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Although it wasn't the most star studded of events, UFC Fight Island 4 provided some substantial narrative and some fun names to keep an eye on. There were finishes in ways that we would have never predicted and ones...

UFC heavyweight Ben Sosoli, known for his colorful nickname "The Combat Wombat," has been hit with a 22-month prison sentence. Sosoli (7-3, 2NC) was working as a "responsible service of alcohol officer" (read: a bouncer) when he punched a drunk...

UFC Fight Island 4 was headlined by Holly Holm. who put on a dominant decision win over Irene Aldana. The card exceeded expectations, with several highly entertaining bouts. Today we will be looking into what is next for the...

Kamaru Usman has withdrawn from his title bout with Gilbert Burns on December 12 due to nagging injuries, and their bout will be rescheduled. Per Ariel Helwani of ESPN, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has withdrawn from his bout with...

"Superb, absolutely superb." That's how British lightweight Charlie Leary described his victory over Kiefer Crosbie on Saturday, at Bellator Europe 9. To say it was an upset was an understatement. "I just knocked off one of the top prospects in...

James Gallagher is known as one of the more boisterous, talkative, antagonistic characters on the Bellator MMA roster. Between that, and his association with SBG Ireland and Conor McGregor, "The StrabAnimal" has been a lightning rod for criticism, from...

When it comes to career turnarounds, SBG Ireland's Charlie Ward is a shining example of what you can do by building a fighter the right way. Ward (9-4), a close friend and teammate of Conor McGregor, was more or...

The search for the next contender for the women’s bantamweight championship continued Saturday with another exciting main event from Yas Island. At UFC Fight Island 4, Holly Holm and Irene Aldana looked to be the next in line for...

Sinead Kavanagh went the distance with former Invcita FC title contender Katharina Lehner at Bellator Europe 9 on Saturday. It wasn't the finish she'd hoped for, but a unanimous decision gave the Irish featherweight her second straight win. Which...

UFC Fight Island 4 was supposed to be a showcase for the women's bantamweight division's up-and-comers. Instead, it turned out to be a statement from the old guard, not willing to go down without a fight. Certainly not Saturday...