Conor McGregor probably picked the right sport. The former UFC two-division champion joined the ranks of MMA fighters to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at an Major League Baseball game on Tuesday, taking the mound before the Chicago Cubs hosted the Minnesota Twins at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. And though McGregor may have been the […]
Phil Davis added another victory to his belt after spoiling Yoel Romero’s Bellator debut. But after the battle, Davis showed respect for his opponent. Davis (23-6 MMA, 10-3 BMMA) said in a post-fight interview that it was an intense fight. He soon realized he had to go in for the kill before it was too […]
Gable Steveson said he’s following in the “Brock Lesnar” path. Steveson, 21, said former WWE superstar and UFC fighter Brock Lesnar helped him decide to pursue a pro wrestling career. The 21-year-old’s NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) contract will kick in for its three-year deal immediately after his final year at the University of Minnesota. […]
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images The ‘UFC 266 countdown’ video turns the spotlight on the top three fights Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski will defend his title against Brian Ortega, and Valentina Shevchenko puts her belt on the line against Lauren […]
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images A lot of people have been calling out Jake Paul lately. Off the top of my head, you’ve got Jorge Masvidal, Tommy Fury, Vitor Belfort, Anderson Silva, Michael Bisping, Paddy Pimblett, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Derek Brunson over the past month alone. It’s not surprising that everyone wants a […]
Pedro Munhoz | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting “The Young Punisher” could be heading down to flyweight after at UFC 265. Pedro Munhoz is happy with his performance against Jose Aldo despite losing a decision to “the greatest of all-time in UFC and WEC” in Houston at UFC 265, but might change a few things in […]
Saturday night was Yoel Romero’s return to the octagon after 18 months, and it looks like he’ll have to wait before getting back in the winning column. Phil Davis (23-6) defeated Romero (13-6) via unanimous decision, spoiling his Bellator debut. The main event of Bellator 266 took place in California. Davis, a former Bellator champion […]
The Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann showdown only last four minutes. Smith (36-16) submitted Spann (19-7) via rear-naked choke in the first round of the main event of UFC Fight Night 192 in Las Vegas Saturday night. Smith moves one fight closer to another shot of the UFC light heavyweight title. Both fighters started the […]
Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann will collide at UFC Vegas 37 on Saturday night. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images MMA Fighting has UFC Vegas 37 results for the Smith vs. Spann fight card, a live blog for the main event, and live UFC Vegas 37 Twitter updates. In the main event, Anthony Smith […]
UFC veteran Yoel Romero will be a newcomer when he steps into the octagon Saturday night. Romero (13-5) will face former light heavyweight champion Phil Davis (22-6, 1 NC) at Bellator 266, headlining the event. Romero, 44, said he feels good about his Bellator debut, despite being inactive for 18 months. “I feel good because […]