9:05 AM ET The buzz is getting louder, and the reality of another major boxing-MMA crossover event seems more likely by the day. But who will be involved? Could it be a rematch between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, which was an incredibly successful venture the first time it happened, in 2017? They’ve certainly been
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UFC welterweight Alex Oliveira called out Khamzat Chimaev, with the Brazilian saying that he will fight the Swede if no one else will. Chimaev is one of the hottest fighters in the sport right now. Since making his UFC debut on Fight Island in July, Chimaev has picked up wins over John Phillips, Rhys McKee,
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight contender Colby Covington has been spending a lot of time with U.S. President Donald Trump over the last couple of years, including last month’s presidential rally in Henderson, Nevada. That specific appearance led to speculation that Covington may have contracted coronavirus after Trump reported a positive test late last week,
It’s rather difficult to lump Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Tyron Woodley into one common group. They are all top UFC welterweights. They are also all afforded UFC president Dana White’s backing when it comes to their political and/or social leanings. Covington has been a longtime supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump. He has taken
Gilbert Burns will reportedly have to wait a little bit longer to finally receive his crack at Kamaru Usman, as the welterweight title fight between the two originally targeted for December’s UFC 256 will be pushed back to early 2021. According to an ESPN report, Kamaru Usman’s third title defense is now projected to take
6:07 PM ET The Kamaru Usman–Gilbert Burns UFC welterweight title fight is not happening on Dec. 12 after all, sources said Monday. The previously reported UFC 256 main event has been postponed due to Usman needing more time to recover from undisclosed injuries, sources said. The UFC has already explored the possibility of Stipe Miocic
Image via @amandaribasufc (photographer not listed) With UFC alumni competing in BKFC, BKB, Valor and World Lethwei Championship, bareknuckle fight sports are clearly on the rise. In a recent interview with SCMP MMA, Amanda Ribas said she might be open to taking the gloves off at some point in her career to prove a point
Two elite standouts in a weight class crawling with talent take center stage inside Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this Saturday (Oct. 10, 2020) when former Bantamweight title challenger Marlon Moraes takes on all-action finisher Cory Sandhagen. The evening will also see Edson Barboza look for his first Featherweight win against wrestling
Justin Gaethje addresses judging and Conor McGregor, says President Trump helped save UFC [embedded content] Leading up to his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254, Justin Gaethje addresses controversial scoring by MMA judges and doesn’t take to a reporter’s question about Conor McGregor as a potential opponent if he defeats Khabib. Also, Gaethje gives
Derek Brunson is continuing to call out Paulo Costa to fight him in December. Following Costa’s second-round TKO loss to Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title, Brunson has been active in his pursuit of the fight. On paper, the fight certainly makes sense and Brunson has been vocal about wanting it on the December pay-per-view.
6:31 AM ET When Conor McGregor talks — or tweets — everyone in the MMA world is sure to take notice. That’s a pretty strong reaction for a guy who has had one cage fight in two years. But for McGregor, that’s where the problem lies. As he geared up for his January Octagon return
Court McGee sustained a broken nose in the middle of his fight with Carlos Condit, but he didn’t need a doctor to help him fix it. McGee met Condit met on the undercard of last Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 4 card. Mid-way through the fight, Condit landed a blow that badly broke his foe’s nose.
Event: UFC Fight Island 5: “Moraes vs. Sandhagen”Date: Sat., Oct. 10, 2020Location: Flash Forum on “Fight Island” in Abu DhabiBroadcast: ESPN+ (5pm ET | 8pm ET) UFC Fight Island 5 Main Event: 135 lbs.: Marlon Moraes vs. Cory Sandhagen UFC Fight Island 5 Main Card, Prelims on ESPN+: 145 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Sodiq Yusuff170
UFC Fight Island Declassified: Dana White never wanted to stop during pandemic [embedded content] In a new ESPN series, UFC Fight Island: Declassified, about the UFC and how it re-ignited the sports world from the global pandemic shutdown, UFC president Dana White was as steadfast as ever. Noting the numerous staff members, fighters, and others
Holly Holm is open to what, or whom, might be next for her following her main event victory over Irene Aldana, including a familiar foe. At UFC on ESPN 16, Holly Holm turned in a dominant performance in her shutout decision victory over Irene Aldana in the main event. As a woman who knows what
2:10 AM ET Much of the talk in recent years surrounding Holly Holm has focused on retirement. When will the 38-year-old Holm hang up the gloves? After her performance on Saturday in the UFC Fight Night main event on Fight Island, that discussion could be about a title shot. Holm, ranked sixth in the ESPN
Image via @ufc on Instagram (photographer not listed) UFC welterweight Mike Perry is offering the chance to be in his corner for his next fight against Robbie Lawler to the highest bidder. Perry takes on Lawler in what is expected to be a fan-friendly brawl at UFC 255 later in November. In Perry’s last fight
In a world full of “jerks” who use a bad attitude and behavior to get more eyeballs their way, Germaine de Randamie has always opted to remain true to herself. As a result, “Iron Lady” feels she hasn’t been getting the respect she truly deserves in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). While she