Joey Beltran’s run as a fighter with BKFC has come to an end. The former heavyweight champion, who has now suffered three losses in a row including back-to-back knockouts, will no longer compete for the bare-knuckle promotion, though there are plans in motion to continue working with the veteran fighter in another capacity. “From a
9:43 PM ET David Purdum Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Marc Raimondi The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has suspended UFC fighter Jeff Molina, according to Molina’s page on official MMA online recordkeeper mixedmartialarts.com. The reason for the suspension is not listed. A source with access
UFC heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall believes that the magnitude of fighting in mixed martial arts’ leading promotion is often undervalued. Aspinall has quickly risen close to the top inside the Octagon. The Englishman arrived on the scene in 2020 following a two-fight run under the Cage Warriors banner that saw him collect a pair of
Bellator commentator Josh Thomson has explained why he believes a lack of vision is preventing mixed martial arts from catching soccer. Over the course of the last few weeks, the sporting landscape has been dominated by the FIFA World Cup. Thirty-two nations from around the globe came together for the ultimate spectacle. In the eyes
Jeff Molina is the latest UFC fighter facing commission sanctions in relation to the expanding investigation into his head coach James Krause’ gambling activities. ESPN announced on Saturday December 24th that Molina has been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. That suspension is listed in the Association of Boxing Commissions database as ‘uncategorized,’ and
UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Dead at 45 UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar has passed away at the age of 45. The fight promotion announced the news on Saturday. “The UFC family is saddened by the tragic passing of UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Thursday from presumed heart complications while at work,”
“Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” said UFC President Dana White. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. He will be missed.” A pioneering
Edmen Shahbazyan was at a crossroads in his young career after losing three straight UFC fights. Once hailed as the future of the middleweight division, the 25-year-old Contender Series veteran was in a scenario where one more setback could potentially bounce him from the promotion. Realizing he needed to change his training and preparation, Shahbazyan
6:54 PM ET Stephan Bonnar, who helped launch the UFC into the mainstream with his fight against Forrest Griffin in the finals of the first season of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show, died at age 45, the promotion announced Saturday. Bonnar died of presumed heart complications while at work, according to the UFC. Bonnar and
The MMA world was rocked today, at the news that MMA pioneer Stephan Bonnar had passed away. Bonnar competed in the UFC from 2005 to 2012, facing a who’s who in the light heavyweight division, but easily being best known for his brawl with Forrest Griffinat the finale of the first season of The Ultimate
MMA analyst and commentator Laura Sanko has questioned the actions of Paddy Pimblett after his UFC 282 victory. Back at UFC 282 earlier this month, Paddy Pimblet defeated Jared Gordon via unanimous decision. ‘The Baddy’ edged it out on all three judges’ scorecards. However, many felt as if Gordon had done enough to get the
Merry Christmas Eve, Maniacs! As part of our yearly wind down here at MMAmania.com, it’s time to continue recapping our most popular stories of the year. Are these stories indicative of overall trends? Do they accurately depict the truly biggest story lines of the year? No and no! But, it’s a fun capture of the
UFC reveals their 2022 pick for Fighter of the Year The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) revealed their picks for the 2022 year-end awards including Knockout of the Year, Submission of the Year, and Fighter of the Year. In a video released on Saturday, the fight promotion named their 2022 Newcomer of the Year, Upset of
By the end of 2021, Roman Dolidze was clearly a talent to watch in the middleweight division, but the Georgia native wasn’t must-see TV as he relied on a smothering grappling attack to win his fights. Fast forward a year and Dolidze has knocked out Kyle Daukaus, Phil Hawes and Jack Hermansson, and if you’re
Jared Cannonier has no problem admitting to a moment of vulnerability after his UFC 276 title loss to Israel Adesanya this past July. “The Killa Gorilla” had an eventful year in 2022, one that saw him secure big wins over Derek Brunson and most recently Sean Strickland at UFC Vegas 66. But perhaps the most
MMA fighter Chris Vasil kneed Frank Wells into oblivion at Cage Fury FC 116. Featherweights Vasil and Wells met on the main card of the event on Friday in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Both fighters were hoping to get back into the win column. The finish came early in round three when Wells threw out
New footage of Jorge Masvidal in custody following his alleged attack on Colby Covington has been released. In March, it was reported that Masvidal and Covington got into a scuffle at Miami Beach restaurant Papi Steak and police were called. According to the reports, Masvidal went to the restaurant with a surgical mask on and
Tai Tuivsasa was quite the Australian Santa Claus this year. While ‘Bam Bam’ is on a two-fight losing streak, he has cashed out the past year and a half. The No. 5 ranked heavyweight has received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in four of his last five fights, dating back to UFC 264,