Sydney Sweeney recalled having lunch with Ronda Rousey, saying it was a memorable experience. Rousey was once the face of the UFC, going 12-0 before her historic knockout loss to Holly Holm in 2015. She returned a year later, only to suffer another KO to Amanda Nunes. Rousey then left MMA behind for a stint […]
In an interview earlier this week, UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett had some strong words for Ilia Topuria, then outlined his plan to fight the former featherweight titleholder eventually. Pimblett is set to square off with Michael Chander this weekend in UFC 314’s co-main event, but as always “The Baddy” has his eyes on the […]
Jean Silva | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Jean Silva is talking a big game ahead of UFC 314, and it’s certainly getting a reaction. This Saturday, Silva takes on Bryce Mitchell in the featured main card bout at UFC 314. It’s a matchup “Lord” called for after Mitchell’s heinous comments about Adolf Hitler, and […]
Ivanka Trump showed off her martial arts skills in some new training footage. The Trump family are massive combat sports fans, with US President Donald Trump having a close relationship with Dana White. The latter endorsed him for his second presidential run, while Trump has attended numerous UFC events. Ivanka has been training in jiu-jitsu […]
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Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC A heavyweight clash between Justin Tafa and Jhonata Diniz will happen during UFC’s annual International Fight Week card on June 28, MMA Fighting has confirmed following a report from Laerte Viana. UFC 317 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and air live on pay-per-view, and the […]
Lerone Murphy secured a hard-fought unanimous decision win over Josh Emmett at UFC Vegas 105. The fight started with a clash of heads in the first round that left Emmett cut, and Murphy quickly followed up with a sharp elbow that worsened the damage and had blood flowing. In the second round, Murphy prevented Emmett’s […]
Norma Dumont | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC SÃO PAULO — Norma Dumont wants a fight that gets her a shot at the UFC bantamweight title, but laments the fact it’s been so hard getting one as of late. The Brazilian talent won five in a row in the octagon, the last two over Germaine […]
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC While Chang Ho Lee didn’t quite live up to his desire to become the Korean version of Khabib Nurmagomedov earlier tonight (Sat., April 5, 2025) at UFC Vegas 105 LIVE on ESPN/ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, but the rising bantamweight prospect still delivered a vicious TKO […]
Dione Barbosa | Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Diana Belbita has her back against the wall after losing five of her seven UFC fights so far, but that doesn’t mean opponent Dione Barbosa expects an easy night in the cage Saturday in Las Vegas. Barbosa returns to action at UFC Vegas 105 […]