He entered the Octagon in Mexico City as the best heavyweight on the planet, hands down. Within 20 minutes, Cain Velasquez was not only the former UFC champion, he had been savagely beaten by a man who some are now considering among the greatest heavyweights of all time.
Boxing: Deontay Wilder Knocks Eric Molina Out, Retains WBC Title
Deontay Wilder said before his maiden title defense that he wanted to start another knockout streak. Though it might not reach the gaudy 32 consecutive that he had leading into his fight with Bermane Stiverne in January, he got off to the right start on Saturday night.
Boxing: Nicholas Walters Defeats Miguel Marriaga; WBA Featherweight Title in Limbo
After disappointing himself and his team Friday by failing to make the featherweight limit, Nicholas Walters was stripped of his WBA title. Walters vowed not make the mistake again and immediately began a plan to regain the belt, but he first had to beat the man he was scheduled to defend it against: Miguel Marriaga.
Deontay Wilder vs. Eric Molina Results: Showtime Boxing Play-by-Play
Sherdog’s live Showtime Boxing coverage kicks off at approximately 9:45 p.m. ET.
Boxing: Lara Dominates Rodriguez to Retain Title; Calls Out Floyd Mayweather
Cuban maestro Erislandy Lara was virtually perfect against Delvin Rodriguez Friday night as he trounced the Dominican Republic native over 12 rounds to retain his WBA super welterweight championship.
Premier Boxing Champions ‘Lara vs. Rodriguez’ on Spike Results & Play-by-Play
Sherdog.com’s live PBC on Spike coverage kicks off at 9 p.m. ET.
PBC on Spike Weigh-in Results: Erislandy Lara, Delvin Rodriguez Official for Headliner
The WBA super welterweight championship bout between Erislandy Lara and Delvin Rodriguez is officially a go, as both combatants cleared the 154-pound limit. Their duel, which anchors the Premier Boxing Champions card on Spike TV Friday night, will be for Lara’s title and is scheduled for 12 rounds.
CES MMA 29 Weigh-in Results: Champ O’Neil, Challenger Steele on Weight
The welterweight championship main event of CES MMA 29 has been made official, as both titleholder Chuck O’Neil and challenger Dominique Steele easily made the 170-pound limit.
Invicta FC to Make Las Vegas Debut During International Fight Week
Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women’s mixed martial arts promotion, is slated to finally make its Las Vegas debut during this year’s International Fight Week.
UFC Fight Night Berlin Update: Peter Sobotta Gets Late Replacement Steve Kennedy
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Peter Sobotta had been preparing for several weeks to fight submission specialist Sergio Moraes. His plans were altered earlier today when the UFC announced that Sobotta will instead take on Steven Kennedy.