Former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza is, frankly, on her best run since holding the belt. "Cookie Monster" returns to the octagon Saturday at UFC Fight Island 3, going up against a highly touted opponent in Marina Rodriguez. Esparza has...

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...

Former champion Robert Whittaker is looking to begin another title campaign, but Darren Till is already a step ahead of him when they collide at UFC Fight Island 3. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1285292734958333952?s=20 Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has indicated that the last few...

The UFC's August 1 card, their first event back from Fight Island, has undergone a couple of late shake-ups. UFC Vegas 5 had its full line-up announced Thursday in a press release from promotion officials. Among the changes to what...

The UFC is ready to set sail from Fight Island, after one more card. UFC Fight Island 3 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is headlined by top middleweights Robert Whittaker (former champ) and Darren Till. Also on the...

Fight Island is about to be in the rear view mirror. The UFC departs those shores after this weekend, but first, UFC Fight Island 3 goes down. The card is headlined by a pair of middleweight contenders in former...

When Friday morning rolls around for those of us in the western hemisphere, it will be time for the fourth and final weigh-in on Fight Island. UFC Fight Island 3 (preceded by a PPV and two other Fight Night...

The UFC is back this weekend for its final trip (for now) to Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. UFC Fight Island 3 is headlined by a pair of middleweight contenders in former champ Robert Whittaker taking on...

Lightweight Scott Holtzman looks to extend his winning streak to three-straight on August 8, and is happy to do so against a notable opponent in Beneil Dariush. The card, currently clocking in as UFC Fight Night 174, is set...

Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts. MMA adopted its weight-cutting from the sport of wrestling, where it is presumed to be very advantageous to be the biggest and strongest in your weight class....