Two fighters step in on short notice at UFC on ESPN+ 15 in Shenzhen  MMA JunkieTwo UFC newcomers, including a Russian champion, will make their debuts on short notice at UFC on ESPN+ 15 in Shenzhen, China. Read more »

UFC Shenzhen: Ronda Rousey declares herself Weili Zhang’s proud mama, ‘Magnum’ responds in kind  MMA ManiaUFC strawweight Weili Zhang responds to Ronda Rousey on social media after "Rowdy" declared herself the "mama" of women's MMA. Read more »

UFC anti trust lawsuit docs reveal the tactics ZUFFA used to choke out their competition  Bloody ElbowDocuments reveal Lorenzo Fertitta texted, "We gotta keep taking these f*****s oxygen" to Dana White. Read more »

Bellator’s Scott Coker has a little message for Cat Zingano: ‘We should have a conversation’  MMA ManiaBellator MMA President Scott Coker is interested in having a conversation with former UFC bantamweight Cat Zingano. Read more »

Midnight Mania! 13 fighters at UFC 241 were too heavy on fight night for CSAC regulations  MMA ManiaBringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Read more »

Bellator 225: Waterbury’s Mike Kimbel on his start in MMA, fighting close to home  Hartford CourantBellator 225 is set for Saturday at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, and a couple prominent Connecticut fighters will be featured on the card. Nick Newell ... Read more »

Jorge Masvidal's class consciousness and the fight fans want  Yahoo SportsJorge Masvidal believes that he and Nate Diaz both deserve to get paid handsomely by the UFC for the *service* of their fighting one another. Read more »

How Bellator plans to exploit a market seemingly neglected by the UFC  Business InsiderScott Coker wants to expand Bellator outside the US, homing in on the European market — and John Kavanagh is an integral part of that plan. Read more »

The MMA Fighters With the Highest Net Worth  MoneyWise.comMixed martial arts -- or MMA -- has produced some of the fiercest competitors in the world, and also some of the richest, with net worth in the tens of millions of ... Read more »

UFC Or Bellator: Whose Fighter Contracts Are More Restrictive?  ForbesSee how often exclusivity, champion, tolling clauses, and more are used in MMA fighter contracts. Read more »

UFC 241 purses, payouts, bonuses: Salaries for main card fighters competing in Anaheim  CBS SportsUFC 241 gave fight fans all they could ask for on Saturday night in Anaheim, California. The three biggest fights of the night delivered in spades with Stipe Miocic ... Read more »

Bellator 225 fight card, odds: Matt Mitrione vs. Sergei Kharitonov predictions, how to watch, start time  CBS SportsFifteen seconds. That's how long the first bout between Sergei Kharitonov and Matt Mitrone lasted after an errant Mitrione kick landed to the groin of Kharitonov. Read more »

Colby Covington 'would accept other fights' if Kamaru Usman won't defend at UFC 244  MMA JunkieColby Covington claims he's given a verbal agreement to fight Kamaru Usman for the title at UFC 245 in November. Read more »

Eddie Hearn on Zuffa Boxing: You can't 'dominate' and 'control the fighters' like in UFC  Bloody ElbowMatchroom Boxing's Eddie Hearn comments on Dana White's plans to enter the boxing world. Read more »

UFC 241: Why Nate Diaz disappeared after the biggest fight of his life  ESPNNate Diaz vanished from the UFC after his fight with Conor McGregor at UFC 202, but is now returning to the Octagon at UFC 241. Why has Diaz stayed away? Read more »

No surgery for Anthony Pettis after UFC 241 injuries means 2019 return is possible  MMA ManiaDespite suffering a broken foot and orbital damage during his fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 241, Anthony Pettis will not need surgery of any kind and could ... Read more »

UFC News: Fighter set to return to Octagon at upcoming PPV following 2 years away  SportskeedaTwo years away from the Octagon is a long gap to fill in. #MMA #UFC. Read more »

Colby Covington discusses crowd drama at UFC 241  BJPenn.comColby Covington was one of the stars in attendance for last weekend's UFC 241 card in Anaheim, California, and his presence at the event caused some drama. Read more »

English rugby star James Haskell signs for Bellator  MMA FightingFormer England rugby star James Haskell has signed for Bellator. Read more »

'It’s stupid, men are stronger!' Siberian combat sports champion on 'intergender' MMA fights  RTRussian hand-to-hand combat champion Daria Nirkova, dubbed 'the new face of Siberian MMA', says the prospect of 'intergender' MMA fights and champions is ... Read more »

Eddie Hearn Says UFC Business Model Won’t Work In Zuffa Boxing  MMA NewsHighly regarded boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has spoken out about Dana White's plans for Zuffa Boxing. Hearn explains why the UFC model won't work. Read more »

Olympic silver medalist Mark O. Madsen signs with UFC, debut set for UFC Copenhagen on Sept. 28  MMA ManiaUFC has added another Olympian to its roster, as Mark O. Madsen — who won the silver medal in wrestling at the 2016 games in Rio — will make his Octagon ... Read more »

What's next for Holloway, Cyborg and other UFC 240 fighters?  ESPNUFC 240 saw Max Holloway retain his featherweight belt against former champion Frankie Edgar, while Cris Cyborg bounced back with a win. Whom should ... Read more »

Dustin Poirier: 'I'm going to finish Khabib Nurmagomedov' at UFC 242  MMA JunkieDustin Poirier knows he's an underdog, but he still has a feeling he'll finish Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242. Read more »

17 MMA thoughts, including why the Cyborg-UFC feud needs to end  ESPNCris Cyborg got back in the win column on Saturday and called for a rematch with Amanda Nunes. Will she get it? Ariel Helwani shares his thoughts, as well as ... Read more »

Morning Report: Dana White speaks further on Zuffa boxing, admits sport ‘might be so broken that it can’t be …  MMA FightingRecently, Dana White announced that he had made a key hire for his overtures in boxing and that Zuffa boxing would be up and running by October. That's an ... Read more »

Scott Coker: Cris Cyborg-Bellator talks progressing; Interest in Cat Zingano surfaces  MMA FightingBRIDGEPORT, Conn. — For those interested in where featherweight great Cris Cyborg will next turn up, an answer could come sooner rather than later. Bellator ... Read more »

MMA Fighter Anthony Smith On Commentating For Kinektic On UFC Fight Pass & When His Next Fight For UFC Will Be  WhatCultureCurrently ranked #3 in the world when it comes to UFC's Light Heavyweight division, a lot of eyes are on MMA star Anthony Smith. A professional fighter for over ... Read more »

What's next for Shevchenko, Luque and other UFC Uruguay fighters?  ESPNValentina Shevchenko showed her dominance in defending her flyweight belt on Saturday night. Where do she and the others who fought in Montevideo go ... Read more »

UFC Fighters with the Biggest Grievances Against Dana White  Bleacher ReportDana White is no stranger to a good old-fashioned beef. The UFC president has taken on promoters, the media and even his own fighters... Read more »

Missed Fists: Everybody dance now with Stamp Fairtex, more  MMA FightingWelcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it ... Read more »

What's next for Nate Diaz, Stipe Miocic and others from UFC 241?  ESPNNate Diaz is back, which calls for shrewd matchmaking. Stipe Miocic is champ again with an array of challenges in front of him. Here are Brett Okamoto's favorite ... Read more »

Costa tops Romero in epic back-and-forth brawl at UFC 241  ESPNPaulo Costa edged Yoel Romero on the scorecards after a bloody bout that was a fight of the year contender. Here's how that -- and other UFC 241 fights -- went ... Read more »

Dana White: Colby Covington nearly got jumped at UFC 241 — ‘Jorge Masvidal was working his way down the line’  MMA ManiaColby Covington nearly got jumped by Jorge Masvidal at the UFC 241 event last weekend in Anaheim, with a special assist from Max Holloway. Read more »

Eddie Hearn: Dana White & Zuffa Boxing Can't Control Fighters Like In UFC  LowKick MMAFamed boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says that UFC President Dana White and Zuffa boxing can't control fighters in boxing the way they do in the UFC. Read more »

Who is the most accomplished heavyweight in MMA history? It's complicated  Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports contributor Elias Cepeda takes a deep dive into one element of the MMA heavyweight GOAT discussion — accomplishment. Read more »

What happens in Vegas gives the UFC a global staying power  SportTechieBeyond attracting MMA fighters and elite athletes from all sports, the UFC Performance Institute is also a model for world-wide expansion. Read more »

Yes, MMA fighter Nick Newell was born with just one hand, but 'I'm not a novelty act'  The AthleticBeing a congenital amputee differentiates Nick Newell. However, the 15-2 fighter and Bellator newcomer said it doesn't define him. Read more »

UFC fighters’ antitrust case: Lessons for how pro sports are organized and whether they serve fan interests  The AthleticThe antitrust case brings to mind how sports leagues have formed and evolved and what that could mean for the future of the UFC. Read more »

Update - 10 Ohio Valley fighters you could eventually see in the UFC  BluegrassMMAIn 2015, BluegrassMMA decided to put together a list of fighters from our coverage area that we believed could eventually make it to the UFC. Flash forward four ... Read more »

Midnight Mania! Dan Hooker vs. Al Iaquinta confirmed for UFC 243  MMA ManiaBringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Read more »

Fighters of Unity MMA train hard for first Vernon fight event in a decade  Global NewsTakedowns, punches, kicks and submissions are the key to leaving the cage with a victory, and Unity MMA's fighters are hungry for a championship in the first ... Read more »

How ONE FC and Rizin Compare to the UFC  SportscastingThe UFC is the biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world, but Rizin and ONE FC hold their own with some unique twists on combat arts. Read more »

First MMA Champion from Mitchells Plain Fights for His Dreams  Pro MMA NowMixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combat sport that involves grappling and kicking opponents. MMA fighters use different techniques from martial arts and combat... Read more »

Why Do Boxers Make More Than MMA...  Casino.Org NewsLee Gormley breaks down the boxing vs. MMA debate by comparing salaries, the reasons why boxers earn more at the top end & who the top earners are. Read more »

UFC News: Kevin Lee talks about reasons for incredible changes he has made to prevent third loss  SportskeedaKevin Lee has lost two fights back-to-back. The former UFC Lightweight contender has finally talked about the changes that have been made since the two fights ... Read more »

Champion Gustavo Lopez Remembers Early Days in Combate Americas  Cageside PressCombate Americas bantamweight champion Gustavo Lopez discusses the journey from the promotions early days to his title defense against Joey Ruquet ... Read more »

UFC's Conor McGregor on his struggles and future  ESPN.co.ukAriel Helwani speaks to Conor McGregor about his struggles away from the Octagon and his plans to return to the UFC. Read more »

WA commission implements padding for less than 7 fights  Fight News AustraliaLast month, the Western Australian Combat Sports Commission sought feedback from the industry on padding requirements for contestants competing in Muay ... Read more »

Kam Arnold game plan is to apply 'pressure and intensity' in Cage Titans 45 main event  MMAWeeklyLooking back on his first round TKO win over Henry Clark at NEF 38 this past April, bantamweight Kam Arnold gives a lot of credit to his opponent, but feels the ... Read more »

Former England rugby international James Haskell joins Bellator as a heavyweight  Bloody ElbowRetired rugby star James Haskell has made a big career change, signing with Bellator to compete at heavyweight. Read more »

Lando Vannata vs. Marc Diakiese Added to UFC Copenhagen  Cageside PressWith the event just over a month away, UFC Copenhagen has added a lightweight contest between Lando Vannata and Marc Diakiese. Read more »

MMA fights we want made by the end of 2019  ESPNWhile fans have seen some stellar fights in the first half of 2019, ESPN's MMA reporters give their matchups that would conclude the year with a flourish. Read more »

Michael Lombardo Headlines AKA9  FloCombatOn Friday, August 23, the American Kombat Alliance touches down in Bossier City, Louisiana for a 12-fight event, AKA Rite of Passage 9. Read more »

UFC Top 10 fighters from Australia, New Zealand  ESPNThe level of talent emerging Down Under has the UFC on notice. Ahead of UFC 234 in Melbourne this Sunday, we count down the top 10 from both sides of the ... Read more »

UFC 239 tests the greatest male fighter and greatest female fighter  ESPNLight heavyweight champion Jon Jones puts his belt on the line in the main event of UFC 239 on Saturday, and Amanda Nunes defends her bantamweight title ... Read more »

UFC in 2019: Five biggest questions left to answer this year in mixed martial arts  CBS SportsFrom Conor McGregor's pending return to the state of the lightweight division, fans have plenty to look forward to. Read more »

Bellator, Rizin proving cross-promotion healthy in MMA  ESPNBellator's Darrion Caldwell and Rizin's Kyoji Horiguchi will square off on Friday night inside Madison Square Garden. Is this a one-off or could it become the ... Read more »

The 5 Best Women's UFC Championship Fights of All Time  Heavy.comWith an exciting women's championship showdown at UFC 237 between Rose Namajunas and Jessica Andrade, it is a great time to take a look back at some of ... Read more »

What's next for UFC San Antonio fighters, including Edwards, Hardy?  ESPNA Leon Edwards-Jorge Masvidal matchup should get UFC fans buzzing, while an advancement in competition level for Greg Hardy may have to wait. Read more »

From NCAA to MMA: More college wrestlers are fighting on  ESPNWant to see the future of mixed martial arts? Look no further than the NCAA wrestling championships: A growing number of competitors there will eventually fight ... Read more »

Midnight Mania! Chinese government is cracking down on MMA fighters with tattoos  MMA ManiaBringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! Read more »

06 3 Kurdish MMA fighters to compete at UFC event in Sweden  Kurdistan24Two of the athletes are seasoned UFC fighters who have competed in the past while one is set to make his debut in the competition. Read more »

The Young, Dynamic Fighters Revolutionizing MMA | The Huddle  OZYAs mixed martial arts matures, a new generation of versatile fighters is arriving more prepared than ever before. Read more »

The Top MMA Fighters to Watch in 2019  Bleacher ReportIt's not just a new year for the UFC, but a new era. The leader in MMA left behind broadcaster Fox at the end of 2018 and sets its sights on a new partnership with ... Read more »

UFC cuts one of its most entertaining fighters, John Lineker, and social media is stunned  MMA ManiaThe 29-year old was 12-4 under the promotion's banner and one the most crowd-pleasing fighters on the entire roster. Read more »

What's next for UFC Minneapolis fighters, including Francis Ngannou?  ESPNAfter another early first-round KO, Francis Ngannou could be nearing another title shot, while Junior Dos Santos may have to get back on track against an old ... Read more »

The fights we’d love to see at August’s UFC China in Shenzhen  South China Morning PostIt's seemed such a long time coming but Monday's announcement that the UFC is returning to China, with a Fight Night Shenzhen set for August 31, actually ... Read more »

All fighters make weight for UFC 238 in Chicago  ESPNUFC 238 headliners all make weight ahead of Saturday's card in Chicago. Read more »

Local UFC fighters prepare for prime-time fights at Target Center  St. Cloud TimesST. CLOUD — One chance meeting is what mixed martial arts fighter Anthony Rocco Martin credits for changing the whole trajectory of his life. He walked into ... Read more »

Fighters brawl backstage after UFC main event  ESPNA backstage scuffle broke out between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards on Saturday after UFC Fight Night in London. Read more »

Five MMA fights Brett Okamoto wants to see in 2019  ESPNGoodbye, 2018. It's been real. Thanks for the memories. We'll never forget you, and stuff. Hello, 2019! There's something intoxicating about that *fresh*-calendar ... Read more »

UFC Greenville video: Top 5 finishes from the card’s best fighters  MMA ManiaCheck out the best Octagon finishes from those competing at UFC on ESPN+ 12 tonight (Sat., June 22, 2019) from Greenville, South Carolina, including ... Read more »

Bellator 223/Bellator London predictions, preview for ‘Mousasi vs Lovato Jr.’  MMA ManiaComplete Bellator 223 main card preview, including fight predictions, for "Mousasi vs. Lovato Jr.," which takes place this weekend (Sat., June 22, 2019) inside ... Read more »

Triton gives opportunities to MMA amateurs  NewsdayThe Triton Fights 12 card on Friday at The Space at Westbury will be the 28th amateur MMA event promoted by Nic Canobbio, who grew up in Lindenhurst. Read more »

Mixed martial arts-Bellator set to go toe-to-toe with UFC in Europe  ReutersDUBLIN (Reuters) - A new TV deal in Britain and a focus on the European market from American mixed martial arts promotion Bellator will open more ... Read more »

UFC Fight Night 153 start time, who is fighting today at ‘Gustafsson vs Smith’  MMA ManiaUFC Fight Night 153 fight card preview for the Alexander Gustafsson vs Anthony Smith-led MMA event today (Sat., June 1, 2019). Get UFC: "Stockholm" start ... Read more »

Epic pair of fights at UFC 236 had fighters, fans feeling 'blessed'  Yahoo FinanceUFC fans and fighters from around the world took to social media on Saturday night after two fantastic fights at UFC 236. Read more »

We compare UFC 237 salaries with Bellator salaries and notice a few things….  MMA InsiderI thought it would be interesting to do a comparison between UFC and Bellator salaries and see if we can learn anything from the stats. The UFC have recently ... Read more »

The Best Fights of 2018  The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipA great fight is a perfect storm. Put two fighters together and you never know what you'll get, but when both have the intention of making a statement against ... Read more »

Urbandale native Jordan Young emerging as up-and-coming MMA star  Des Moines RegisterThere aren't many MMA and UFC fighters that have come out of Iowa. Jordan Young, an Urbandale native, is out to become the next. Read more »

Why is UFC 232 moving and what does it mean for fighters and fans?  ESPNThe relocation of UFC 232 on six days' notice has the whole sport spinning, from fighters to fans. How did this happen, and what happens next? Read more »

Midyear MMA awards - A stunning KO and a big surprise top 2019 so far  ESPNWith International Fight Week in the books, it's now the official midpoint of the MMA year. Which fighters and fights stood out? ESPN's panel gives its winners. Read more »

What's next for Jon Jones, Kamaru Usman and other UFC 235 fighters?  ESPNJon Jones added another light heavyweight title fight victory to his résumé, and Kamaru Usman is your new welterweight champion. What's next for them and ... Read more »

Rizin bantamweight champion Kyoji Horiguchi adds Bellator belt  ESPNKyoji Horiguchi defeated Darrion Caldwell on a Bellator 222 undercard featuring a fall by one prospect, Aaron Pico, and a strong outing by another, Dillon Danis. Read more »

Fighters react to Masvidal's five-second KO of Askren at UFC 239  ESPNUFC fighters give their instant reaction to Jorge Masvidal's stunning, flying-knee knockout of Ben Askren at UFC 239. Read more »

Ranking the Best Fights Scheduled in 2019  Bleacher ReportIf you follow MMA closely, sometimes it's hard to remember that the sport actually involves a sport. Yes, Virginia, there are fights to be had, many of them ... Read more »

UFC Fight Night 152 start time, who is fighting tonight at ‘dos Anjos vs Lee’  MMA ManiaUFC Fight Night 152 fight card preview for the Rafael dos Anjos vs Kevin Lee-led MMA event tonight (Sat., May 18, 2019). Get UFC: "Rochester" start time, bout ... Read more »

The Top Female UFC Fighters  LIVESTRONG.COMWhen it comes to MMA, these fiercely strong women aren't messing around. They're the best female UFC fighters and the workout motivation you didn't know ... Read more »

Ex-UFC stars discuss respective ONE Championship moves being better for their careers  CBS SportsThe former UFC competitors all seem happy and *content* with their new home. Read more »

La Monica: MMA fighters still kicking well into their 40s  NewsdayOne day, you wake up, you're 40 and suddenly it takes a little longer to roll out of bed, and the shower water needs to be a little warmer to help loosen up the ... Read more »

Roxanne Modafferi 'We're not women MMA fighters. We're MMA fighters'  ESPNRoxanne Modafferi will fight for the 38th time on Saturday in Russia. In her own words, she details her long career, the impact of Ronda Rousey's debut and ... Read more »

The Biggest MMA Winners and Losers from the First Half of 2019  Bleacher ReportWe're halfway through 2019, and the MMA world has given us a lot to talk about. New faces and old. Thrilling fights. Jaw-dropping finishes. We've got a little ... Read more »

The Biggest Fight in the UFC Is Over Labor Rights  The RingerWhat does your favorite UFC fighter have in common with your Lyft driver? Both are classified as contractors, giving them few labor rights. But several efforts ... Read more »

Five for five Every winner on Contender Series gets a UFC deal  ESPNDana White's Contender Series history was made Tuesday. For the first time in the show's three-year history, every winner earned a UFC contract from White, the ... Read more »

What's next for Anthony Pettis, Stephen Thompson and other UFC Nashville fighters?  ESPNAnthony Pettis shocked the MMA world by knocking out Stephen Thompson with a superman punch on Saturday in Nashville. Whom should he face next? Read more »

MMA - Dream cross-promotional fights inspired by Bellator-Rizin crossover with Darrion Caldwell and Kyoji Horiguchi  ESPNWith Bellator bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell set to go to Japan to take on Rizin champ Kyoji Horiguchi, our panel breaks down the cross-promotional ... Read more »

Latest Bellator 223 fight card, rumors for ‘Mousasi vs Lovato Jr.’ in London  MMA ManiaCheck out the latest Bellator 223 fight card and rumors for "Mousasi vs. Lovato Jr."-led event inside SSE Arena in London, England, on Sat., June 22, 2019, ... Read more »

What's next for Francis Ngannou, Cain Velasquez and other UFC Phoenix fighters?  ESPNFrancis Ngannou needed just 26 seconds to put the lights out on Cain Velasquez's return to the big stage on Sunday. What's next for these heavyweights and ... Read more »

The Expenses Of Being A Professional Cage Fighter  ForbesThe financial side of mixed martial arts can be murky waters to wade through relative to other major sports. All U.S.-based MMA promotions are private ... Read more »