Category: UFC / MMA

Sometimes all it takes is one Conor McGregor social media post to set the combat sports world into a tizzy, as was the case Tuesday when the UFC's biggest star shared that he has agreed to an exhibition boxing match against Logan Paul. What? That certainly came out of…

When healthy, Kamaru Usman is ready to respond to anyone's callout – including Joaquin Buckley. Usman's (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) name has been mentioned by various top UFC welterweight contenders, and the former champion has grown tired of it. Most recently, UFC on…

Ben Rothwell did not have the same takeaway from his first faceoff with BKFC heavyweight champ Mick Terrill as some others ahead of their title clash at BKFC: KnuckleMania 5. Rothwell will get his long-awaited chance at BKFC gold when he meets Terrill at…

Khabib Nurmagomedov would like to see UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria earn his title shot at lightweight if he moves up to the division. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) teased a move up to 155 pounds and called for a fight with Charles Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-1

It's not signed, but things might be looking good for those hoping to see the UFC heavyweight championship unified in 2025. This past Saturday, following the conclusion of UFC on ESPN 63 in Tampa, Fla., UFC CEO Dana White told MMA Junkie that he "100 pe

Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad reveled in watching Colby Covington take a beating at UFC on ESPN 63. Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) suffered a third-round doctor stoppage TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) in this past Saturday's main event at A

TAMPA, Fla. – His promotional debut might not have been the big splash he was looking for, but Navajo Stirling will find the silver lining. Stirling (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) opened up the main card at UFC on ESPN 63 this past Saturday with a unanimous decision…

Jon Jones enjoyed watching Colby Covington get beat up at UFC on ESPN 63. Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) suffered a third-round doctor stoppage TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) in this past Saturday's headliner at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., after

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Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhaps

TAMPA, Fla. – After a third win in four fights, perhaps Davey Grant figured it was a good time to shoot his shot. Grant (14-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC) on Saturday outworked Ramon Taveras (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) for a unanimous decision on the prelims at UFC on ESPN 63. And…

UFC on ESPN 63 might've been the birth of title contention for one fighter and the end of it for another. This past Saturday in Tampa, Fla., Joaquin Buckley defeated and stopped former UFC interim champion Colby Covington in the main event. The resul

Aljamain Sterling wants to jump right back on the horse after UFC 310. Sterling (24-5 MMA, 16-5 UFC) dropped a close decision to undefeated featherweight contender Movsar Evloev less than two weeks ago at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The frustrating loss had

TAMPA, Fla. – Throw Daniel Marcos' hat into the ring for a chance to fight former champion Jose Aldo. Marcos (17-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) stayed unbeaten Saturday when he eked past Adrian Yanez (17-6 MMA, 6-3 UFC) with a split decision in their bantamweight fight on the main…

TAMPA, Fla. – Felipe Silva moved to 2-0 at featherweight in just a few months after his win at UFC on ESPN 63. But the 145-pound division probably doesn't have a new prospect on its hands. Instead, after his win over Miles Johns (15-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) on Saturday…