Everyone has a fighting chance
Tyron Woodley entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship heralded as an explosive wrestler with one-punch knockout power. That reputation was borne out by his initial run with the promotion, up to and including his highlight-reel starching of Robbie Lawler to win the welterweight championship in 2016.
Some in the MMA community have bemoaned the lack of promotion leading up to the blockbuster lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor at UFC 229.
Four competitors from this past Saturday’s UFC 228 card are facing potential indefinite suspensions.
Fabricio Werdum has been suspended for two years by USADA for an anti-doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on April 25.
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry will direct and star in a mixed martial arts themed film set to begin production next year, according to Deadline.
According to Ben Askren, Colby Covington doesn’t belong in the discussion of best welterweights in the world.
Two more bouts have been added to the UFC Moncton lineup, as Chris Fishgold will square off against Calvin Kattar at featherweight, while Te’Jovan Edwards will face Don Madge at lightweight on Oct. 27.
The Professional Fighters League playoffs will begin with featherweight and heavyweight quarterfinal and semifinal bouts in New Orleans on Oct. 5.
Last month, former Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight king Cody Garbrandt suffered his second consecutive loss to bitter rival and former teammate T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 227 in an unsuccessful attempt to recapture his bantamweight title.
Last month, former Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight king Cody Garbrandt suffered his second consecutive loss to bitter rival and former teammate T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 227 in an unsuccessful attempt to recapture his bantamweight title.