UFC 282 Embedded, Episode 1: ‘I’m the new cash cow’ On the first episode of UFC 282 Embedded, Paddy Pimblett acclimates ASAP in Vegas. Jan Blachowicz faces a foe on a wintry hike. Magomed Ankalaev watches a teammate win. Jared Gordon makes the most of an opportunity. UFC 282 takes place on Saturday, December 10,
Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes are getting another chance to settle the score. ONE Championship announced Monday that Johnson (24-4-1) and Moraes (20-4) are set to fight in a trilogy bout for the ONE flyweight (135-pound) title at the promotion’s upcoming debut in the U.S. on May 5. Johnson is currently No. 1 at flyweight
9:19 AM ET Jeff Wagenheim “There’s an enticing aura of unpredictability surrounding the main event of UFC 282.” That was the opening line in my original draft of this story. I wrote it shortly before Thanksgiving, figuring I’d smartly get a jump on assessing the final Octagon pay-per-view of the year. Who knew the unpredictability
As a sports brand, UFC passionately recognizes Special Olympics’ worldwide commitment, Special Olympics East Asia’s continuous dedication in the region, and its program’s profound impact at the community level in China. In recognition of the performances of Special Olympics athletes in China, UFC presented the ‘UFC Performance Institute Tour’ as an introduction to the UFC
Boxing Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao is denying any cheating claims stemming from his past bout. Throughout his career, Manny Pacquiao has proven that he is among the best boxers to have ever lived. During his amazing career, he was believed to be one of the best fighters in the lighter weight classes. Now that he is retired from professional
Tai Tuivasa has reacted after suffering a brutal first-round TKO loss to Sergei Pavlovich at tonight’s UFC Orlando event. Tuivasa (14-5 MMA) had entered the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a knockout loss to Ciryl Gane in his most previous effort at UFC Paris. Prior to that setback, the Aussie had put together
Reigning UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is planning to make his next 135-pound title defense against former division kingpin Henry Cejudo at one of the promotion’s upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) events in March, according to a recent social media post from the rehabbing “Funk Master.” Get all the gory details right here. Sterling, 33, opened as
Former UFC two-time heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez competed in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide on Saturday in Tempe, Arizona in his first pro wrestling match since being arrested in February. The event took place at Mullett Arena on the campus of Arizona State University, where Velasquez wrestled in college. Before the six-man tag team match began,
Larissa Pacheco can’t be certain what comes next for her following an upset win over Kayla Harrison but she definitely has some ideas. After handing the two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo her first defeat in mixed martial arts, Pacheco already knew that she would eventually see Harrison again — possibly even her next fight.
4:31 PM ET Kevin Holland broke the third, fourth and fifth metacarpal bones in his right hand early in a loss to Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson on Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Orlando, Florida, Holland’s manager, Oren Hodak, told ESPN on Sunday. The injury came when Holland landed a right cross
While the American defended well initially, he gave up his back in an attempt to get back to his feet, and Dos Anjos pounced, climbing on his back and quickly attacking the neck. He didn’t even need to get his forearm under the neck — he simply clamped onto the neck and twisted, squeezing out
Michael Bisping is setting the record straight about his Kevin Holland take. Bisping was cageside calling the fights at UFC Orlando, which was capped off with an instant classic between Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland. Start to finish, the card delivered nonstop action, but the main event saw all three commentators going nuts with excitement,
Rafael dos Anjos has given his thoughts on the recent photos circulating of Conor McGregor’s new physique. Last night, Rafael dos Anjos made a real statement. The 38-year-old beat Bryan Barberena and did so in decisive fashion with a lovely submission victory. It got him back on the winning trail and, in many ways, reminded
UFC 282 airs on Saturday December 10th. And while the last pay-per-view of the year certainly isn’t packed from top to bottom like some other events, there’s some interesting stories to be told in the new Countdown to UFC 282 show that was just released on YouTube. UFC 282 was originally set to feature Jiri
UFC 282 Countdown Video: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev UFC 282 Countdown previews a showdown for the vacant light heavyweight title, as Poland’s former champion Jan Blachowicz battles Dagestan’s Magomed Ankalaev. UFC 282 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 10. [embedded content] (Video Courtesy of UFC) UFC 282 Countdown Video: Paddy
ORLANDO — UFC middleweight Roman Dolidze speaks to reporters following his second-round TKO victory over Jack Hermannson on the main card of Saturday’s UFC Orlando event. Doldize discusses the crafty finish and how it came to be, preferring to fight at the APEX, explains why he wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev next, and more.
2:09 AM ET Stephen Thompson proved he still has championship aspirations after a dominating performance over Kevin Holland in the main event of UFC Fight Night, but others in Orlando, Florida, found their way to shine as well. Brett Okamoto, Marc Raimondi and Jeff Wagenheim look at the biggest moments from an action-packed event in
UFC returned to Orlando, Florida, delivering an epic main event bout between former title challenger Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland. Thompson showcased one of his most impressive performances to date, earning a fourth round TKO victory over Holland. In the co-main event, UFC veteran Rafael Dos Anjos dominated Bryan Barberena in his return to the welterweight