UFC 248: Weili Zhang Addresses Coronavirus Situation Ahead of Title Fight
Las Vegas, NV — Weili Zhang makes the first defense of her strawweight title at UFC 248 this weekend. But the backdrop to this fight is the growing concern over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Zhang, however, sees a silver lining....
UFC 248: Israel Adesanya Wants to “Do Right” by Middleweight Division, “Like GSP at...
Las Vegas, NV — Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is nothing if not excited for UFC 248 this weekend. His first PPV headliner in the U.S. "I feel good. I feel like this is where it's supposed to be. It's the...
UFC 248: Joanna Jedrzejczyk Downplays Any Weight Cutting Concerns
Las Vegas, NV — Forget about Joanna Jedrzejczyk's weight cut for UFC 248. Back at UFC Tampa in October, rumors swirled that Jedrzejczyk (16-3), a former strawweight champion, was struggling to make weight. It turned out to be bunk —...
Fights We Lost: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Yoel Romero at UFC 230
The search for UFC 230's main event was one of the biggest topics of MMA in 2018. A number of options fell through, including a rather obscure but interesting possibility: Alexander Gustafsson vs Yoel Romero. The fall of 2018 saw...
Finishing the Fight: UFC 248 — Adesanya, Romero and Jingliang
Mixed martial arts fans love a good fight-ending sequence, as often it summarizes the story of the fight in just a few seconds. Getting the finish is a definitive end to a fight that makes a statement: “I was...
Jamey-Lyn Horth Wessels: BFL Gold, Jasmine Jasudavicius, and the Future
Canada's own Jamey-Lyn Horth Wessels has compiled a 4-0 record to date as a pro. The 29-year old fought just last month at BFL 65, where she captured that promotion's flyweight championship. We caught up with Wessels recently, and...
Matt Mitrione Steps In for Josh Barnett at Bellator 241
As was heavily rumored the past several days, Josh Barnett is once again out of his Bellator MMA debut. Originally scheduled for Bellator's trip to Hawaii in December, Barnett, who was booked against former UFC fighter Ronny Markes, was...
Invicta Phoenix Series 3: Top Prospects To Watch
Invicta's third foray into the one-night tournament format takes place at Pheonix Series 3. Here's the top prospects to keep an eye on this Friday night. Invicta FC, since it's inception in 2012, has been the breeding ground for top...
Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker In Works for UFC San Diego Main Event
It appears that Dustin Poirier's long-awaited return to the octagon could soon be set, and against a rising star at lightweight, the Hangman known as Dan Hooker. It has been less than two weeks since Dan Hooker's split-decision win over...
UFC: Forrest Griffin and Julian Marquez Read to Elementary School Kids As Part of...
The UFC has stepped up to help promote Nevada Reading Week. Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin and active UFC Middleweight Julian Marquez celebrated Nevada Reading Week — which just so happens to coincide with UFC 248 Fight Week...