RIZIN 30 Live Coverage

Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will narrow their bantamweight tournament down to four men on Sunday night, holding the quarter-final bouts of a grand prix at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The four bouts headline RIZIN 30, which includes other big names in the promotion like RIZIN Super Atomweight Champion Ayaka Hamasaki, former UFC … Continue reading RIZIN 30 Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 50: Smith vs. Spann Live Coverage

UFC will present a busy 14-fight card on Saturday night from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The hectic event will be headlined by light heavyweights Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann. For Spann, the fight will be his first main event appearance since joining the UFC roster a few years back. Follow along … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 50: Smith vs. Spann Live Coverage →

UFC Looking To Book Ryan Hall vs. Darrick Minner For UFC 269

Ryan Hall's return could come sooner rather than later, as UFC is reportedly looking to put him against Darrick Minner for their December 11th pay-per-view card. The matchup, which has not been finalized but is expected to be confirmed soon, was first reported by Farah Hannoun and Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. Should the fight … Continue reading UFC Looking To Book Ryan Hall vs. Darrick Minner For UFC 269 →

‘Contender Series’ Winner CJ Vergara To Make UFC Debut Against Ode Osbourne At UFC 268

Mere days after a performance on "Dana White's Contender Series" secured him a UFC contract, CJ Vergara's promotional debut is set. The flyweight is scheduled to meet Ode Osbourne at UFC's November 6th pay-per-view event, per a report from Mike Heck and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. The bout joins UFC 268, which is scheduled … Continue reading ‘Contender Series’ Winner CJ Vergara To Make UFC Debut Against Ode Osbourne At UFC 268 →

UFC on ESPN+ 50: Smith vs. Spann Preview

After a week off, UFC is back on Saturday night with a busy 14-fight card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The jam-packed evening is expected to be headlined by light heavyweights Ryan Spann and former title challenger Anthony Smith. The event will be UFC's 50th exclusive show for the online subscription … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 50: Smith vs. Spann Preview →

Matt Bessette Becomes Two-Division CES Champion, Announces Retirement From MMA

Matt Bessette announced his retirement from MMA on Friday night after defeating short-notice opponent Ryan Dela Cruz and becoming a two-division CES champion. The final fight of his career headlined CES 64, which took place at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Bessette's near-perfect performance against Dela Cruz came to a close in … Continue reading Matt Bessette Becomes Two-Division CES Champion, Announces Retirement From MMA →

Victor Dias Retains Titan FC Flyweight Championship, Catches Ryskulbek Ibraimov With Armbar

Victor Dias defended his Titan FC Flyweight Championship for the first time on Friday night, ending the win streak of Ryskulbek Ibraimov with a third-round armbar submission. The title fight headlined Titan FC 72, which took place at the InterContinental Hotel Miami in Miami, Florida, USA. The finish win for Dias came after his most … Continue reading Victor Dias Retains Titan FC Flyweight Championship, Catches Ryskulbek Ibraimov With Armbar →

UFC Parts Way With Four Fighters, Including ‘Contender Series’ Standout Roosevelt Roberts

A four-pack of fighters is no longer part of the UFC roster, per a report from Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting. Anderson dos Santos, Drako Rodriguez, Jamey Simmons and Roosevelt Roberts are reportedly not under contract with the UFC at this moment. All four fighters depart the roster after recent appearances in … Continue reading UFC Parts Way With Four Fighters, Including ‘Contender Series’ Standout Roosevelt Roberts →