LAS VEGAS – Donald Cerrone doesn’t blame Diego Sanchez for their UFC on ESPN 24 bout falling apart.
Cerrone (36-15 MMA, 23-12 UFC) was supposed to fight former Jackson Wink MMA …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The Florida State Boxing Commission announced this week that marijuana will be removed from the banned list for MMA fighters and boxers. ESPN.com’s Marc Raimondi first reported the change on …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
The UFC schedule continues this week with UFC on ESPN 24 on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Professional Fighters League (PFL) will be moving from ESPN2 to ESPN for the “Werdum vs. Ferreira” …read more
Source:: MMAMania
A previously rumored flyweight clash between Michelle Waterson and Marina Rodriguez is now official as the main event for UFC on ESPN 24. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Dominick Reyes has broken his silence following a knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka in the UFC on ESPN 23 headliner. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The UFC light heavyweight division was put on notice this past Saturday at UFC on ESPN 23: Jiri Prochazka is the real deal.
Prochazka, a former Rizin FF champion making just …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Dominick Reyes suffered quite a bit of damage in his knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka.
Reyes, who was on the receiving end of a spinning back elbow knockout by Prochazka in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC is hoping to have a matchup of ranked females headline Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 24 card.
After the promotion went into fight week scrambling after the original main event …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhaps most importantly – social-media …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Former light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes issued a statement on Monday addressing his UFC on ESPN 23 knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka.
Reyes (12-3) was defeated for the third time …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Nate Diaz will no longer be fighting Leon Edwards in the co-main event of UFC 262 on May 15 in Houston, Texas. Unfortunately for fight fans, ESPN reported this evening …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Dominick Reyes has issues his first post-fight comments since his knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka in the UFC on ESPN 23 main event.
Reyes (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) saw his losing …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Not only did Dominick Reyes lose his third consecutive fight at UFC on ESPN 23, but he could be out for a lengthy period of time as well. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Donald Cerrone has a new opponent at UFC on ESPN 24. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Professional Fighters League’s third regular season event is down to nine bouts after a heavyweight clash pitting Ali Isaev against Hatef Moeil was pulled from the card. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
UFC.com
We’re five days away from the next UFC event on ESPN and no new main event or replacement opponent for Donald Cerrone has been …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Both Ali Isaev and Hatef Moeil have been ruled out of this week’s 2021 PFL 3 event.
PFL officials today announced the withdrawal of both athletes, who were scheduled to face …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Randa Markos is accusing Luana Pinheiro of taking a dive in their strawweight bout at UFC on ESPN 23. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Randa Markos is accusing Luana Pinheiro of taking a dive in their strawweight bout at UFC on ESPN 23. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
LAS VEGAS – Andreas Michailidis beat KB Bhullar with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 23 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Kai Kamaka’s manager will file an appeal following his client’s controversial loss at UFC on ESPN 23.
Kamaka (8-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) dropped a split decision to TJ Brown (15-8 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Randa Markos is not buying that Luana Pinheiro was too hurt to continue fighting.
This past Saturday at UFC on ESPN 23, Markos (10-11-1 MMA, 6-10-1 UFC) was disqualified for landing …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Merab Dvalishvili showcased a versatile skillset against Cody Stamann at UFC on ESPN 23, and that should be concerning for the rest of the division. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland is glad he got the job done, but he’s not particularly happy with how he got it done.
The UFC middleweight picked up a unanimous decision …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
What mattered most at UFC on ESPN 23 in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings … …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The “Giga Kick” delivered in a big way on Saturday night. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
LAS VEGAS – Giga Chikadzeis aiming high in the rankings.
The rising UFC featherweight contender wants to take on a high-caliber opponent following his most recent win inside the octagon. Chikadze …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jiri Prochazka’s spinning back elbow finish of Dominick Reyes in the UFC on ESPN 23 main event may have put him in the running for “Knockout of the Year,” but …read more
Source:: Sherdog
(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Dominick Reyes after UFC on ESPN 23 loss?)
Jiri Prochazka’s first UFC main event appearance delivered in spades, and his spectacular knockout of …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Jiri Prochazka after UFC on ESPN 23 win?)
Dominick Reyes’ slump hit a new low point Saturday when he was on the receiving …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 23 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $146,500.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jiri Prochazka is $100,000 richer after authoring a memorable knockout of Dominick Reyes at UFC on ESPN 23. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
LAS VEGAS – Jiri Prochazka thinks he’s established himself as the top light heavyweight contender after a spectacular knockout of Dominick Reyes at UFC on ESPN 23.
Prochazka (28-3-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
If Jiri Prochazka is next in line for the light heavyweight title, he may have to wait a little bit.
But if that’s the case, he’ll have some time to spend …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
There’s a new contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s light heavyweight division. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Jiri Prochazka’s quick UFC rise continued on Saturday when he beat Dominick Reyes in the UFC on ESPN 23 headliner.
Prochazka (28-3-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), a former Rizin FF champion, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
It might seem crazy for a fighter to get a title shot just two fights into the UFC’s light heavyweight division.
But Jiri Prochazka (28-3-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) made his case …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
After a wild pre-fight faceoff that went viral, Ion Cutelaba and Dustin Jacoby failed to determine a winner when they stepped in the octagon at UFC on ESPN 23.
Cutelaba (15-6-1 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Sean Strickland looked sharp again Saturday as he picked apart the always game Krzysztof Jotko en route to victory at UFC on ESPN 23.
Strickland (23-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) extended his …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
With his sixth straight win, Merab Dvalishvili said he’s ready to start fighting big names.
Dvalishvili (13-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) outworked Cody Stamann (19-4-1 MMA, 5-3-1 UFC) for a unanimous decision. …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Randa Markos made history in a dubious way Saturday at UFC on ESPN 23.
Markos (10-11-1 MMA, 6-10-1 UFC) became the first female in UFC history to hit 10 octagon losses …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
An illegal upkick from Randa Markos brought an abrupt end to her strawweight encounter with Luana Pinheiro in the UFC on ESPN 23 featured preliminary bout at the UFC Apex …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Felipe Colares snatched victory from the jaws of defeat Saturday when he rallied to beat Luke Sanders at UFC on ESPN 23.
Colares (10-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) took a brutal thumping …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos courtesy of the UFC via Getty Images) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out the official scorecards from all 11 fights at UFC on ESPN 23 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
You can forget about a veteran vs. prospect matchup between Nick Diazand Khamzat Chimaev taking place.
On Saturday, manager Kevin Mubenga told ESPN that Diaz won’t be facing Chimaev in his …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Sherdog’s live UFC on ESPN 23 coverage will begin Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 23 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 23 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kicks off at 7 p.m. ET …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
With his back against the wall, Philipe Lins is looking to take a more reserved approach against Ben Rothwell.
In search of his first octagon win, Lins (14-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight Jonathan Pearce is a firm believer that discretion is the better part of valor. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
It appears Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 23 event has lost a preliminary card fight the day before the show.
Gabriel Benitez (22-8 MMA, 6-4 UFC) came in at 150.5 pounds Friday …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Reyes
vs.
Prochazka
Chikadze
vs.
Swanson
Cutelaba
vs.
Jacoby
Jotko
vs.
Strickland
Dvalishvili
vs.
Stamann
Botelho
vs.
Carolina
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
2021: 50-34
Prochazka
(69%)
Chikadze
(59%)
Cutelaba
(59%)
Strickland
(69%)
Dvalishvili
(70%)
Botelho
(81%)
John Morgan
@MMAjunkieJohn
2021: 57-31
Prochazka
Chikadze
Cutelaba
Strickland
Dvalishvili
Botelho
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
2021: 56-32
2018 Champion
Prochazka
Chikadze
Jacoby
Jotko
Dvalishvili
Botelho
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
2021: 54-34
Prochazka
Chikadze
Cutelaba
Strickland
Dvalishvili
Botelho
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
2021: 54-34
Reyes
Chikadze
Cutelaba
Jotko
Dvalishvili
Botelho
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
2021: 54-34
Reyes
Swanson
Jacoby
Strickland
Stamann
Botelho
Nolan King
@mma_kings
2021: 53-35
Reyes
Chikadze
Jacoby
Strickland
Dvalishvili
Botelho
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
2021: 53-35
2017 Champion
Prochazka
Swanson
Jacoby
Strickland
Stamann
Botelho
Dan Tom
@DanTomMMA
2021: 52-36
2020 Champion
Reyes
Swanson
Jacoby
Strickland
Dvalishvili
Botelho
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
2021: 51-37
Reyes
Chikadze
Cutelaba
Strickland
Dvalishvili
Botelho
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
2021: …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on scene for Friday’s UFC on ESPN 23 weigh-ins, where fighters faced off for the only time this week.
In the main event, Dominick Reyes …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – The intensity between Ion Cutelaba and Dustin Jacoby just ratcheted up a notch ahead of their UFC on ESPN 23 light heavyweight fight.
During Friday’s weigh-ins faceoffs, Cutelaba …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Not one but two Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters came in well above their respective limits at the weigh-ins.
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Source:: Sherdog
The 24 athletes competing on Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 23 fight card officially weighed in on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. All fighters officially made weight.
In …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The 24 athletes competing on Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 23 fight card officially weighed in on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. All fighters officially made weight.
In …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Friday, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN 23.
UFC on ESPN 23 takes place Saturday at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC on ESPN 23 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).
The weigh-ins take …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Episode No. 318 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download.
MMA Junkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Cody Stamann’s fight with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC on ESPN 23 just got a little more interesting.
Stamann (19-3-1 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) meets Dvalishvili (12-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Krzysztof Jotko trained hard and smart to ensure he’s able to get back in the octagon against Sean Strickland at UFC on ESPN 23.
Jotko (22-4 MMA, 9-4 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – One month of notice was more than enough time for Luana Carolina to be prepared for her fight with Poliana Botelho at UFC on ESPN 23.
Carolina (6-2 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Merab Dvalishvili is happy to finally get his hands on Cody Stamann at UFC on ESPN 23.
Dvalishvili (12-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC) meets Stamann (19-3-1 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
A champion once again, Namajunas climbs just one spot at strawweight, but it’s the biggest move of all in latest ESPN divisional rankings. …read more
Source:: ESPN
LAS VEGAS – Stepping in on short notice is nothing new for Dustin Jacoby, and he’ll do it again against Ion Cutelaba at UFC on ESPN 23.
“I’ve actually stepped in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Giga Chikadze never thought a fight with Cub Swanson would materialize, but it will at UFC on ESPN 23.
Chikadze (12-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets Swanson (27-11 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC is seeking a new opponent for Donald Cerrone on May 8 after Diego Sanchez pulled out of the UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN. …read more
Source:: ESPN
The matchup between former teammates Diego Sanchez and Donald Cerrone won’t go down at UFC on ESPN 24.
Sanchez (30-13 MMA, 19-13 UFC) won’t be competing against Cerrone (36-15-1 MMA, 23-12-1 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – While he picked up a “Performance of the Night” bonus in his UFC debut, Jiri Prochazka says it’s important he fights differently in his return to the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Dominick Reyes readily admits his last performance was not his best, but after being knocked out for the first time in his career, he now sees the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC returns to its home base of Las Vegas on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 23, which takes place at the UFC Apex with a main card that airs …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Usman makes Jon Jones’ stay at the top a brief one, and Rose Namajunas makes her move in the ESPN rankings. …read more
Source:: ESPN
The UFC schedule continues this week with UFC on ESPN 23 on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
T.J. Dillashaw’s long-awaited Octagon will have to wait, as a cut suffered in training has forced him to withdraw from a UFC on ESPN 24 headlining bout against Cory Sandhagen. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The preliminary card for UFC 261 attracted an average audience of 951,000 to ESPN this past Saturday, according to ShowBuzz Daily. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Eddie Alvarez’s recent disqualification loss to Iuri Lapicus has been overturned to a no contest, One Championship officials told ESPN. …read more
Source:: ESPN
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UFC 261 results live online: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) TONIGHT (Sat., April 24, 2021) with …read more
Source:: MMAMania
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Megan Olivi was bothered by Stephen A. Smith forgetting to mention her when recently praising the talent on UFC broadcasts.
Following UFC 260 in March, ESPN talking head …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Chris Weidman makes the walk to the cage to take on Dominick Reyes at UFC on ESPN 6. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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Source:: BloodyElbow
While PFL fight cards will be featured on ESPN2 and ESPN+ during the promotion’s 2021 campaign, a new partnership with Twitter aims to provide a valuable second-screen experience.
PFL officials recently …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Drakkar Klose didn’t fight at UFC on ESPN 22 but will be compensated for a portion of his potential fight night earnings.
Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the agreement informed MMA …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
A middleweight headliner with championship implications brought a decent amount of eyes to ESPN on Saturday. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Three fighters from this past Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 card are facing potentially lengthy layoffs. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
After losing two of her past three, Poliana Botelho underwent some changes.
Botelho (8-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC), who meets Luana Carolina at UFC on ESPN 23 on May 1, has specifically …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN and ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., April 24, …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Three fighters out of the 20 who competed at UFC on ESPN 22 could be facing six-month suspensions.
On Tuesday, MMA Junkie obtained the full list of medical suspensions from MixedMartialArts.com for …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
UFC Vegas 24 wasn’t the most star-studded event, but the card still managed to finish at No. 2 overall for …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Kelvin Gastelum is down, but he doesn’t feel out after UFC on ESPN 22.
This past Saturday, Gastelum was soundly defeated in the night’s main event, dropping a clean-sweep unanimous decision …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Last week, UFC on ESPN 22 lost a fight due to an incident that occurred at weigh-ins. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Robert Whittaker smiles at Kevlin Gastelum in the cage at UFC on ESPN 22. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
And it ain’t even close. …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
LAS VEGAS – Luis Pena got back in the win column Saturday at UFC on ESPN 22, defeating Alexander Munoz by split decision.
In his post-fight interview, Pena talked about fighting …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC president Dana White thinks matchmaker Sean Shelby should’ve been able to prevent Jeremy Stephens from shoving Drakkar Klose during their UFC on ESPN 22 faceoff.
Last Friday at the weigh-ins, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Jacob Malkoun had a lot of doubt to clear heading into UFC on ESPN 22.
After getting stopped in just 18 seconds by Phil Hawes in his promotional …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN and ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., April 24, …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Kelvin Gastelum is maintaining a positive attitude following his loss to Robert Whittaker in the UFC on ESPN 22 main event this past Saturday. …read more
Source:: Sherdog