UFC light heavyweight contender Paul Craig issued an apology to all the bettors who had him winning by submission at UFC 263. Craig pulled guard on his opponent Jamahal Hill early in the first round of his UFC 263 main card fight. It wasn’t long until Craig was able to snatch Hill’s arm and twist
The final chapter in the trilogy between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will be written on Saturday, July 10, as the lightweight superstars settle the score in the main event of UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. After Ireland’s McGregor defeated Poirier in 2014, Louisiana’s “Diamond” evened the score in January, setting up
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Paulo Costa wasn’t about to hold his tongue on Marvin Vettori’s recent dig. Vettori fell short in his bid for the UFC Middleweight Championship. He challenged Israel Adesanya for the 185-pound gold in the main event of UFC 263 inside the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Vettori was trying to avenge his 2018 split
10:49 PM ET Eric GomezMexico writer TIJUANA, Mexico — Brandon Moreno, the first Mexican-born champion in UFC history, received a welcome befitting of a champion at his hometown gym Monday following his UFC flyweight title win over the weekend. Two days removed from defeating Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263 on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, Moreno
One-time UFC title challenger Marlon Moraes returns against the surging Merab Dvalishvili this fall. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans told MMA Fighting that the matchup between the two bantamweights is being targeted for UFC 266 on Sept. 25. The bout was first announced by Dvalishvili’s coach, Ray Longo, during an appearance on
Dec 21, 2019; Busan, SOUTH KOREA; Chan Sung Jung (blue gloves) defeats Frankie Edgar (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Sajik Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasmin Frank-USA TODAY Sports After taking their mixed martial arts circus on the road to Arizona for UFC 263, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the UFC Apex on Saturday
Welcome to Midnight Mania! Deiveson Figueiredo is at a major crossroads. The former Flyweight kingpin captured and twice defended the Flyweight crown in 2020, but he was just handed a pretty substantial ass-kicking in his rematch with Brandon Moreno (HIGHLIGHTS!). Without taking anything away from “The Assassin Baby’s” clear improvement and excellent performance, it was
Dana White confirms Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather pay-per-view numbers UFC president Dana White was critical of the numbers generated by Triller Fight Club events featuring Jake Paul, but confirmed that the Showtime Sports promoted exhibition bout between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul did substantial numbers. During the UFC 263 post-fight press conference on Saturday,
With just three UFC fights under his belt but more than half of his professional wins coming by way of finish, Hill has quickly made a name for himself in the UFC light heavyweight division. But the 14th-ranked light heavyweight remains dismissive of the hype. “I think Jamahal Hill is a very, very good striker,
PhotoCred: Detroit Free Press Claressa Shields made a successful MMA debut this past Thursday night at PFL 4. The 26-year old Flint, Michigan native is 11-0 as a professional boxer with two Olympic gold medals to her name. Shields now comfortably gets ready to build some momentum in her new sport. “In my opinion, women’s
Former UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo wants a third fight with the newly crowned champion, Brandon Moreno. Figueiredo failed to defend his title to Moreno, who handily defeated the Brazilian via third-round rear-naked choke at UFC 263 this past weekend. Moreno became the first Mexican-born UFC champion, a landmark in the UFC’s history. It was
8:11 AM ET UFC 263 was a night of clear answers to a lot of questions. Israel Adesanya had a much easier time in his rematch against Marvin Vettori, and added to his legacy as middleweight champion. So has he done everything he has to do to prove his greatness in the division, or does
Kamaru Usman returned to Nigeria and received quite the memorable homecoming. The UFC welterweight champion made his way back home for the first time since brutally knocking out Jorge Masvidal to retain his welterweight title at April’s UFC 261 event. A massive crowd greeted Usman at the Lagos Food Bank and showed their appreciation and
Jun 12, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Demian Maia reacts during UFC 263 at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports UFC boss Dana White said that Demian Maia’s loss at UFC 263 on Saturday was likely the end of the road for the veteran fighter. But Maia is hoping the promotion will
Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, who also held gold at 185 pounds, has a message for MMA fighters unhappy with their current pay structure. UFC won’t pay you fairly unless you make them. That’s the title of his new essay for Wealthsimple Magazine, where “Rush” peels back the curtain on his own negotiations with
Nate Diaz wants to fight again in three or four months Nate Diaz lost to Leon Edwards at UFC 263 on Saturday, but made it dramatic in the final round. With UFC 263 behind him, Diaz want to fight again in there or four months. The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 winner would have liked to