Juntaro Ushiku and Mikuru Asakura, RIZIN Landmark 5

RIZIN Landmark 5 Full Results

RIZIN Fighting Federation returned to action on Saturday, with RIZIN Landmark 5 taking place at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Topped by former featherweight champ Juntaro Ushiku taking on former Rings champ Mikuru Asakura (notable to western fans...
Fernando Padilla, UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in

Welcome to the UFC: Fernando Padilla

The octagon returns to the Apex once again for UFC Vegas 72, and with the card comes the long-awaited debut of Fernando Padilla. Padilla signed with the promotion two years ago, but visa issues have kept him out until...
Song Yadong, UFC Vegas 72

UFC Vegas 72: Song vs. Simon Weigh-In Photo Highlights

The UFC has had a bit of a rough go ahead of this Saturday's UFC Vegas 72, losing the card's original main event (Arman Tsarukyan vs. Renato Moicano) and any number of fights/fighters from the Apex-based event. On Friday, a...
Cody Garbrandt, UFC

UFC: Cody Garbrandt vs. Mario Bautista Lined Up for August 19

The UFC's yet-to-be officially announced August 19, 2023 event has added a former champion. Cody Garbrandt (13-5) will face Mario Bautista (12-2) in a bantamweight match-up at the event, which does not currently have a location, venue, or broadcast plan...
Trey Waters, UFC Vegas 72 weigh-in

Welcome to the UFC: Trey Waters

The UFC stays at home in the Apex this weekend, with bantamweights Song Yadong and Ricky Simon facing off in the main event. UFC Vegas 72 also features a full five debuting fighters, none of whom made their way...
Josh Quinlan and Rodney James Edgarvideo

“Victory is Never Guaranteed” Says Undefeated UFC Welterweight Josh Quinlan

It’s a perfect spring afternoon in Las Vegas, and Josh Quinlan has just finished teaching his morning Muay Thai class at Milestone Martial Arts, which I participated in. This is the second time Josh “Bushido” Quinlan has given me...
Chelsea Chandler, UFC

Norma Dumont vs. Chelsea Chandler Booked for July 15 UFC Event

A women's featherweight fight has been added to the UFC's July 15 card. 145lb staple Norma Dumont (9-2) is expected to face Chelsea Chandler (5-1) at the Fight Night event, with news of the booking coming less than a week...
Jamey-Lyn Horth, LFA 120

UFC Vegas 72’s Jamey-Lyn Horth Not Worried About Bantamweight Move

It's become common practice in the UFC for debuting fighters to get a fight ahead of the weight class they are typically in, particularly if it's on short notice. While the former is true for debuting Jamey-Lyn Horth, the...
Ricky Simon, UFC

UFC Vegas 72: Song vs. Simon Weigh-In Results — Two Bantamweights Heavy

It's not the main event originally planned, but there's certainly a fun five-round scrap atop UFC Vegas 72 this Saturday. In the wake of Arman Tsarukyan vs. Renato Moicano falling through due to a knee injury sustained by the latter,...
Slim Trabelsi

Slim Trabelsi Signs with Bellator MMA, ARES FC Threatens to Block Deal

Tunisian heavyweight Slim Trabelsi is once again singed by a major promotion, with the heavyweight inking a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA. And once again, it appears there could be a wrench in the works. Trabelsi's signing was confirmed by Cageside...