The undefeated A.J. McKee will face John Macapá at Bellator 205 on Friday.
E. Spencer Kyte
After generating her buzz in Invicta FC, Livia Renata Souza makes her highly-anticipated UFC debut in Sao Paulo, Brazil against Alex Chambers this weekend.
Featherweight Adam Borics has been climbing the ranks at Bellator MMA rather rapidly. He'll face a serious test during Bellator 205 on Friday, when he enters the cage with Josenaldo Silva.
The event will pit women's flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane against Valérie Létourneau and Lyoto Machida against Rafael Carvalho as the co-main event. It also marks Bellator MMA's first trip to Hawaii.
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An upset took place in the main event of UFC Moscow.
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A new player is entering the MMA landscape. Sporting News spoke to HBO Sports executive Mark Taffet for answers to some of the questions about the revival of a classic fight format.
Combate Americas crowned its first champion in the 135-pound weight class Friday on DAZN.
Mark Hunt has some choice words about Brock Lesnar and doesn't think he's deserving of a shot against Daniel Cormier.
The top Hispanic mixed martial arts promotion is coming to DAZN.
Mark Hunt headlines the event against Aleksei Oleinik in the UFC's first trip to Russia.
Big-time MMA will return to the island state, and the event will be streamed on DAZN.
This lawsuit stems from McGregor's wild bus attack in April.
Nicco Montano found out she was losing flyweight belt in a unique way.
Bellator announces a new tournament featuring their deepest weight class beginning on Sept. 29, exclusively on DAZN.
It appears that welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has an opponent and a destination for his next title defense.
Tyron Woodley returned from a 13-month layoff and submitted Darren Till in the second round of the main event at UFC 228.
Four fighters win performance bonuses on a night of finishes.
Watch Aljamain Sterling punch his ticket for a "Submission of the Year" contender against Cody Stamman with one of the most brutal kneebar submissions you will ever see.
Geoff Neal just provided a knockout of the year candidate in the UFC 228 prelims.
Two championships will be on the line Sept. 8 in Dallas. Here's all you need to know.
Sporting News staff makes its picks for UFC 228, starting with the welterweight championship fight between Tryon Woodley and Darren Till.
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The co-main event of UFC 228 is canceled after the women's flyweight champion was hospitalized.
The UFC flyweight champion had a tougher road to get to UFC 228 than given credit for. Plus, she's a pioneer as the first Native American champion in UFC history.
Women's flyweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko gives her thoughts on the UFC implementing the latest weight classes for women's fighters.
Tyron Woodley headlines the event in a bout against Darren Till.
'Under the Radar' takes a closer look at rising prospect Tatiana Suarez, who is arguably the best prospect in the entire UFC.
When it comes down to UFC champions, it can be argued that welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is the one who gets the least support from the promotion that he fights for.
Darren Till has a singular goal: greatness.
The void left by Ronda Rousey has yet to be filled in women's MMA. Could that all change with Valentina Shevchenko if she leaves UFC 228 with gold wrapped around her waist?
Will Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor lock horns one more time? Mayweather's father certainly thinks so.
Elias Theodorou hasn't fought since May, and likely won't until the UFC 231 after Antonio Carlos Junior pulled out of their meeting with an injury.
Alec Gearty
Darren Till has a direct message for those critical of his weight-cutting issues; he also says he has his sights set on moving up a division after a few more fights at welterweight.
Andreas Hale
Floyd Mayweather would like to work with the man he defeated in his last career fight.
The lightweight got back on track in a big way during the main event.
Elias Theodorou was watching when Eryk Anders called him out at UFC Lincoln, and didn't take long to an issue a response
Conor McGregor has choice words for the father of lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The former interim lightweight champion returns at UFC 229, but in what appears to be a unique circumstance.
The once-cancelled bout between Olivier Aubin-Mercier and Gilbert Burns goes down when the UFC returns to Toronto in December.
The two best female fighters will finally lock horns at the end of 2018 in Las Vegas.
If you think Justin Gaethje will change the way he goes about fighting, think again.
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov found himself in hot water for recent comments regarding a rap concert in the capital of Dagestan.
Anderson Silva hasn't closed the book on a matchup that UFC fans have long clamored for.
Gervonta Davis and TJ Dillashaw exchanged words on social media as Davis continues to tease that he could compete in mixed martial arts.
Could GSP be making a return in his homeland? UFC President Dana White sees no issue with it.
Nate Diaz is slated to compete at UFC 230, but he doesn't appear to be as interested in getting back into the Octagon after finding out that Conor McGregor will be fighting at UFC 229.
Former NFL All-Pro Greg Hardy followed up his 57-second knockout in June with a 17-second knockout of Tebaris Gordon. "I was going to keep punching until the referee pulled me off," Hardy said.
MMA promotion Combate Americas returns for the second half of their year on Friday, Sept. 14.
GSP gives his prediction for the highly anticipated fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor at UFC 229.
"GSP" would be willing to make a return to UFC — if he can make the weight, and if the UFC would have him back.
As Darren Till prepares for his first title shot against welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, he shares a unique perspective on family and fighting.
This past weekend in the UFC provided proof that the good guys of mixed martial arts finish last while those who commit "disgusting" acts are rewarded.
The Bellator welterweight grand prix matchups are set.
T.J. Dillashaw believes that he's the best fighter in the world. Is he wrong? We break down his career accomplishments next to those ahead of him on the UFC pound-for-pound rankings.
Daniel Cormier has opened the door to a rematch with Stipe Miocic. But only if Brock Lesnar is unable to compete.
Will champions Henry Cejudo and TJ Dillashaw square off in a superfight? Is Demetrious Johnson getting an immediate remach? Dana White fills us in.
Henry Cejudo squeezed out a narrow split decision over Demetrious Johnson to become the new UFC flyweight champion.
UFC 227 featured two championship rematches. One champion retained and a shocking upset occurred in the other one.
Oddsmakers have released their opening lines for the October 6 showdown between Conor McGregor and UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Conor McGregor will end his hiatus from the Octagon when he challenges undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in Las Vegas on October 6.
Demetrious Johnson is arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all-time, but he's not earning or drawing like a top star. Who is to blame for this?
Nate Diaz will end his hiatus from the Octagon to square off with top lightweight contender Dustin Poirier.
UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw didn't think Cody Garbrandt deserved an immediate title rematch after knocking him out in the second round last November, but he understands why it has to happen.
The UFC flyweight champion, arguably the best fighter to ever put on a pair of gloves, is passionate about something that makes him more relatable to fans.
Henry Cejudo tells Sporting News why science is the reason he'll beat UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson at UFC 227.
Is Conor McGregor nearing a return to the Octagon?
Two championship rematches take place on August 4 in Los Angeles. Here's all you need to know.
Now that the dust has settled, Sporting News discusses what is next for the winners at UFC on Fox 30.
Contender Dustin Poirier takes it to the former lightweight champion during their rematch in Calgary.
The UFC makes its return to Calgary on July 28 with a few former champions en tow.
Even though he wasn't punished for his April incident, the UFC should not allow McGregor to compete for a world title. That is, if they care about the integrity of the organization.
Was Eddie Alvarez ducking fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier? The former lightweight champ tells Sporting News says he wasn't. He also offers an explanation why he didn't immediately jump on the fight.
SN asked a criminal defense attorney the key questions surrounding Conor McGregor's plea agreement with prosecutors in Brooklyn stemming from his April attack on a bus at Barclays Center.
Dustin Poirier wasn't too sure former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez would fight him again after their controversial first bout.
Featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens wants to do just one thing this weekend: fight Jose Aldo as part of the UFC on Fox card.
Tyron Woodley's next title defense is scheduled for Sept. 8, but not against the opponent who was expected to face him.
Chael Sonnen couldn't wait until Bellator 208 to get a piece of Fedor Emelianenko. "The American Gangster" crashed Sporting News' interview with "The Last Emperor" and assaulted him... with questions.
The MMA legend returns to meet one of the most controversial names in the sport in the semifinals of the heavyweight grand prix.
Current light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier puts former opponent Alexander Gustafsson on blast.
Anthony Smith scores an impressive knockout in the UFC Hamburg headliner and Corey Anderson notches the biggest win of his career in the co-main event.
The UFC star's legal team denies that an agreement has been reached in dolly incident prior to UFC 223.
UFC Hamburg headliner Anthony Smith has one regret leading into his headlining bout on Sunday vs. 'Shogun' Rua.
Will another UFC star make the transition to WWE?
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua could fight for the light heavyweight title once again with a victory on Sunday.
The British welterweight slugger is the last entrant in the Bellator welterweight grand prix
The ESPYs, which stands for Excellence in Sports Yearly, honors the best of the sporting world. Here are the 2018 winners and nominees.
Christian Shimabuku
If the Bellator star has it his way, he’ll be alternating between MMA and the sweet science regularly.
Media execs weigh in on DAZN's unique selling proposition as the live sports streaming service invades the U.S. market.
Michael McCarthy
Many have deemed Michael "Venom" Page the future of Bellator. We look at the last five bouts in the career of "MVP."
Let's take a peek at some of the recent fights of the reigning Bellator welterweight champion.
Here's the remaining 2018 MMA schedule for UFC, Bellator and other events with fight cards, dates, locations and how to watch live.
Kenan Goyette
Here's a look at what Gegard Mousasi's rise to become Bellator middleweight champion.
The Irishman was invited to the Moscow showpiece by Vladimir Putin as France defeated Croatia 4-2 on Sunday
Sacha Pisani
Junior dos Santos makes a successful return to the Octagon; Sage Northcutt finally registers a win at a higher weight class.
Bellator featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" Freire defends his belt on Saturday, but he has some issues with how the promotion has handled him. He also had some unkind words for rival Michael Chandler.
Chad Mendes addresses his time away from the Octagon, getting back into the featherweight title picture and his failed drug test.
Blagoy Ivanov went from his death bed to headlining a UFC event in his promotional debut.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos returns from a 14-month layoff Saturday at UFC Boise.
Things got ugly in a hurry when UFC president Dana White and former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub engaged in a heated war of words on another fighter's Instagram page.
Will the two best fighters in women's MMA finally square off?
Losing to Ronda Rousey was the best thing to happen to Bellator women's featherweight champion Julia Budd.
If featherweight champion Max Holloway is out for an extended period of time, Brian Ortega has a suggestion.
An undefeated Bellator record will be tarnished as Mitrione and Bader will meet in October.
Conor McGregor will be getting a unique gift for his 30th birthday.
The former NFL player is set to return to the cage after a brief layoff.
Brock Lesnar's WWE future beyond 2018 remains up in the air, but expect him to make an appearance or two before now and the end of the year.
For the first time since 2016, the UFC returns to Toronto for UFC 231.
The buzz of a future Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar fight has silenced the immediate need to bring Conor McGregor back to the UFC.
Why would Daniel Cormier give Brock Lesnar an opportunity to re-claim his heavyweight title, considering Lesnar's history of failed drug tests?
After his next fight against Brock Lesnar, Daniel Cormier should take no more fights and ride off into the sunset.
One of the biggest attractions in UFC history returning to try and regain his title from one of the greatest fighters of all time? The story writes itself, and would shatter all PPV records for the UFC.
Daniel Cormier turned his attention to the MMA heavyweight and WWE superstar after making UFC history. Lesnar responded by entering the cage and shoving the new champion.
Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou engaged in arguably the most disappointing fight in UFC heavyweight history.
The most top-heavy card of the year is on its way, airing on July 7. Here's all you need to know.
Israel Adesanya formally announced himself as a middleweight threat with a dominating performance. Brad Katona and Michael Trizano became victors to wrap up "The Ultimate Fighter 27."
Anthony Pettis, Uriah Hall and the rest of the UFC 226 fighters talk about Max Holloway's concussion, how they deal with injuries and how the media may have played into all of this.
No matter what Daniel Cormier does for the rest of his career, he'll always live in the shadow of Jon Jones. Just like how Joe Frazier lived in Muhammad Ali's.
Tired of dealing with fan criticism, Uriah Hall explains how advice Ronda Rousey gave him several years ago has changed his perspective.
The UFC and the people representing the ailing featherweight champion did not serve him well; they waited too long to pull him from his scheduled Saturday title defense.
Saturday could determine who is the best MMA fighter of all time, but some of the focus and attention that night will go to a man who hasn't fought in a year.
Daniel Cormier has fought the best of the best in the Octagon, but his next fight is probably his biggest — at least, according to him.
Get ready for Liddell vs. Ortiz III in December.
Rory MacDonald and Gegard Mousasi clash when Bellator returns to San Jose. Here's everything you need to know about the momentous event.
Rory MacDonald preps for his fight with Gegard Mousasi (exclusively on DAZN) and reiterates that he's in the process of making his dreams come true.
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson knows that fighting a fourth time vs. Wanderlei Silva is unheard of in the fight game, and he knows his next fight vs. Silva (exclusively on DAZN) may not be the last.
Bellator and DAZN announced a new distribution deal that will feature seven exclusive stacked fight cards per year on DAZN and another 15 that are simulcast across Paramount Network and DAZN.
CM Punk returns, Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero run it back and more in a top-to-bottom fun card.
Yoel Romero came in heavy at 185.2 pounds Friday — becoming the first fighter in UFC history to miss weight in multiple title fights.
Knowing a long-awaited opportunity is nearly here, Mike Jackson feels like he's hit the jackpot.
CM Punk, who will return to the Octagon on Saturday. tells SN that doing something "on your own, so to speak" holds more meaning than having something possibly "gifted" or "handed" to him.
UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker explains his emotions after being forced to pullout of UFC 221.
It's not all chilling out until fight night.
Brendan Bradford
UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa talks about why he quit rugby league for fighting ahead of his UFC 225 fight with Andrei Arlovski.
Tai Tuivasa
UFC light heavyweight Tyson Pedro has watched Tai Tuivasa mature into a family man and a focused fighter.
Tyson Pedro
Georges St-Pierre continues to recover from colitis as rumors swirl about possible opponents.
The road to UFC Liverpool has been a winding one, but Darren Till has learned lessons along the path to success.
"The language just dropped off over the generations. I'm trying to learn it again."
On the heels of the news that Fox is acquiring WWE programming, ESPN is set to pay Fox big bucks for UFC events in 2019, according to Sporting News sources.
SN's Mike DeCourcy explains why the federal ban on sports betting being ruled unconstitutional is a welcome end to what was a senseless prohibition in the U.S. for years.
Mike DeCourcy
After taking a beating from Amanda Nunes at UFC 224, Raquel Pennington told her corner she was done. Her coaches convinced her to go back out for the fifth and final round.
Don't fight Lyoto Machida in your walk-away bout. Mackenzie Dern has potential, but she can't afford to blow this opportunity. Raquel Pennington's corner let her down.
UFC women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes walks out of her home country with the belt after a stoppage victory over Raquel Pennington. SN had full coverage of UFC 224.
Kelvin Gastelum had to make major changes both inside of the Octagon and outside of it to be where he is today.
Can Raquel Pennington rebound from a horrific, nearly career-ending injury and shock the world vs. Amanda Nunes?
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Raquel Pennington feared the worst in October, as a freak accident nearly left her without a career — or a leg.
Georges St-Pierre's return to the octagon may be closer than most think.
Fedor Emelianenko has a response to those who believe he should hang up the gloves: He finishes Frank Mir in less than a minute.
Two of the greatest heavyweights of all time finally meet in the ring, and while overdue, it still signals the
Kevin Lee is the real deal, Brian Ortega looks even better — without fighting — and other takeaways from Saturday night's action.
Arjan Bhullar hopes to continue his momentum into another win on Saturday, but he aspires to do more than just fight inside the Octagon.
Can Dustin Poirier avoid relegation? Can Michele Waterson meet the hype?
Here’s a look at the biggest talking points and takeaways coming out of UFC 223.
Follow us all day long with our coverage of UFC 223 featuring Nurmagomedov vs. Iaquinta and Namajunas vs. Jedrzejczyk.
Al Iaquinta played a little bit of hardball with the UFC, and he's prepared to let the fight game go should things not break his way.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway come together for a last-minute throwdown on Saturday, April 7.
SN MMA breaks down the co-main event between Max Holloway and Khabib Nurmagomedov, Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
In an age when many fighters want to do their best Conor McGregor impressions in order to garner attention and try to build their names, Namajunas is only interested in being herself.
Veterans fighting for positional standings, a future UFC superfight on the line a few chances for vengeance highlight what's at stake at Saturday's UFC 223.
The WWE wrestler and former MMA fighter is set to return to UFC, says president Dana White.
Stephen Espinoza gave a surprising answer when asked if the boxing great would return to a ring or make his debut in the Octagon for his next fight.
While Max Holloway stepping in is a positive for the UFC, a potential victory could spell more confusion within the lightweight division.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk isn't going to make any excuses heading into Saturday's UFC 223 event, and she's ready to reclaim what she feels belongs to her.
Floyd Mayweather's potential move to the UFC is entirely up to him, says the boxer's long-time promoter.
You don’t need big names to have great fights, as UFC Fight Night 127 proved on Saturday night.
The main and co-main event from The O2 Arena in London are worth watching, but the whole card has something at stake.
While his self-confidence is sure to rub some people the wrong way, Hakeem Dawodu’s track record backs up his unwavering belief in himself.
In the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions, Fight Night 127 could offer some long-term solutions to a long-time issue.
The UFC on Saturday night was in Las Vegas with a deep lineup from top to bottom at UFC 222. Here’s a look at five of the biggest takeaways.
E. Spencer Kye
The best female fighter in MMA history returns on Saturday when Cris Cyborg defends her featherweight title against Yana Kunitskaya in the main event of UFC 222.
On a card of intriguing fights, here's what could be on the line in each bout at UFC 222.
Will Cris Cyborg continue her reign of dominance, or does Yana Kunitskaya have enough to pull off the upset of a lifetime?
The up-and-coming UFC women's fighter doesn't want to hear anything from detractors heading into her UFC 222 bout vs. Cris Cyborg.
The UFC featherweight contender is beyond satisfied with the way things have broken his way over the last eight months, taking a career low and turning it the biggest fight of his life.
It's time to have that talk: the 36-year-old former champion has left it all in the Octagon and definitely deserves credit as an all-time great fighter.
As seen with prior stars in Dern's position, all she needs is the time to develop, and it will pay off in the end.
Was a star born on Saturday night in Orlando?
Previewing the fights and repercussions of Saturday's UFC Fight Night card.
Heading into his bout with Josh Emmett on Saturday, Jeremy Stephens has never looked better.
Lewis is co-main eventing this Sunday's UFC Fight Night vs. Marcin Tybura and reflected on Hurricane Harvey ravaging his hometown of Houston.
Not every fight is going to have divisional or career ramifications, but is something to keep an eye on on most fights.
Donald Cerrone is coming off three straight losses, but could a fourth straight be the end of "Cowboy" in the UFC?
The UFC does a poor job of recognizing and promoting its young talent, so they're doing right by Northcutt to give him a chance to develop out of the spotlight.
The ageless Yoel Romero stopped Luke Rockhold, Curtis Blaydes is a force to be reckoned with and other things we learned from a big night in Australia.
With Yoel Romero failing to make weight, can Luke Rockhold emerge from UFC 221 the interim middleweight champion?
Can Luke Rockhold once again become the UFC middleweight champion as the UFC makes its debut in Perth, Australia?
Who leaves Perth as the interim UFC middleweight champion? The Sporting News MMA team gives its pick.
UFC 222 was on the verge of failing apart, until Cris Cyborg stepped in to fight.
Rockhold says he knows exactly how he can beat former Olympic wrestler Romero.
If things continue working through this weekend, Anders could establish himself as a new name to watch in the unsettled and always shifting middleweight division.
On Saturday, Valentina Shevchenko has an opportunity to prove she has star potential, though if she loses, it could throw many things awry.
Mirsad Bektic's loss to Danny Elkins sent him on a course that helped reinvigorate, reinvent him as a fighter.
The action from KO Mode in "EA Sports UFC 3" is narrated by rapper Snoop Dogg.
Bryan Wiedey
With a question of who's next for Stipe Miocic after UFC 220,
The full roster of more than 250 fighters for the upcoming "EA Sports UFC 3" video game and their respective ratings have been revealed.
The first UFC PPV of 2018 takes place tonight from the TD Garden in Boston. The card is headlined by two title fights highlighted by Stipe Miocic defending the heavyweight championship against the hard-hitting Francis Ngannou.
Daniel Cormier cements his status as an all-time great. Stipe Miocic does his job. Featherweights, lighter weight classes, lead the way in 2018.
Can Francis Ngannou and Volkan Oezdemir dethrone Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier respectively become UFC champions?
The first UFC pay-per-view of 2018 is headlined by two title fights.
In an interview with Sporting News, "DC" talks his upcoming bout vs. Volkan Oezdemir, knowing the end of his career could be coming and why he's not worried about the fans.
