Undefeated New York prospect Anthony Dilemme feels ready for a shot at UFC talent after picking up the second-fastest win of his career and his first regional MMA title. Dilemme's powerful striking forced a stoppage against Beau Samaniego in just three-and-a-half minutes on Friday night, earning him the vacant CFFC Featherweight Championship in the main … Continue reading Anthony Dilemme Calls For Spot on UFC 310 After Earning CFFC Featherweight Title →

Recent "The Ultimate Fighter" competitor Shamidkhan Magomedov picked up right where he left off on the regional circuit this weekend, putting away Alfonso Leyva early to defend his interim LFA Welterweight Championship for the first time. Magomedov stopped Leyva in just 77 seconds, ending the main event of LFA 194 from the Seneca Niagara Resort … Continue reading ‘TUF’ Alum Shamidkhan Magomedov Returns With 77-Second Win At LFA 194 →

Sage Northcutt's run with ONE Championship has officially come to an end. ONE and Northcutt "mutually agreed to his release from the organization," per an announcement made by the combat sports promotion on Saturday. Northcutt's departure from ONE marks the end of a rough patch in his career, as he competed just twice over the … Continue reading Sage Northcutt Parts Ways With ONE Following Five-Year Run →

Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Following the news … Continue reading 10/18/24 Notebook: Alexander Volkanovski Eyes Return At UFC 310 →

For the second time within a year, Australian fans will be treated to a UFC pay-per-view lineup. The Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, will play host to UFC 312 on February 8th, per an announcement made by the promotion this week. The event, UFC's first announced pay-per-view of 2025 thus far, will mark the … Continue reading UFC 312 Set For Sydney, Australia on February 8th →

PFL will head back to Saudi Arabia later this year for their third and final pay-per-view card of 2024. PFL's annual World Championship event will take place on November 29th from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as recently announced by the promotion. The event will see all five of the promotion's main divisions compete in grand final … Continue reading PFL 2024 World Championships To Take Place In Saudi Arabia →

Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA’s top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It’s free! Here are the latest stories we’re following: UFC Former Fury FC … Continue reading 10/16/24 Notebook: Cameron Smotherman Set For Short-Notice UFC Debut →

Former UFC fighter turned bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry was arrested last week and now faces a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. 33-year-old Perry was arrested by the Clermont Police Department in Florida on Saturday morning and given two misdemeanor charges: "Driving under the influence and refusing to sign a citation requiring a court appearance," … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter, Current BKFC Talent Mike Perry Charged With DUI →

ONE Championship has reportedly achieved a successful funding round, raising a crucial $50 million and keeping a major investor on board. The Asia-based combat sports promotion was able to achieve the eight-figure round of funding from the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) among others, per a report from Gillian Tan and Olivia Poh of Bloomberg. The … Continue reading ONE Championship Reportedly Receives $50 Million In Investment Round →

42 fighters joined the UFC roster on the 2024 season of "Dana White's Contender Series," including four fighters on the show's season finale this week. Nick Klein, Luis Gurule, Yadier DelValle and Jonathan Micallef joined the UFC roster following performances from the APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Tuesday night. Klein Ends Season With … Continue reading 37-Second Winner Nick Klein Among Four Fighters Signed In ‘Contender Series’ Season Finale →