Eight-fight UFC vet Luke Sanders has made the call to retire from MMA. The 35-year-old revealed his decision earlier this week on social media. "I'm officially retired," said Sanders via Instagram. "It’s been a great ride…thank you to all my coaches, friends, Family, and fans[.] All this was for y’all." Sanders joined the UFC roster … Continue reading UFC Vet Luke Sanders Announces Retirement
Nikolas Motta vs. Cameron VanCamp Removed From September 18th UFC Event
UFC newcomers Nikolas Motta and Cameron VanCamp won't be making their first walk to the octagon this weekend. Their bout has departed the promotion's September 18th card, per an announcement made Thursday. The fight was scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It was noted in the statement that … Continue reading Nikolas Motta vs. Cameron VanCamp Removed From September 18th UFC Event
Former UFC, WEC Champion Carlos Condit Declares Retirement
Former WEC Welterweight Champion and former interim UFC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit has declared retirement from MMA, per a report from Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Condit, 37, is ending his career after fighting for nearly two decades and over 45 pro bouts. He made his pro debut all the way back … Continue reading Former UFC, WEC Champion Carlos Condit Declares Retirement
CFFC 100: Kamchybekov vs. Smith Live Coverage
CFFC will celebrate their 100th numbered event on Thursday night, making their debut in Tampa, Florida, USA. At the top of their first ever triple digit event, lightweight champ Zulkarnaiyn Kamchybekov will look to defend his belt for the first time when facing Blake Smith. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates on the … Continue reading CFFC 100: Kamchybekov vs. Smith Live Coverage
Former Title Challenger Josh Fremd To Face Renato Valente In LFA 116 Main Event
Returning for the first time after losing a title shot earlier this year, middleweight prospect Josh Fremd will face Renato Valente at LFA's October 22nd event. The fight will headline LFA 116, which is scheduled to take place at the Dobson Arena in Vail, Colorado, USA. Fremd lost an LFA title fight in May, getting … Continue reading Former Title Challenger Josh Fremd To Face Renato Valente In LFA 116 Main Event
CFFC 100: Kamchybekov vs. Smith Preview
Since forming in 2006, Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) has become one of the more prominent regional MMA promotions in the United States. The promotion has hosted many big talents, including names like Aljamain Sterling, Paul Felder, Anthony Smith, Katlyn Chookagian, and more. CFFC will celebrate its 100th event on Thursday night. Continuing their expansion … Continue reading CFFC 100: Kamchybekov vs. Smith Preview
UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno To Face Deiveson Figueiredo In Trilogy Bout At December 11th Card
UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno will continue his rivarly against Deiveson Figueiredo on December 11th, facing him in a trilogy bout at a UFC pay-per-view event. The fight is expected to take place at UFC 269, per Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The bout joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the … Continue reading UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno To Face Deiveson Figueiredo In Trilogy Bout At December 11th Card
Report: Flyweight Veteran Joseph Benavidez Retires From MMA
UFC and WEC flyweight veteran Joseph Benavidez has retired from MMA after over a decade of competition at a high level, per a report from Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. Benavidez, 37, reportedly removed himself from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency testing pool, making him ineligible to compete in the UFC. He was withdrawn from the … Continue reading Report: Flyweight Veteran Joseph Benavidez Retires From MMA
Dakota Bush Tests Positive For COVID-19, Replaced By Brandon Jenkins On September 18th UFC Card
Saturday's UFC "Fight Night" event will proceed with a slight change, as Brandon Jenkins has stepped in and replaced Dakota Bush in a lightweight bout against Rongzhu. News of the new matchup was first reported by Nolan King and Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. The new matchup joins a card that is set to happen … Continue reading Dakota Bush Tests Positive For COVID-19, Replaced By Brandon Jenkins On September 18th UFC Card
Former UFC Champion Demetrious Johnson To Meet Rodtang Jitmuangnon In MMA and Muay Thai Exhibition
Singapore-based MMA promotion ONE Championship has announced a trio of big fights for their 10th-anniversary card on December 5th, including an exhibition bout between former UFC Champion Demetrious Johnson and prolific Muay Thai aficionado Rodtang Jitmuangnon. Johnson and Rodtang will compete under a special ruleset that shifts between MMA and Muay Thai rules in each … Continue reading Former UFC Champion Demetrious Johnson To Meet Rodtang Jitmuangnon In MMA and Muay Thai Exhibition
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