Having gone undefeated in the previous two years, bantamweight Danny Sabatello was looking to recreate his success in 2022 and has done so to nearly the same degree. In two fights this year, Sabatello has won both via unanimous decision over Jornel Lugo in April then Leandro Higo in June both for Bellator. “Sometimes I
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MMA Fighting has Bellator 289 weigh-in video for Friday’s event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. In the main event, interim champion Raufeon Stots defends against rival Danny Sabatello in a semifinal matchup for the bantamweight grand prix. Both fighters have had lots to say to, and about one another in the build to
9:00 AM ET There is a constant debate in MMA about when fighters may enter their prime. Some people believe it’s the late 20s. Others feel it’s early- to mid-30s. But none of that stops fans from looking for the best up-and-coming talent to follow, and, ultimately, see where they land. ESPN’s fourth annual ranking
Starting today, fans ages 18 years or older who are in the state of Nevada at the time of purchase may buy raffle tickets online via UFC5050.com. This collaboration with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation, a longstanding charitable partner of UFC, is a way for UFC to give back to the local Las Vegas
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has liked what he’s seen so far from lightweight Paddy Pimblett’s UFC career. Pimblett will face Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. It’s the first pay-per-view appearance for the English star, who has won each of his first three UFC fights by finishes.
In the main event of UFC 282, the vacant light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Jan Blachowicz takes on Magomed Ankalaev. Heading into the fight, Blachowicz is a +200 underdog while the Russian is a -265 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their
James Krause is in deep doo doo. The former UFC welterweight is currently banned from cageside and under investigation for his role in a betting scandal at UFC Vegas 64, one serious enough to prompt a promotion-wide block on gambling, as well as wagering bans in places like Ontario and New Jersey. UFC middleweight Sean
Paddy Pimblett is banned from Twitter UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett has a substantial following on social media with millions of followers on Instagram, but he can’t post on Twitter. Pimblett’s Instagram account is currently active and has 2.3 million followers, but has had two Instagram accounts terminated. “I can’t say nothing back anymore,” Pimblett
MMA Fighting has 2022 World MMA Awards results from Thursday night’s ceremony at the SAHARA Las Vegas. Trophies will be awarded for Male and Female Fighter of the Year, Knockout and Submission of the Year, Fight of the Year, and media awards will be handed out as well. The show is set to begin at
4:01 PM ET UFC star Israel Adesanya is likely to be cleared of charges after he was arrested last month in New York for possession of a weapon. The former UFC middleweight champion was given an “adjournment in contemplation of dismissal” Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. That means
Despite having a wrestling background growing up in Dagestan, Magomed Ankalaev does not utilize a lot of aggressive offensive wrestling. Ankalaev is converting under one takedown per 15 minutes and has been successful on only 33% of his takedown attempts. For comparison, monstrous Dagestani wrestler and UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is averaging roughly 3.5
Ariel Helwani has issued a thoroughgoing response to Dana White and Paddy Pimblett’s insults, and he did so bearing receipts. Ariel Helwani is without question the most recognized journalist in the MMA media. For over a decade, he has been a leading source in breaking news, long-form interviews, and yes, the occasional beef. When it
Ariel Helwani has been on the wrong side of a handful of fighters during his time covering the sport. This time, he’s the topic of conversation between Paddy Pimblett and UFC president Dana White. Helwani has covered the sport of mixed martial arts magnificently for over ten years. The MMA journalist has provided an excellent
Welcome to Midnight Mania! It’s no secret that Paulo Costa is looking beyond his current UFC contract. The Brazilian has not kept quiet about his pay complaints. Despite rising through the ranks and becoming one of his division’s top contenders and bigger draws, Costa remains on an old contract, meaning his fight purses haven’t risen
Ilia Topuria on rivalry with Paddy Pimblett: ‘F*** him!’ Undefeated UFC featherweight Ilia Topuria isn’t a big fan of rising lightweight star Paddy Pimblett. The two had a physical altercation at UFC London in March. The friction between the two began after comments Pimblett made about Topuria’s countrymen. During the incident, Topuria can be seen
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8:51 AM ET Paddy Pimblett made his UFC debut in September 2021. Two months later, the MMA prospect out of England traveled to the United States. Pimblett was accosted for photos in places like Times Square in New York and Yard House restaurant in San Diego. Fast-forward a little more than a year, and “The
Across the pond, British spectators saw Leon Edwards become the second-ever British UFC champion as he faced reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, at UFC 278. Edwards put on a performance of a lifetime to beat Usman by knockout in the fifth round and become UFC welterweight champion. UFC President, Dana White said “Everyone knows