Rory MacDonald to Fight Douglas Lima for Bellator Welterweight Title in January
After a hugely successful Bellator MMA debut where he choked out the always dangerous Paul Daley, Rory MacDonald is getting his first shot at a title in the promotion. MacDonald will face welterweight champion Douglas Lima at The Forum...
UFC Norfolk: Sage Northcutt vs. Michel Quinones, Raphael Assuncao vs. Matthew Lopez Added
The UFC Norfolk card seems to get bigger (and better) by the day. On Tuesday, the booking of "Super" Sage Northcutt vs. Michel Quinones was reported, first by ESPN. Also added to the card is a bantamweight tilt between...
UFC: Carlos Felipe Off Sao Paulo Card Due to Potential Anti-Doping Violation
Another UFC fighter has been flagged for a potential anti-doping violation by USADA. This time around it's Brazil's Carlos Felipe, who had been set to appear at UFC Sao Paulo next month. The promotion announced the news in a...
Bellator Book Macfarlane vs. Ducote for Inaugural Flyweight Title November 3
Bellator MMA is adding another championship belt to its promotional arsenal before the end of 2017. On November 3 at Bellator 186, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Emily Ducote meet in the organization's inaugural women's flyweight title fight.
The event takes place...
UFC Sao Paulo Gets John Lineker vs. Marlon Vera
A promising bantamweight scrap has been added to October's UFC Sao Paulo. John Lineker will face off against Marlon Vera on the card, according to an original report by Combate later confirmed by MMA Fighting. The card's main event...
ONE Championship’s Martin Nguyen Aims to Be Promotion’s First Two-Division Champ, Faces Eduard Folayang
Asia's ONE Championship has lined up a battle between champions this November. At ONE Championship: Legends of the World, lightweight champion Eduard Folayang will defend his 155lb crown against featherweight champ Martin Nguyen. In the process, Nguyen will seek...
Bellator 183’s Justin Linn: If Pico Pushes the Pace, “It’s Probably Going to End...
Justin Linn makes his Bellator MMA debut on Saturday at Bellator 183, and he's getting thrust right into the spotlight. Despite coming off two losses, Linn's first bout for the promotion isn't buried on the undercard, but instead will...
UFC: Jose Aldo vs. Ricardo Lamas Eyed for December Per Report
Former UFC featherweight champ Jose Aldo could be back in action in December, according to a new report by Brazil's Combate. Opposite him in the octagon? Ricardo Lamas, who challenged for Aldo's title back in 2014 at UFC 169....
Shogun Rua Apologizes for Pulling Out of UFC Fight Night 117
Shogun Rua is currently (and shockingly) on the best streak of his UFC career, having won three straight inside the octagon. At this week's UFC Fight Night 117 in Saitama, Japan, he had the chance to avenge his most...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: Sept. 18 Edition
A current UFC heavyweight fan-favorite shared his feelings on his lengthy career, a former UFC heavyweight is trying his hand at boxing, and a major female fighter is changing divisions. Huh?
Finding the proper response to much of the news...