Francis Ngannou vs. Alistair Overeem Official for UFC 218
Detroit's UFC 218 has a fearsome heavyweight bout lined up. The UFC announced Wednesday that Francis Ngannou, previously linked to a bout with Junior Dos Santos, will meet Alistair Overeem at the event, scheduled for December. Ngannou had been...
Lina Lansberg vs. Aspen Ladd Booked for UFC Gdansk
Former Invicta FC standout Aspen Ladd is set to take on Lina Lansberg at UFC Gdansk next month. The fight was confirmed by Lansberg via her official Instagram account on Tuesday. Ladd had been set to make her UFC...
UFC Light Heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov Flagged by USADA
Another week, another potential doping violation flagged by USADA (U.S. Anti-Doping Agency). The UFC announced today that promotional newcomer Azamat Murzakanov has been informed of a possible anti-doping policy violation, in connection with an out-of-competition sample the fighter provided...
Paige VanZant Injured, Fight with Jessica Eye Likely Off UFC 216: Report
Bad news for fans of the UFC's new women's flyweight division, and those attending or planning to watch UFC 216. According to a new report by MMA Fighting, the highly anticipated flyweight debut of Paige VanZant against Jessica Eye...
UFC 217 Gains James Vick vs. Joe Duffy
Despite no Conor McGregor this time around, UFC 217 in New York City this November will have Irish fans represented. This time, it's Joe Duffy who will appear on the card, taking on James Vick in a key lightweight...
UFC Saitama Results: Ovince Saint Preux Secures Another Von Flue Choke Win
Yushin Okami saved the main event of UFC Saitama, replacing Shogun Rua on six days' notice. Okami had a 13-5 run in the UFC from 2006 to 2013 before the promotion elected to let him walk. Outside of the...
UFC Saitama Results: Andrade Bullies Gadelha for Decision Win
After a shaky start, former bantamweight Jessica Andrade outmuscled Claudia Gadelha to win by a wide margin on the judge's scorecards in Saitama on Friday. When the bout between Gadelha and Andrade was announced, fans seemed sure they would be...
UFC Saitama Results: Dong Hyun Kim Knocks Out Gomi in 90 Seconds
Dong Hyun Kim only needed 90 seconds to put away the legendary lightweight Takanori Gomi at UFC Saitama. "Maestro" Dong Hyun Kim is known for his incredible brawl against Polo Reyes at UFC 199 and his wild style on top...
UFC Saitama Results: Gokhan Saki Floors da Silva in First Round Brawl
Gokhan Saki showed that his skills translated to the Octagon with a stunning first round knockout at UFC Saitama. Gokhan Saki is a kickboxing legend making his UFC debut at 33 years old. With both GLORY and K-1 belts on...
UFC Saitama Results: Teruto Ishihara Endures Multiple Low Blows, Wins Decision Over Rolando Dy
At UFC Saitama on Friday, the always quotable Teruto Ishihara returned to action, taking on the Philippines' Rolando Dy in featherweight action. The fight was the second bout of the UFC Fight Night 117 main card, and saw Ishihara...