England’s Davey Grant is no stranger to exciting fights, and his outing on Saturday was another addition to his ever-growing list of back-and-forth battles.
At UFC on ESPN 36, Louis Smolka …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Not only did Amanda Ribas move up a weight class on Saturday night, but it sounds as though she was competing at less than 100 percent. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Michael Johnson’s recent years in the MMA weren’t too kind to him.
The lightweight veteran entered Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 on a four-fight losing streak and being 2-7 since 2016. …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Not only did Amanda Ribas move up a weight class on Saturday night, but it sounds as though she was competing at less than 100 percent. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jan Blachowicz after UFC on ESPN 36 win?)
Aleksandar Rakic’s quest to secure his first UFC title fight opportunity was squandered by injury …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Aleksandar Rakic after UFC on ESPN 36 loss?)
Jan Blachowicz may not have won the UFC on ESPN 36 main event in the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Ryan Spann got out of his own way on Saturday evening, but the focus still remains on the mental game.
In the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 36 against Ion …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
What mattered most at UFC on ESPN 36 in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings… …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Aleksandar Rakic’s night ended in unfortunate fashion at UFC on ESPN 36, as a knee injury resulted in a third-round TKO defeat to Jan Blachowicz in Saturday’s headliner at the …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The main event of UFC on ESPN 36 was shaping up to be a memorable battle, until its abrupt and unfortunate ending due to injury.
Aleksandar Rakic and former light heavyweight …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jan Blachowicz admittedly would have preferred a clean finish against Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN 36 main event, but the Polish light heavyweight was nontheless pleased with the …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Tony Kelley has addressed his controversial comments made during the UFC on ESPN 36 broadcast.
The UFC bantamweight, who was at the event working as a cornerman for Andrea Lee, was …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Jan Blachowicz thinks he’s in line for a title shot after his win over Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN 36, which he admits didn’t come …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $173,000.
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
Ryan Spann made short work of Ion Cutelaba in the UFC on ESPN 36 headliner, and for that, “Superman” is now $50,000 richer. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including a big submission in the co-main event.
After UFC on ESPN 36, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jan Blachowicz may have just re-entered the championship conversation in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s light heavyweight division, though it probably wasn’t the method he would have chosen. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Jan Blachowicz rebounded from losing the light heavyweight title against Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN 36 main event, but it came in anticlimactic fashion.
Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is back on track and hoping to be next in line – though it wasn’t how he likely wanted it to happen.
Blachowicz (29-9 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Ryan Spann reminded the world that he’s primarily a submission threat when he tapped out Ion Cutelaba in the first round at UFC on ESPN 36.
After some intense early exchanges, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Davey Grant has made a habit of putting on exciting performances of late, and he didn’t disappoint Saturday.
Grant came into UFC on ESPN 36 with four straight post-fight bonus awards …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Katlyn Chookagian proved she’s still the biggest hurdle for anyone who wants a women’s flyweight title shot when she defeated Amanda Ribas at UFC on ESPN 36.
It was a razor-close …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 205 took place Saturday with 11 bouts on the slate, and we’ve got you covered with backstage winner interviews from the UFC Apex.
In the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Viviane Araujo took a major step toward contention in the flyweight division at UFC on ESPN 36. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Michael Johnson ended his four-fight skid in highlight-reel fashion Saturday at the expense of Alan Patrick.
Johnson (20-17 MMA, 12-13 UFC), a lightweight veteran who has all kinds of notable wins …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN 36 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 36 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Andre Petroski ended Nick Maximov’s undefeated run with a first-round win at UFC on ESPN 36.
Petroski (8-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) asked specifically for the middleweight matchup with Maximov (8-1 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main card for UFC on ESPN 36.
UFC on ESPN 36 takes place Saturday at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – If there’s a certain amount of hype around the UFC debut of his opponent, Allan Nascimento doesn’t seem particularly worried about it.
Nascimento (18-6 MMA, 0-1 UFC) on …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 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 36 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – After nearly two years away from the game, Frank Camacho returns Saturday.
Camacho (22-9 MMA, 2-5 UFC) has not fought since a 41-second knockout loss to Justin Jaynes …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Sherdog’s live UFC on ESPN 36 coverage will begin Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic are locked in for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 36 main event.
After making weight on Friday morning, Blachowicz : UFC on ESPN 36 weigh-ins and Rakic …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz takes on contender Aleksandar Rakic. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Blachowicz
vs.
Rakic
Cutelaba
vs.
Spann
Grant
vs.
Smolka
Chookagian
vs.
Ribas
Camacho
vs.
Torres
Hadley
vs.
Nascimento
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
79-38
Blachowicz
(56%)
Spann
(53%)
Grant
(80%)
Ribas
(52%)
Torres
(73%)
Hadley
(81%)
Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
78-40
Blachowicz
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
77-41
2018 Champion
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohn
76-42
2014 Champion
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
76-42
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Camacho
Hadley
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
75-43
Rakic
Spann
Smolka
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
74-44
Blachowicz
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Nolan King
@mma_kings
74-44
Rakic
Cutelaba
Smolka
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
73-45
2017 Champion
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
72-46
Rakic
Cutelaba
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
68-50
Rakic
Spann
Grant
Chookagian
Torres
Hadley
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
59-59
Blachowicz
Spann
Smolka
Ribas
Torres
Hadley
The UFC is back in its Las Vegas home …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC on ESPN 36 headliner between Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic is official.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Blachowicz (28-9 MMA, 11-6 UFC) and surging contender Rakic (14-2 MMA, 6-1 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC on ESPN 36 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).
The weigh-ins take …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN 36.
UFC on ESPN 36 takes place Saturday at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
A UFC welterweight showdown between dangerous contenders Vicente Luque and Geoff Neal is reportedly in the works for August 6th.
News of the targeted booking was first reported by ESPN’s Brett …read more
Source:: MMANews
LAS VEGAS – Jan Blachowicz wants to return the favor to Glover Teixeira, and he hopes he gets the chance to do it.
Teixeira (33-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC) took the light …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Aleksandar Rakic has been in the lab working on his game for more than one year since he’s last appeared in the octagon.
The break hasn’t been ideal …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon will get their chance to fight — only it will be a little more than a month later than originally anticipated. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
A UFC lightweight bout between Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone and Joe Lauzon, which was originally set to take place last Saturday, has been rebooked for June 18, sources told ESPN on …read more
Source:: ESPN
The UFC is finalizing a middleweight bout between Paulo Costa and Luke Rockhold for UFC 277, sources told ESPN on Saturday, although contracts have not been signed yet. …read more
Source:: ESPN
We’ve purchased the ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) and with it our dynamic tag team trio, Matt Ryan, Brendan Sokler and Case Harts, will deliver the best possible ‘radio style’ play-by-play broadcast imaginable throughout …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
UFC 274 results live online: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) TONIGHT (Sat., …read more
Source:: MMAMania
UFC 274 is quickly approaching, and we’ve got our staff predictions ready for you ahead of this weekend’s big card!
UFC 274 will be available exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view on Saturday, …read more
Source:: MMANews
The lightweight tilt between Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev is now being worked on for the July 9 Fight Night main event.
ESPN was the first to break the news …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC 274 is quickly approaching, and we’ve got our staff predictions ready for you ahead of this weekend’s big card!
UFC 274 will be available exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view on Saturday, …read more
Source:: MMANews
Junior dos Santos (right) met Francis Ngannou in a UFC on ESPN main event in 2019. | Josh Hedges, Getty Images
Can Francis Ngannou upset …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
At UFC on ESPN 35 this past Saturday in Las Vegas, a couple fights in particular brought MMA judging back into the forefront.
In the main event, Rob Font outstruck Marlon …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
“The Ultimate Fighter” is back for the 30th season of UFC’s storied reality television series.
The first episode of the series, ‘Road to the Rematch’ released on ESPN+ on Tuesday, May …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN and ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., May 7, 2022) when UFC 274: …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The men’s bantamweight division saw the biggest move following the main event of UFC on ESPN 35.
Entering the week unranked at bantamweight, Marlon “Chito” Vera left quite the impression at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Without a win in more than two years, and losses in her first two fights in the UFC, Shanna Young could be forgiven if her confidence was …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Joaquin Buckley will lock horns with Albert Duraev in a middleweight clash at UFC on ESPN 37. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
LAS VEGAS – After picking up his second straight win at UFC on ESPN 35, Gabe Green wants to rematch an old foe.
Green (11-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) came from behind …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN and ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., May 7, 2022) when UFC 274: …read more
Source:: MMAMania
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
LAS VEGAS – Natan Levy learned a big lesson in his UFC debut and put that into action Saturday.
Levy wanted to show off his power against Rafa Garcia this past …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Francisco Figueiredo scored a historic submission win at UFC on ESPN 35.
Figueiredo (13-4-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) submitted Daniel da Silva with a kneebar this past Saturday at the UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.
On Episode 3,255, the lads took a look back at UFC on ESPN 35 and Marlon Vera’s big win, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The physical transformation was evident on the scales, but the results remained the same for Alexander Romanov at UFC on ESPN 35. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Marlon Vera after UFC on ESPN 35 win?)
Rob Font toughness was on display in the UFC on ESPN 35 main event, but …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Rob Font after UFC on ESPN 35 loss?)
Marlon Vera shined in his first main event Saturday when he defeated Rob Font in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The physical transformation was evident on the scales, but the results remained the same for Alexander Romanov at UFC on ESPN 35. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
LAS VEGAS – Joanderson Brito showed off his heavy hands at UFC on ESPN 35, but he also picked up his first promotional victory with a heavy heart.
As he revealed …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Alexandr Romanov was one of the biggest favorites in MMA history when he stepped inside the cage at UFC on ESPN 35, and by many accounts, he …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
What mattered most at UFC on ESPN 35 in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings … …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Darren Elkins completed the final fight of his contract at UFC on ESPN 35, but he’s not concerned about his future with the promotion.
Elkins (27-10 MMA, 17-9 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Marlon Vera stepped up to the occasion Saturday at the UFC Apex when he headlined his first show for the promotion.
In the five-round UFC on ESPN 35 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 35 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $197,500.
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
Marlon Vera and Rob Font had a battle to remember in the UFC on ESPN 35 headliner, but only Vera will reap the extra financial rewards. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, and one fighter got to double dip.
After UFC on ESPN 35, two fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Marlon Vera simply had too many weapons in his arsenal for Rob Font. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Marlon Vera achieved his first octagon main event win on Saturday when he defeated Rob Font at UFC on ESPN 35.
Vera (19-7-1 MMA, 13-6 UFC) continued to elevated in the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
At 43, Andrei Arlovski now finds himself tied for the most wins in UFC history after UFC on ESPN 35.
Arlovski (34-20 MMA, 23-14 UFC), a former UFC heavyweight champion, edged …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – UFC on ESPN 35 takes place Saturday with 12 bouts on the lineup, and we’ve got you covered with backstage winner interviews from the UFC Apex.
In the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Alexander Romanov was by far the biggest betting favorite on the UFC on ESPN 35 card, and he performed as such. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Calvin Kattar will meet Josh Emmett in a matchup of the UFC’s Nos. 4 and 7 featherweights on June 18, sources confirmed to ESPN. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Francisco Figueiredo’s first octagon finish was a nasty one when he violently tapped out Daniel da Silva at UFC on ESPN 35 on Saturday.
Figueiredo (13-4-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) wasted no …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN 35 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 12 fights at UFC on ESPN 35 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
A matchup of flyweight prospects pitting Carlos Candelario against Tatsuro Taira will not go down at UFC on ESPN 35 on Saturday as originally anticipated. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main card for UFC on ESPN 35.
UFC on ESPN 35 takes place Saturday at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 35 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 35 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kicks off at 4 p.m. …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Sherdog’s live UFC on ESPN 35 coverage will begin Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
UFC on ESPN 36 is one fight the lesser.
The featherweight bout between Daniel Pineda (27-14 MMA, 4-5 UFC) and Jamall Emmers (18-6 MMA, 1-2 UFC) has been scrapped from the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 35 official weigh-ins and the final pre-fight faceoffs at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Photos by Ken Hathaway, MMA Junkie) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – All the pre-fight activities are in the books for UFC on ESPN 35 following Friday’s official weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs.
In the main event, Rob Font (19-5 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Despite Rob Font missing weight, UFC on ESPN 35’s main event is still set as Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight contender Marlon Vera is going forward with their five-round scrap. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Font
vs.
Vera
Arlovski
vs.
Collier
Brito
vs.
Fili
Dawson
vs.
Gordon
Connelly
vs.
Elkins
Jotko
vs.
Meerschaert
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
72-35
Font
(55%)
Arlovski
(87%)
Fili
(84%)
Dawson
(81%)
Elkins
(68%)
Jotko
(51%)
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
71-37
2018 Champion
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Elkins
Jotko
Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
71-37
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Elkins
Jotko
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
71-37
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Elkins
Meerschaert
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
69-39
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Connelly
Jotko
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
69-39
2014 Champion
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Elkins
Jotko
Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
67-41
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Elkins
Jotko
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
67-41
2017 Champion
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Elkins
Meerschaert
Nolan King
@mma_kings
67-41
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Elkins
Jotko
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
66-42
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Elkins
Meerschaert
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
64-44
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Gordon
Elkins
Meerschaert
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
53-55
Font
Arlovski
Fili
Dawson
Elkins
Meerschaert
The UFC stays at its home base in Las …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – The main event for UFC on ESPN 35 is official, but it didn’t come without hiccups
Rob Font (19-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) missed weight for the bantamweight headliner with …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC on ESPN 35 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT).
The weigh-ins take …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
LAS VEGAS – Krzysztof Jotko had a rough go of things this past October when he beat Misha Cirkunov.
When he was sick during training camp, plus had broken ribs, most …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie