The PFL has allegedly acquired Bellator as the deal will officially go through next year. That is according to Al Zullino. The news over Bellator’s future comes after recent reports that the organization would be sold. As we have reported previously, MMA reporter Ariel Helwani confirmed that a sale was impending. This was after suggestions […]
The official result of Luiz Claudio’s fight with Yabna N’Tchalá at Fight Music Show: Fight Night 2 reads as a win via kneebar for N’Tchalá. That doesn’t really tell the full story. Video from the Oct. 29 fight shows Claudio struggling mightily for an ankle lock, only to get his legs entangled in N’Tchalá’s as […]
Following Khamzat Chimaev’s victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294, the Russian felt that he had broken his hand during the first round of the match, but it turns out it was just a torn ligament. According to reports from ESPN, Chimaev (13-0) will be out for at least a month to repair the damage […]
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Leon Edwards and Colby Covington will battle for the UFC welterweight title in the promotion’s final fight of 2023. Edwards and Covington will headline UFC 296, which is set for Dec. 16 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The UFC revealed the poster for the fight card, which features the […]
Photo credit should read JOHN GURZINSKI/AFP via Getty Images A Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch could go down in Japan for December, according to Pacquiao. While he’s aiming to return to MMA in April of 2024, Conor McGregor still has one eye on boxing. McGregor was on hand in Riyadh to watch Francis Ngannou […]
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou clash Saturday afternoon in Saudi Arabia. | Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images MMA Fighting has Fury vs. Ngannou results live for the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight card at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday afternoon. When the main event begins around 5:45 p.m. […]
Today in Bangkok, ONE Championship delivered a healthy dose of MMA and Muay Thai with the 15th installment of their ‘Friday Fights‘ series. The event closed out another solid month of events for ONE, and has left the combat sports community craving more. Thankfully, ONE Championship has quite the month planned for November as well, […]
Tyson Fury is the massive favorite to defeat former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in their 10-round boxing match this Saturday in Saudi Arabia. While the outcome may seem predictable, what if Ngannou actually does defeat Fury? MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew discuss Saturday’s main event bout, the interest levels in […]
Dana White has denied claims that the UFC’s decision to sign a six-year deal with ‘Bud Light’ was motivated by money. Under the terms of the deal, the beer company will sponsor the UFC starting from January 1st, 2024, in a deal reportedly worth over $100 million. The company, however, has not had the best […]
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images The common goal among most up-and-coming regional (or international) mixed martial arts (MMA) prospects is to one day compete for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Other major promotions such as Bellator MMA, Professional Fighter’s Leagues, and ONE Championship are not far behind. Literally, countless prospects across the globe […]