Dhiego Lima UFC

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...
Robert Whittaker, UFC 271video

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...
Mads Burnell Bellator MMA

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, UFC 271video

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...
Damian Janikowski KSW

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...
Mohammed Usman to appear on The Ultimate Fighter 30 (TUF 30)

The Ultimate Fighter Season 30 Cast Breakdown: The Heavyweights

The latest season of The Ultimate Fighter has been announced, and along with the women's flyweight division, it's the heavyweights who return to the spotlight this time out. Heavyweight is always in need of bodies, and TUF 30 will look...
Mallory Martin UFC

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 UFC

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 UFC

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...
Polyana Viana and Tabatha Ricci UFC

Tabatha Ricci vs. Polyana Viana Set For May 21 UFC Event

A pair of Brazilian strawweights will collide in at a UFC event in May. Multiple sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have confirmed to Cageside Press that Tabatha Ricci will fight Polyana Viana on May 21 at a yet-to-be-announced...