Alexander Volkanovski, UFC 294video

“I Can’t Afford to Show Him Respect” — Alexander Volkanovski Claims Short Notice Could...

Alexander Volkanovski stepped in to save the day and will be granted his wish to rematch Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 this weekend. The featherweight champion fought back in July at International Fight Week, where he successfully defended his 145lb...
Fabian Edwards, Bellator MMA

Fabian Edwards Signs New Deal With Bellator MMA

Bellator middleweight contender Fabian Edwards has signed a new multi-fight deal with the promotion. Despite the uncertain future of the promotion, the Brit has decided to sign a new multi-fight deal with the Bellator as he chases a second middleweight...
Jennifer Maia UFC

Ex-Title Challenger Jennifer Maia Gone from UFC Just Days After Loss to Araujo

Jennifer Maia, a former Invicta FC champion and UFC title challenger, will no longer be fighting inside the octagon. Just days after losing a decision against Viviane Araujo at UFC Vegas 81, the Brazilian standout has been removed from the...
Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje, UFC 294

Justin Gathje, Kamaru Usman Deny Injury During UFC 294 Open Workouts

Nothing popped. That seems to be the takeaway from the UFC 294 open workouts, which transpired on Wednesday and saw Justin Gaethje working with Kamaru Usman, the latter of whom has a co-main event fight with Khamzat Chimaev booked. Usman is...
Conor McGregor, UFC 264

Sexual Assault Investigation Involving UFC’s Conor McGregor Dropped Due to Insufficient, Contradictory Evidence

Allegations of sexual assault made by a woman pictured alongside UFC star Conor McGregor at an NBA finals game earlier this year will not be moving forward. While McGregor was not charged in the incident, which allegedly transpired at a...
Bellator 208

Showtime Exiting Boxing, MMA Space at End of 2023

Showtime Sports will no longer provide boxing and MMA coverage following the end of 2023 — leaving Bellator, already in limbo, in an even more perilous situation. Per an internal e-mail sent to Showtime Sports staffers, the network will focus...

TTP Ep. 400 with Chris Leben, Muhammad Naimov, and UFC 294

TopTurtleMMA · Episode 400: Chris Leben, Muhammad Naimov and UFC 294 Chris Leben Interview (2:20) Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with former UFC middleweight turned referee and judge, Chris Leben. Leben discusses his decision to start refereeing...
John Makdessi UFC

John Makdessi, Andre Fialho Among Multiple Names Removed from UFC Roster

Whether directly related or not, in the wake of the latest season of Dana White's Contender Series wrapping up (with another record number of UFC contracts handed out), the UFC has trimmed their roster a little. On Tuesday, automated service...
Ketlen Vieira UFC

Ketlen Vieira vs. Macy Chiasson Set for First UFC Card of 2024

A women's bantamweight showdown has been added to the UFC's first event of 2024. The January 13 event, which does not have a location, venue, or broadcast plan officially announced (though the Apex is likely) will be the landing spot...
Mayra Bueno Silva UFC

UFC: Mayra Bueno Silva Sees Win Over Holly Holm Overturned by NSAC

The biggest win of Brazilian bantamweight Mayra Bueno Silva's career is no more. On Tuesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission overturned Silva's win over ex-UFC women's bantamweight champ Holly Holm, which came via ninja choke in the main event of UFC...