Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez has departed the ONE Championship roster after a brief four-fight run. Alvarez and ONE Championship recently agreed to part ways, per Nicolas Atkin of the South China Morning Post. Alvarez, 38, first joined the Singapore-based promotion in 2019 following an eight-fight run in the UFC. "I want to thank Chatri … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez Parts Ways With ONE Championship Following Four-Fight Run
All Fighters Offered UFC Contracts Following Finish-Heavy ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Episode
A finish-heavy episode of "Dana White's Contender Series" on Tuesday night saw all five winners walk away with a UFC contract in the end. Brunno Ferreira, Raul Rosas Jr., Austen Lane, Nurullo Aliev and Jafel Filho were all offered contracts following their wins from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. UFC has offered … Continue reading All Fighters Offered UFC Contracts Following Finish-Heavy ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Episode
JMMA Monday: A Conversation With RIZIN’s Shingo Kashiwagi
If you are ever wondering who is behind a certain decision at RIZIN, there's a good chance the answer is Shingo Kashiwagi. Kashiwagi wears many hats in the top JMMA promotion and is constantly making big decisions for them. He's their matchmaker, talent scout, and English translator, just to name a few of his titles. … Continue reading JMMA Monday: A Conversation With RIZIN’s Shingo Kashiwagi
Kleber Koike To Face Featherweight Champion Juntaro Ushiku At RIZIN 39
Dominant featherweight Kleber Koike will get his first crack at a RIZIN belt next month, facing 146-pound champion Juntaro Ushiku in the main event of RIZIN 39. The bout is scheduled to headline a card on October 23rd from the Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall in Fukuoka, Japan. Koike has yet to lose since he made … Continue reading Kleber Koike To Face Featherweight Champion Juntaro Ushiku At RIZIN 39
Report: Jose Aldo Retires From MMA, Released By UFC
One of the greatest featherweight fighters of all time has decided to end his MMA career. Former UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo has reportedly declared his retirement from MMA, ending a storied career that lasted nearly two decades in total. Aldo has been released from the UFC roster following his retirement from the sport. News … Continue reading Report: Jose Aldo Retires From MMA, Released By UFC
Doctor Stoppage Earns Cory Sandhagen Main Event Win Over Song Yadong
Cory Sandhagen walked away from his close fight against Song Yadong with a finish win due to a doctor stoppage. After four rounds of action at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday night, a doctor ruled that a cut on Song's face was too great to keep him in the fight. … Continue reading Doctor Stoppage Earns Cory Sandhagen Main Event Win Over Song Yadong
UFC Vet Marlon Moraes Ends Brief Retirement, Signs With PFL
Just months after announcing his retirement from MMA, Marlon Moraes has returned to the sport. The former UFC fighter will come back to MMA under a new banner, announcing this week that he has signed a contract with the PFL. Moraes, 34, is expected to join the PFL roster and compete in their 2023 season … Continue reading UFC Vet Marlon Moraes Ends Brief Retirement, Signs With PFL
ONE Announces Muay Thai Title Fight, Start of Heavyweight Kickboxing Tournament For September 29th Card
ONE recently revealed the full 12-bout lineup for their next numbered event, ONE 161. The September 29th show includes a Muay Thai title bout, the start of a kickboxing tournament, and numerous MMA bouts. The card is scheduled to be headlined by a Muay Thai bout between current 155-pound champion Petchmorakot Petchyindee Academy and rising … Continue reading ONE Announces Muay Thai Title Fight, Start of Heavyweight Kickboxing Tournament For September 29th Card
UFC on ESPN+ 68: Sandhagen vs. Song Preview
Ranked bantamweight Song Yadong will experience his first-ever UFC main event on Saturday night. He'll do so against a tough opponent, taking on former interim title challenger Cory Sandhagen. The five-round fight is headlining a busy card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here's a full preview of the night. Click here … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 68: Sandhagen vs. Song Preview
UFC Aiming To Book Undefeated Featherweights Bryce Mitchell, Movsar Evloev For November 5th Card
Two rising undefeated featherweights could collide later this year. UFC is currently aiming to match up Bryce Mitchell and Movsar Evloev for their November 5th event, as first reported by David Van Auken. Contracts for the fight have not been officially signed yet, but the promotion is in the process of making the fight. Should the … Continue reading UFC Aiming To Book Undefeated Featherweights Bryce Mitchell, Movsar Evloev For November 5th Card
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