Cris Cyborg Rules Out UFC Return Ahead of Pro Boxing Debut
Former UFC women's featherweight champion and current Bellator MMA champ Cris Cyborg has ruled out a return to the octagon, barring major organizational changes. A champion in every major promotion she has competed for — Strikeforce, Invicta FC, the UFC,...
Mayweather Campaigning for Second McGregor Fight, But UFC Star Is “Not Interested”
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be in action later this month as part of the Super RIZIN show in Japan, where he will box Mikuru Asakura. There's another fight that the former boxing champ is pushing for, however: a rematch with...
Bellator 285: Henderson vs. Queally Weigh-In Results
Bellator MMA returns to the 3Arena in Dublin this Friday, with Bellator 285 featuring Ireland's own Peter Queally in the main event, taking on former UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson. There is plenty of Irish talent on the card beyond...
LFA Strawweight Champ Jaqueline Amorim Signs with UFC
It was almost a lock after her performance at LFA 142 earlier this month — and now LFA strawweight champion Jaqueline Amorim is in the UFC. Amorim (6-0) defeated Canada's Ashley Nichols to defend 115lb gold at the event in...
Scott Coker Confirms Bellator In Talks with Free Agent Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz fought out his UFC contract with a win against Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 earlier this month — and Bellator MMA have already opened a dialog with the Stockton star. Bellator President Scott Coker let the news slip...
Elizeu Zaleski’s Manager Says UFC Welterweight Suspended by USADA
UFC welterweight Elizeu Zaleski has been hit with a one year suspension by USADA, after testing positive for Ostarine earlier this year. In a lengthy statement provided to MMA Fighting, who first reported the news, the Brazilian's manager, Tiago Okamura,...
Invicta FC Announces Broadcast Deal with FOX Sports Mexico
Invicta FC has announced a five-year broadcast deal with FOX Sports Mexico, to broadcast all Invicta events live and in Spanish on the network starting with Invicta FC 49 later this month. Formerly carried by UFC Fight Pass, Invicta FC...
Eddie Alvarez Parts Ways with ONE Championship in “Amicable” Split
Former Bellator MMA and UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has parted ways with ONE Championship. News of the split, described as "amicable," was first reported by the South China Morning Post. While ONE Championship officials did not respond to a request...
TTP Ep. 344 with Don Shainis, Hannah Guy and Top 5 DWCS Winners
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1348093048" params="color=#ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true" width="100%" height="300" iframe="true" /] TopTurtleMMA · Episode 344: Don Shanis, Hannah Guy and Top 5 2022 DWCS Grads Don Shainis Interview (1:21) Kicking off this week's edition of TTP is an interview with Don Shanis. After picking up a...
Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Jailton Almeida Set for UFC 280
Jailton Almeida wanted to get his fight with Shamil Abdurakhimov rescheduled, and the UFC has granted him that wish. Brazil's Almeida (17-2) and Abdurakhimov (20-7) will collide at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi next month. News of the booking was...