Bellator has decided to clear its slate of fights scheduled for May as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, sources told ESPN. …read more
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Khabib-Ferguson may be canceled for a fifth time. Here’s a look at the history of the UFC trying to make that fight. …read more
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While in college, Daniel Cormier said he learned a critical lesson in accountability. Now, he’s hoping Jon Jones, his biggest rival, can do the same. …read more
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The lightweight champ says he’s stuck in Russia, so our panel considers who could step in against Tony Ferguson. …read more
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The UFC may have been hoping the fifth time would be the charm, but the scheduled title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is likely off again due to …read more
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UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is leaning toward a title defense later in the year with his recovery from a hand injury delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. …read more
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Jon Jones has spoken about accountability and growing as a man, but this latest arrest keeps the narrative focused on his problems. …read more
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Zhang Weili is waiting for things to calm down before heading home to China, and she’s in no rush to fight Joanna again. …read more
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It’s been only three weeks since Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk had an all-time great fight. It’s on ESPN again on Saturday. …read more
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Some consider Jon Jones MMA’s GOAT, but his legacy continues to be tainted by issues away from the Octagon. …read more
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UFC star Jon Jones was arrested for alleged aggravated DWI and negligent use of a firearm in New Mexico early Thursday morning. …read more
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The lightweight champ is a devout Muslim, so he won’t fight between April 23-May 23, meaning any delay of UFC 249 could be a problem. …read more
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Sports figures from around the globe have donated money, protective equipment, messages of support and even food to medical professionals and hospitals as staffs work overtime to fight the coronavirus …read more
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has overturned Jounrey Newson’s victory in UFC 247 over Domingo Pilarte to a no contest due to a failed drug test, per documents …read more
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McGregor wants Ireland to have a lockdown to combat the coronavirus, and he vowed financial support for hospitals. …read more
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UFC president Dana White said UFC 249 will still take place on April 18 at a location yet to be disclosed. …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson get the most pub, but UFC 249 is filled with fighters wondering if their bouts are still on. …read more
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk says there’s only one hurdle to clear for her to accept a rematch against Zhang Weili. …read more
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As the UFC waits to get back in action, our MMA insiders take a look at key questions surrounding the heavyweights. …read more
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The UFC is closing in on a location for its lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson on April 18, according to UFC president Dana White. …read more
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Daniel Cormier can envision UFC supercards to finish 2020, possibly including a Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch. …read more
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While the UFC 248 main event featuring Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero fizzled, the strawweight title bout was a fight for the ages. …read more
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Anthony Smith said a talk with Dana White gave him the belief that his bout with Glover Teixeira will take place, and he called facing Jon Jones again “personal.” …read more
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Once travel restrictions prevented UFC London from taking place, it was a race to figure out how the UFC could keep the action going. …read more
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Combat Night MMA will hold a card Saturday night in Jacksonville, Florida amid the swath of sporting and other entertainment events being canceled across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic …read more
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Bartosz Fabinski upset Darren Stewart by unanimous decision Friday night as Cage Warriors 113 went ahead in Manchester, England. …read more
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Conor McGregor. Jon Jones. Khabib Nurmagomedov. Robbie Lawler. All of the stars are coming out to play (on replay) on Saturday. …read more
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The UFC takes over ESPN on Saturday March 21. Here’s what’s in store. …read more
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Marvin Vettori wasn’t sure what to expect when he left the U.S. for UFC London, including whether he would be able to return. …read more
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Despite strict coronavirus restrictions, UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov continues to train in a closed gym in San Jose and is confident that he’ll fight at UFC 249 on April …read more
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Due to the coronaviris pandemic, Chris Weidman wonders if he’ll see Jack Hermansson in the Octagon anytime soon. …read more
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Colby Covington no longer wants to fight Tyron Woodley, and he doesn’t want to beef with American Top Team teammate Dustin Poirier. He just wants one thing: a rematch with …read more
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When fighting resumes, Leon Edwards should get what he deserves, and that’s a bout with Tyron Woodley. Colby Covington can wait. …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov remains on board to fight as the headliner in UFC 249 on April 18, though the location of the event remains uncertain. …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov remains on board to fight as the headliner in UFC 249 on April 18, though the location of the event remains in flux. …read more
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Former MMA fighter Cedric Marks is one of two people charged in the death of a woman who was abducted from a Minnesota domestic violence shelter 11 years ago, authorities …read more
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After his fight against Tyron Woodley was postponed by the UFC, Leon Edwards hopes the matchup will take place when fights resume. “This fight’s not going nowhere,” Edwards said. …read more
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Former Bellator MMA lightweight champion Michael Chandler, one of the company’s most recognizable faces, intends to test free agency for the first time in his career this summer. …read more
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The UFC has hit the pause button with the next three cards suspended. Our MMA insiders answer five key questions as the hiatus begins. …read more
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With Dana White’s announcement that the next three UFC events were being postponed, fighters took to social media to share their thoughts. …read more
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The UFC has officially postponed its next three events, the last of which was scheduled to take place on April 11, due to the ever-growing impact of the coronavirus. …read more
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As events are being moved and fighters switched, follow all of the news and reactions here. …read more
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Colby Covington called on the UFC on Monday to book him as the replacement opponent for former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley at this weekend’s event, which because of the coronavirus …read more
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The UFC Fight Night 171 main event between Tyron Woodley and Leon Edwards will not take place. …read more
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Bettors in the U.S. were gravitating to UFC, international soccer and horse racing on the first weekend since most major sports leagues stopped play due to the coronavirus pandemic. …read more
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UFC president Dana White said he is seeking new venues for upcoming events amid a series of developments regarding the coronavirus, but stressed the fights “will happen.” …read more
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Charles Oliveira is thinking title shot. Gilbert Burns wants Colby Covington. What are the fights to make? …read more
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Charles Oliveira recorded his seventh consecutive finish when he submitted Kevin Lee via guillotine at the 28-second mark of the third round Saturday in Brazil. The card took place in …read more
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Several fighters took to Twitter to give their thoughts on watching UFC’s event in Brasilia. …read more
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The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Saturday voted to suspend all combat sports events in the state until March 25. …read more
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The packed card in Brazil will feature several key bouts in a closed arena. Follow the action live. …read more
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Less than 24 hours after announcing that Bellator 241 would proceed without fans, Bellator MMA has decided to postpone Friday night’s event in Connecticut. …read more
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Kevin Lee weighed in at 158.5 pounds for his lightweight fight Saturday against Charles Oliveira. The fight will go on, Lee’s manager said. …read more
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Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the stands will be empty in Brasilia, Brazil, when Kevin Lee faces Charles Oliveira in the lightweight main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday. …read more
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In March, Johnny Walker’s “worm” celebration ended with a significant shoulder injury. If Walker wins again, he wouldn’t worm again — right? …read more
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UFC Fight Night in Brazil will still take place in the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium on Saturday, but the arena will not be open to fans, Dana White said Thursday. …read more
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Kevin Lee faces Charles Oliveira in a battle of dangerous UFC lightweights on Saturday in Brasilia, Brazil. …read more
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‘Pitbull’ puts his featherweight belt and Grand Prix hopes on the line at Bellator 241 in an empty arena on Friday. …read more
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All combat sports events scheduled to take place in California through the end of March were called off Thursday as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. …read more
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Bellator’s Friday night event will go on as scheduled without fans in attendance, the promotion said. …read more
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Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has withdrawn from a scheduled fight against Raphael Assuncao on March 28 after being hospitalized with kidney issues. …read more
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Reyes saw his stock rise after a close loss to champ Jon Jones, and Jan Blachowicz also makes an upward move. …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has broken out of a tie with Jon Jones for No. 1. He’ll have to prove his worthiness vs. Tony Ferguson. …read more
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Johnny Walker is working with GSP and has signed with Conor McGregor’s management firm as he attempts to evolve as a UFC athlete. …read more
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UFC fighter Brian Ortega offered a more robust apology Wednesday for slapping popular Korean-American rapper Jay Park during the UFC event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The rapper is …read more
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Former UFC fighter “Filthy” Tom Lawlor recently signed with the PFL, telling Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show that he feels as if he has been given a “golden lottery ticket” to …read more
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UFC is booking a high-profile middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Darren Till to headline UFC Fight Night on Aug. 15 in Ireland, sources told ESPN. …read more
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While some champs have their next bout lined up, Ariel Helwani identifies which foes make sense for titleholders seeking challengers. …read more
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With the implementation of open scoring in Kansas this past Friday night, the fighters knew the score. But was it a success worth trying again? …read more
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The PFL announced its class for the 2020 season and it includes several UFC and Bellator veterans including Johnny Case, Marcin Held and Bubba Jenkins. …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager said there will be no rematch until Conor McGregor beats Justin Gaethje. Our panel discusses that and Paulo Costa’s impact on Israel Adesanya. …read more
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Zhang Weili praised Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s ‘warrior’ spirit and can see a potential rematch. But what about Valentina Shevchenko? …read more
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UFC and Bellator are moving ahead with their planned events for now, representatives told ESPN, even as Combate Americas on Monday became the first U.S.-based MMA promotion to cancel an …read more
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On Monday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission released that Mark O. Madsen was medically suspended six months because of the broken jaw he suffered in his victory during UFC 248. …read more
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Jay Park, who occasionally translates for UFC featherweight Chan Sung Jung, filed a report with Las Vegas police, accusing UFC fighter Brian Ortega of striking him on Saturday. …read more
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager said there will be no rematch until Conor McGregor beats Justin Gaethje. Our panel discusses that and Paulo Costa’s impact on Israel Adesanya. …read more
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UFC and Bellator are moving ahead with their planned events for now, representatives told ESPN, even as Combate Americas on Monday became the first U.S.-based MMA promotion to cancel an …read more
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Israel Adesanya already is looking past his lackluster bout with Yoel Romero and anticipating an entertaining Paulo Costa matchup. …read more
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Zhang Weili praised Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s ‘warrior’ spirit and can see a potential rematch. But what about Valentina Shevchenko? …read more
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Jay Park, who occasionally translates for UFC featherweight Chan Sung Jung, filed a report with Las Vegas police, accusing UFC fighter Brian Ortega of striking him Saturday night. …read more
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On Monday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission released that Mark O. Madsen was medically suspended six months due to the broken jaw he suffered in his victory during UFC 248. …read more
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Israel Adesanya and Zhang Weili will discuss their title defenses while Bob Arum will address a Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder trilogy. …read more
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Crowd reactions told the stories of UFC 248 as the co-main event draw a standing ovation while fans booed the main event. …read more
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Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder break down the lackluster main event and what Zhang and Jedrzejczyk can take away from their memorable performance. …read more
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Just how good was Saturday’s co-main event, and what happened with Israel Adesanya’s anticipated action fight? …read more
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The champs held on to their gold at UFC 248 and some new opponents are waiting for their shot later in 2020. …read more
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In a slow-paced main event that drew jeers from the crowd, Israel Adesanya did just enough to top Yoel Romero by unanimous decision to retain his middleweight belt Saturday at …read more
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Several fighters called the UFC strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Joanna Jędrzejczyk the greatest fight in the history of women’s MMA. …read more
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Zhang Weili recorded the first defense of her 115-pound title on Saturday, as she defeated former five-time defending champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk (16-4) via split decision in a five-round fight that …read more
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The 2013 fight between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July, Jones vs. Gustafsson 1 was ESPN’s MMA Fight of the …read more
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Ali Abdelaziz, manager for Justin Gaethje, said the only way Conor McGregor will get a shot at current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will be by first fighting Gaethje. …read more
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Will the first defenses for Israel Adesanya and Zhang Weili go as planned or will the titles change hands in Las Vegas? Follow live. …read more
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Kamaru Usman made it clear he would like to fight Jorge Masvidal next. It’s just a matter of coming to terms with the UFC on a contract for the fight. …read more
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In less than eight years, women have gone from nonparticipants to headliners in the UFC. In honor of International Women’s Day, we retrace their rapid rise. …read more
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Julija Stoliarenko won the Invicta bantamweight title during Friday night’s card, which marked the first event in modern U.S. MMA history to use open-scoring. Stoliarenko called the new system “a …read more
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Abdul Razak Alhassan, who last fought at UFC 228 in September 2018, has been found not guilty of sexual assaulting two women. His attorney said Alhassan is expected to resume …read more
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Liz Carmouche’s Bellator debut will come against Mandy Bohm on May 29 in California. …read more
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Yoel Romero made weight for his UFC 248 bout against Israel Adesanya after not making weight in his previous two fights. …read more
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Two champions — Israel Adesanya and Zhang Weili — make their first title defenses at UFC 248. Who will start the reign best? …read more
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