UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje on Oct. 24, UFC president Dana White told CNN on Tuesday. Fans and pundits have long expected the UFC to hold a title unification bout ever since Gaethje (22-2) defeated Tony Ferguson via fifth-round TKO on […]
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UFC Notebook: Kattar Outlasts Ige, Masvidal Wants Rematch vs. Usman
Calvin Kattar proved to be too much for Dan Ige in the main event of Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN event on Yas Island, winning a unanimous decision in the featherweight clash. Kattar won 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 on the judges’ cards, pulling away in the championship rounds as Ige appeared to […]
UFC fighter Mike Perry Caught on Video Punching Man in Restaurant (VIDEO)
UFC welterweight fighter Mike Perry was involved in a videotaped physical altercation on Tuesday at a Lubbock, Texas, restaurant. In the video, which was posted on Wednesday, Perry is asked to leave Table 82 restaurant. He’s heard yelling racial slurs and arguing with his girlfriend, who attempted to get him […]
Retired UFC Champion Henry Cejudo Angling for Fight vs. Boxing Prospect Ryan Garcia
Former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo may be retired from MMA, but says that a bout against 21-year-old boxer Ryan Garcia might be enough to get him back into the fight game. Cejudo and Garcia have been jawing at each other on social media for several weeks. On […]
UFC Notebook: Usman vs. Masvidal Booked for UFC 251 Main Event
Jorge Masvidal will step in to fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 251, the promotion announced late Sunday night. A series of events over the weekend led to the fight, which will headline the first UFC card at the so-called “Fight Island” facility […]
Dustin Poirier, Dan Hooker See UFC Lightweight Clash as Path to Bigger Fights
Lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker face off in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card at the Apex in Las Vegas, a key fight that could put either man in line for a title shot. Poirier enters the bout as a -230 favorite over Hooker (+184), […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Father in Critical Condition, Other Family Members Sick with COVID-19
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov told his followers on Instagram on Monday that his father is in critical condition due to COVID-19 and complications related to a prior heart surgery. Nurmagomedov also said that he has had many family members and friends who have been sick with the coronavirus in […]
UFC Notebook: Cejudo Announces Retirement After Win, Ferguson Suffers Orbital Bone Fracture
UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo announced his retirement after defeating Dominick Cruz in the co-main event of UFC 249 on Saturday. The 33-year-old two-division champion defeated Cruz by TKO in the final seconds of the second round. Cejudo: I’ve ‘Done Enough’ in MMA Cejudo landed a big knee and followed […]
UFC Notebook: Ferguson Wants Nurmagomedov Stripped of Lightweight Title
Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially confirmed that he will not be fighting at UFC 249, a move that has Tony Ferguson saying the champion should be stripped of his title. Nurmagomedov has made it clear in recent days that he doesn’t see a way to fight on the April 18 card […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov Stuck in Russia, Endangering UFC 249 Fight vs. Tony Ferguson (Again)
Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed Monday morning that he is at home in Dagestan, Russia, and that travel restrictions in the country may make it impossible for him to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 on April 18. Nurmagomedov shared that information during an Instagram live chat, saying that travel bans have […]
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones Arrested, Charged with Aggravated DWI
Police officers arrested UFC legend Jon Jones in New Mexico early Thursday morning on charges of aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. According to a criminal complaint, Jones tested “at or above twice the legal limit” on a breathalyzer test after his […]
UFC Notebook: Zhang Thrills, Adesanya Does Just Enough to Win in Title Defenses
In what could be an early fight-of-the-year candidate, Zhang Weili outlasted Joanna Jedrzejczyk on Saturday to defend her women’s strawweight title at UFC 248 in Las Vegas. The bout ended in a split decision, with Zhang (21-1) winning 48-47, 48-47, 47-48. Zhang Earns Praise from Jedrejczyk Many close decisions result […]
UFC Notebook: Flyweight Title Vacant After Figueiredo KO, Ortiz Gets Win Reinstated
Deiveson Figueiredo knocked out Joseph Benavidez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 169 on Saturday, a result that left the flyweight championship vacant. Figueiredo (18-1) wasn’t eligible to win the title after he failed to meet the 125-pound weight limit on Friday. Knockout Leaves Flyweight Division in Limbo […]
UFC Fight Night 167: Anderson, Blachowicz Meet Again for Title Eliminator
Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz will face off on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 167 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The fight will serve as a probable title eliminator, as the winner has an excellent chance of receiving a shot […]
UFC Notebook: Mayweather Could Fight in 2020, Jacare vs. Hall Set for UFC 249
UFC president Dana White and undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. have been talking about a potential partnership in recent months. Now, White says that an agreement between the two would likely result in Mayweather competing in some capacity, though perhaps not in the realm of MMA. Speaking to ESPN earlier […]
UFC Notebook: Volkanovski Takes Featherweight Title, Usman vs. Masvidal?
Three titles were on the line at UFC 245 in Las Vegas on Saturday night, but only Alexander Volkanovski was able to wrest away control of a championship from the previous holder. Fighting at the T-Mobile Arena on the Strip, Volkanovski (21-1) took down featherweight champion Max Holloway (21-5), earning […]
UFC Planning Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Lightweight Title Fight Next April
One of the most anticipated fights in all of MMA could come to fruition early next year, as the UFC is close to booking Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson for a lightweight championship clash in April. UFC President, Dana White told ESPN he is looking to schedule the long-awaited clash […]
UFC Notebook: Blachowicz Gets Split Decision Over Souza, Askren Announces Retirement
Jan Blachowicz earned a narrow split-decision victory over Ronaldo Souza in the main event of UFC Fight Night 164 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday. The three-judge panel gave Blachowicz the 48-47, 48-47, 47-48 decision in a light heavyweight bout that could easily have gone either way. Blachowicz Wants Title […]
Stipe Miocic, Tyson Fury Express Interest in Crossover Heavyweight Boxing Match
UFC heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic and lineal heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, have both expressed interest in a crossover fight that would see the two men face off in the ring. Miocic mentioned his interest in boxing Fury on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show this Monday, with Fury acknowledging on Tuesday […]
UFC 244: Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz Battle for ‘BMF Belt’ at Madison Square Garden
In a rare occurrence for its pay-per-view events, there won’t be a world championship on the line at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden this Saturday. Even so, there will still be some hardware up for grabs when Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz meet up in the main event. Masvidal […]