The UFC has officially booked Edson Barboza to replace Khabib Nurmagomedov and face Tony Ferguson in “The Ultimate Fighter 22” finale co-main event.
HBO Sports President Ken Hershman Steps Down
It came as a shock that reverberated throughout the boxing world when HBO announced on Friday that Ken Hershman, president of HBO Sports since 2012, is stepping down at the end of the year.
Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov Withdraws from ‘TUF 22’ Finale Due to Rib Injury
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s injury woes continue to keep him out of the Octagon.
Bellator 146 Gets Brandon Girtz-Derek Campos Lightweight Rematch
A lightweight rematch pitting Brandon Girtz against Derek Campos has been added to the Bellator 146 main card. Campos defeated Girtz via unanimous decision at Bellator 96 in June 2013.
Holly Holm: Jon Jones Has Been ‘Instrumental’ in Preparation for Ronda Rousey
Report: Kimbo Slice to Headline Bellator’s Next Tent-Pole Event in Houston on Feb. 19
Kimbo Slice will reportedly compete in the main event when Bellator MMA travels to Houston for its next tent-pole event on Feb. 19.
Strawweight Title Fight, 4 Other Bouts Added to One Championship ‘Pride of Lions’
Singapore-based MMA promotion One Championship announced Friday morning the addition of five bouts to its ”Pride of Lions” card, which is slated to be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Nov. 13.
WSOF Announces Rules for Eight-Man Lightweight Tournament on Nov. 20
The World Series of Fighting announced Thursday the official rules of its eight-man one-night tournament, which will anchor WSOF 25 on Nov. 20. The event will be televised live on NBCSN beginning at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT from inside Comerica Theatre in Phoenix.
UFC 193 Media Call: Ronda Rousey & Holly Holm Talk with Press
Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm will meet with the press at 5 p.m. ET.
Rousimar Palhares Suspended 2 Years, Fined $40,000 for Holding Submission at WSOF 22
All things considered, Rousimar Palhares got off with a relatively lenient punishment for his actions at World Series of Fighting 22.