dillashaw was too harsh on Anthony Smith. Dillashaw claimed Smith will never be a UFC champ because he doesn't have the heart and has a tendency to quit in fights. Green argued that you can't accuse someone of not having

Joaquin Buckley warns UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad against a middleweight move. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) called UFC 185-pound champ Dricus Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) his easiest path to double-champ status. He even

Justin Gaethje hopes he gets the opportunity to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) will look to re-enter the title picture when he takes on Dan Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC) in a five-round lightweight co-main event…