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The Ibirapuera gymnasium was expected to hold UFC 250 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on May 9. But now, it will be used as a field hospital for patients infected with the new coronavirus. As the number of confirmed cases of the disease climb to 13,717 with 667 deaths as of Tuesday afternoon, and with most

This is The A-Side Live Chat on MMA Fighting. In this episode, WWE and 205 Live superstar Gentleman Jack Gallagher joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some of the topics include Dana White’s recent unveiling of the entire UFC 249 lineup, Justin

After three scheduled bouts between them have been canceled, James Gallagher is unsure whether his next fight will be against Cal Ellenor when Bellator eventually begins to host events again. The European duo were booked to headline May’s Bellator London card, which has since been canceled. Gallagher acknowledged how strange the situation is when it

As the much of the United States and the world shelters in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the UFC’s schedule resumes starting with UFC 249. That’s according to UFC President Dana White, who outlined a bold plan that includes weekly fights, a private island and longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan. In a

This is The A-Side Live Chat on MMA Fighting. For this episode, UFC lightweight veteran Joe Lauzon joins José Youngs and Alexander K. Lee to break down some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. There’s plenty to talk about, so join us at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT on

Watch Israel Adesanya vs. Rob Wilkinson full fight video to watch Adesanya pick up his first UFC win by defeating Wilkinson at UFC 221 on Feb. 11, 2018, in Perth, Australia. A highly-vaunted kickboxer, the then-28-year-old Adesanya showed flashes of the world champion he would become, overcoming the gritty Wilkinson and finishing him with strikes

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A man at the center of a 2015 extortion case against the “part-owner of a well-known business” has named UFC President Dana White as the central figure and alleges he was wronged by the promoter in a new lawsuit. The suit, filed this past Friday on behalf of Ernesto Joshua Ramos in Clark County (Nev.)

Dominick Cruz believes UFC 249 should move forward as scheduled. “I think it’s being handled exactly the way you need to,” Cruz told MMA Fighting. The pay-per-view event is scheduled to take place April 18, though a location has yet to be announced due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The health emergency has raised hurdle

Watch Amanda Nunes vs. Sheila Gaff full fight video to see the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion make her first walk to the Octagon at UFC 163 on Aug. 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “The Lioness” took her first step towards history with a vicious flurry of elbows on the ground

This is The A-Side Live Chat on MMA Fighting. For this episode, UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to break down some of the top storylines in the world of MMA. There’s plenty to talk about, so join us at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT on Friday, April

Only two men have defeated Justin Gaethje in his career thus far, but the oddsmakers have at least one more name who they’re picking to beat him. Betting site BetOnline.ag has posted odds for a potential matchup between Gaethje and would-be lightweight title challenger Tony Ferguson should the two meet in the replacement main event

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There wasn’t a lot to laugh about on April Fool’s Day this year. With the world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, and the MMA world taking an even more direct hit on April 1 with UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov apparently putting the final nail in the coffin on his fifth (!) scheduled matchup with

This is The A-Side Live Chat on MMA Fighting. For this episode, Brave CF flyweight contender Jose Torres returns with José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to break down some of the top storylines in the world of MMA. Some possible topics include UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov stranded in Russia, potential replacement opponents for Tony

Long before Khabib Nurmagomedov was the UFC lightweight champion, he was an undefeated prospect from Dagestan just looking to make an impact in his Octagon debut. Now go back in time to 2012 to witness Nurmagomedov make his first appearance against UFC and WEC Kamal Shalorus, where he mauled the Iranian wrestler and secured his

Joanne Calderwood’s UFC title quest looks like it will be elongated as the Scot revealed that she has been told that her UFC 251 shot at champion Valentina Shevchenko will be postponed from it’s initial June 6 date in Perth, Australia. The landscape of the sport has been changed dramatically due to growing coronavirus concerns,

Bellator is pumping the brakes on its early summer schedule as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The promotion is postponing its next three events, scheduled for May 9, May 16 and May 29, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bellator President Scott Coker confirmed to MMA Fighting following an initial report from ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. The May