While he’s often been aligned with the view of promotional president Dana White, UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett has finally noted his disagreement with his boss on one topic. Since arriving on MMA’s biggest stage in 2021, Pimblett has quickly risen to prominence courtesy of both his performances inside the Octagon and his personality outside
UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili seemingly has bad blood with Petr Yan. ‘The Machine’ has been out of the octagon since his clash with Jose Aldo last August at UFC 278. Heading into the contest, the Brazilian was hoping to earn one final title shot, but those plans were blown up. Dvalishvili wound up winning
Things got a bit crazy in Florida on Wednesday night after Jake Paul ran into Floyd Mayweather and his extensive entourage after a Miami Heat game. Video footage filmed by someone in Floyd’s entourage and released to TMZ show Paul running away after Mayweather and a large group of followers confront the YouTuber-turned-boxer. The man
Amanda Ribas celebrated her UFC 285 win with a bikini photo Amanda Ribas picked up a big win at UFC 285, defeating Viviane Araujo in a one-sided unanimous decision on March 4. The Brazilian rebounded from a loss to former title challenger Katlyn Chookagian in her previous outing. Ribas is now ranked in two different
It’s a big fight for the division, but with each 135-pounder not exactly lighting up social media with their daily exploits, it’s one flying under the radar a little bit, which, not surprisingly, is just fine with Martinez. “I just pretty much worry about myself,” he said. “Once a name comes up, I start looking
3:26 PM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print Former UFC men’s bantamweight champion Petr Yan meets hot contender Merab Dvalishvili in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas. The fights at the Theater at Virgin Hotels are on ESPN+, with the 6 p.m. ET main card preceded
The Nevada Athletic Commission found “no conclusive video evidence” of a groin strike to overturn the official result between Jamie Pickett and Bo Nickall at UFC 285. Pickett’s rep, LaMont Chappell, on Wednesday told MMA Fighting he is undecided on appealing the result after speaking with the Nevada Athletic Commission, which regulated this past Saturday’s
A possible super fight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou might not be completely off the table after all for a future matchup. Jones earned the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285, defeating Ciryl Gane by first-round submission. His heavyweight debut couldn’t have gone much better as he didn’t show any ring rust after a
Bellator welterweight Michael ‘Venom’ Page believes Francis Ngannou‘s UFC exit is concerning for MMA fighters. ‘The Predator’ famously walked out of the UFC in January after fighting out his contract. He vacated his heavyweight title, and the promotion quickly announced Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane for the gold. ‘Bones’ defeated ‘Bon Gamin’ by first-round submission
Merab Dvalishvili is ready to get his hands on Petr Yan. Bantamweights take center stage atop UFC Las Vegas this weekend (Sat., March 11, 2023). Dvalishvili enters his first main event, riding an impressive eight-fight winning streak. On the flip side, there’s Yan who aims to snap a two-fight losing skid that started with Dvalishvili’s
Miesha Tate returns to bantamweight, faces Mayra Bueno Silva in June Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate will return to the 135-pound division and take on Mayra Bueno Silva in June. Tate came out of retirement in 2021 after four years outside of the fight game that included marriage and motherhood. She took out
Prelims Heavyweight Match (3 Rounds) Damien “The Bell” Dibbell vs. Duane “Iron Giant” Crespo Welterweight Match (3 Rounds) Michael “Slap Jesus” Smith vs. Waylon “Ice Cold” Frost Middleweight Match (3 Rounds) Wesley “All The Smoke” Drain vs. Emanuel “No Love” Muniz Light Heavyweight Match (3 Rounds) Russell “Kainoa” Rivero vs. Isiah “Pretty Boy” Quinones Heavyweight Match (3 Rounds) Frank
The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Wednesday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. UK time. 1 p.m. ET: Intro. 1:05 p.m.: UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis joins us to talk about his win over Derek Brunson at UFC
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones’ dominant performance at UFC 285 was surprising to most, but not to him and his team. Jones defeated Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 to become the UFC heavyweight champion. He returned after a long hiatus to add another belt to his illustrious career accolades. Jones is now a part of
Mario Bautista was surprised when he was offered to face Guido Cannetti on March 11 at UFC Las Vegas. Bautista extended his current win streak to three last time out with a first-round submission win over Benito Lopez. After the win, he thought he could get someone ranked but was offered Cannetti which was surprising.
Kyoji Horiguchi is getting his wish. MMA Mania has confirmed with sources that the former RIZIN and Bellator bantamweight titleholder Horiguchi (31-5) will welcome his fellow former UFC contender Ray Borg (16-5) to the promotion at Bellator 295 on April 22 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The bout will take place at 125 pounds. Brett Okamoto was
Sean O’Malley: ‘Francis Ngannou leaving UFC was biggest mistake of his life’ When former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou left the fight promotion, he was looking for a big payday in boxing and Sean O’Malley knew it was a mistake. A bout against Tyson Fury was discussed and promoted by both men, but the match
Anderson Silva (2006-2013) Defeats Franklin at UFC 64 (10/14/06) to win the title. Silva defeats Travis Lutter in what should have been his first title defense, but Lutter came in overweight, rendering the bout a non-title affair. Silva successfully defended the belt against Nate Marquardt, Franklin, Henderson, Patrick Cote, Thales Leites, Demian Maia, Chael Sonnen (twice),