The main event at UFC Fight Night 159 this past weekend lasted just 15 seconds after Jeremy Stephens took an eye poke from Yair Rodriguez and was unable to continue, prompting referee Herb Dean to stop the fight.
‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Sam Alvey Slated for UFC Sao Paulo
Two light heavyweights with 40 combined knockouts are set to square off at the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Sao Paulo, Brazil.
B.J. Penn Released by the UFC
After a Ultimate Fighting Championship career spanning 18 years, multiple titles and a complicated legacy, B.J. Penn has been released by the UFC.
Inaugural KSW Bantamweight Title up for Grabs at KSW 51 in November
KSW is loading up its debut show in Croatia by putting a bantamweight belt on the line.
Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz Featured in First MMA ’30 for 30′ Special
ESPN is finally putting together a “30 for 30” special about MMA, with their its one on the sport covering the rivalry between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz.
Eddie Alvarez Withdraws From One Lightweight Tournament, Replaced by Christian Lee
The stars have not aligned for Eddie Alvarez‘ tenure in One Championship, as he is out of the lightweight tournament for the second time.
Report: Randa Markos Steps up on Short Notice to Take on Ashley Yoder at UFC Singapore
Ashley Yoder will have a new opponent at UFC Singapore in October.
Bellator 227/Bellator Dublin Weigh-in Results: Two Headliners Miss Weight
Bellator MMA is back in Dublin and is splitting the night’s fights officially into two events. Bellator 227 will air tape-delayed while Bellator Dublin will air live, and one headliner on each show has missed weight.
Kenny Florian Criticizes Yair Rodriguez’s Post-Fight Behavior at UFC Mexico
Analyst and former Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Kenny Florian has criticized the way Yair Rodriguez “incited” the crowd at UFC Mexico City last Saturday after the brief and controversial main event.
Report: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington To Be Booked For UFC 245 in December
After negotiations initially broke down for the highly-anticipated welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington, it now seems the bout is close to being finalized to take place at UFC 245 on Dec. 14.
