Author: Tristen Critchfield

Augusto Montano won’t receive any sanctions from USADA after testing positive for a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition drug screening, the organization announced in a statement on Wednesday.

After a lengthy layoff, Tyron Woodley cemented his spot atop the welterweight division by knocking out Robbie Lawler in the first round at UFC 201, but the beginning of his reign as champion hasn’t been all positive.

A pair of intriguing matchups have been booked for the UFC’s Nov. 5 trip to Mexico City, as Kelvin Gastelum will face Jorge Masvidal at welterweight, while Diego Sanchez will welcome Marcin Held to the Octagon at lightweight.

It could be the end of an era for matchmaking in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Three preliminary contests have been announced for Bellator 161, including a featherweight bout pitting UFC veteran Daniel Pineda against Mark Dickman.

The World Series of Fighting 33 main card is complete with the addition of a welterweight bout pitting John Howard against Abubakar Nurmagomedov and a heavyweight clash between Shawn Jordan and Ashley Gooch.

The UFC Fight Night Manila lineup continues to grow, as promotion officials recently announced a pair of new contests for the Oct. 15 event.

A matchup between Octagon newcomers Alex Enlund and Martin Buschkamp at UFC Fight Night in Hamburg has been canceled, the promotion announced Tuesday.

Shinya Aoki will make his third lightweight title defense against Eduard Folayang at One Championship “Defending Honor” on Nov. 11.

Bellator MMA lightweight Marcin Held announced on Tuesday that he has signed with the UFC.