Amanda Nunes and Cody Garbrandt are among the attractions at UFC 250, and we take a look at the main talking points.
Peter Hanson
The UFC has a date for staging fights at its undisclosed location.
Dejan Kalinic
Jones let out his frustrations in an Instagram post, saying that he understands protestors' anger, but vandalism "is not the way."
Jacob Hancock
Jon Jones escalated his feud with Dana White by saying he'd relinquish his belt.
Peter Thompson
Gilbert Burns is ready for a title fight after his impressive victory over former champion Tyron Woodley.
The UFC president wants his former champ to be patient. Separately, he believes Iron Mike has something "big" lined up.
Sacha Pisani
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father is in an induced coma and has been promised the best medical treatment by Vladimir Putin.
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 was stopped in the second round of his UFC comeback but promised: "You haven't seen the last of 'The Big Ticket.'"
Matt Dorman
Teixeira could be heard apologizing to Smith after he knocked his teeth out.
Zac Al-Khateeb
The 40-year-old Brazilian made it four straight wins by beating Smith in Jacksonville, Fla.
The UFC star briefly put aside his feud with the lightweight champion after learning the news.
Tom Gatto
It appears Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje may not have long to wait to do battle on "Fight Island."
The UFC fighter couldn't stand to watch Justin Gaethje get love for his TKO of Tony Ferguson.
Dan Bernstein
Basketball playoffs without fans would be weirder than holding UFC fights at an empty arena.
Ferguson lost via stoppage in Round 5.
Cormier went from analyst to coach all at once.
The now-retired fighter won 26 of his 28 professional bouts.
Sam Jarden
Kudos to Price, who somehow remained positive after the fact.
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.
Justin Gaethje turned his attention to the UFC's unbeaten lightweight champion after earning a stunning victory.
Henry Cejudo surprisingly called time on his UFC career following his second-round TKO of Dominick Cruz at UFC 249.
You could see the toll fighting took on some of the competitors at UFC 249.
The reactions to the lightning-fast finish were as strong as the strikes.
Ryan Spann won by split decision in Jacksonville, Fla., where fans were kept away because of the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
The Brazilian tested positive after reportedly telling UFC officials a family member had tested positive.
MMA is back with UFC 249 this weekend in Jacksonville. Here's the breakdown of the Ferguson vs. Gaethje card.
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Bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo explained why he will not go after his onetime rival.
Ben Spratt
Justin Gaethje is Tony Ferguson's sole focus, he says, with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor absent in Jacksonville, Fla.
While reluctant to have Conor McGregor fighting without fans, Dana White said the former champion is itching to return.
UFC is scheduled to return next month behind closed doors. UFC president Dana White explained the thinking behind the decision.
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.
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.
Ronda Rousey was absent from WrestleMania. A week later, she's saying stuff just before "Raw" is supposed to air live again.
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.
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.
The 31-year-old was in the fight of his life Sunday morning.
Joe Rivera
Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will provide the headline fight.
The highly anticipated showdown between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson has officially been cancelled for the fifth time as Justin Gaethje will now replace Nurmagomedov in a showdown with Ferguson at UFC 249 for the interim lightweight title.
Steven Muehlhausen
Unbeaten UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is still eyeing a blockbuster clash with Tony Ferguson amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov says people who have criticized the cancellation of his fight with Tony Ferguson are out of line.
Conor McGregor made the plea in his latest video addressing the coronavirus pandemic.
Liam Blackburn
UFC president Dana White is looking to add fights to the upcoming Khabib Nurmagomedov-Tony Ferguson card, which will be a closed event.
The next three cards in the UFC schedule have been postponed, but Dana White assures Khabib Nurmagomedov will face Tony Ferguson.
Tom Webber
The UFC president is scrambling to find a site for the bout after New York and Nevada became unavailable.
Charles Oliveira capped off an unusual week in the world of mixed martial arts with a brilliant performance.
Conor McGregor suggested on Friday his aunt had died after contracting the coronavirus, but he has now clarified that was not the case.
Daniel Lewis
Israel Adesanya's victory over Yoel Romero at UFC 248 may not have been exciting, but it is now behind him. For his next fight, he has his sights set on Paulo Costa and believes the Brazilian is "too dumb" to make it a boring fight.
Andreas Hale
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.
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.
"He's done. His best years are behind him," said "The Stylebender" of the longtime 205-pound champion.
Brendan Bradford
Jon Jones returned to the Octagon to defend his light heavyweight championship against Dominick Reyes.
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.
Money talks, but Khabib Nurmagomedov seemingly has little interest in listening when it comes to the idea of facing Conor McGregor again.
Cyborg makes history on DAZN.
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.
Who will take home the Bellator women's featherweight championship on Saturday night, live on DAZN?
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.
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
Conor McGregor returned Saturday night and delivered a "Notorious" performance.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. used social media after McGregor's triumphant return to the Octagon to tease a rematch with the Irishman.
It happened during the event.
Sporting News Staff
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conor McGregor says he'll knock out Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.
Donald Cerrone is the immediate focus, but could Manny Pacquiao and another foray into boxing be in the cards for Conor McGregor?
Irishman Conor McGregor predicted a knockout of Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.
After his old rival Floyd Mayweather Jr was the highest paid athlete of the decade, Conor McGregor wants to reach that level.
Chris Myson
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.
UEFA's flagship club event dominated the top 10, with a number of boxing bouts also proving popular among streamers around the world
Kamaru Usman is in the sights of Conor McGregor, who wants to become a three-weight UFC champion after his bout with Donald Cerrone.
Conor McGregor was eyeing a fight with Jorge Masvidal when he announced his UFC return, but Dana White does not like that plan.
The MMA veteran came up short in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix for a cool million in 2019.
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.
Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson locked horns in the main event of Bellator 237 in Japan, and the fight didn't last long.
Money talks, and if the price is right, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is interested in a showdown with UFC star Jorge Masvidal.
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.
AJ McKee also impressed in the co-main event to advance to the Featherweight Grand Prix semifinals.
The Bellator women's flyweight champion has no qualms doing what very few fighters are willing to do.
Henry Cejudo is no longer a two-division UFC champion.
Was there any question who it would be?
There's no question on who stands above everybody else as the best women's fighter in the last 10 years.
Kamaru Usman stopped Colby Covington in the fifth round at UFC 245, with the challenger hitting out at the referee afterward.
Nicholas McGee
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.
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.
The UFC ends its 2019 pay-per-view schedule with three championship fights. The final bout was fantastic.
Alexander Volkanovski used a picture-perfect game plan to end Max Holloway's reign.
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.
UFC 245 is highlighted by three championship bouts from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Colby Covington isn't happy with the UFC president.
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.
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.
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.
Rozenstruik split Overeem's upper lip wide-open with a last-gasp strike.
The former UFC champion overwhelmed the first Mexican WWE champ.
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.
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?”
"The Notorious" Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon after more than a year away.
Aniah Blanchard had been missing since Oct. 23.
MVP made sure to call out Douglas Lima after the victory.
Late offense paved the way for the Polish fighter's win.
The MMA heavyweight is ready to explore the world of boxing. It appears he'll learn from a boxing legend.
The UFC president didn't hold back on blasting the Golden Boy Promotions CEO at all.
"Gamebred" implores that "Notorious" should stay clear from him in the octagon.
The "West Coast gangster" is down to throw hands with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Darren Till went through a lot this week and it almost got to be too much for him.
Thomas Lott
Do his comments ever disappoint?
Masvidal, aka "Gamebred," was crowned BMF, but he was unhappy with the ending.
The battle for the BMF belt had an anticlimactic ending as the fight was stopped due to a cut over Nate Diaz's eye.
That's how you kick off a pay-per-view.
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.
Here's a complete betting guide previewing the UFC 244 headliner between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, including updated odds and our betting prediction.
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"Gamebred" says there's one way to dispose of Nate Diaz and he plans on being the man to deliver it.
Ask the MMA veteran and he'll say that he's defending the inaugural BMF championship against Jorge Masvidal on Saturday night.
Kelvin Gastelum vows that he will be a tough out after having "level-upped" following his last fight.
The dynamic Brazilian fighter doesn't see any reason why he can't meet the light heavyweight champion in the Octagon in 2020.
What is he going to tell the millions — and millions — watching him?
"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
"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 whack," he said.
"The Phenom" also pockets $1 million in winning the Welterweight World Grand Prix tournament.
Demian Maia adds Ben Askren to his list of submission victories.
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.
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.
The heavyweight fan favorite discusses the possibility of entering the sports entertainment world.
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.
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.
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?
Everything you need to know about Bellator 231 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and live on DAZN on Friday night.
Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor will return to the octagon in January in Las Vegas against an unconfirmed opponent.
Greg Hardy was allowed to use his inhaler between rounds in his fight Friday which is completely illegal.
"The Devastator" then called out Jon Jones for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title.
The undefeated light heavyweight isn't mincing words, as he stares down what could be a cementing of his MMA legacy.
Here's a complete betting guide previewing the welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Ben Askren, including updated odds and our betting prediction.
The Polish fighter's attack was relentless.
A dominant victory for the Russian light heavyweight.
Just like that, "The Hybrid" did the unthinkable.
Will Rafael Carvalho be able to gain some traction in the light heavyweight division?
The two-time UFC heavyweight champion is exiting the octagon and entering the ring.
Drew Nantais
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.
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.
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.
"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.
And it's taking place from the Payne Arena at the U.S.-Mexico border in Hidalgo, Tex.
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?'"
With the PFL playoffs beginning Friday, six division winners will receive the $1 million payout. What would they spend it on?
First Robert Whittaker and now Justin Bieber? Israel Adesanya was in jubilant mood after his stunning UFC 243 triumph.
Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya meet for the undisputed middleweight championship in the main event of UFC 243.
Here are the latest odds heading into the middleweight title unification bout at UFC 243 between Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya.
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.
Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker meets interim titleholder Israel Adesanya at UFC 243 in Australia.
A unique concept sets up the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix quarterfinals.
Patricio "Pitbull" Freire and Gegard Mousasi scored impressive victories at Bellator 228.
It was some Friday night for Bellator.
"Cyborg" appears to be getting an immediate shot at a belt after her move from the UFC.
Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington will get to settle their differences in the Octagon on Dec. 14.
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."
The former middleweight champion cites an usual reason for his most recent setback.
A.J. McKee is ready for more than one challenge at Saturday's Bellator 228, live on DAZN.
Suffering his first pro defeat in May, MVP vows that his unique fighting style will be intact Friday at Bellator Dublin and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
Benson Henderson and Myles Jury meet in the main event at Bellator 227, streaming live on DAZN.
An unfortunate ending to the main event of #UFCMexico.
Steven Peterson kicked off the UFC Mexico main card in style.
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.
Classic "Gamebred" response.
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.
The UFC lightweight division is top-heavy, so what will a victory at UFC Vancouver mean to two of the division's best?
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 tells Sporting News why she decided to leave the UFC behind and join Bellator.
Will the UFC be able to resist making a Khabib vs. McGregor rematch and go for the fight that makes logical sense?
After watching Khabib Nurmagomedov choke out Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor could not resist expressing his desire for a rematch.
An anticlimactic finish to Bellator 226 to say the least.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has the utmost respect for Dustin Poirier. He does not hold that same respect for Conor McGregor.
Khabib Nurmagomedov landed a rear naked choke on Dustin Poirier to unify the UFC's lightweight title.
Ottman Azaitar made his UFC debut one to remember with a wicked first-round knockout.
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.
The lightweight champion said he has been going over the same ground with reporters for months.
A lightweight title unification headlines UFC 242 featuring the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The UFC lightweight champion has been deemed as the best fighter in the world. Is that really case?
Who will leave the cage at the Shark Tank in San Jose on Saturday night as the heavyweight champion of the world?
It has been a long time coming, but Khabib Nurmagomedov will make his return to face lightweight rival Dustin Poirier at UFC 242.
If Dustin Poirier can remain upright in his meeting with returning Khabib Nurmagomedov, Michael Bisping thinks he has a chance to win.
Curtis Blaydes is excited by the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242.
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.
Shamil Abdurakhimov is the immediate focus for Curtis Blaydes at UFC 242 but he has ambitions to fight heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.
One of the biggest names in MMA switches promotions.
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.
Bellator fighters interviewed by DAZN didn't hold back in their assessments of Conor McGregor.
J Crabtree-Hannigan
History was made in China at UFC Shenzhen.
