Why a win feels like a loss for Ciryl Gane
LAS VEGAS — Nothing that was being said about Ciryl Gane before he fought Jairzinho Rozenstruik on Saturday at Apex — he’s big, powerful, incredibly… Read More »Why a win feels like a loss for Ciryl Gane
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Angela Hill vs. Ashley Yoder 2 postponed due to COVID-19 protocols, moved to UFC Vegas 21
The rematch between Angela Hill and Ashley Yoder will have to wait. The UFC announced Saturday that a scheduled strawweight bout between Hill and Yoder… Read More »Angela Hill vs. Ashley Yoder 2 postponed due to COVID-19 protocols, moved to UFC Vegas 21
Powerful statement: Can Rozenstruik beat Gane?
LAS VEGAS — Punching power in combat sports is similar to home run power in baseball. If a team has players with the ability to… Read More »Powerful statement: Can Rozenstruik beat Gane?
Ramazan Kuramagomedov out of Alex Oliveira fight at UFC Vegas 20 due to illness
UFC Vegas 20 event is down another fight. MMA Fighting confirmed with sources with knowledge of the change that Ramazan Kuramagomedov has been forced to… Read More »Ramazan Kuramagomedov out of Alex Oliveira fight at UFC Vegas 20 due to illness
Gane has everything to gain at UFC Vegas 20
LAS VEGAS — The day that Fernand Lopez first laid eyes upon Ciryl Gane, his mind began to race. He took one look at the… Read More »Gane has everything to gain at UFC Vegas 20
If next title shot isn’t in the cards, Stephen Thompson eyes fights with Colby Covington, Nate Diaz
Stephen Thompson believes he deserves the next title shot. If that isn’t in the cards, he wants a big name, or a fight with somebody… Read More »If next title shot isn’t in the cards, Stephen Thompson eyes fights with Colby Covington, Nate Diaz
The A-Side Chat live now
For this episode, MMA journalist Matthew Wells joins José Youngs and E. Casey Leydon to react to some of the biggest news in MMA. Some… Read More »The A-Side Chat live now
Curtis Blaydes has ‘no shame’ after KO loss to Derrick Lewis: ‘I just got caught’
The Week The COVID-19 vaccines are proving incredibly effective. Here’s why experts are downplaying the success. Another study released Monday underscored the remarkable effectiveness of… Read More »Curtis Blaydes has ‘no shame’ after KO loss to Derrick Lewis: ‘I just got caught’
UFC Vegas 20 betting preview: Rozenstruik-Gane
LAS VEGAS — Cyril Gane and Jairzinho Rozenstruik have a combined 19 MMA bouts between them as professionals. Gane is 7-for-7 with six finishes, while… Read More »UFC Vegas 20 betting preview: Rozenstruik-Gane
UFC Vegas 19 medical suspensions: Derrick Lewis potentially out until August after knockout victory
Derrick Lewis added another incredible knockout to his resume, but his right hand paid the price for it. Following his second-round KO of Curtis Blaydes… Read More »UFC Vegas 19 medical suspensions: Derrick Lewis potentially out until August after knockout victory
Holly Holm: Road to Amanda Nunes UFC title rematch goes through ‘scrappy’ Julianna Pena
Variety Settlement Reached in Vanessa Marquez Wrongful Death Lawsuit The city of South Pasadena, Calif. has reached a settlement agreement in the wrongful death lawsuit… Read More »Holly Holm: Road to Amanda Nunes UFC title rematch goes through ‘scrappy’ Julianna Pena
Randy Brown out of UFC Vegas 20 matchup with Alex Oliveira
Alex Oliveira will need a new opponent for this Saturday’s fight card in Las Vegas. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to… Read More »Randy Brown out of UFC Vegas 20 matchup with Alex Oliveira
Randy Brown out of UFC Fight Night 186; Alex Oliveira needs new opponent
Brazilian welterweight Alex Oliveira is in need of a new opponent for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 186 event. Randy Brown (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) has… Read More »Randy Brown out of UFC Fight Night 186; Alex Oliveira needs new opponent
Aljamain Sterling predicts 1 takedown to beat Petr Yan, who advises ‘plan bicycle’ when that fails
UFC bantamweight champ Petr Yan and No. 1 contender Aljamain Sterling continue to trade shots in advance of their UFC 259 meeting. The latest round… Read More »Aljamain Sterling predicts 1 takedown to beat Petr Yan, who advises ‘plan bicycle’ when that fails
Lewis KO leaves Blaydes flat on his back
Derrick Lewis wasn’t messing around on Saturday night. Lewis came up with a wild uppercut knockout blow to top Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 19.… Read More »Lewis KO leaves Blaydes flat on his back
Curtis Blaydes says ‘it’s about time’ USADA stopped punishing fighters for marijuana
Curtis Blaydes knows his UFC record should stand at 10-2 but instead he’s only credited with nine wins, two losses and one no contest after… Read More »Curtis Blaydes says ‘it’s about time’ USADA stopped punishing fighters for marijuana
No joke: Lewis plans a quick KO of Blaydes
LAS VEGAS — There are only roughly two times in his life that Derrick Lewis is serious. The first is when his wife speaks angrily… Read More »No joke: Lewis plans a quick KO of Blaydes
Missed Fists: Fighter loses in bizarre fashion, gets rematch, loses again
Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in… Read More »Missed Fists: Fighter loses in bizarre fashion, gets rematch, loses again