Marlon Vera put a sudden end to his close bantamweight main event battle against Dominick Cruz in the fourth round, knocking him out cold with a head kick. Vera's victory headlined a card from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, USA. Vera scored a perfectly-timed head kick to Cruz in the fourth round, connecting … Continue reading Marlon Vera Earns Head Kick Knockout Against Dominick Cruz In UFC Main Event
JMMA Monday: Can We See New Year’s Eve In September?
What is and isn't worth your time? You might not notice it, but this is a question that you confront yourself with on numerous instances every day. It dictates whether you take that trip to the movie theatre versus staying at home or watching a two-and-a-half-hour movie instead of a TV show. And if you … Continue reading JMMA Monday: Can We See New Year’s Eve In September?
UFC, Bellator Vet Rory MacDonald Announces Retirement
Welterweight veteran Rory MacDonald has decided to call an end to his MMA career. MacDonald, 33, announced his retirement Sunday after suffering a loss at a PFL card this weekend. "My time has come to put the gloves down for good," said MacDonald in an Instagram post. "I'm so thankful for this sport and every … Continue reading UFC, Bellator Vet Rory MacDonald Announces Retirement
UFC Looking To Book Derek Brunson vs. Jack Hermansson For December 3rd
Ranked middleweights Derek Brunson and Jack Hermansson as part of UFC's winter schedule. UFC is reportedly aiming to pair up Brunson and Hermansson for their December 3rd event, per a report from Ariel Helwani. If the fight can be finalized, it will join a card that doesn't have a set location currently. Both middleweight names … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Derek Brunson vs. Jack Hermansson For December 3rd
Darian Weeks Off UFC Paris, Now Booked To Face Yohan Lainesse on September 10th
Plans have changed for UFC welterweight Darian Weeks. Weeks is no longer expected to face former kickboxer turned UFC newcomer Cedric Doumbe on September 3rd. Instead, he is now being lined up to battle former CFFC Welterweight Champion Yohan Lainesse at the promotion's September 10th show. The new booking was first reported by Tudor Leonte … Continue reading Darian Weeks Off UFC Paris, Now Booked To Face Yohan Lainesse on September 10th
Heavyweight, Welterweight Bouts Set For 2022 PFL Finals
The 2022 championship bouts for PFL's heavyweight and welterweight divisions were confirmed on Saturday afternoon at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. Dilano Taylor and Sadiboy Sy both pulled off big wins on the main card to make it to their first-ever welterweight finals. And over at heavyweight, Ante Delija and Matheus Scheffel secured … Continue reading Heavyweight, Welterweight Bouts Set For 2022 PFL Finals
Cris Cyborg To Make Boxing Debut In September
Bellator Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg will make her professional boxing debut next month. Cyborg has been booked to face Simone Silva for a September 25th show at the Paranaense Arena in Curitiba, Brazil, as announced on Ariel Helwani's "MMA Hour" earlier this week. The fight is the headlining bout of an event promoted by Fight … Continue reading Cris Cyborg To Make Boxing Debut In September
Molly McCann To Face Erin Blanchfield At UFC 281
Molly McCann will get a UFC pay-per-view spotlight later this year, meeting Erin Blanchfield at the promotion's November 12th show. The fight was announced for UFC 281 on Thursday. The bout is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. McCann has received some buzz as of late … Continue reading Molly McCann To Face Erin Blanchfield At UFC 281
Kyoji Horiguchi Set For September RIZIN Return
Kyoji Horiguchi will make his return to RIZIN next month, competing at the promotion's September 25th card. Horiguchi, still recognized as the RIZIN Bantamweight Champion, will be appearing in the promotion for the first time in nearly two years. His outing is expected to take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Horiguchi … Continue reading Kyoji Horiguchi Set For September RIZIN Return
Goiti Yamauchi Scores Stoppage Against Neiman Gracie In First Bellator Main Event Appearance
Veteran welterweight Goiti Yamauchi prevailed in his first-ever Bellator main event appearance, shutting down Neiman Gracie in the second round with punches. Yamauchi's win headlined Bellator 284, which took place at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. Yamauchi had a finish to his fight that looked like it was out of a … Continue reading Goiti Yamauchi Scores Stoppage Against Neiman Gracie In First Bellator Main Event Appearance