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Notes: (1)Jon Jones is not ranked due to his impending move to the heavyweight division. (2) Yoel Romero is not ranked due to his impending move to the light-heavyweight division Heavyweight Francis Ngannou -UFC Heavyweight […]
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Featherweight Amanda Nunes -UFC Champion Cris Cybrog -Bellator Champion Julia Budd Felicia Spencer Kayla Harrison Megan Anderson Arlene Blencowe Leslie Smith Pam Sorenson Kaitlyn Young Bantamweight Amanda Nunes -UFC Champion Germaine de Randamie Holly Holm […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Covington, and Michael Chandler signs with the UFC
By: Frank Hyden, MMATorch Senior Columnist UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Covington was this past week. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Covington GOOD- Kevin Holland vs. Darren Stewart This was […]
Bellator 245 & 246 Press Conference Highlights
Phil Davis Davis was asked quite a bit about wanting a fight with Ryan Bader. When asked about his fight with Lyoto Machida he eluded to hoping that Machida “wasn’t the same fighter” as the […]
Bellator 244 Press Conference Highlights
By Gil Kuta Jr. Vadim Nemkov Nemkov spoke of having to change his camp because of the pandemic, but continually stressed he was ready for a 5-round fight. When asked if Fedor’s recent loss was […]
UFC Raleigh LIVE REPORT: Real-time results and analysis of Blaydes vs. Dos Santos
UFC Raleigh January 25, 2020 Raleigh, North Carolina, The PNC Arena ESPN+ UFC Raleigh LIVE REPORT UFC Raleigh Prelims Brett Johns vs. Tony Gravely (Bantamweight) Favorite: Even Round 1: They clinch early, Johns has a […]
Rizin and Bellator continue Japanese year-end tradition while UFC makes way for football
The end of the calendar year is a busy time for combat sports in Japan. Going back to the days of Pride and K-1, New Year’s Eve events with MMA, boxing, kickboxing, and professional wrestling, […]
Dana White changes his tune on Tyson Fury fighting in UFC
Dana White appears to have changed his mind regarding Tyson Fury joining the UFC. Videos of the Lineal Heavyweight Champion training with fellow British fighter Darren Till surfaced last month, with the “Gypsy King” stating […]
UFC 245 Post-Fight News and Notes: Colby Covington hospitalized, Max Holloway questions judges decision, and more
Covington hospitalized UFC capped off its 2019 PPV calendar with a loaded UFC 245 event from Las Vegas. The main event saw Kamaru Usman take a late fifth-round TKO win over Colby Covington. The fight […]
Conor McGregor to return at UFC 246 against Donald Cerrone (w/ Hiscoe’s Analysis)
After a tumultuous 2019, Conor McGregor will return to a UFC cage in January. ESPN announced this afternoon that McGregor will headline UFC 246 in a welterweight bout against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. The event will […]
A Twitter diary of Nate Diaz’s potential withdraw from UFC 244
The UFC’s biggest fight of the year might not happen. On Thursday, Nate Diaz took to social media to declare that he was out of his upcoming fight against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244. Diaz indicated […]
Conor McGregor announces date of next fight
Conor McGregor has a date for his next fight-now he just needs an opponent. In a press event in Moscow, McGregor revealed that his next fight will be Jan 18, in Las Vegas. McGregor went […]
NEWS UPDATE: Conor talks next fight, Faber and Aldo next fights in the works
Conor McGregor talks about his anticipation for next bout. Conor McGregor has been in the news a lot lately, but apparently he wants the discussion to be about his next fight. Speaking to Parimatch at […]
NEWS UPDATE: Hardy gets new opponent, Weidman releases statement, Minakov-Ayala off
Hardy to Face Volkov in Moscow It did not take long for Greg Hardy to find his next opponent. As first reported by ESPN, Hardy will fight Alexander Volkov on Nov. 9 in Moscow. The […]
Friday News Dump: Welterweight title fight booked, Cyborg scheduled, Holm withdraws
Welterweight title fight booked for UFC 245, Cyborg scheduled to make Bellator debut, Holly Holm withdraws from upcoming fight. In the spirit of political news, the MMA world was gifted several important news stories just […]
Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal set to headline UFC 244 at MSG
Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal set for Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden. Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal headlining UFC 244. After a week of uncertainty, the UFC has a main event for UFC 244, […]
Dana White on BJ Penn: He won’t fight again
According to UFC President Dana White, the UFC will no longer book BJ Penn. In an interview with ESPN, White stated the UFC has informed Penn that they would no longer give Penn fights. While […]
Cris Cyborg signs with Bellator
Bellator has won the Cris Cyborg sweepstakes. Bellator president Scott Coker announced via Twitter that Cyborg has signed the biggest contract in the history of women’s MMA. I am proud to announce that @BellatorMMA has […]
Darren Till to face Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244
Darren Till will debut at middleweight against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244. Darren Till’s move up to middlewweight will start with former interim title challenger Kelvin Gastelum. According to ESPN, Till will fight Gastelum at […]
Amanda Nunes to defend bantamweight title against Germaine de Randamie
Double-champion Amanda Nunes will defend her belt against Germaine de Randamie at UFC 245. The UFC’s women’s bantamweight/featherweight champion Amanda Nunes will defend her bantamweight title against former featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie. According to […]
Video released of Conor McGregor punching man in bar
Video shows Conor McGregor punching elderly patron in bar. Conor McGregor is fighting again, but it is not against anyone in the UFC. Video released by TMZ shows McGregor spending time in The Marble Arch […]
REPORT: Cat Zingano released from the UFC
The UFC parts ways with former title challenger Cat Zingano. After six years with the company, Cat Zingano has parted ways with the UFC. According to a report by MMAJunkie, the UFC has released […]
REPORT: Holly Holm to face Raquel Pennington at UFC 243
Holly Holm to face Raquel Pennington at UFC 243 in Melbourne. Holly Holm has spent the last several years trying to recapture the magic that she created in Melbourne, Australia; on Oct. 5, she will […]
Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Calvin Kattar set for Boston Fight Night card
Zabit Magomedsharipov will fight Calvin Kattar on Oct. 18, in Boston. The UFC’s trip to Boston on Oct. 18 will feature a native son versus a streaking prospect. According to a report by ESPN, featherweights […]
Colby Covington defeats Robbie Lawler in lopsided decision
Colby Covington dominates Robbie Lawler with constant offense. Colby Covington might be the most hated man in the UFC, but he will remain at the top of the welterweight division for the foreseeable future. Covington […]