Derrick Lewis has his eyes set on just one thing. That’s not title shots or even a big pay-per-view main event. All he wants is for his next opponent to be Stipe Miocic. “I feel like I don’t have to prove anything and that’s one of the reasons why I want to fight Stipe next,” […]
Middleweight MMA star Sean Strickland has shown his fans that considers his sparring sessions just as serious as his fights inside the octagon. In a video Strickland posted on Instagram, the UFC star could be seen knocking out his sparring partner with a high kick, not holding anything back. Their coach on the corner could […]
Welp. That didn’t last long. Just two days after the trilogy between champion Alexander Volkanovski and challenger Max Holloway was announced, it was over. According to Brett Okamoto from ESPN, Holloway was forced to withdraw from the fight due to “aggravating a prior injury.” Holloway was scheduled for this third attempt at Volkanovski at UFC […]
UPDATE (January 7, 2022, 2:36 PM ET): Max Holloway is out from the fight after aggravating a prior injury, ESPN reported. The trilogy fight UFC fans have been asking for is going to happen. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will meet former champ Max Holloway for the third time at UFC 272 in March, UFC president […]
Two UFC fighters were among the most targeted in USADA’s drug testing program in 2021, according to MMA Junkie’s report. Those two fighters were TJ Dillashaw and Paulo Costa. Following a two-year ban for performance-enhancing substances, Dillashaw returned to the octagon. After he lost to Henry Cejudo for the flyweight title, he tested positive for […]
Ariane Lipski (right) is looking to improve to 4-4 in the UFC with a win over JJ Aldrich in March. | Zuffa LLC Ariane Lipski and JJ Aldrich will collide in a flyweight contest at the UFC Fight Night card planned for March 12 in Las Vegas, multiple people with knowledge of the booking told […]
While further discussion is needed, Bellator CEO Scott Coker believes Romero (13-6 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) has a few options as he prepares for his second Bellator battle. Romero had a failed attempt in his Bellator debut against Phil Davis. He later had a second shot, but due to an eye injury, Romero had to withdraw […]
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight Mania! Sparring footage is supposed to remain behind closed doors for a reason. What happens in the gym isn’t always indicative of what will happen under the bright lights. Footage can be […]
PFL Anthony “Showtime” Pettis isn’t done chasing the $1 million prize in the PFL. The former UFC champion will return to the promotion for the upcoming 2022 season, which will kick off later this year. Pettis teased his return on Twitter with additional sources confirming to MMA Fighting that he will be part of the […]
Fedor Emelianenko wants a championship bout against Ryan Bader for his retirement fight, according to Bellator’s Scott Coker. Emelianenko did not hesitate to end his last contest quickly, technically knocking out previous interim champion Tim Johnson less than two minutes into the bout. The Russian fighter was returning from a two-year hiatus. Bader will face […]