June will see a clash between two seasoned UFC lightweights. Jim Miller, featured in MMA Junkie, is scheduled to face off against Jared Gordon in a UFC Fight Night event on June 3 in Las Vegas. The UFC Apex will host the event, with Amir Albazi and former interim title …
Read More »Vinc Pichel vs. Benoit Saint-Denis booked for UFC card on July 1
Lightweights Vinc Pichel and Benoit Saint-Denis have agreed to meet at the upcoming UFC card scheduled on July 1, which takes place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Wednesday, with bout agreements already issued …
Read More »Who’s next for Jailton Almeida after win?
Share this article share on Facebook share on Twitter send via text message share on LinkedIn send via email On Saturday, Jailton Almeida maintained his unbeaten record in the octagon with a dominant first-round submission win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the UFC on ABC 4 headliner. Almeida put on a …
Read More »UFC Charlotte weigh-in video – MMA Fighting
At the UFC Charlotte weigh-ins, all 24 fighters on Saturday’s fight card in Charlotte, N.C., will step on the scale Friday. In the main event, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almeida can weigh no more than 266 pounds, the maximum allowed for their non-title heavyweight fight. Heavyweights Throw Down on ABC! …
Read More »Nate Diaz ‘acted like a b*tch’ at press conference
DALLAS – Jake Paul was taken aback by Nate Diaz’s demeanor during their first news conference and faceoff on Tuesday. Despite the online banter leading up to their August 5 eight-round boxing match, Diaz remained calm and playful, which surprised Paul. “He was calm and respectful,” Paul told MMA Junkie …
Read More »UFC 288 post-fight show: Reaction to Aljamain Sterling spoiling Henry Cejudo’s return
In the main event of UFC 288, Aljamain Sterling made history by becoming the first UFC bantamweight champion to defend their title three consecutive times, and in doing so, he spoiled the long-awaited return of former two-division champion Henry Cejudo. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew react …
Read More »UFC 288 co-main event winner to get title shot
NEWARK, N.J. – Dana White is still insistent that Colby Covington is the next in line for a UFC welterweight title shot against champion Leon Edwards, but another title challenger will be added to the mix soon. During a pre-fight news conference on Thursday, White announced that the winner of …
Read More »BKFC president grateful for Conor McGregor endorsement, promotion now at ‘No. 2 spot in combat sports’
Conor McGregor’s skills as a pitch man were at full force at BKFC 41. Following the main event of BKFC 41 in Broomfield, Colo., this past Saturday, McGregor emerged from the audience and stepped into the ring after being called out by winner Mike Perry. The two met in an …
Read More »UFC Fight Night 223 play-by-play and live results
Round 1 – Johnson rushes across with strikes as soon as the referee signaled for the fight to begin. Durden looked to clinch to slow things, and Johnson dropped for an ankle lock. Johnson bailed on it and tried to get back to his feet, but Durden stuck with him, …
Read More »No Bets Barred: Song Yadong or Ricky Simon — which bantamweight prospect rises at UFC Vegas 72?
The UFC keeps right on rolling this Saturday with another return to the Apex, headlined by a bantamweight prospect matchup between Song Yadong and Ricky Simon, so the No Bets Barred boys are back to break down their best bets. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew begin the show by …
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