Ranked Flyweights Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield To Headline UFC Edmonton

A clash between high-ranked flyweights will headline UFC's first trip to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in over five years. Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield are expected to collide in the main event of a November 2nd "Fight Night" card from Rogers Place, as announced by the promotion early Thursday morning. The five-round booking sees former strawweight … Continue reading Ranked Flyweights Rose Namajunas and Erin Blanchfield To Headline UFC Edmonton →

8/14/24 Notebook: Dana White Says Conor McGregor Will Not Fight In 2024

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 UFC … Continue reading 8/14/24 Notebook: Dana White Says Conor McGregor Will Not Fight In 2024 →

Joilton Lutterbach Cut From UFC Roster, Given Two-Year CSAD Suspension

Joilton Lutterbach's UFC debut won't come for another two years at least, if ever. Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD), the current UFC anti-doping testing program, announced Tuesday that Lutterbach was handed a two-year suspension for a violation committed earlier this year. Along with the suspension, his newly signed contract with the top fight promotion has been … Continue reading Joilton Lutterbach Cut From UFC Roster, Given Two-Year CSAD Suspension →

Throwback Thursday: UFC 40: Vendetta

A certain aura surrounding some fights tells you it is big. Even when not considering the packed crowds, the excited commentators or the over-the-top video packages, there's a vibe you can pick up on that simply says: "This is a big deal." That's the type of feeling that came through my screen and into my … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: UFC 40: Vendetta →

Throwback Thursday: UFC 39: The Warriors Return

UFC 39: The Warriors Return - 9/27/02 - Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA UFC 39 was a time for the promotion to try and get its act back together. After losing champions in two of their five active divisions, some work had to be done to put fighters back into title positions. The promotion … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: UFC 39: The Warriors Return →

The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees

2022 was a chaotic year for MMA. Upsets occurred. Eras came to an end. People lost their belts outside of the cage. And many, many others lost them inside the cage as well. To be a "Fighter of the Year" candidate in 2022 is to obtain excellence amid this turbulence. The nominees this year obtained … Continue reading The 2022 Knockdown News Fighter of the Year Nominees →

UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview

2022 proved to be another busy year for the UFC. They signed dozens of names, and their roster currently sits at 591 fighters. They hosted 42 events, in five different countries (USA, England, France, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore). They had 19 title fights and crowned 10 new champions in the process. Some things changed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview →

UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview

UFC originally planned to end their 2022 pay-per-view calendar year with a rematch between light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka. The duo delivered on a "Fight of the Year" contender over the summer, providing a fair reason to match them up once again. But the plan to have that bout as the main event … Continue reading UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview →

Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland

Stephen Thompson earned his first victory in nearly two years with an impressive performance on Saturday night, using his striking skills to force a late stoppage against fellow middleweight Kevin Holland. Their fight headlined a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Thompson battled early adversity against Holland, getting past these … Continue reading Stephen Thompson Ends Losing Streak With Fourth-Round Stoppage Against Kevin Holland →

UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview

Ranked welterweights Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland will get the chance to compete in front of a live crowd this weekend when UFC hosts a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Their bout headlines a busy 14-fight card that will take place late in the evening. Here's a preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview →