Zuffa LLC Khamzat Chimaev has been considered one of the UFC fastest rising stars since making his debut last year but now his future remains in question as he continues to deal with difficulties after contracting COVID-19. The Chechen-born fighter was forced out of a pair of scheduled matchups against Leon Edwards after suffering from […]
The PFL will have its own version of the “bubble.” PFL was on the shelf all of 2020. The promotion will be making its return on April 23. Showcased on that event will be the lightweights and featherweights. Many have wondered what the PFL will do in terms of a venue in the midst of […]
Alistair Overeem has issued a statement on his UFC exit. Overeem had been with the UFC since December 2011. He amassed a record of 12-8 under the promotion. Following his recent TKO loss to Alexander Volkov, the UFC decided to part ways with the former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion. “The Reem” took to his Instagram account […]
Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for generationOn Beware the Ides of Starch. UFC President Dana White (temporarily) fired undefeated lightweight sensation Ottman Azaitar the day before his showdown against Matt Frevola at UFC 257 after “Bulldozer” contributed to a “Fight Island” security breach that nearly sank the entire “Poirier vs. McGregor” event. As White explained […]
Jiu-jitsu icon Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida will finally make his MMA debut in April 2021. | Eduardo Ferreira Legendary grappler Marcus Almeida will make his long-awaited MMA debut on April 14, when he battles Ji Won Kang at ONE on TNT 4 in Singapore, the company announced. Combate first reported the matchup. The decorate jiu-jitsu player […]
The UFC 259 broadcast plans have been revealed. UFC 259 is set to take place this Saturday night, March 6. The event will be broadcast live on pay-per-view with the main card at 10 p.m. ET. Fans hoping to catch the preliminary action can do so beginning with the early prelims on ESPN+ and UFC […]
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting A matchup between lightweight submission specialists is set to take place next month. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Jim Miller and Joe Solecki will square off at the UFC’s event on April 10, which currently does not have a venue or location. MMA […]
The UFC Vegas 20 medical suspensions are now known to the public. UFC Vegas 20 took place this past Saturday night, February 27. In the main event, Ciryl Gane defeated Jairzinho Rozenstruik via unanimous decision. Both men relatively walked away unscathed, although Rozenstruik must take a seat until March 21. Three fighters are looking at […]
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Welcome to Midnight Mania! While capturing two title simultaneously is an incredible accomplishment and monumental task in itself, defending both straps is perhaps an even greater challenge. One is forced to always look further passed […]
Khamzat Chimaev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Khamzat Chimaev appeared to announce his retirement from MMA three weeks after lingering COVID-19 symptoms forced him to withdraw from UFC Vegas 21. But UFC President Dana White said the rising UFC welterweight star is actually readying for a June comeback. Chimaev wrote on Instagram (translated from […]