Category: Sherdog News

A potential all-action lightweight clash between Justin Gaethje and Edson Barboza is currently in the works for UFC on ESPN 2.

A welterweight clash pitting Darren Till against Jorge Masvidal will serve as the headliner for UFC Fight Night 147 in London, while another 170-pound clash between Leon Edwards and Gunnar Nelson is set for the co-main event.

Vanessa Porto will face Pearl Gonzalez for the vacant flyweight title in the Invicta FC 34 headliner on Feb. 15.

At the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s fourth show on the Fox Network, Ryan Bader’s impatience came back to haunt him in a big way.

Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw moves down a division to take on flyweight champion Henry Cejudo this Saturday in the first event on the UFC’s new broadcasting deal with ESPN.

While fans have long speculated that Darren Till will eventually outgrow the welterweight division, “The Gorilla” himself finally seems to be plotting a move to 185 pounds — but not just yet.

Stephen Thompson and Anthony Pettis have verbally agreed to a welterweight bout for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming visit to Nashville on March 23.

In an ideal world, Ryan Bader would be an active two-division champion if he defeats Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 214.

There is a certain appeal that a professional wrestling star has when crossing over to mixed martial arts. Just look at the success that Brock Lesnar has had in the UFC — where he remains a popular on-again, off-again draw.

Tournaments have always been a part of Fedor Emelianenko’s storied mixed martial arts career.