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Robert Whittaker is no longer middleweight champion after Israel Adesanya defeated him by technical knockout in the second round in the UFC 243 headliner this past Saturday.
Bantamweight standout Raufeon Stots has signed an exclusive contract with Bellator MMA.
Henry Cejudo is uncertain of what the future holds for him, but he admits that being a two-division champion is not viable in the long run.
A heavyweight clash pitting Fedor Emelianenko against Quinton Jackson will serve as the headliner for Bellator: Japan on Dec. 29.
William Joplin, a mixed martial arts veteran with more than 30 bouts’ experience, died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, according to the GoFundMe page set up in his name. Joplin was 41 years old.
William Joplin, a mixed martial arts veteran with more than 30 bouts’ experience, died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, according to the GoFundMe page set up in his name. Joplin was 41 years old.
Anthony Johnson avoided mixed martial arts entirely for about two years until the heavyweight championship rematch between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier caught his eye.
The UFC 243 prelims averaged 559,000 viewers on ESPN2 Saturday, according to ShowBuzz Daily.
Three rounds with Dan Hooker took its toll on Al Iaquinta.
Thomas Gifford will remain on the UFC Fight Night 161 card after all.