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With the vast amount of farmland in the state, “the real” Ohio sometimes gets overshadowed. Jordan explains that while there’s always going to be the rural muscle of Ohio represented in sports, it’s Garbrandt that carries the grit that carries more weight in inner-city Akron. “I can’t speak for other guys, but, for me, I

The opponent standing across from her on Saturday is another up-and-coming force in the flyweight division: Miranda Maverick. One year into her UFC career, Maverick has gone 2-1, most recently dropping a split decision to Maycee Barber in July. Maverick has shown the type of powerful and physical competitor she can be inside the Octagon.

Inspired by the Brazilian legends who came before him, Silva hopes to introduce a new level to his game each time the chain links lock behind him. “In every fight I’m always trying to bring new things into the Octagon. I love the old style; I love the way Wanderlei Silva, Shogun and Minotauro fought,”

UFC returns to T-Mobile Arena for the final pay-per-view of 2021 with two thrilling world championship fights and a welterweight grudge match guaranteed to deliver fireworks. UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will go for his first successful title defense when he takes on No. 1 ranked contender Dustin Poirier. Plus, the greatest women’s fighter of all time, Amanda Nunes defends her

He returned home and the tight-knit fight community in New England mourned the loss of their friend. Now Costa had a dilemma.  “I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place,” he said. “My friend’s gone, his goal was to get to the UFC, my goal was not to make it to the UFC, but I

His requests fell on deaf ears and he was no longer “quirky” – he was “problematic.” Nine years after being a first-round draft pick, White never logged a single rebound, point or assist in the NBA. Did White become the biggest bust in NBA history, deeming his cause a waste of time? White explains that

Oliveira is the king of UFC finishes, holding the record for most finishes in UFC history with 17. Oliveira has gone to decision just three times in 28 total UFC fights and has finished roughly 90% of his UFC wins. Most of Oliveira’s finishes are submissions, and he is also the UFC submission king, holding

“I’m moving up the ladder, so I picture myself being the vintage me in (World Extreme Cagefighting),” Cruz said. “I’m going to have to pull that guy out against Pedro Munhoz.” View Cruz’s Athlete Profile To scoff at this notion is to write off Cruz, which hasn’t aged well historically. Although the mileage rises, so

First, Jamahal Hill stops by after his 48 second knockout win against Jimmy Crute. Hill discusses his fight preparation against Paul Craig compared to his fight preparation against Jimmy Crute and then he talks about potential future match ups in the light heavyweight division. To wrap things up, Matt, fresh off his trip to Florida,

On December 30, 2016, in the same arena where he’ll compete on Saturday, Garbrandt orchestrated a beautiful symphony inside the Octagon, out-moving, out-striking, and completely out-foxing the long-time divisional standard-bearer en route to a clean sweep of the scorecards and a championship victory. But it’s been hard times ever since for the Ohio native, who

It’s not that Nunes is dismissive of Pena’s talents or questions her will — she knows the Spokane, Washington native is skilled and driven, fully confident in everything she says and the approach she’s put together heading into Saturday night’s contest; it’s just that Nunes has heard it all before. “Every fight is a different

Owner of victories over the likes of Christy Martin, Anne Sophie Mathis, Jane Couch, Ann Saccurato, Chevelle Hallback, Mary McGee, Mia St. John and Mary Jo Sanders, Holm won world titles in three weight divisions, earning The Ring magazine’s Female Fighter of the Year award in 2005 and 2006 while going a remarkable 21-1-1 in

PRELIMS Middleweight Bout: Maki Pitolo (184.5) vs Dusko Todorovic (185.5) Flyweight Bout: Manel Kape (125.5) vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov (125.5) Welterweight Bout: Bryan Barberena (170.5) vs Darian Weeks (170) Welterweight Bout: Jake Matthews (170) vs Jeremiah Wells (170.5) Strawweight Bout: Cheyanne Vlismas (115.5) vs Mallory Martin (115)  MORE FIGHT NIGHT: José Aldo’s Crowning Moment | Rob Font’s Top Finishes | Fighters On

“This sport means so much to me because I don’t know how to make money without this,” Fiziev said. “I have only my hands. I can beat faces and make money. I can knock him out and I can take more money if I knock him out, which is nice.” Fight By Fight Preview |

“I believe that I’ll still be great, but maybe not in the same ways that I originally intended, which is kinda how things usually work for me,” he said. “I have a plan and it kinda works out, but it’s not in the way I originally intended it to. I was gonna beat Jon Jones’

Listening to his corner’s instructions, Aldo began ripping kicks to Font’s legs, and the Brazilian defended a subsequent takedown attempt well, allowing him to land in control on top. Font stayed busy from his back, and with a little under two minutes left, he got back to his feet. Once standing, it was clear that

UFC continues its run of events at UFC APEX with a thrilling bantamweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 4 ranked Rob Font battle No. 5 Jose Aldo. Also, in a striking fan’s dream fight, No. 12 ranked lightweight contender Brad Riddell squares off with No. 14 Rafael Fiziev. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: FONT vs ALDO will take place Saturday, Dec. 4 from UFC APEX

While the narrative that’s been pushed this week focuses on the time Riddell and Fiziev spent together in Thailand, “Quake” made it clear that while he respects the man he used to share the mats with, he doesn’t let their relationship get in the way of the task at hand. “That was a very, very