Ivan Shtyrkov

Having Already Signed with RIZIN FF, Ivan Shtyrkov “Accepts” Two-Year USADA Suspension

'The Ural Hulk' Ivan Shtyrkov has been banished two years by USADA, but given he's already signed on with RIZIN, it's a suspension in name only. Not that it matters, because he's already found gainful employment with another promotion, but...
Mark De La Rosa

Mark De La Rosa vs. Kai Kara-France Targeted for UFC Shenzhen

Flyweight isn't dead just yet in the UFC, as Mark De La Rosa and Kai Kara-France have reportedly been booked for a 125lb tilt at UFC Shenzhen next month. The UFC's return trip to China, and debut in the city...
Jon Jones and Thiago Santos face off ahead of UFC 239

UFC 239 Aftermath: Three Takeaways from Saturday’s Great Card

UFC 239 wrapped up International Fight Week in Las Vegas this past Saturday. Here are three takeaways from the best card of the year. UFC 239 was one of the most hyped up cards of 2019, and it lived up...
Johnny Walker UFCvideo

UFC Light Heavyweight Johnny Walker Chomping at the Bit to Get Back in Action

Johnny Walker has been out longer than he hoped, and would love to be part of UFC 242 in September. Las Vegas, NV — "I'm so sad. I don't like this wait. I can't wait to come back." That was...
Drakkar Klose UFC 241

Drakkar Klose Off UFC Sacramento Card After Opponent Beneil Dariush Injured

After an injury to Beneil Dariush, and no suitable replacement opponent turning up, Drakkar Klose is off the UFC Sacramento card this weekend. The MMA gods have frowned on Drakkar Klose, it seems. Earlier this week, it was revealed that...
Kristina Williams Bellator MMA

Bellator 224: Kristina Williams Feels Scrap with Velasquez Should Be Title Eliminator

Could the winner of Kristina Williams vs. Juliana Velasquez at Bellator 224 be looking at a title shot? While it might come as a surprise to some, Kristina Williams' scrap against Juliana Velasquez at Bellator 224 this Friday could very...
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UFC 239: Thiago Santos Tore Three of Four Knee Ligaments Plus Meniscus in Split...

If you needed more reason to be impressed by Thiago Santos' performance at UFC 239, he spent the good majority of five rounds on a torn apart knee. Combate first reported the details of Thiago Santos' suspected injury from UFC...
John Lineker UFC ONE Championship

John Lineker Wastes No Time, Signs with ONE Championship

After being unexpectedly cut by the UFC just this week, bantamweight John Lineker has signed with ONE Championship. MMA Fighting's Guilherme Cruz first reported the signing by ONE Championship. John Lineker then added this statement on Twitter. https://twitter.com/johnlineker/status/1148356469861036032 John Lineker has had...
UFC Sacramento John Allan

Welcome to the UFC: John Allan

Brazilian Contender Series veteran John Allan gets his shot at the big stage at UFC Sacramento this weekend. The UFC is coming to Sacramento, California, on July 13 in the Golden 1 Center. The card is set with Aspen Ladd vs. Germaine de Randamie...
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UFC 239: Jon Jones Full of Respect for Thiago Santos After Split Decision Victory

Jon Jones overcame a very tough opponent in Thiago Santos at UFC 239, narrowly escaping with a split decision victory. Las Vegas, NV - Jon Jones came one scorecard away from losing his light heavyweight title in the UFC 239...