UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe that Conor McGregor will be back in action soon. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of action since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 last July. During the defeat, McGregor famously broke his leg in the closing seconds of round one. As a result, he’s been out of
Jorge Masvidal has parted ways with his long-time management. MMA Mania has learned that two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Masvidal is no longer represented by First Round Management (FRM). However, per sources, the split was amicable, and the pair are on good terms. Masvidal will be negotiating his own deals and fights going forward. Jorge
Two Canadian provinces have banned betting on UFC fights in the last two days. First it was Ontario, and now Alberta has done the same thing. On Thursday, The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) prohibited gambling on UFC fights citing potential ‘insider betting and suspicious betting patterns.’ “In recent weeks, the AGCO has learned of
On Thursday, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced a ban on gambling on UFC fights over “integrity requirements.” Is this news a one-spot thing, or is it the beginning of a massive snowball rolling downhill in regards to the continuously growing world of MMA gambling? On an all-new edition of Heck of a
1:13 PM ET Betting on the UFC has been banned at Ontario sportsbooks due to integrity concerns. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on Thursday ordered registered entities to stop offering and accepting wagering on the UFC “due to non-compliance with AGCO’s betting integrity requirements” The AGCO, which oversees the regulated gaming industry
Each of Guida’s previous five fights took place in the UFC APEX, and while he was grateful for the opportunity to compete through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, nothing beats the rush of fighting in front of adoring fans. “I’ve been locked in a cage for a long time, over a full contract,” Guida said.
Welcome to the MMA News’ Sleeper Scrap! The relentless schedule of the MMA world means that some fans don’t have a full look at a fight card until days before the event, leaving the promoters to decide which bouts you should be paying the most attention to. Everyone wants to tune in for main events
Colby Covington has what it takes to beat Khamzat Chimaev according to Stephen Thompson. ‘Chaos’ is coming off of a win over friend-turned-enemy Jorge Masvidal as UFC 272. His next challenge looks likely to be against ‘Borz.’ The American has been heavily-linked with fighting the Swede. Thus far, the Stockholm-based fighter has looked almost unstoppable
UFC flyweight up-and-comer Maycee Barber is nicknamed “The Future” … probably because she wants nothing to do with her past. Barber, now 24, was being terrorized by a stalker in the early part of her mixed martial arts (MMA) career, to the point where it was affecting both her personal and professional lives. “I had
UFC Orlando Weigh-in Results: One fighter misses weight The athletes competing on Saturday’s UFC Orlando fight card at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida officially weighed in on Friday. It will be the fourth time the fight promotion has hosted an event at the Amway Center. The fight card is headlined by a welterweight match
Watch Stephen Thompson vs. Vicente Luque full fight video to see “Wonderboy” show off his famous striking skills at UFC 244 on Nov. 2, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Coming off of a shocking knockout loss to Anthony Pettis, Thompson had a lot to prove and a hungry fighter coming to take
1:14 PM ET The world’s preeminent fight promotion and one of the world’s most important soccer leagues are teaming up. The UFC and LaLiga North America announced a partnership Thursday that includes social media and digital collaboration and promoting each other’s brands. The UFC will send fighters to Spain for LaLiga events three times a
In a division that features marauding wrestlers and grappling aces like Usman, Burns, Muhammad, Sean Brady, Khamzat Chimaev, and Colby Covington, among others, Edwards earning the belt helps Thompson see a world in which a guy who would rather stand and strike can also rule the world at 170 pounds. “It’s good to see a
UFC flyweight Maycee Barber early years in MMA featured a relentless stalker that almost impacted one of her early UFC fights. Barber has won three straight in the Octagon, with a most-recent unanimous decision victory over Jessica Eye. She’s been on a roll since back-to-back losses to Roxanne Modafferi and Alexa Grasso earlier in her
Glover Teixeira may have lost his title shot, but he’s not going to sit around and cry about it. The Brazilian has been out of action since UFC 275 in June. Teixeira headlined the event in his first title defense against Jiri Prochazka, and the pair put on a classic. The fight was back and
Welcome to Midnight Mania! Stephen Thompson stands out from the average UFC fighter. He’s got a different background and different fighting style, sure, but a big part of “Wonderboy” is his friendly and amiable personality. In over a decade on the roster, he’s yet to say a negative word about anyone, and opponents have been
Aljamain Sterling: ‘Henry Cejudo is the fight that’s gonna happen next’ UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling appears to have his next fight lined up. “Funk Master” will be facing former two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo next. Sterling made the announcement in a video posted to his YouTube channel on Thursday. “I’m announcing that I am gonna
There are alleged legal ramifications surrounding their current relationship, but hypothetically speaking, if the UFC could somehow put together a fight between seemingly former friends Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov, could that be a massive drawing fight for the promotion? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck takes listener