Leon Edwards OnSide Youth Zone Earlier this year, UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards teamed up with OnSide, one of the leading youth charities in the U.K., to establish a youth mentoring program at three OnSide Youth Zone locations. Along with local police officers, Edwards helps train kids in mixed martial arts as part of an
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UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has an event in mind for his return to the Octagon, but he’s struggling to find a man to stand opposite from for it. Since arriving on MMA’s biggest stage in 2020, Chimaev has maintained his unbeaten status and forged a path of destruction en route to the top of
MMA analyst and former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen has rejected a plea deal and will take his battery charge to trial. Back in December 2021, Chael Sonnen was accused of attacking several individuals at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. A couple, Julie and Christopher Stellpflug, said that Sonnen had struck them both and
With each passing year, the standards for truly memorable fights get higher. Fights have to not only stand on their own merits, but prove themselves worthy of consideration among a massive, constantly growing library of classics. Despite these lofty requirements, a handful of this year’s tussles were up to the task. Here are MMA Mania’s
See how UFC fighters celebrated the holidays When it comes to the holiday season, UFC fighters are a festive bunch. Many fighters gave a glimpse into how they spent the holidays on social media. Some spent time with family and friends, others traveled to exotic locations, and several showed off their holiday pajamas and season
Caden Campolieti LB – Conor McGregor I like Conor because I grew up watching him when I was young, and I love his confidence and the swagger he brings in and outside the Octagon. He isn’t afraid of anything and will do and say what he wants whenever. He is the GOAT and there will
Joey Beltran’s run as a fighter with BKFC has come to an end. The former heavyweight champion, who has now suffered three losses in a row including back-to-back knockouts, will no longer compete for the bare-knuckle promotion, though there are plans in motion to continue working with the veteran fighter in another capacity. “From a
9:43 PM ET David Purdum Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Marc Raimondi The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has suspended UFC fighter Jeff Molina, according to Molina’s page on official MMA online recordkeeper mixedmartialarts.com. The reason for the suspension is not listed. A source with access
UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall believes that the magnitude of fighting in mixed martial arts’ leading promotion is often undervalued. Aspinall has quickly risen close to the top inside the Octagon. The Englishman arrived on the scene in 2020 following a two-fight run under the Cage Warriors banner that saw him collect a pair of
Bellator commentator Josh Thomson has explained why he believes a lack of vision is preventing mixed martial arts from catching soccer. Over the course of the last few weeks, the sporting landscape has been dominated by the FIFA World Cup. Thirty-two nations from around the globe came together for the ultimate spectacle. In the eyes
Jeff Molina is the latest UFC fighter facing commission sanctions in relation to the expanding investigation into his head coach James Krause’ gambling activities. ESPN announced on Saturday December 24th that Molina has been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. That suspension is listed in the Association of Boxing Commissions database as ‘uncategorized,’ and
UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Dead at 45 UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar has passed away at the age of 45. The fight promotion announced the news on Saturday. “The UFC family is saddened by the tragic passing of UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Thursday from presumed heart complications while at work,”
“Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” said UFC President Dana White. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. He will be missed.” A pioneering
Edmen Shahbazyan was at a crossroads in his young career after losing three straight UFC fights. Once hailed as the future of the middleweight division, the 25-year-old Contender Series veteran was in a scenario where one more setback could potentially bounce him from the promotion. Realizing he needed to change his training and preparation, Shahbazyan
6:54 PM ET Stephan Bonnar, who helped launch the UFC into the mainstream with his fight against Forrest Griffin in the finals of the first season of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show, died at age 45, the promotion announced Saturday. Bonnar died of presumed heart complications while at work, according to the UFC. Bonnar and
The MMA world was rocked today, at the news that MMA pioneer Stephan Bonnar had passed away. Bonnar competed in the UFC from 2005 to 2012, facing a who’s who in the light heavyweight division, but easily being best known for his brawl with Forrest Griffinat the finale of the first season of The Ultimate
MMA analyst and commentator Laura Sanko has questioned the actions of Paddy Pimblett after his UFC 282 victory. Back at UFC 282 earlier this month, Paddy Pimblet defeated Jared Gordon via unanimous decision. ‘The Baddy’ edged it out on all three judges’ scorecards. However, many felt as if Gordon had done enough to get the