UFC 271: Derrick Lewis Would Prefer To Fight New Opponent Next
Houston, TX - Many fighters say they don't care who they fight in the octagon, but it seems more genuine coming from someone like UFC heavyweight and former title challenger Derrick Lewis. "I don't care. I don't care who's my...
UFC: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Mounir Lazzez Set for April 16
The UFC's April 16, 2022 Fight Night event has added a tantalizing welterweight match-up. That fight will see exciting strikers Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Mounir Lazzez throw down. MMA Fighting was first to report news of the booking, with...
UFC Welterweight Dhiego Lima, Two-Time TUF Veteran, Announces Retirement
Brazil's Dhiego Lima, brother of multi-time Bellator champ Douglas and a two-time veteran of The Ultimate Fighter, has announced his retirement. Lima (15-9) announced the news Wednesday, via his verified Instagram account. The welterweight's statement can be found below. Hey guys...
UFC 271: Robert Whittaker Says It Was Never His Quest to Get Back to...
Houston, TX — If you take former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker at face value, chasing the title he lost to Israel Adesanya back in 2019 hasn't been the focal point of his fighting career since. There's been no burning, all-consuming...
Bellator 276 Set for St. Louis, Double Header Tops Card
Bellator MMA is going back on the road and heading to St. Louis (technically St. Charles) this March. On Wednesday, promotion officials announced that Bellator 276 would take place on March 12, 2022 at the Family Arena in St. Charles,...
Derek Brunson Addresses Backup Situation for UFC 271 Main Event
Houston, TX — Derek Brunson says he feels "weirdly good" heading into UFC 271 in Houston this weekend. He's also not overly focused on the possibilities ahead of him. Brunson's match-up with Jared Cannonier was initially scheduled for January's UFC...
KSW 68 Announced for March 19, Janikowski, Musaev Among Notable Names
KSW 68 will take place this March, and a number of the fighters set for the card have been revealed. Promotion officials announced the news Wednesday. With names like Daniel Rutkowski, Damian Janikowski, and Shamil Musaev in the mix, the...
After Four Fights, Mallory Martin Parts Ways with UFC
Mallory Martin is no longer a member of the UFC roster. The 28-year old Martin (7-5) last competed in December, losing a unanimous decision against Cheyanne Vlismas. That fight marked the final bout on her contract with the company. The...
Jamie Pickett Steps in for Julian Marquez Against Kyle Daukaus at UFC Vegas 48
February 19's UFC Vegas 48 card has seen a late switch-up, as Julian Marquez has been forced out of the event. In his place against middleweight Kyle Daukas (10-2) will be Jamie Pickett (13-6). MMA Junkie was first to report...
Dan Ige vs. Movsar Evloev Lined Up for UFC’s June 4 Event
A featherweight match-up that could produce some serious fireworks had been booked for the UFC's first card in June. On Tuesday, Dan Ige confirmed an initial report by ESPN that he was set to take on Movsar Evloev at a...
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UFC Vegas 115’s Tabatha Ricci on Complicated Strawweight Title Picture
The strawweight title picture is a confusing one. The UFC vacated the title when Weili Zhang moved up to flyweight to challenge for the...