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UFC 248: Adesanya retains title in snoozer against Romero; Zhang edges Jedrzejczyk in thriller

The main event of UFC 248 between Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero was overshadowed by an absolute classic as Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk delivered arguably the greatest women's MMA fight of all time.

Andreas Hale

UFC 248 date, start time, schedule, card, PPV price, odds for Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero

Israel Adesanya returns to the octagon to defend the middleweight title against Yoel Romero in the main event of UFC 248 on Saturday, March 7. Here's everything you need to know to watch Adesanya vs. Romero, including a full UFC 248 fight schedule, PPV price and live-streaming information.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC Norfolk: Deiveson Figueiredo stops Joseph Benavidez in second-round TKO

The stoppage, however, occurred after an unintentional clash of heads that did damage to Benavidez.

Mark Lelinwalla

UFC 247: Israel Adesanya says Jon Jones 'washed up' after watching him edge Dominick Reyes

"He's done. His best years are behind him," said "The Stylebender" of the longtime 205-pound champion.

Brendan Bradford

UFC 247 results: Jon Jones retains with controversial decision over Dominick Reyes

Jon Jones returned to the Octagon to defend his light heavyweight championship against Dominick Reyes.

Steven Muehlhausen

Jones vs. Reyes: The big questions

Dominick Reyes is the latest to try to stop Jon Jones. The two will square off in the main event at UFC 247 in Houston.

Peter Hanson

Khabib cools talk of rematch with McGregor

Money talks, but Khabib Nurmagomedov seemingly has little interest in listening when it comes to the idea of facing Conor McGregor again.

Peter Hanson

Bellator 238 results: Cris Cyborg stops Julia Budd to win women's featherweight title

Cyborg makes history on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC on ESPN+ 24: Blaydes stops dos Santos in two; Chiesa manhandles dos Anjos

Curtis Blaydes scored a shocking second-round TKO over former champion Junior dos Santos and Michael Chiesa continued his climb in the welterweight ranks with a decision victory over Rafael dos Anjos.

Andreas Hale

Bellator 238: Budd vs. Cyborg fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Who will take home the Bellator women's featherweight championship on Saturday night, live on DAZN?

Steven Muehlhausen

Dark cloud of unanswered sexual assault accusations casts shadow over Conor McGregor's UFC 246 victory

Conor McGregor answered all of the questions about fighting inside of the Octagon at UFC 246. However, it was what was left unanswered about his sexual assault accusations, and how they were handled by the UFC, that tainted what should have been a celebratory week.

Andreas Hale

Conor McGregor vs. Cowboy purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 246?

Here's a guide to everything you need to know about the McGregor vs. Cerrone purse, each fighter's net worth and their records entering the bout.

Mark Lelinwalla

UFC 246: How Conor crushed Cowboy

Conor McGregor returned Saturday night and delivered a "Notorious" performance.

Steven Muehlhausen

Mayweather talks up rematch with McGregor

Floyd Mayweather Jr. used social media after McGregor's triumphant return to the Octagon to tease a rematch with the Irishman.

Sacha Pisani

UFC 246: Kamaru Usman's Twitter account hacked

It happened during the event.

Sporting News Staff

What channel is Conor McGregor's fight on tonight? Time, PPV price, live stream for UFC 246

Here's everything you need to know to watch Conor McGregor vs. Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, including a full UFC 246 fight schedule, PPV price and live-streaming information.

Steven Muehlhausen

What time is Conor McGregor's fight tonight? UFC 246 schedule, card, PPV price, odds vs. 'Cowboy' Cerrone

Here is everything you need to know about Conor McGregor's January return to the UFC against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, including the start time, fight card, PPV price and odds for UFC 246 in Las Vegas.

Steven Muehlhausen

McGregor, Cerrone make weight

It had been suggested Conor McGregor would struggle to weigh in at 170 pounds, but the Irishman and did so. His opponent hit the mark, as well.

Tom Webber

Conor McGregor vs. Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone odds, prediction, trends, prop bets for UFC 246

Here's everything you need to know to bet on the Conor McGregor vs. Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone fight, including updated odds, prop bets and Sports Insider's expert prediction for UFC 246.

SportsInsider.com

UFC 246: McGregor predicts KO of Cerrone

Conor McGregor says he'll knock out Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.

Dejan Kalinic

McGregor: Talks regarding fight with Pacquiao 'ongoing'

Donald Cerrone is the immediate focus, but could Manny Pacquiao and another foray into boxing be in the cards for Conor McGregor?

Peter Hanson

McGregor predicts KO of Cerrone

Irishman Conor McGregor predicted a knockout of Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.

Dejan Kalinic

McGregor eyes billionaire status

After his old rival Floyd Mayweather Jr was the highest paid athlete of the decade, Conor McGregor wants to reach that level.

Chris Myson

McGregor: I'd beat Cerrone with flu

Donald Cerrone does not "look well" at lightweight, according to Conor McGregor, who is confident he could beat his UFC 246 foe at any weight.

Tom Webber

McGregor would rather fight Usman

Kamaru Usman is in the sights of Conor McGregor, who wants to become a three-weight UFC champion after his bout with Donald Cerrone.

Chris Myson

McGregor vs. Masvidal 'a bad idea,' says White

Conor McGregor was eyeing a fight with Jorge Masvidal when he announced his UFC return, but Dana White does not like that plan.

Tom Webber

Rory MacDonald on jumping to PFL in 2020: 'I want to go out there and cash out this time'

The MMA veteran came up short in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix for a cool million in 2019.

Mark Lelinwalla

Kayla Harrison’s $1 million PFL Championship match has Olympian coming full circle

If the two-time Olympic gold medalist can defeat Larissa Pacheco for the second time this season, she’ll take home the PFL women's lightweight title and a cool $1 million.

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator 237 results: Fedor KOs Rampage

Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson locked horns in the main event of Bellator 237 in Japan, and the fight didn't last long.

Steven Muehlhausen

Canelo open to bout vs. Masvidal

Money talks, and if the price is right, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is interested in a showdown with UFC star Jorge Masvidal.

Peter Hanson

Fedor vs. Rampage fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Two MMA legends battle it out as Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson square off at Bellator 237 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, streaming live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

Bellator 236 results: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane cruises to retain women's flyweight title

AJ McKee also impressed in the co-main event to advance to the Featherweight Grand Prix semifinals.

Steven Muehlhausen

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane says she and Liz Carmouche would '100 percent fight each other'

The Bellator women's flyweight champion has no qualms doing what very few fighters are willing to do.

Steven Muehlhausen

Henry Cejudo relinquishes UFC flyweight title; still holding onto bantamweight belt

Henry Cejudo is no longer a two-division UFC champion.

Tom Gatto

Jon Jones: Sporting News men's MMA Athlete of the Decade

Was there any question who it would be?

Steven Muehlhausen

Amanda Nunes: Sporting News women's MMA Athlete of the Decade

There's no question on who stands above everybody else as the best women's fighter in the last 10 years.

Steven Muehlhausen

Covington blasts 'fake stoppage'

Kamaru Usman stopped Colby Covington in the fifth round at UFC 245, with the challenger hitting out at the referee afterward.

Nicholas McGee

Amanda Nunes sends warning to Claressa Shields

After defending her 135-pound title at UFC 245, Amanda Nunes makes it clear that she only wants to face Claressa Shields in the Octagon and issues a warning to the unbeaten boxing champion.

Andreas Hale

Dana White and Kamaru Usman disagree on next challenger for welterweight title

With Colby Covington now in the rearview mirror, Kamaru Usman and Dana White offer their ideas for who should be next in line to challenge for Usman's UFC welterweight title.

Andreas Hale

UFC 245 results: Usman stops Covington in a dazzler

The UFC ends its 2019 pay-per-view schedule with three championship fights. The final bout was fantastic.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 245: Alexander Volkanovski outpoints Max Holloway to claim featherweight title

Alexander Volkanovski used a picture-perfect game plan to end Max Holloway's reign.

Andreas Hale

UFC 245: Amanda Nunes retains women's bantamweight title with unanimous decision over Germaine de Randamie

Amanda Nunes proved that she's more than a devastating striker as she used her wrestling to ground Germaine de Randamie and earn a dominant victory.

Andreas Hale

UFC 245 start time, fight card, PPV price, odds for Kamaru Usman, Max Holloway, Amanda Nunes title bouts

UFC 245 is highlighted by three championship bouts from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Steven Muehlhausen

Colby Covington believes Dana White 'absolutely' wants him to lose UFC 245 title fight

Colby Covington isn't happy with the UFC president.

Steven Muehlhausen

Nunes has no interest in speaking to Covington about his behavior

Although they are teammates at American Top Team, UFC women's two-division champion Amanda Nunes has no interest talking to Colby Covington about how he has disparaged her home country.

Andreas Hale

Usman ready to humble Covington, end MAGA gimmick at UFC 245

Kamaru Usman is surprised his UFC 245 opponent admitted that his schtick was nothing more than an act and is prepared to end it once and for all on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Andreas Hale

Amanda Nunes says she will fight Claressa Shields, but only on her terms

There are rumors Nunes could step into a boxing ring with Shields in the near future. Nunes told Sporting News she'd take on Shields only if the boxing champion is willing to step inside the Octagon.

Andreas Hale

UFC D.C. results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik scores vicious KO of Alistair Overeem with four seconds remaining

Rozenstruik split Overeem's upper lip wide-open with a last-gasp strike.

Steven Muehlhausen

Tito Ortiz dominates Alberto El Patron, forces first-round tap

The former UFC champion overwhelmed the first Mexican WWE champ.

Mark Lelinwalla

Tito Ortiz talks not stepping away after what appeared to be dream ending of career

Tito Ortiz had the chance to step away but he continues to fight on, competing on Saturday night against former WWE champion Alberto El Patron.

Steven Muehlhausen

Alberto El Patron beyond irked of Tito Ortiz' Trump support

Political differences led El Patron to face Ortiz in a Combate Americas pay-per-view Saturday night. The fight, held in the border city Hidalgo, Texas, is marketed as “Tito vs. Alberto: Which side are you on?”

Mark Lelinwalla

Conor McGregor to make return at UFC 246, will face Donald Cerrone, per report

"The Notorious" Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon after more than a year away.

Joe Rivera

Remains believed to be of UFC fighter Walt Harris' stepdaughter

Aniah Blanchard had been missing since Oct. 23.

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator London results: Michael 'Venom' Page flattens Giovanni Melillo with first-round KO

MVP made sure to call out Douglas Lima after the victory.

Mark Lelinwalla

UFC Sao Paulo results: Blachowicz edges Souza by split decision, calls out Jones

Late offense paved the way for the Polish fighter's win.

Mark Lelinwalla

Francis Ngannou says Mike Tyson will train him for fight vs. Tyson Fury

The MMA heavyweight is ready to explore the world of boxing. It appears he'll learn from a boxing legend.

Tom Gatto

Dana White bashes Oscar De La Hoya

The UFC president didn't hold back on blasting the Golden Boy Promotions CEO at all.

Mark Lelinwalla

Masvidal on McGregor: 'He punches old people in the face because those are fights he could win'

"Gamebred" implores that "Notorious" should stay clear from him in the octagon.

Mark Lelinwalla

Diaz calls out The Rock, says 'he can get it too'

The "West Coast gangster" is down to throw hands with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Mark Lelinwalla

Derrick Lewis again seizes postfight interview with comments toward Trump

Do his comments ever disappoint?

Mark Lelinwalla

UFC 244 results: Jorge Masvidal wins BMF title via anticlimactic doctor's stoppage caused by cut to Nate Diaz

Masvidal, aka "Gamebred," was crowned BMF, but he was unhappy with the ending.

Mark Lelinwalla

Three takeaways from UFC 244

The battle for the BMF belt had an anticlimactic ending as the fight was stopped due to a cut over Nate Diaz's eye.

Thomas Lott

UFC 244: Kevin Lee delivers KO of the Year candidate vs. Gregor Gillespie

That's how you kick off a pay-per-view.

Mark Lelinwalla

Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal fight start time, PPV price, how to watch & live stream UFC 244

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal battle it out for the BMF (baddest motherf—) championship in the main event of UFC 244 from Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Steven Muehlhausen

Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal odds, prediction, betting preview for UFC 244

Here's a complete betting guide previewing the UFC 244 headliner between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, including updated odds and our betting prediction.

Sportsbook Review

Masvidal talks surviving Miami street fights, needing to put 'dog' Diaz to sleep with KO

"Gamebred" says there's one way to dispose of Nate Diaz and he plans on being the man to deliver it.

Mark Lelinwalla

Diaz already 'BMF' after walking through USADA's drug test unscathed

Ask the MMA veteran and he'll say that he's defending the inaugural BMF championship against Jorge Masvidal on Saturday night.

Mark Lelinwalla

UFC 244: Gastelum to use what he learned from Adesanya fight in bout vs. Till

Kelvin Gastelum vows that he will be a tough out after having "level-upped" following his last fight.

Mark Lelinwalla

Johnny Walker willing to hunt Jon Jones at heavyweight

The dynamic Brazilian fighter doesn't see any reason why he can't meet the light heavyweight champion in the Octagon in 2020.

Mark Lelinwalla

The Rock teases announcement ahead of UFC 244

What is he going to tell the millions — and millions — watching him?

Mark Lelinwalla

Nate Diaz calls out USADA drug test

"If we’ve got to cancel the fight, that’s what we’re going to have to do, but let’s get that s— out the way because that’s wack," he said.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Bellator 232 results: Lima dominates MacDonald to become three-time welterweight champion

"The Phenom" also pockets $1 million in winning the Welterweight World Grand Prix tournament.

Mark Lelinwalla

UFC Singapore results: Demian Maia chokes out Ben Askren for 22nd UFC win

Demian Maia adds Ben Askren to his list of submission victories.

Steven Muehlhausen

Diaz-Masvidal to go on as planned, UFC says

Nate Diaz has not responded to the announcement. He previously said he would not fight because he was told he tested positive for a banned substance.

Thomas Lott

The Red King restored: Rory MacDonald looks to silence critics about his fighting desire

It has been nearly six months since Rory MacDonald made honest, vulnerable comments in the cage. He'll look to cast away any lingering doubt about his fighting spirit at Bellator 232 against Douglas Lima.

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator 231: Roy Nelson ready to join other fighters and enter pro wrestling

The heavyweight fan favorite discusses the possibility of entering the sports entertainment world.

Steven Muehlhausen

Douglas Lima and the art of the leg kick

The Brazilian's weapon of choice has claimed plenty of victims. Now, he tries to use it to avenge his loss to Rory MacDonald and take back his welterweight title. Plus, pocket a cool $1 million.

Mark Lelinwalla

Diaz says he's out of UFC 244

Diaz wrote on Twitter that he was told he tested with elevated levels that might be from a tainted supplement but denies that is possible.

Thomas Lott

Bellator 232: MacDonald vs. Lima fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Who will take home the world title and the $1 million prize in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix final on Saturday night, live on DAZN?

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Everything you need to know about Bellator 231 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and live on DAZN on Friday night.

Mark Lelinwalla

McGregor announces UFC return date

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will return to the octagon in January in Las Vegas against an unconfirmed opponent.

Tom Webber

Hardy uses inhaler illegally

Greg Hardy was allowed to use his inhaler between rounds in his fight Friday which is completely illegal.

Thomas Lott

UFC Boston results: Reyes makes it look too easy with first-round TKO of Weidman

"The Devastator" then called out Jon Jones for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title.

Mark Lelinwalla

Dominick Reyes' fighting goals: Devastate Weidman, '#Takethestrap' against Jones

The undefeated light heavyweight isn't mincing words, as he stares down what could be a cementing of his MMA legacy.

Mark Lelinwalla

UFC Singapore 2019 odds, betting preview, prediction for Demian Maia vs. Ben Askren

Here's a complete betting guide previewing the welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Ben Askren, including updated odds and our betting prediction.

Sportsbook Review

UFC Tampa results: Jedrzejczyk bullies Waterson for unanimous decision

The Polish fighter's attack was relentless.

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator 230 results: Nemkov makes it look easy with submission win over Carvalho

A dominant victory for the Russian light heavyweight.

Mark Lelinwalla

Niko Price obliterates James Vick with upkick from hell

Just like that, "The Hybrid" did the unthinkable.

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov fight date, price, how to watch

Will Rafael Carvalho be able to gain some traction in the light heavyweight division?

Mark Lelinwalla

Velasquez retires, joins WWE

The two-time UFC heavyweight champion is exiting the octagon and entering the ring.

Drew Nantais

Dominick Reyes vs. Chris Weidman odds, betting preview, prediction for UFC on ESPN 6

Here is Sportsbook Review's complete betting guide for the light heavyweight bout between Dominick Reyes and Chris Weidman, including updated betting odds and our betting prediction for the UFC on ESPN 6 main event.

Sportsbook Review

Carvalho using previous losses to drive him toward light heavyweight glory

The veteran MMA fighter will be looking to make another dent in the light heavyweight division Saturday when he faces Vadim Nemkov in the main event of Bellator 230.

Mark Lelinwalla

Johnson wants Jones at LH

Anthony Johnson announced he is aiming for a comeback in March 2020 but everyone assumed it would be a heavyweight run. He has other ideas.

Thomas Lott

Michelle Waterson driven to be UFC's first '#MomChamp'

"The Karate Hottie" hopes there are no hiccups with her opponent, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, on the scale for their UFC Tampa main event. But if there is, Waterson seems hell-bent on inching closer to a strawweight title shot.

Mark Lelinwalla

Tito Ortiz vs. Alberto El Patron on Combate Americas pay-per-view Dec. 7

And it's taking place from the Payne Arena at the U.S.-Mexico border in Hidalgo, Tex.

Mark Lelinwalla

Mike Tyson gives Conor McGregor advice

Tyson is urging McGregor not to go down the same path he did. "Conor has to look inside himself and (say): 'What happened? Why am I the way I am? And how do I stop this from continuing to be?'"

Thomas Lott

PFL fighters reveal what they'd spend $1 million on if they win the playoffs

With the PFL playoffs beginning Friday, six division winners will receive the $1 million payout. What would they spend it on?

Mark Lelinwalla

Adesanya revels in Whittaker win

First Robert Whittaker and now Justin Bieber? Israel Adesanya was in jubilant mood after his stunning UFC 243 triumph.

Peter Hanson

UFC 243 live results

Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya meet for the undisputed middleweight championship in the main event of UFC 243.

Steven Muehlhausen

How to bet on UFC 243: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya

Here are the latest odds heading into the middleweight title unification bout at UFC 243 between Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC Fight Night 161 first look: Betting preview, odds, predictions for Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Michelle Waterson

Here's a complete betting guide previewing the strawweight bout between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson at UFC 161 in Tampa, Fla., including updated odds and our expert's pick.

Sportsbook Review

UFC 243: Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya fight date, PPV price, how to watch and live stream

Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker meets interim titleholder Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 in Australia.

Steven Muehlhausen

Featherweight Grand Prix selection show highlighted by Patricio 'Pitbull' choosing Pedro Carvalho

A unique concept sets up the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix quarterfinals.

Steven Muehlhausen

Bellator 228 results: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire, Gegard Mousasi get big wins

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire and Gegard Mousasi scored impressive victories at Bellator 228.

Steven Muehlhausen

Bellator 227, Bellator Dublin results: Henderson, Gallagher, Page all victorious

It was some Friday night for Bellator.

Mark Lelinwalla

Cris 'Cyborg' Justino's Bellator debut reportedly set; title fight in January

"Cyborg" appears to be getting an immediate shot at a belt after her move from the UFC.

Tom Gatto

Usman vs. Covington set for UFC 245

Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington will get to settle their differences in the Octagon on Dec. 14.

Thomas Lott

Jared Cannonier’s move down to middleweight opens up new daylight in his career

Cannonier will try to make it three straight wins in his new division Saturday, when he faces Jack Hermansson in the main event of "UFC Fight Night 160."

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator 228: Gegard Mousasi says lack of 'motivation' is why he lost middleweight title

The former middleweight champion cites an usual reason for his most recent setback.

Steven Muehlhausen

Bellator 228: The journey that led A.J. and Antonio McKee to fighting on the same card

A.J. McKee is ready for more than one challenge at Saturday's Bellator 228, live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

Michael 'Venom' Page hellbent on not changing style after loss, just cleaning things up a bit

Suffering his first pro defeat in May, MVP vows that his unique fighting style will be intact Friday at Bellator Dublin and beyond.

Mark Lelinwalla

How Juan Archuleta's biggest moment in Bellator became his most bittersweet MMA memory

Ahead of his featherweight title fight with Patricio "Pitbull" Freire at Bellator 228, Juan Archuleta reveals why he wasn't able to enjoy his highlight reel knockout of Eduardo Dantas.

Andreas Hale

Benson Henderson on constantly adapting, still being driven in Bellator lightweight title pursuit

The MMA veteran would like to believe that a win over Myles Jury at Bellator 227 on Friday will bring him one step closer to a crack at the championship.

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator 228: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire vs. Juan Archuleta fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire puts his featherweight title on the line against Juan Archuleta in the first round of the Featherweight Grand Prix at Bellator 228, streaming live and exclusively on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

Bellator 227: Benson Henderson vs. Myles Jury fight date, streaming info

Benson Henderson and Myles Jury meet in the main event at Bellator 227, streaming live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC Mexico results: Yair Rodriguez, Jeremy Stephens go to no-contest

An unfortunate ending to the main event of #UFCMexico.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC Mexico: Steven Peterson delivers KO of the Year contender with spinning back fist vs. Martin Bravo

Steven Peterson kicked off the UFC Mexico main card in style.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC Mexico City: Yair Rodriguez reflects on Fight of the Year 'war' vs. 'The Korean Zombie'

Featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez takes a step back in time with Sporting News ahead of his main event tilt at Saturday's UFC Mexico City event.

Steven Muehlhausen

Masvidal says he doesn't want murder charges as result of facing McGregor

Classic "Gamebred" response.

Mark Lelinwalla

Fans go crazy as Conor McGregor hints at UFC comeback

Fans think Conor McGregor will make his highly-anticipated return to UFC in December after the 31-year-old shared a cryptic tweet Sunday night.

UFC Vancouver: Where does winner of Justin Gaethje-Donald Cerrone go in loaded lightweight division?

The UFC lightweight division is top-heavy, so what will a victory at UFC Vancouver mean to two of the division's best?

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal hilariously falls for prank on ESPN's 'Highly Questionable'

Jorge Masvidal delivered the fastest knockout in UFC history. He might also be the fastest to fall for a long-running prank on ESPN’s "Highly Questionable."

Cris Cyborg on leaving UFC for Bellator: 'Respect is the most important thing'

Cris Cyborg tells Sporting News why she decided to leave the UFC behind and join Bellator.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 242: No Conor McGregor rematch, it's time for Khabib vs. Tony Ferguson

Will the UFC be able to resist making a Khabib vs. McGregor rematch and go for the fight that makes logical sense?

Steven Muehlhausen

McGregor wants Khabib rematch

After watching Khabib Nurmagomedov choke out Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor could not resist expressing his desire for a rematch.

Tom Webber

Bellator 226: Ryan Bader retains vs. Cheick Kongo after no-contests called

An anticlimactic finish to Bellator 226 to say the least.

Mark Lelinwalla

Khabib takes shot at McGregor

Khabib Nurmagomedov has the utmost respect for Dustin Poirier. He does not hold that same respect for Conor McGregor.

Thomas Lott

UFC 242: Ottman Azaitar delivers KO of the Year contender with one-punch knockout of Teemu Packalen

Ottman Azaitar made his UFC debut one to remember with a wicked first-round knockout.

Andreas Hale

UFC 242 results: Khabib Nurmagomedov unifies lightweight title with dominant third-round submission of Dustin Poirier

Khabib Nurmagomedov was simply too much for Dustin Poirier and completely dominated his opponent, earning a third-round submission and becoming the undisputed lightweight champion at UFC 242.

Andreas Hale

UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov agitated by order to meet with media ahead of bout vs. Dustin Poirier

The lightweight champion said he has been going over the same ground with reporters for months.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier fight date, PPV price, how to watch and live stream

A lightweight title unification headlines UFC 242 featuring the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 242: Is Khabib Nurmagomedov really as good as we think he is?

The UFC lightweight champion has been deemed as the best fighter in the world. Is that really case?

Steven Muehlhausen

Bisping warns Khabib of 'problems'

If Dustin Poirier can remain upright in his meeting with returning Khabib Nurmagomedov, Michael Bisping thinks he has a chance to win.

Tom Webber

Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo tale of the tape, keys to victory

Who will leave the cage at the Shark Tank in San Jose on Saturday night as the heavyweight champion of the world?

Mark Lelinwalla

Khabib v Poirier: The big questions

It has been a long time coming, but Khabib Nurmagomedov will make his return to face lightweight rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 242.

Peter Hanson

Bisping warns Khabib of 'problems'

If Dustin Poirier can remain upright in his meeting with returning Khabib Nurmagomedov, Michael Bisping thinks he has a chance to win.

Tom Webber

Blaydes excited by Khabib return

Curtis Blaydes is excited by the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242.

Peter Hanson

Dustin Poirier plans to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242 and 'write a book about it'

Dustin Poirier's hard work will pay off if he does the unthinkable and upsets Khabib Nurmagomedov at Saturday's UFC 242 to become the undisputed lightweight champion.

Steven Muehlhausen

Blaydes wants Miocic

Shamil Abdurakhimov is the immediate focus for Curtis Blaydes at UFC 242 but he has ambitions to fight heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.

Peter Hanson

Cris Cyborg signs largest contract in women's MMA history to bolt from UFC to Bellator

One of the biggest names in MMA switches promotions.

Steven Muehlhausen

Bellator 226: Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Two-belt champion Ryan Bader makes the first defense of the heavyweight title against Cheick Kongo in the main event of Bellator 226, live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

Bellator fighters react to Conor McGregor's bar punch: 'Kind of a d-bag'

Bellator fighters interviewed by DAZN didn't hold back in their assessments of Conor McGregor.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

UFC Shenzhen results: Zhang Weili destroys Jessica Andrade in 42 seconds to become first Chinese UFC champion

History was made in China at UFC Shenzhen.

Steven Muehlhausen

Khabib: No McGregor rematch for now

Nurmagomedov defends his title vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 on Sept. 7, his first appearance since a wild melee after he beat McGregor.

Bob Hille

Bruno Cannetti's gutsy strategy was painful, but it paid off

But it was definitely painful.

Mark Lelinwalla

Sergei Kharitonov TKOs Matt Mitrione to cap 100-percent finish night at Bellator 225

Kharitonov's TKO of Mitrione marked one of 14 finishes on the night at Bellator 225.

Mark Lelinwalla

Aviv Gozali records quickest submission in Bellator history with this heel hook

Just like that. What a smooth submission.

Mark Lelinwalla

Combate Tahoe: Gustavo Lopez delivers vicious KO of Joey Ruquet

Plus, Bruno Cannetti becomes Combate's first-ever featherweight champion by upsetting Andres Quintana.

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator 225: Matt Mitrione enters Sergei Kharitonov rematch with hopes of better fight

Matt Mitrione takes on Sergei Kharitonov in Saturday's Bellator 225 fight. The familiar foes battled in January, a duel that lasted just 15 seconds.

Eli Boettger

Bellator 225: Matt Mitrione enters Sergei Kharitonov rematch with hopes of better fight

Matt Mitrione takes on Sergei Kharitonov in Saturday's Bellator 225 fight. The familiar foes battled in January, a duel that lasted just 15 seconds.

Eli Boettger

Tyrell Fortune once pronounced dead attempting to cut weight

Tyrell Fortune, a heavyweight MMA fighter, awoke to find himself under a sheet at the hospital having been pronounced dead after trying to cut weight.

Edward Sutelan

Combate 42: Gustavo Lopez vs. Joey Ruquet fight date, how to watch

Everything you need to know about Combate 42, which marks the promotion's first-ever world championship doubleheader with Lopez vs. Ruquet for the bantamweight title and Andres Quintana vs. Bruno Cannetti for the featherweight strap.

Mark Lelinwalla

Conor McGregor on possible Nate Diaz trilogy: 'If he does not want the trilogy bout, no problem'

Could a third fight between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz be on the horizon?

Steven Muehlhausen

Combate 42: Andres Quintana vows to blast Bruno Cannetti in rematch

Andres Quintana already has a first-round TKO over Bruno Cannetti on his record. Another big win over Cannetti will give him Combate Americas' first featherweight title.

Mark Lelinwalla

Conor McGregor wants belt back from Khabib Nurmagomedov, seeks 'redemption'

As Conor McGregor eyes a return to the Octagon, he has his sights set on a bitter rival.

Steven Muehlhausen

Conor McGregor remorseful for his recent troubles outside the UFC, 'eager' for a return to the Octagon

The two-division champion shows remorse for his issues outside the Octagon and says he is "eager" to return to the UFC and continue his mixed martial arts career.

Steven Muehlhausen

Conor McGregor remorseful for his recent troubles outside the UFC, 'eager' for a return to the Octagon

The two-division champion shows remorse for his issues outside the Octagon and says he is "eager" to return to the UFC and continue his mixed martial arts career.

Steven Muehlhausen

Ronda Rousey nearly loses finger

Rousey never suffered this much damage during a title fight.

Thomas Lott

Bellator 225: Mitrione knows what win over Kharitonov would mean for his career

Coming off a disappointing no-contest, Matt Mitrione knows that a knockout of Sergei Kharitonov can put him right back in line for a shot against Bellator champ Ryan Bader.

Mark Lelinwalla

Bellator 225: Matt Mitrione vs. Sergei Kharitonov fight date, streaming info

Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov meet once again in the main event at Bellator 225, streaming live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 241: Dana White finally admits Nate Diaz is a 'needle mover'; hints at Diaz-Masvidal battle

The UFC President has come around on Nate Diaz.

Steven Muehlhausen

Cormier mulling retirement after loss

Stipe Miocic beat Daniel Cormier in the fourth round of their heavyweight rematch and the defeated 40-year-old is unsure over his next move.

Patric Ridge

UFC 241: Jon Jones throws shade at Daniel Cormier after TKO loss

The feud that doesn't appear to have an end in sight continues.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 241: Paulo Costa says he'd 'kill' Israel Adesanya

Paulo Costa makes a threat toward the interim middleweight champion.

Steven Muehlhausen

Nate Diaz dominates Anthony Pettis

Nate Diaz made his return to the Octagon look easy after a nearly three-year absence.

Mark Lelinwalla

Khama Worthy with shocking upset of Devonte Smith

Worthy was a shocking +650 underdog.

Mark Lelinwalla

Khama Worthy with shocking upset of Devonte Smith

Worthy was a shocking +650 underdog.

Mark Lelinwalla

Miocic regains title with 4th round TKO of Cormier

A new heavyweight was crowned in the main event of UFC 241 and one of the sport's biggest stars made a triumphant return.

Steven Muehlhausen

How Nate Diaz became a superstar in the UFC

There are UFC champions and fighters with better records that aren't half the star Nate Diaz is. Here's how a fighter who hasn't fought in three years and has never won a major title became one of the biggest draws in all of combat sports.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 241: Anthony Pettis on hype surrounding fight with Nate Diaz, finding peace in fishing, future bout with Conor McGregor

Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis speaks with Sporting News ahead of his highly anticipated clash with Nate Diaz at Saturday's UFC 241.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 241: Stipe Miocic wants revenge against Daniel Cormier more than heavyweight title

The former heavyweight champion talks to Sporting News about what it means to be taking on current heavyweight kingpin Daniel Cormier once again and why the title is secondary to gaining revenge.

Steven Muehlhausen

Conor McGregor punched an elderly man in the face over alleged whiskey dispute

Newly-released CCTV appears to show the UFC fighter punching an elderly man in the face at a Dublin pub on April 6.

Hardy, Serrano talk Shields vs. Nunes

The veteran Brooklyn fighters have been segueing between boxing and mixed martial arts for quite some time now.

Mark Lelinwalla

Shevchenko makes it look easy against Carmouche

Afterwards, the UFC flyweight champ called out Amanda Nunes.

S News Japan Staff

UFC Uruguay: Mike Perry's shattered nose and Raulian Pavia's eyebrow cut are absolutely gruesome

Not for the weak at heart at all.

Mark Lelinwalla

SN Q&A with Liz Carmouche on UFC Uruguay and more

Liz Carmouche speaks with Sporting News ahead of her flyweight title match against Valentina Shevchenko this Saturday at UFC Uruguay.

Steven Muehlhausen

PFL 6 results: Jared Rosholt sneaks into playoffs with close win; Denis Goltsov, Emiliano Sordi punch No. 1 seeds

Jared Rosholt edged his way into the postseason, while Denis Goltsov and Emiliano Sordi sewed up the No. 1 seed in the heavyweight and light heavyweight playoffs, respectively, with wins at PFL 6.

Mark Lelinwalla

UFC Uruguay: Valentina Shevchenko focused on improvement, not being best in the world

Is the UFC women's flyweight champion at the top of the heap in MMA?

Steven Muehlhausen

Kelvin Tiller's owes MMA fighting career to his mom

"The Mama's Boy" Kelvin Tiller looks to sew up the top spot in the PFL playoffs with a victory over Denis Goltsov in the PFL 6 main event. His mom will be in attendance.

Mark Lelinwalla

MMA fans rip Colby Covington for mocking Matt Hughes in post-fight interview

Colby Covington's post-fight comments Saturday about UFC legend Matt Hughes upset many MMA fans.

UFC Newark results: Colby Covington cruises past Robbie Lawler to earn likely title shot

Colby Covington makes it look easy against the former welterweight champion.

Steven Muehlhausen

Combate Fresno results: Reina Cordoba stuns Zoila Frausto

Reina Cordoba and JC Llamas set off serious fireworks during the main event and co-main event, respectively, of Combate Fresno.

Mark Lelinwalla

UFC to release Cyborg from contract

Cris Cyborg's contract came to an end after her win over Felicia Spencer at UFC 240.

Thomas Lott

UFC Newark: Mickey Gall details having kidney failure before last fight and why he still chose to fight

Mickey Gall went through the ringer before his last bout at UFC 235.

Steven Muehlhausen

Shields wants Nunes in the ring and cage

If Claressa Shields has her way, the undisputed middleweight boxing champion will be squaring up with the UFC's bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes in the ring and Octagon as part of a two-fight deal. Shields tells Sporting News all about it.

Mark Lelinwalla

Colby Covington explains in detail why Robbie Lawler is a friend turned foe and being stripped of his interim title

Former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington speaks to Sporting News ahead of Saturday's UFC Newark headliner against Robbie Lawler.

Steven Muehlhausen

Zoila Frausto falls in love with MMA all over again

It took a failed marriage for Zoila Frausto to fall in love with mixed martial arts all over again. She headlines Combate Fresno on Friday night against Reina Cordoba.

Mark Lelinwalla

Combate Fresno: Zoila Frausto vs. Reina Cordoba fight date, price, how to watch, live stream

Zoila Frausto looks to continue her winning ways when she takes on Reina Cordoba at Combate Fresno in Fresno, California on Friday night, live on DAZN.

Steven Muehlhausen

SN Q&A with Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren

Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren speaks with Sporting News about the promotion's wild upside, how big Tito Ortiz vs. Alberto Del Rio will be and his feelings on the UFC being sold for $4 billion.

Mark Lelinwalla

Bisping on Mayweather-Khabib talk

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Khabib Nurmagomedov have talked up a potential cross-sport bout, but Michael Bisping does not see it happening.

Nicholas McGee

Bisping reflects on 'great career'

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping discussed his career highlights with Omnisport, as well as being inspired by "Rocky."

Omnisport

UFC 240: Holloway tops Edgar, retains belt; complete results

Max Holloway made it look easy as he defends his title for the third time.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 240: Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar fight date, time, PPV price, live stream, full card

Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar battle for Holloway's featherweight title in the main event of Saturday's UFC 240 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 240: Max Holloway looking forward to fighting 'idol' Frankie Edgar

UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway spoke with Sporting News ahead of defending the belt against Frankie Edgar at UFC 240.

Steven Muehlhausen

Chris Wade, Lance Palmer dominate at PFL 5

Chris Wade made sure he made the postseason cut, while Lance Palmer and Natan Schulte moved into position to defend their featherweight and lightweight crowns, respectively, after dominating at PFL 5 in Atlantic City.

Mark Lelinwalla

Chris Wade, Lance Palmer dominate at PFL 5

Chris Wade made sure he made the postseason cut, while Lance Palmer and Natan Schulte moved into position to defend their featherweight and lightweight crowns, respectively, after dominating at PFL 5 in Atlantic City.

Mark Lelinwalla

How to bet on UFC 240: Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar

Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar are set to clash for the featherweight championship. Here's how you can bet on the major UFC pay-per-view.

Steven Muehlhausen

Jon Jones faces battery charge

A cocktail waitress at an Albuquerque, N.M., strip club alleges that the UFC light heavyweight champion slapped her inappropriately and put her in a chokehold.

Mark Lelinwalla

Having autism doesn't affect John Howard's fighting

Howard believes his adult autism diagnosis amplified his fighting and mixed martial arts career as a whole.

Mark Lelinwalla

The Remix, Vol. 33: Female fighters front and center this past weekend

A look back at the mixed martial arts weekend that had women headlining events in Bellator MMA and the UFC, while also having a prominent role on the latest events from the Professional Fighters League and ONE Championship.

E. Spencer Kyte

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