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Jon Jones reportedly arrested on domestic violence charge in Las Vegas

Jones was in Las Vegas on Thursday to attend a UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony for his 2013 fight against Alexander Gustafsson.

Jordan Greer

UFC 265: Gane stops Lewis, claims interim heavyweight belt

Ciryl Gane remains undefeated after stopping Derrick Lewis. Up next is champion Francis Ngannou. Sporting News provided live updates of the pay-per-view main card.

Andreas Hale

What channel is UFC 265 on tonight? How to watch, buy Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane on pay-per-view

Here's a complete guide to watch Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane, including channel and pay-per-view information.

Joe Rivera

Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 265?

Here's a look at how much money Lewis and Gane could make for this Saturday's fight.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 265 PPV price: How much does it cost to watch Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane fight on ESPN?

In order to catch this weekend's heavyweight battle, you'll need ESPN+, as is custom for all UFC PPVs. Here's how much it'll run you.

Joe Rivera

UFC 265 odds, predictions, betting trends for Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane

The interim heavyweight title is on the line when Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane square off in the main event of UFC 265. Here's our advice on how to bet on the showdown that will see the winner face Francis Ngannou next.

Andreas Hale

Bellator 263 result: AJ McKee submits Pitbull in under two minutes to win Featherweight World Grand Prix

AJ McKee made short work of two-division champion Patricio "Pitbull" Freire to win the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix and crown himself as the new 145-pound champion with a first-round submission victory.

Andreas Hale

Khabib Nurmagomedov rips 'bag of s—' Conor McGregor: 'This guy is finished'

Retired MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov held nothing back about Conor McGregor's performance in the Octagon and his antics outside it.

Jacob Camenker

Ariel Helwani opens up on ESPN exit, relationship with UFC's Dana White: 'He raised hell to try to stop me'

Now that he is no longer attached to ESPN and doesn't have to worry about its business relationship with the UFC, Helwani feels very comfortable talking about his time with "The Worldwide Leader in Sports."

Jordan Greer

Conor McGregor injury update: When could MMA fighter return to Octagon?

The former double champion shared the latest info on his condition a day after he broke his left fibula and tibia during UFC 264.

Edward Sutelan

UFC 264: Poirier takes rubber match as McGregor suffers gruesome injury

Sporting News tracked fight updates and round-by-round highlights from Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3 and the entire undercard Saturday night. Check out complete results from UFC 264.

Andreas Hale

Khabib Nurmagomedov on Conor McGregor's UFC 264 defeat: 'Good always defeats evil'

Former champion and MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov reacted to Conor McGregor's devastating loss at UFC 264.

Liam O'Loughlin

Why Conor McGregor's injury at UFC 264 was the best thing that could've happened to him

Nobody likes to see a fighter lose to injury. But for Conor McGregor, losing to Dustin Poirier by injury saved him from himself and now allows him to re-dedicate to his craft and come back as an even bigger star.

Andreas Hale

Is UFC 264 do or die for Conor McGregor? Daniel Cormier doesn't think so

Daniel Cormier has dealt with trilogies and heated rivalries. The fighter-turned-commentator addresses Conor McGregor's trash talk and whether or not this is a must-win situation for the Irishman.

Andreas Hale

What time is Conor McGregor's fight today? UFC 264 schedule, PPV card start time vs. Dustin Poirier

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier face off for the third time of their careers on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know to watch UFC 264, including the start time and price for the PPV card on ESPN+.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3 PPV price: How much does it cost to watch UFC 264 on ESPN?

UFC 264's main card will stream exclusively on ESPN+. Here's how much will it cost to watch McGregor vs. Poirier 3 on pay-per-view Saturday night.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Why are Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman on ESPN's UFC 264 broadcast?

The "First Take" co-hosts will be on broadcast duty for UFC 264, the headliner of which is McGregor-Poirier 3.

Zac Al-Khateeb

What channel is Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3 on tonight? How to watch, buy UFC 264 on pay-per-view

Here's a complete guide to watch Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3, including channel and pay-per-view information.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3 purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 264?

Here's a look at how much money McGregor and Poirier could make for the rubber match at UFC 264.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3 fight date, time, odds, PPV price, card & location for UFC 264

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 264, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch the third fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.

Andreas Hale

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3 odds, prediction, trends, prop bets for UFC 264

The rubber match between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor is not only one of the most anticipated fights of the year, but it also will likely be one that the sportsbooks will see a lot of action. Here's our advice on how to bet on the showdown.

Andreas Hale

Donald Trump to sit Octagon-side for UFC 264, Dana White says

The former president last attended a UFC event in 2019.

Tom Gatto

Hale: 'Old' McGregor back for UFC 264, but who is it for?

The Conor McGregor who showed up at the UFC 264 press conference was a familiar sight. But who was that really for?

Andreas Hale

McGregor calls Poirier's win in second fight a 'fluke': 'He's Buster Douglas'

Conor McGregor dumped on Dustin Poirier — and dumped out a bottle of his opponent's hot sauce — at the press conference for UFC 264.

Jacob Camenker

What is Conor McGregor's legacy? UFC 264 fighters discuss his impact

Whether Conor McGregor wins or loses against Dustin Poirier, the fact remains that he has had a significant impact on mixed martial arts. The fighters on UFC 264 discuss McGregor's legacy and his influence in and out of the Octagon.

Andreas Hale

UFC 263 results: Adesanya retains against Vettori, Moreno submits Figueiredo for title

Israel Adesanya dominates, Brandon Moreno stuns and Leon Edwards survives a late scare against Nate Diaz as they all pick up wins at UFC 263.

Andreas Hale

UFC 263: Terrance McKinney vows new celebration after 7-second KO marred by knee injury

Terrance McKinney went from the high of a smashing UFC debut to the low of suffering a non-fight injury.

Tom Gatto

UFC 263: Nate Diaz lights up Twitter by rocking Leon Edwards late

Nate Diaz was dominated for all but a few seconds of the bout. Those few seconds electrified social media.

Tom Gatto

UFC 263: Referee criticized for allowing Jamahal Hill to keep fighting with badly injured arm

Jamahal Hill suffered the gruesome injury when Paul Craig sank in an armbar on the ground, but the fight continued for several extra seconds.

Tom Gatto

UFC 263 date, start time, odds, PPV schedule & card for Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 263, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Israel Adesanya defend his UFC middleweight championship against Marvin Vettori.

Andreas Hale

What time is UFC 263 today? PPV schedule, main card start time for Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2

Everything you need to know to watch Adesanya-Vettori 2 at UFC 263, including the start time and PPV price for the pay-per-view on ESPN.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 263?

Here's how much money Adesanya and Vettori stand to make in their rematch at UFC 263:

Zac Al-Khateeb

What channel is UFC 263 on tonight? How to watch, buy Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2 on pay-per-view

Sporting News has you covered on how to watch the rematch between Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori on Saturday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 263 odds, predictions, betting trends for Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2

Sporting News provides the current betting lines and prop bets and our predictions for Israel Adesanya's middleweight title defense against Marvin Vettori at UFC 263.

Andreas Hale

Oliveira stops Chandler for vacant UFC lightweight title

Charles Oliveira survived a brutal first round to stun Michael Chandler with a second-round knockout to claim the vacant UFC lightweight championship.

Andreas Hale

UFC 262 PPV price: How much does it cost to watch Oliveira vs. Chandler?

UFC 262's main card will stream exclusively on ESPN+. Here's how much it will cost to watch Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler on Saturday night.

Joe Rivera

UFC 262 date, start time, odds, PPV schedule & card for Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 262, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler square off for the vacant UFC lightweight championship.

Andreas Hale

What channel is UFC 262 on tonight? How to watch, buy Oliveira vs. Chandler on pay-per-view

Here's what you need to know for the rematch between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler on Saturday.

Joe Rivera

What time is UFC 262 today? PPV schedule, main card start time for Oliveira vs. Chandler

Here's everything you need to know about Saturday's UFC 262 matchup between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Oliveira vs. Chandler purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 262?

Sporting News looks at the purse and salaries of Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler at UFC 262.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 262 odds, predictions, betting trends for Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler

How should you bet on the UFC 262 clash between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler for the vacant UFC lightweight championship? Sporting News has advice for those looking to win big.

Andreas Hale

What football team does Conor McGregor support?

The Irish UFC champion has outlined his ambition of purchasing stakes in a club, but could he completely take over one like Manchester United?

Goal

Even Jorge Masvidal is 'a fan' of Kamaru Usman's incredible knockout punch

Usman earned a knockout victory after catching Masvidal with a perfectly timed right hand in the second round of their welterweight championship bout.

Jordan Greer

UFC 261: Usman knocks out Masvidal in second to retain title

Kamaru Usman stopped Jorge Masvidal in the second round with a vicious right hand to retain his UFC welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 261.

Andreas Hale

UFC 261: Chris Weidman snaps leg kicking Uriah Hall; MMA world has Anderson Silva flashback

Chris Weidman suffered a gruesome injury at the start of his UFC 261 fight vs. Uriah Hall.

Tom Gatto

What time is UFC 261 today? PPV schedule, main card start time for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2

Here is everything you need to know to watch UFC 261, including the expected start time for the main event.

Jordan Greer

What channel is UFC 261 on tonight? How to watch, buy Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 on pay-per-view

Here's what you need to know for the rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal on Saturday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 261?

Here is everything you need to know about the payouts for Usman and Masvidal ahead of their fight at UFC 261.

Jordan Greer

UFC 261 odds, predictions, betting trends for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2

How should you bet on the heavyweight rematch between Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261? Sporting News has advice for those looking to win big.

Andreas Hale

UFC 261 PPV price: How much does it cost to watch Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 on ESPN?

UFC 261's main card will stream exclusively on ESPN+. Here's how much will it cost to watch Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 on pay-per-view Saturday night.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 261 date, start time, odds, PPV schedule & card for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 261, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Kamaru Usman defend his UFC welterweight title in a rematch with Jorge Masvidal 2

Andreas Hale

Did Jorge Masvidal deserve an immediate rematch with Kamaru Usman?

Nine months after being dominated by Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal finds himself right back into the title picture despite not having won a fight and being ranked beneath Leon Edwards. Is it fair?

Andreas Hale

What time is Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren fight today? PPV schedule, main card start time for 2021 boxing match

Here is everything you need to know about Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, including the start time, odds, full fight card and how to watch the match on pay-per-view.

Jordan Heck

Poirier claims McGregor's team failed to deliver on $500K donation

The two fighters mixed things up on Twitter after Poirier claimed that McGregor's team failed to donate a promised $500,000.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 260: Ngannou KOs Miocic to become heavyweight champion

Francis Ngannou avenged his decision loss to Stipe Miocic and became the new heavyweight champion with a devastating second-round knockout at UFC 260.

Andreas Hale

What time is Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 today? PPV schedule, main card start time for UFC 260

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 260, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Stipe Miocic defend his UFC heavyweight title in a rematch against Francis Ngannou.

Andreas Hale

Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 PPV price: How much does it cost to watch UFC 260 on ESPN?

UFC 260's main card will stream exclusively on ESPN+. Here's how much will it cost to watch Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 on pay-per-view Saturday night.

Joe Rivera

Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 purse, salaries

Here's a breakdown of how much money Miocic and Ngannou will make in their rematch at UFC 260.

Zac Al-Khateeb

What channel is Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 on tonight? How to watch, buy UFC 260 on pay-per-view

Here's a complete guide to watching Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2, including channel and pay-per-view information for UFC 260.

Joe Rivera

Is Stipe Miocic the most accomplished underdog in UFC history?

Stipe Miocic has been the underdog in four of his past five fights and has come out on top in each of those fights. Should he defeat Francis Ngannou at UFC 260, is it safe to say that he's the most accomplished underdog in UFC history?

Andreas Hale

UFC 260 odds, predictions, betting trends for Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2

How should you bet on the heavyweight rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou at UFC 260? Sporting News has advice for those looking to win big.

Andreas Hale

UFC Fight Night results: Derek Brunson shuts down Kevin Holland, earns unanimous decision

Derek Brunson put an end to Kevin Holland's five-fight winning streak with a unanimous decision victory at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.

Andreas Hale

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms retirement after emotional exchange with Dana White

Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed his retirement, and he paid special tribute to Dana White, who he credits for the current popularity of the UFC and mixed martial arts.

Kieran Francis

UFC 259: Blachowicz denies Adesanya's attempt at history

Four champions headlined three world title fights at UFC 259. Sporting News had live coverage of the card, including a main event that saw Israel Adesanya unsuccessfully attempt to become a two-division champion.

Andreas Hale

UFC 259: Yan DQ'd, Sterling new bantamweight champ

An emotional Sterling left the title belt in the Octagon after having it put around his waist by UFC president Dana White.

Brendan Bradford

UFC 259: Kai Kara-France scores outrageous comeback knockout win over Rogerio Bontorin

The New Zealand fighter stages a big rally and then gets the Round 1 victory.

Brendan Bradford

What time is UFC 259 today? Israel Adesanya vs. Jan Blachowicz PPV schedule & main card start time

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 259, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Jan Blachowicz defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.

Andreas Hale

Will podcast king Joe Rogan commentate at UFC 259?

Joe Rogan has been noticeably absent from commentary duties over the past year, and one has to wonder if he's taking a step back or if he'll be calling the fights at UFC 259.

Andreas Hale

UFC 259: Anderson not weighed down by significance of Nunes challenge

History beckons for Megan Anderson, but the Aussie is doing her best to not get wrapped up in the magnitude of her UFC 259 fight vs. champion Amanda Nunes.

Tom Naghten

UFC 259 odds, predictions, betting trends for Israel Adesanya vs. Jan Blachowicz & more

Here's the Sporting News betting guide on the three title fights taking place at UFC 259.

Andreas Hale

UFC Fight Night results: Lewis stops Blaydes with devastating 2nd-round KO

Derrick Lewis needed just one punch to end Curtis Blaydes in devastating fashion at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.

Andreas Hale

ESPN issues response to Dana White

The network, which is a corporate partner with UFC, received backlash over the weekend after it failed to respond to White's remark on Helwani.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 258: Usman pulverizes Burns, retains belt

Kamaru Usman put a stamp on his welterweight title run with a third-round finish of Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC 258.

Andreas Hale

Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns PPV price: How much does it cost to watch UFC 258?

UFC 258's main card will stream exclusively on ESPN+. Here's how much will it cost to watch Kamaru Usman defend his UFC welterweight title against Gilbert Burns on pay-per-view Saturday night.

Andreas Hale

What time is Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns today? UFC 258 PPV schedule & main card start time

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 258, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Kamaru Usman defend his UFC welterweight championship against Gilbert Burns.

Andreas Hale

UFC Fight Night results: Alexander Volkov stops Alistair Overeem; Cory Sandhagen takes KO of the Year lead

Alexander Volkov put himself into the heavyweight title picture while Cory Sandhagen stunned the MMA world with a 28-second knockout of Frankie Edgar.

Andreas Hale

Was Conor McGregor overrated?

Following McGregor's loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, the question must be asked.

Andreas Hale

UFC 257 results: Dustin Poirier finishes Conor McGregor in two rounds

Dustin Poirier waited six long years to get another crack at Conor McGregor, and he finally got his revenge with a stunning second-round TKO.

Andreas Hale

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 257?

Here's a complete look at the purse and salaries for the highly anticipated Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier fight at UFC 257.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 257 postfight analysis, breakdown: Patient Poirier gets his revenge

A big night of fights ends with a stunning TKO. SN breaks down all the action.

Brendan Bradford

Conor McGregor knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257; Twitter piles on

The "Notorious" one looked decent, until he started getting hit.

Tom Gatto

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 start time, PPV price, odds, card & location for UFC 257

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 257, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier.

Andreas Hale

What channel is Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 on tonight? How to watch, buy UFC 257 on pay-per-view

Here's a complete guide to watch Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2, including channel and pay-per-view information.

Zac Al-Khateeb

What time is Conor McGregor's fight today? UFC 257 schedule, PPV card start time vs. Dustin Poirier

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier face off for the second time of their careers on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know to watch UFC 257, including the start time and price for the PPV card on ESPN+.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 PPV price: How much does it cost to watch UFC 257 on ESPN?

UFC 257's main card will stream exclusively on ESPN+. Here's how much will it cost to watch McGregor vs. Poirier 2 on pay-per-view Saturday night.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier odds, prediction, trends, prop bets for UFC 257

Conor McGregor is a fan favorite and his return to the Octagon against Dustin Poirier is highly anticipated, but what are the best bets for this rematch six years in the making?

Andreas Hale

Who is this Conor McGregor, and how did he get to this point?

Conor McGregor has presented a different version of himself ahead of his clash with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. The MMA world should be afraid of what this means for his opponents.

Andreas Hale

UFC 257: Conor McGregor's five best UFC performances to date

The "Notorious" one has won 10 times in the UFC. SN spotlights the top half of that total ahead of his return to the Octagon.

Brendan Bradford

Conor McGregor delivers wake-up call to quarantined Australian Open tennis players

Didn't expect that.

Brendan Bradford

UFC Fight Night results: Michael Chiesa smothers Neil Magny for fourth consecutive win

Michael Chiesa's grappling was too much for Neil Magny and earned him a dominant unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Fight Island.

Andreas Hale

UFC on ABC results: Holloway overwhelms Kattar

In one of the most violent displays of striking in a five-round fight, Max Holloway steamrolled his way to a unanimous decision victory over Calvin Kattar in the UFC on ABC main event.

Andreas Hale

Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov to remain retired unless McGregor, Poirier do 'something spectacular'

Khabib Nurmagomedov will remain retired unless someone in the lightweight division does "something special," per Dana White.

Andreas Hale

UFC Fight Island 7: Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar preview

The UFC kicks off the 2021 campaign with a return to network television as former 145-pound champion Max Holloway will square off with Calvin Kattar.

Andreas Hale

2021 MMA wish list: 10 fights to make

As we enter the new year, there are a plethora of fights to make. Sporting News chooses the 10 most intriguing fights that we hope to see in 2021.

Andreas Hale

Ronaldo: I prefer watching combat sports over football

The Portuguese superstar revealed his love for combat sports and would rather view them than the sport he plays

Sacha Pisani

UFC 256 start time, card, PPV price & odds for Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 256, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno.

Dan Bernstein

Paul calls out McGregor

YouTube star Jake Paul has a list of targets that includes a UFC legend after defeating Nate Robinson with a second-round knockout.

Stats Perform News

UFC fighter accidentally gets Beyoncé 'Halo' as walk-up music, hilariously starts singing along

Cameras captured a confused Perry as he realized the song playing was "Halo" by Beyoncé.

SJ Lynn

How to bet on UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez

Here is where you should lean in the flyweight title fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 255 start time, card, PPV price & odds for Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 255, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 254 : Khabib retires after submitting Gaethje

Khabib Nurmagomedov makes a stunning announcement after another dominant title defense.

Steven Muehlhausen

The case for Khabib as the greatest MMA fighter of all time

With Khabib Nurmagomedov announcing his retirement from mixed martial arts, does he have a case for being considered the greatest mixed martial arts fighter of all time? Of course he does.

Andreas Hale

UFC 254 purse, salaries for Khabib-Gaethje

Sporting News looks at the purse and salaries for the massive UFC 254 fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Khabib Nurmagomedov announces retirement

Nurmagomedov finishes his career 29-0 as a professional after unifying the lightweight championship on Saturday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 254 start time, card, PPV schedule & odds for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 254, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje.

Mark Lelinwalla

What channel is UFC 254 on today? PPV schedule, start time for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje

Here is a complete guide to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, including the pay-per-view price, start time and more.

Thomas Schlarp

What time is UFC 254 today? Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje schedule

UFC 254 has an earlier schedule than most UFC events in part because of its location at Fight Island. Make sure you don't miss anything by reading Sporting News' viewing guide for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje.

Dan Bernstein

How to bet on UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje

Here is where you should lean in the lightweight title unification fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 254 price: How much does PPV cost to watch Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje on ESPN?

Here's everything you need to know about watching the UFC 254 pay-per-view, including the price and how to live stream Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje.

Thomas Schlarp

When is Khabib's next fight in 2020? UFC 254 date, start time, card, PPV price, odds vs. Justin Gaethje

Here's everything you need to know about the pay-per-view fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, including the time, how to watch, PPV price, odds and fight cards.

Jacob Hancock

Brian Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie TV channel, live stream, odds

Everything you need to know about the main event between top featherweights Brian Ortega and The Korean Zombie.

Steven Muehlhausen

Joaquin Buckley's brutal KO at UFC Fight Island 5 lights up MMA Twitter, thrills Dana White

The middleweight entered UFC lore with a devastating spinning back kick to end his prelim bout.

Tom Gatto

Marlon Moraes vs. Cory Sandhagen TV channel, live stream, odds

Everything you need to know about the main event between top bantamweights Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen.

Steven Muehlhausen

UFC 253 results: Israel Adesanya embarrasses Paulo Costa with TKO

Sporting News tracked live updates and round-by-round results from Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa and the entire UFC 253 card.

Dan Bernstein

Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 253?

Here's how much money Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa at UFC 253, plus the fight purse, salaries and more.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Pacquiao to fight McGregor in 2021 to aid COVID-19 victims

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and UFC star Conor McGregor are set to go head-to-head next year.

Sacha Pisani

UFC 253 price: How much does PPV cost to watch Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa on ESPN?

Here's everything you need to know about watching the UFC 253 pay-per-view, including the price and how to live stream Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa.

Jacob Hancock

What time is UFC 253 today? Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa PPV schedule & main card start time

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 253, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa.

Steven Muehlhausen

What channel is UFC 253 on tonight? PPV schedule, start time for Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa

Here is a complete guide to watch Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 253, including the pay-per-view price, start time and more.

Dan Bernstein

UFC 253 odds, prediction, betting trends for Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa

Here's what you need to know about betting on Saturday's UFC 253 card, including updated odds for Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa.

Andreas Hale

McGregor: I'm fighting Pacquiao

Frustrated by his lack of fights, Conor McGregor claimed he would next face Manny Pacquiao in the ring.

Stats Perform News

Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa is a rare win-win situation for the UFC

Both Adesanya and Costa have star qualities, so the outcome of UFC 253's main event will be beneficial for the world's biggest MMA promotion, regardless of who comes out on top.

Andreas Hale

Dana White on Colby Covington's controversial remarks: ‘I don’t know if I heard anything racist that he said’

The UFC president reiterates his stance on the remarks made by Colby Covington after UFC Vegas 11.

Steven Muehlhausen

Colby Covington's xenophobia and bigotry are not OK, even if you think it's an act

Colby Covington has used racism, bigotry and xenophobia to catapult himself into notoriety, and there's no reason why we should accept this. But there's a precedent that has been set by the UFC to allow this to happen.

Andreas Hale

Conor McGregor detained in Corsica on suspicion of attempted sexual assault, indecent exposure

McGregor was interviewed and released by investigators, per reports.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Best Buy employee who stopped thief gets a UFC security job

Dana White made good on his promise.

SJ Lynn

Kamaru Usman thrashes Colby Covington's anti-protest post

Usman didn't appreciate Covington's characterization of athlete walkouts in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Dan Bernstein

Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 252?

Miocic and Cormier stand to make a lot of money off each other at UFC 252. Here's everything you need to know about the payouts and purse from their trilogy match.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 252 results: Stipe Miocic finishes Daniel Cormier

Sporting News tracked live updates and round-by-round highlights for every fight on the UFC 252 pay-per-view card, including the Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 main event. Follow for complete results.

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UFC 252 price: How much does PPV cost to watch Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 on ESPN?

Here's everything to know about watching the UFC 252 pay-per-view, including the price and how to live stream Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3.

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What time is UFC 252 today? Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 PPV schedule & main card start time

Here's everything you need to know about UFC 252, including the start time, odds, full fight card info and how to watch Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3.

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What channel is UFC 252 on tonight? PPV schedule, start time for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3

Here is a complete guide to watch Miocic vs. Cormier 3 at UFC 252, including the pay-per-view price, start time and more.

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UFC 252 odds, prediction, betting preview for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 & full fight card

Here's what you need to know about betting on Saturday's UFC 252 card, including updated odds for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 and the rest of the fights.

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Daniel Cormier is fighting for much more than the heavyweight title at UFC 252

There's much more on the line for Daniel Cormier at UFC 252 than getting revenge and reclaiming the heavyweight title. How he will be ranked as one of the greatest pound for pound fighters in MMA history can drastically change depending on the outcome.

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Benzema fancies a crack at MMA

Karim Benzema has been a top striker at Real Madrid. Could be potentially be a top striker in MMA in the future?

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When is Khabib's next fight? Dana White announces date for Justin Gaethje bout

Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov will be back in the Octagon against Justin Gaethje in three months' time.

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Adesanya wants to fight Till

Darren Till narrowly lost to Robert Whittaker on UFC's Fight Island, but Israel Adesanya remains a fan of his skills.

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Figueiredo wants Cejudo or Johnson

After beating Joseph Benavidez for the UFC flyweight title, Deiveson Figueiredo has his sights set on two big-time fighters.

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UFC Fight Night: Kattar wants shot at Volkanovski after beating Ige

After earning a decision over Dan Ige on UFC's Fight Island, Calvin Kattar made clear his desire to fight for the featherweight belt.

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Usman: Boring? Look at Mayweather

Kamaru Usman compared dismissive of talk of his win over Jorge Masvidal to critiques received by Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Dana White slams 'bad judging' at UFC 251 after Alexander Volkanovski's controversial win

Alexander Volkanovski retained his UFC featherweight title with a ninth consecutive victory, but Dana White was unhappy with the verdict.

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UFC 251: Usman eases past Masvidal; two other titles decided

Sporting News provided live results and highlights from the first of four "Fight Island" cards for international fighters.

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UFC 251: Alexander Volkanovski retains featherweight belt with narrow decision over Max Holloway

The rematch was tougher for the champion, but he still had his hand raised in victory on Fight Island.

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UFC 251: Petr Yan stops Jose Aldo with ground-and-pound barrage, grabs bantamweight belt

Yan unleashed a barrage of strikes on the canvas, with Aldo not responding. The referee

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Usman the favorite vs. Masvidal, says Maia

Demian Maia believes Kamaru Usman will succeed if he mixes in takedowns against Jorge Masvidal, who has more experience in stand-up fights.

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EA Sports UFC 4 release date, new modes, trailer, fighters: A guide to everything you need to know

Here's everything we know about "UFC 4," including the latest updates on gameplay.

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Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal purse, salaries: How much money will they make at UFC 251?

Usman and Masvidal have big financial stakes in their matchup at Fight Island.

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What time is UFC 251 today? Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal schedule & main card start time for Fight Island

Here is everything you need to know to watch UFC 251, including the expected start time for the main event headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal.

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UFC 251 on Fight Island, Usman vs. Masvidal: Everything you need to know

Here is everything you need to know about UFC 251 on Fight Island, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal, including the start time, fight card, PPV price and updated betting odds.

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UFC fighter Mike Perry punches man, screams N-word in wild video

The controversial UFC welterweight is in hot water again.

Joe Rivera

Masvidal delighted with new deal

Jorge Masvidal had a feeling the organization would come back to him after contract negotiations broke down.

Tom Webber

Cornerman defends ignoring Max Rohskopf's pleas to 'call' UFC fight

Robert Drysdale didn't believe his "champion" fighter was hurt badly enough to stop the bout.

Tom Gatto

Where is UFC Fight Island? Location, venue and other details to know about UFC 251

Everything you need to know about the mysterious "Fight Island" and the upcoming UFC 251 PPV event, including the location and what it is.

Andreas Hale

UFC's Dana White, ESPN's Dan Le Batard trade verbal jabs amid chatter about charity fight

Dana White is ready to put up big money for a charity bout with Dan Le Batard.

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McGregor: 'The game just does not excite me'

Conor McGregor says the game doesn't excite him and he's frustrated over being offered "stupid fights" by the UFC.

Peter Hanson

Dana White responds to Jorge Masvidal's 'let me go' plea during pay dispute

The arguments over pay in UFC appear no closer to being resolved with Jorge Masvidal and Dana White not backing down.

Peter Hanson

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bruce Lee: How the friendship led to a legendary fight scene

Why did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar fight Bruce Lee? A look at their fight scene in "Game of Death."

Bill Bender

Conor McGregor announces another retirement

The former two-division UFC champion made a retirement announcement for the third time in his career.

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UFC 250: Nunes defends title, makes history; Garbrandt makes devastating return

Two-division champ Nunes extended her winning streak Saturday, while Garbrandt returned to the Octagon in stunning fashion.

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Cody Garbrandt beats the buzzer, knocks out Raphael Assuncao at UFC 250

Cody Garbrandt finished the job in the nick of time.

Tom Gatto

Sean O'Malley delivers vicious KOs at UFC 250, serves notice on bantamweights

O'Malley ended his bout vs. Eddie Wineland with one punch.

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Devin Clark takes a knee in support of Black Lives Matter protests during fighter introductions at UFC 250

Light heavyweight Devin Clark took a knee and raised a fist in solidarity with the protests against police brutality and racism ahead of his showdown with Alonzo Menifield.

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UFC 250: The talking points

Amanda Nunes and Cody Garbrandt are among the attractions at UFC 250, and we take a look at the main talking points.

Peter Hanson

UFC set for 'Fight Island' card in late June

The UFC has a date for staging fights at its undisclosed location.

Dejan Kalinic

Jon Jones confiscates spray cans from protestors: 'Why the f— are you punk a— teenagers destroying our cities?'

Jones let out his frustrations in an Instagram post, saying that he understands protestors' anger, but vandalism "is not the way."

Jacob Hancock

Jones says he's giving up belt

Jon Jones escalated his feud with Dana White by saying he'd relinquish his belt.

Peter Thompson

UFC Fight Night results: Burns dominates Woodley

Gilbert Burns is ready for a title fight after his impressive victory over former champion Tyron Woodley.

Dejan Kalinic

White talks what's next for McGregor, Tyson

The UFC president wants his former champ to be patient. Separately, he believes Iron Mike has something "big" lined up.

Sacha Pisani

Putin makes Khabib promise

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father is in an induced coma and has been promised the best medical treatment by Vladimir Putin.

Peter Hanson

John Oliver takes aim at Dana White on 'Last Week Tonight'; UFC president fires back

During Sunday's episode of "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver tackled the topic of how to bring back sports amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Jordan Greer

Walt Harris to 'heal emotionally' after losing in UFC return

Walt Harris was stopped in the second round of his UFC comeback but promised: "You haven't seen the last of 'The Big Ticket.'"

Matt Dorman

UFC fighter Anthony Smith hands teeth to ref as he's obliterated by Glover Teixeira

Teixeira could be heard apologizing to Smith after he knocked his teeth out.

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Teixeira dominates Smith

The 40-year-old Brazilian made it four straight wins by beating Smith in Jacksonville, Fla.

Dejan Kalinic

Conor McGregor tweets good wishes for Khabib Nurmagomedov's ailing father

The UFC star briefly put aside his feud with the lightweight champion after learning the news.

Tom Gatto

Khabib-Gaethje bound for 'Fight Island'

It appears Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje may not have long to wait to do battle on "Fight Island."

Peter Thompson

Conor McGregor shows his desperation for attention once again with Twitter rant

The UFC fighter couldn't stand to watch Justin Gaethje get love for his TKO of Tony Ferguson.

Dan Bernstein

UFC 249 succeeded because of the simplicity of combat; NBA could struggle to follow suit

Basketball playoffs without fans would be weirder than holding UFC fights at an empty arena.

Dan Bernstein

Tony Ferguson reportedly suffered orbital fracture in loss to Justin Gaethje

Ferguson lost via stoppage in Round 5.

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UFC 249: Fighters say Daniel Cormier's analysis in empty venue helped them win

Cormier went from analyst to coach all at once.

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Georges St-Pierre to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame

The now-retired fighter won 26 of his 28 professional bouts.

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Niko Price suffers horrifying eye injury in UFC 249 bout, forcing early stoppage

Kudos to Price, who somehow remained positive after the fact.

Zac Al-Khateeb

UFC 249 results: Justin Gaethje rocks Tony Ferguson in dominant upset win

Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from UFC 249, including the Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje main event and the rest of the fight card.

Dan Bernstein

Gaethje wants Khabib next

Justin Gaethje turned his attention to the UFC's unbeaten lightweight champion after earning a stunning victory.

Sacha Pisani

Cejudo announces retirement

Henry Cejudo surprisingly called time on his UFC career following his second-round TKO of Dominick Cruz at UFC 249.

Sacha Pisani

UFC is back, and the images are brutal

You could see the toll fighting took on some of the competitors at UFC 249.

Tom Gatto

Francis Ngannou KOs Jairzinho Rozenstruik in 20 seconds at UFC 249, and Twitter is floored

The reactions to the lightning-fast finish were as strong as the strikes.

Tom Gatto

Spann on fighting without fans

Ryan Spann won by split decision in Jacksonville, Fla., where fans were kept away because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Sacha Pisani

UFC 249 date, start time, fight card, schedule & odds for Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje

Here is everything you need to know about UFC 249, headlined by Tony Ferguson's lightweight showdown with Justin Gaethje, including the start time, fight card, PPV price and updated betting odds.

Dan Bernstein

Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza tests positive

The Brazilian tested positive after reportedly telling UFC officials a family member had tested positive.

Dejan Kalinic

UFC 249 betting odds, advice for Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje card

MMA is back with UFC 249 this weekend in Jacksonville. Here's the breakdown of the Ferguson vs. Gaethje card.

SportsInsider.com

Cejudo targeting legends

Bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo explained why he will not go after his onetime rival.

Ben Spratt

UFC 249: Ferguson mock Khabib, Conor

Justin Gaethje is Tony Ferguson's sole focus, he says, with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor absent in Jacksonville, Fla.

Ben Spratt

Dana White: Conor McGregor ready to fight

While reluctant to have Conor McGregor fighting without fans, Dana White said the former champion is itching to return.

Sacha Pisani

White explains UFC decision

UFC is scheduled to return next month behind closed doors. UFC president Dana White explained the thinking behind the decision.

Peter Hanson

UFC 249 set for May 9

The VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., will be the venue for UFC 249 three weeks after it was scheduled to take place in Brooklyn.

Peter Thompson

White targeting May 9 for event

Dana White is still eager to deliver UFC action as soon as possible. He says he's working on his next event, to be held at a location to be determined.

Sacha Pisani

Ronda Rousey takes on wrestling, but is she doing it to work herself back into the ring?

Ronda Rousey was absent from WrestleMania. A week later, she's saying stuff just before "Raw" is supposed to air live again.

Tom Gatto

UFC 249 postponed: Dana White says ESPN, Disney asked him to 'not go'

The UFC president says he heard from the "highest levels" of the network and its parent company asking him to not go ahead with the April 18 pay-per-view card.

Tom Gatto

UFC 249 reportedly moving to tribal land in California

A casino resort in California appears to have come to the rescue for the UFC, which hadn't been able to find an alternative site after Barclays Center in Brooklyn was ruled out.

Tom Gatto

UFC fighter Anthony Smith details taking down home intruder: 'I went into that fight ready to die'

The 31-year-old was in the fight of his life Sunday morning.

Joe Rivera

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