World MMA Awards 2023

Nominations Announced for the 15th Annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards

The nominations are official for the 15th Annual World MMA Awards. Hosted by Fighters Only magazine, the awards show has become the biggest in mixed partial arts, honoring everything (and everyone) from fighters to promotion to media members of best...
Xavier Alaoui, UAE Warriors

Former UAE Warriors Champion Xavier Alaoui To Returns At UAE Warriors 44

Former UAE Warriors bantamweight champion Xavier Alaoui looks to improve his win streak to three in a row when he takes on Road to UFC competitor Baergeng Jieleyisi in the co-main event at UAE Warriors 44 on Aug. 26...
Kelvin Gastelum, UFC 291 30th Q&A

Kelvin Gastelum Out Of Fight With Shavkat Rakhmonov, Hopes For Fight In November

The string of canceled bouts continues for UFC welterweight Kelvin Gastelum who was hoping to make his return go 170-pounds in Sept. against Shavkat Rakhmonov in Las Vegas, but announced he won't make the fight due to injury. Gastelum made...
Davey Grant and Adrian Yanez, UFC Vegas 43

UFC: Jonathan Martinez Meets Adrian Yanez on October 14

The UFC's October 14, 2023 Fight Night event has added a promising bantamweight clash. Jonathan Martinez (18-4) is expected to face Adrian Yanez (16-4) at the event, which is likely to be housed at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas,...
Johnny Walker, UFC

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker Booked for UFC 294

A key light heavyweight fight has been added to the upcoming UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi this October. That fight sees former title challenger Magomed Ankalaev (18-1-1) face Brazil's Johnny Walker (21-7) at the event, which will take place at...
Justin Gaethje, UFC 291

What’s Next: UFC 291 Winners

This past Saturday, possibly the most anticipated UFC card of the year took place in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the BMF title was back up for grabs at UFC 291. The main event was a much anticipated rematch between...
Dustin Poirier, UFC 291

What’s Next: UFC 291 Losers

Salt Lake City's UFC 291 was a triumphant night for the promotion, despite losing a couple of high-profile fights from the card. Even without names like Paulo Costa and Stephen Thompson, the show delivered by the promotion was entertaining...
Gabriel Braga, 2023 PFL 4video

2023 PFL 7: Gabriel Braga Knew Success Would Come, Plans to Keep Seizing Opportunities

Gabriel Braga has gone from a Challenger Series fighter to PFL semifinalist, with the chance to move one step closer to a million dollars at PFL 7 this Friday in San Antonio, Texas. Braga (11-0) is not at all surprised...
Jake Matthews, UFC 291video

Jake Matthews Describes “Emotional Roller Coaster” After UFC 291 Opponent Dropped Out

Salt Lake City, UT — Being away from family and unsure if he'd have a fight at UFC 291 was as "big emotional roller coaster," Australian welterweight Jake Matthews admitted following his win over Darrius Flowers. Matthews (19-6) submitted Flowers...
Roman Kopylov, UFC 291video

Roman Kopylov Enjoyed Bout With Ribeiro, Confirms He Is Not Chase Hooper

Salt Lake City, UT - For at least the first round of his fight UFC middleweight Roman Kopylov seemed to have his hands full with Claudio Ribeiro at UFC 291 on Saturday night. Then he put the pedal down in...