At some point during her foray into mixed martial arts, Holly Holm went from accomplished champion boxer with potential to Ronda Rousey’s next great foil.
UFC 189 Salaries: Conor McGregor, Chad Mendes Top Payroll with $500K Checks
Featherweight headliners Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes earned the largest paychecks at UFC 189, with each man pocketing a guaranteed $500,000 purse.
‘TUF 21’ Finale Salaries: Masvidal Leads Pay with $102K; Ellenberger Earns $73K in Defeat
Jorge Masvidal pocketed an event-high $102,000 for his knockout of Cezar Ferreira ($20,000) at Sunday’s “The Ultimate Fighter 21” Finale in Las Vegas.
Stephen Thompson on Highlight-Reel KO at ‘TUF 21’ Finale: ‘I Put On a Show’
It was the biggest stage thus far in the career of young contender Stephen Thompson, but by the way he took apart Jake Ellenberger in “The Ultimate Fighter 21” finale main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday night, it was as if he’d been here 100 times before.
‘TUF 21’ Finale Bonuses: Thompson, Usman, Masvidal, Samman Nab $50K
After the mayhem that transpired on the main card at UFC 189 the night before, the athletes on “The Ultimate Fighter 21” finale had a tough act to follow.
Stephen Thompson Spinning Hook Kick Fells Jake Ellenberger in ‘TUF 21’ Finale Headliner
Stephen Thompson flattens Jake Ellenberger with a spinning hook kick in “The Ultimate Fighter 21” Finale main event.
Michelle Waterson Overcomes Octagon Jitters, First-Round Armbar to Win UFC Debut
First Michelle Waterson felt the butterflies in her stomach. Then she felt Angela Magana cranking on her arm.
Conor McGregor, Urijah Faber to Coach Lightweight European, U.S. Teams on ‘TUF 22’
“The Ultimate Fighter 22” will have some serious star power in the coaching ranks.
‘TUF 21’ Finale Prelims: Josh Samman Choke Submits Bloodied Caio Magalhaes
The time might be right to buy some Josh Samman stock.
Matt Brown: Fighting on UFC 189 Prelims Was a ‘Demotion That Was Deserved’
Like most everyone else watching UFC 189, Matt Brown couldn’t help but sit back and marvel at the heart Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald showed in their brutal welterweight title scrap.