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Report: 'Pessimism' Conor McGregor's UFC 303 Fight vs. Chandler Will Take Place

It appeared that the UFC was moving forward with the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler main event at UFC 303 on June 29, but now it sounds like the fight is…

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / 32 minutes ago

Alexa Grasso on Trilogy Bout Against Valentina Shevchenko: ‘I’m Asking Every Day’

Alexa Grasso is ready to fight. And she wants a trilogy bout against Valentina Shevchenko. “I’m asking every day,” said Grasso. “Hopefully it happens at The Sphere.

Jared Cannonier News / MMA on SI / 1 hour ago

UFC News: Jared Cannonier Reacts to 'Gut-Wrenching' UFC Louisville Stoppage

The conclusion of UFC Louisville on June 9 pleased nobody. UFC News: Nassourdine Imavov Wins Louisville Main Event by Controversial Finish Despite remaining

Israel Adesanya News / MMA on SI / 1 hour ago

Israel Adesanya's Title Loss at UFC 293 Blamed on Injuries: 'People Had No Idea'

It looks like Israel Adesanya will be returning to the UFC sooner rather than later. The two-time UFC Middleweight Champion wasn't his usual self in his last fight against Sean Strickland at UFC 293, losing his title in a lopsided decision and his longtime teammate Dan Hooker believes he knows why.

Georges St-Pierre News / MMA on SI / 1 hour ago

UFC News: Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre Sounds off on Pound-for-Pound Debate

Former two-division champion and UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has shared his pick for the current pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. UFC News:

Dustin Poirier News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

UFC 302 news: Dustin Poirier drops bombshell retirement revelation

Dustin Poirier has been a prominent figure in the UFC lightweight division for many years, due to his durability, talent, and leadership. Nevertheless, UFC 302 against Islam Makhachev has given him some time to think about ending his career.

Dominick Reyes News / Empire Sports Media / 54 minutes ago

After huge knockout win at UFC Louisville, what’s next for Dominick Reyes?

This past Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC Louisville, we saw a battle in the light heavyweight division. Former title challenger Dominick Reyes (13-4) returned to the octagon looking for his first win since 2019 when he took on former Glory kickboxer, Dustin Jacoby (19-9-1).

Taila Santos News / Sherdog.com / 40 minutes ago

Taila Santos in Striking Distance

Taila Santos believes she holds some distinct advantages over her next opponent. The Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran will seek a 2-0 start to her 2024 Professional Fighters League campaign when she meets the unbeaten Jena Bishop in a featured PFL 4 women’s flyweight prelim on Thursday at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

MMA News / MMA on SI / 17 minutes ago

UFC News: Aljamain Sterling Responds after Manager Proposes Kayla Harrison Fight

It didn’t take long for unexpected suggestion from Ali Abdelaziz regarding Kayla Harrison’s next opponent to catch the attention of former UFC titleholder Aljamain Sterling.

Kayla Harrison News / Sherdog.com / 39 minutes ago

Manager: Kayla Harrison Will Be the Biggest Female Star in MMA History

Ali Abdelaziz believes Kayla Harrison is levels above everyone in her division. Abdelaziz predicts Harrison will follow the trajectory of former UFC pound-for-pound leaders he has managed like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kamaru Usman and reigning lightwweight king Islam Makhachev.

Nassourdine Imavov News / Empire Sports Media / 1 hour ago

After his TKO win at UFC Louisville, what’s next for Nassourdine Imavov?

This past weekend in the main event of UFC Louisville, we saw a big time matchup in the middleweight division. Top contenders went toe-to-toe as Nassourdine Imavov (14-4) took on “The Killa Gorilla” Jared Cannonier (17-7).

Linton Vassell News / Ringside Intel / 3 hours ago

Linton Vassell ‘Can’t Complain’ About PFL Ownership

Recently several Bellator fighters have complained about their experiences thus far after their promotional home was absorbed by PFL late last year. Don’t count Linton Vassell among them.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / 9 minutes ago

Former Oklahoma State All-American Jacobe Smith to fight on Dana White’s Contender Series

Former Oklahoma State wrestler Jacobe Smith will fight on Dana White’s Contender Series, according to a release. Smith is 8-0 as a pro MMA fighter and will now get an opportunity in front of the UFC president.

MMA News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago

Dana White calls for UFC star to retire after next fight

A seven-fight losing streak would have gotten most fighters cut from the UFC; however, Tony Ferguson (26-10) is not like most fighters.

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Gilbert Burns News / Sherdog.com / 1 hour ago

Welterweights Gilbert Burns, Sean Brady Agree to Bout at UFC Fight Night on Sept. 7

A welterweight clash pitting Gilbert Burns against Sean Brady is in the works for an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Sept. 7. Multiple outlets confirmed that Burns and Brady have verbally agreed to the pairing following an initial report from MagicM_MMABets on social media.

Liz Carmouche News / Sherdog.com / 2 hours ago

The Noble Pursuits of Liz Carmouche

Consistency and stability matter to Liz Carmouche, especially as she navigates the latter stages of what has been a remarkable career. The current Bellator

MMA News / MMA on SI / 3 hours ago

UFC News: Alex Pereira Absolutely Trolls Jamahal Hill: ‘Maybe He Just Woke Up'

There's no love lost between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill months after they fought at UFC 300. UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Pereira would lock in his first title defense in April, having fought the returning former champ Hill, who had never actually lost his title and decided to relinquish it last year.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt revealed during a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio how quarterback Baker Mayfield inspires others within the locker room.

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Jared Cannonier News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Nassourdine Imavov scores Fight Night win over Jared Cannonier

Nassourdine Imavov finished Jared Cannonier in the fourth round in their middleweight bout on the main card of UFC Fight Night in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday night.

MMA News / Yardbarker / 11 minutes ago