Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Watch Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan full fight video to see Brunson become the first fighter to defeat blue chip prospect Shahbazyan at UFC Vegas 5 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Aug. 1, 2020. Shahbazyan, nicknamed “The Golden Boy,” was marked for greatness heading into his first UFC […]
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC There’s a reason why Kevin Holland’s nickname is “Big Mouth.” The surging middleweight contender simply doesn’t stop talking. While that method usually backfires for young UFC fighters on the rise Holland has defied the odds and continues to win inside of the Octagon. The 28-year-old contender turned in a memorable […]
UFC Vegas 22 is here. Tonight, March 20, the event will take place inside the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, middleweights Kevin Holland and Derek Brunson will go one-on-one. Holland is riding a five-fight winning streak, while Brunson has won three in a row. The co-main event will see Gregor […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s heated rival, Conor McGregor, has spoken out on the former UFC Lightweight Champion’s “official” retirement. Nurmagomedov last competed back in October 2020. He successfully defended the 155-pound gold in a dominant display against Justin Gaethje. He choked out “The Highlight” via triangle choke in the second round. After the fight, Nurmagomedov announced his […]
Derek Brunson will step on the scales for the UFC Vegas 22 event Friday. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting At the UFC Vegas 22 weigh-ins, all 22 fighters on Saturday’s fight card in Las Vegas are set to step on the scale Friday, and MMA Fighting will have the live video, courtesy of Ag. Fight. […]
UPDATE: Julija Stoliarenko vs. Julia Avila has been canceled. Per UFC officials, the Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko bout has been canceled. — John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) March 19, 2021 ORIGINAL: A UFC fighter collapsed as she tipped the scales for her weigh-in. UFC Vegas 22 is set to take place on Saturday night, March 20. […]
The UFC Lightweight Championship has been vacated. Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler is set to headline UFC 262 on May 15. The bout will be contested for the UFC 155-pound gold. UFC President Dana White had been trying to persuade the previous champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to hold off on retirement to no avail. With “The […]
Ryan Bader | Bellator MMA Event: Bellator 256: “Bader vs. Machida 2”Date: Fri., Apr. 9, 2021Location: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, ConnecticutHow To Watch: Showtime Bellator 256 Main Event: 205 lbs.: Ryan Bader (27-6, 1 NC) vs. Lyoto Machida (26-10) Bellator 256 Main Card (9 p.m. ET): 205 lbs.: Corey Anderson (14-5) vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov […]
Former Ring of Combat featherweight champ Bill Algeo (right) looks for his second UFC victory. | Zuffa LLC UFC featherweight Ricardo Ramos has a new date and opponent for his octagon return. Initially set to face Zubaira Tukhugov at this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night show in Las Vegas before Tukhugov withdrew from the fight, […]
Georges St-Pierre believes Kamaru Usman continues to reach new heights as the gold standard of the 170-pound division. Usman is the reigning UFC Welterweight Champion. He has three successful title defenses. Usman is set to put his gold on the line against Jorge Masvidal in a rematch on April 24. The title fight will be […]