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Sean O’Malley, the current UFC bantamweight champion, is set to defend his championship against Merab Dvalishvili in the main event of Noche UFC at The Sphere in Las Vegas this weekend. With the event being highly anticipated due to its massive production budget and being hailed as „the greatest sporting event of all time“ by

Conor McGregor’s much-anticipated return to the UFC has been postponed once again, with UFC CEO Dana White announcing that McGregor will not be stepping back into the Octagon until early 2025. This news comes after McGregor was forced to pull out of a scheduled fight against Michael Chandler in June due to injury, and despite

Demetrious „Mighty Mouse“ Johnson, a legendary figure in the world of mixed martial arts, has officially announced his retirement. With an illustrious career spanning both the UFC and ONE Championship, Johnson has solidified his place as one of the greatest fighters of all time. His decision to hang up the gloves comes after a remarkable

Sean Brady, hailing from Philadelphia, showcased his skills as he secured a convincing victory over Gilbert Burns in a five-round main event at the UFC Fight Night held in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old Brady improved his record to 17-1 with a unanimous decision win over Burns, who has a record of 22-8. Throughout the 170-pound

Usman Nurmagomedov recently defended his lightweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Alexander Shabliy at Bellator Championship Series 4. Despite maintaining his undefeated record, Nurmagomedov’s performance left much to be desired in terms of action and excitement. The fight was characterized by a tactical battle rather than a display of dominance from the champion.

Sean Brady showcased his skills and determination in a dominant performance against Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night. With 274 strikes landed and over 10 minutes of control time, Brady secured a unanimous decision victory and solidified his position in the welterweight title picture. This win marks his second consecutive victory in the Octagon, bringing

Jorge Masvidal, a seasoned mixed martial artist, shocked the combat sports world when he announced his retirement from MMA in April 2023. However, in a recent turn of events, Masvidal has expressed his intention to return to the octagon after a brief hiatus and a stint in professional boxing. This decision came after a period

Sean O’Malley is set to defend his UFC men’s bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili in the main event of UFC 306. O’Malley, with a record of 18-1, 1 NC, is coming off a decision win over Marlon Vera in his first title defense. He is currently ranked No. 4 in the ESPN pound-for-pound men’s rankings.

Valentina Shevchenko is gearing up for her trilogy bout with flyweight champion Alexa Grasso, and she is determined to avoid leaving the outcome in the hands of judges after their previous meeting ended in a controversial split draw. The upcoming fight is set to take place during Noche UFC at The Sphere in Las Vegas

The UFC’s return to Edmonton, Alberta on Nov. 2 has a new main event. UFC CEO Dana White announced on X that former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will face Amir Albazi at Rogers Place in what will likely be a title eliminator. Moreno (9-5-2 UFC, 21-8-2 MMA) last fought in February when he dropped a

Securing a spot in the top-five ranking in the UFC is no easy feat, but for Caio Borralho, it was a milestone achieved in spectacular fashion. The 31-year-old fighter from Sao Paulo, Brazil, has been making waves in the middleweight division with an impressive 7-0 record in the UFC. His most recent victory over former

Former MMA fighter and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey recently issued an online apology, acknowledging that it was long overdue. She expressed remorse for reposting a conspiracy video on social media regarding the tragic 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting. Despite not believing in the video, Rousey admitted to being so disturbed by the truth

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is adamant in his stance that he did not avoid a fight with Jon Jones. Despite UFC CEO Dana White’s claims that Jones didn’t want the fight, Ngannou maintains that it was actually Jones who was reluctant to step into the octagon with him. Ngannou expressed his frustration

UFC 305, held in Perth, Australia, provided fans with a night full of surprises. One of the most unexpected outcomes was the main event, where middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his title against former champ Israel Adesanya via a fourth-round submission. This victory solidified Du Plessis as an undefeated fighter within the Octagon

Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title in a highly anticipated clash against the two-time former champion, Israel Adesanya, at UFC 305. The showdown is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 17th, in Perth, Australia. This main card event at RAC Arena will be aired on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 10 p.m.

The recent developments surrounding former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez have shocked the sports world. Velasquez, 42, was involved in a troubling incident in February 2022, where he allegedly shot at a man accused of molesting his son during a high-speed car chase. However, instead of hitting his intended target, Velasquez ended up injuring the

The final news conference for UFC 305 showcased an intense and emotional exchange between middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Israel Adesanya. The tension between the two fighters was palpable as they engaged in a war of words that left Adesanya in tears. The conversation quickly veered towards the topic of „culture,“ a key

The upcoming UFC Fight Night event in Edmonton is set to feature a highly-anticipated women’s flyweight battle between former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield. Namajunas, with a record of 13-6 in MMA and 11-5 in the UFC, is looking to solidify her presence in the flyweight division after back-to-back wins. On the

As Dana White’s Contender Series Season 8 is set to premiere on August 13, MMA fans around the world are eager to witness the next wave of top talent vying for a chance to make it to the UFC. This show has been instrumental in providing a platform for emerging fighters to showcase their skills

Conor McGregor, the former two-division champion of the UFC, has been eagerly anticipated to make his return to the Octagon. However, UFC President Dana White recently announced that McGregor’s return will not happen this year. This news came after the season debut of „Dana White’s Contender Series,“ where White expressed optimism about McGregor’s future in

There’s a captivating aura surrounding mixed martial arts events that take place in Australia. The time difference creates a surreal experience for viewers from North America, with fights happening in the future relative to their own time zone. The adrenaline of witnessing MMA bouts in Australia is unmatched, often accompanied by sensational moments and unexpected

In an epic showdown at the UFC Apex, Serghei Spivac and Marcin Tybura met once again in a highly anticipated rematch. The stakes were high as Tybura had previously emerged victorious in their 2020 encounter. However, this time around, Spivac had a different plan in mind and wasted no time showcasing his superior grappling skills.

After a hiatus from MMA competition, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is set to make his return to the sport in October. Ngannou will be taking on 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira in what promises to be an exciting showdown on a PFL pay-per-view superfight card scheduled for Oct. 19. This marks Ngannou’s

Umar Nurmagomedov’s dominant performance at UFC Abu Dhabi has certainly put him on the map as a rising star in the bantamweight division. With an undefeated record of 18-0, Nurmagomedov’s victory over Cory Sandhagen has solidified his position as the No. 1 contender for the bantamweight title. Moving forward, Nurmagomedov’s path seems clear – a

Former UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson, once hailed as one of the best fighters in the world, has now set a new record for consecutive defeats in the Octagon. His recent loss to Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night marked his eighth loss in a row, surpassing the previous record held by BJ Penn. At

Dakota Ditcheva is quickly proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of mixed martial arts. With an impressive record of 13-0, Ditcheva’s recent victory in the PFL flyweight finals only solidifies her position as a rising star in the sport. Despite facing criticism about the level of her competition, Ditcheva

The PFL has unveiled its plans to determine the finalists for the 2024 playoffs in six different weight classes through a series of fight cards in August. The playoffs will feature main cards on ESPN and all fights, including prelims, will be available for streaming on ESPN+. The semifinals for the heavyweight and women’s flyweight

In a surprising turn of events, U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware denied a preliminary approval for settlement in the UFC antitrust lawsuit, which would have entailed the UFC paying out $335 million to current and former athletes. This decision was made late Tuesday, with further clarification expected to be provided by the judge at a