Alex Pereira had his toughest light heavyweight title fight to date on Saturday evening, going deep into a bout against Khalil Rountree Jr. before finally being able to deliver a devastating boxing finish. Pereira's win headlined UFC 307, which took place from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA on Saturday night. UFC … Continue reading Alex Pereira Delivers Fourth-Round Beatdown on Khalil Rountree Jr. Following Close Start At UFC 307
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ONE 169 Moved From Atlanta To Bangkok, Promotion Announces 2025 Schedule
It looks like ONE Championship will end up heading to America just once this year. The Asia-based combat sports promotion planned to make their debut in Atlanta, Georgia on November 8th with ONE 169, marking their third-ever U.S. show and second stop in the country this year. However, the promotion announced Friday that the card … Continue reading ONE 169 Moved From Atlanta To Bangkok, Promotion Announces 2025 Schedule
Regian Eersel Regains ONE Kickboxing Belt, Avenges Loss To Alexis Nicolas In Decision
Regian Eersel reclaimed his spot as ONE Championship’s top 170-pound kickboxer on Friday night, avenging a prior loss to Alexis Nicolas with a five-round unanimous decision victory. Eersel showed slick boxing and an aggressive style against Nicolas through the 15 minutes of action, earning him a title in the main event of a card from … Continue reading Regian Eersel Regains ONE Kickboxing Belt, Avenges Loss To Alexis Nicolas In Decision
10/4/24 Notebook: Jim Miller Set For Return To Madison Square Garden
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 Two more fights … Continue reading 10/4/24 Notebook: Jim Miller Set For Return To Madison Square Garden
Bellator Postpones Paris Card, Plans To Reschedule Bantamweight Title Fight
Bellator seemingly won't be coming back to France for a second show later this year. The promotion's November 16th card at the Adidas Arena in Paris has been postponed, per a statement issued by the promotion Thursday. "Bellator Paris has been postponed and fighters have been rescheduled for later dates,” a statement published this week … Continue reading Bellator Postpones Paris Card, Plans To Reschedule Bantamweight Title Fight
Luis Pajuelo Cut From UFC Roster Following CSAD Violation
Luis Pajuelo has been given a lengthy suspension by Combat Sport Anti-Doping (CSAD), ending any UFC hopes for at least the next two years. Pajuelo was cut by the UFC and given a 24-month suspension after failing a pair of CSAD drug tests, per a press release issued this week. In two different instances during … Continue reading Luis Pajuelo Cut From UFC Roster Following CSAD Violation
Cage Warriors Flyweight Champion Shajidul Haque vs. Nicolas Leblond re-booked for Newcastle Card
A Cage Warriors flyweight title clash is back on the schedule. Shajidul Haque and Nicolas Leblond are once again expected to meet in a five-round bout, this time booked to throw down at Cage Warriors 181 from the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle, England on November 23rd. A fight between incumbent champ Haque and Leblond … Continue reading Cage Warriors Flyweight Champion Shajidul Haque vs. Nicolas Leblond re-booked for Newcastle Card
Returning ‘Contender Series’ Fighter Torrez Finney Among Five Recent UFC Signings
All winners on this week's episode of "Dana White's Contender Series" were signed once again, bringing the season total up to 34 new UFC talents through eight episodes. This week's show saw Diyar Nurgozhay, Alberto Montes, David Martinez, Torrez Finney, and Jacobe Smith join the promotion following successful outings at the UFC APEX in Las … Continue reading Returning ‘Contender Series’ Fighter Torrez Finney Among Five Recent UFC Signings
2017 RIZIN Super Atomweight Grand Prix Winner Kanna Asakura Announces MMA Retirement
Kanna Asakura, one of the most notable women in RIZIN history, has decided to call it a career. Asakura announced her retirement from MMA on Sunday following a unanimous decision loss to current super atomweight champion Seika Izawa at RIZIN 48. The 26-year-old is leaving the sport after becoming a stand-out name in the under-represented … Continue reading 2017 RIZIN Super Atomweight Grand Prix Winner Kanna Asakura Announces MMA Retirement
Renato Moicano Earns Doctor Stoppage Win With Damaging Ground and Pound Against Benoit Saint-Denis
Renato Moicano spoiled the main event homecoming of Benoit Saint-Denis on Saturday night, forcing a finish after just two rounds of their headliner UFC "Fight Night" bout from the Accor Arena in Paris, France. Ground and pound from Moicano in the opening round proved to be effective, bruising and cutting the face of Saint-Denis en … Continue reading Renato Moicano Earns Doctor Stoppage Win With Damaging Ground and Pound Against Benoit Saint-Denis
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