Daniel Rodriguez talks to media ahead of his bout with Ian Machado Garry at UFC on ABC 4 in Charlotte, N.C. Full event coverage: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-on-abc-4 Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: http://bit.ly/3YstIQd Visit us on the web: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com Visit us on the
Month: May 2023
UFC on ABC 4 took place Saturday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. where a pair of rising stars continued their ascents up the ladder. Heavyweight Jailton Almeida and middleweight Ian Garry both picked up first-round finish victories that elevated them into the top 15 of the USA Today Sports/MMA Junkie rankings. Additionally, Johnny Walker,
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterMay 16, 2023, 05:16 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has signed an expansive, multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League, he and the organization jointly announced on Tuesday. Ngannou (17-3) is expected to
The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Tuesday’s special edition show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. UK time. We’ll be joined by Francis Ngannou to discuss his big news, his move to PFL, how his free agency process went
After a pair of legendary fights with Nate Diaz, McGregor made good on his goals to compete for a second belt when he faced Eddie Alvarez in New York City – the UFC’s first event in The Big Apple. In what might’ve been his greatest performance and one of the most dominant we’ve seen in
Nothing is impossible. Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou recently put pen to paper for a blockbuster deal in PFL, with “The Predator” expected to make his “Super Fight” debut inside the promotion’s “Smart Cage” at some point later this year. More details on how that partnership came together right here. “Ngannou will anchor the
MMA fighters, Twitter reacts to massive PFL signing of Francis Ngannou The wait is over. We now know what Francis Ngannou is doing next … kind of. The PFL confirmed the former UFC heavyweight champion had signed after an initial report by the NY Times. Despite his signing, he won’t debut until mid-2024 leaving many
Ji Yeon Kim had plenty working against her at UFC on ABC 4. Kim (9-7-2 MMA, 3-7 UFC) lost a split decision to Mandy Bohm (8-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) this past Saturday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., but the setback didn’t come without controversy. Kim was docked two points in a fight that was stopped after Bohm was
Jeff Wagenheim May 15, 2023, 12:34 PM ET The Edwards family already has one MMA world champion. It could add a second in September. Bellator middleweight Fabian Edwards, fresh off a win in a No. 1 contender fight, will challenge champion Johnny Eblen in the main event of Bellator Dublin on Sept. 23 at 3Arena
As Joe Fournier laid on the canvas, the referee standing overhead while administering a 10-count, he knew something had gone horribly wrong. Seconds earlier, the 40-year-old entrepreneur turned boxer saw KSI swing and miss with a punch that was followed by an elbow. The elbow connected flush, Fournier went down, and the fight was stopped.
Middleweights and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) graduates Edmen Shahbazyan and Anthony Hernandez share the Octagon in the co-main event, each looking to build on recent triumphs. Shahbazyan ended a one-year sabbatical and three-fight losing streak last time out, collecting a second-round stoppage win over Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC 282 in December. Still just 25
Welcome to Midnight Mania! A couple weeks back (Sat. May 6, 2023), Aljamain Sterling defended his Bantamweight crown for the third time by defeating Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. After defeating the Olympian via a super close split decision (see official scorecard here), Sean O’Malley entered the cage
Following two cancellations and five months, welterweight Orion Cosce was finally able to have his bout with Mike “Blood Diamond” Mathetha at UFC 277 last July. Having come into the bout with Mathetha suffering the only loss of his career, Cosce was pleased to get the fight done and pick up a victory and get
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Chael Sonnen discusses the UFC 288 main event, Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley, Henry Cejudo’s possible retirement, what’s next for Leon Edwards and the welterweight title picture, O’Malley vs. Aljamain Sterling, BKFC 41, Francis Ngannou’s future, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz press conference, Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, more. Join this channel to get access
Jake Gyllenhaal and former UFC fighter Jay Hieron film a scene for the Road House remake after UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins. 🎥 Be sure to subscribe to receive updates when we post new content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQfUu6vIJGZDODSwhr0m9w?sub_confirmation=1 Visit us on the web: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com Part of the USA TODAY network: http://www.usatoday.com #UFC285 #JakeGyllenhaal #RoadHouse
Angela Hill reminded everyone in her last outing why she’s a forced to be reckoned with. The former Invicta FC champion put on a striking clinic against Emily Ducote at UFC on ESPN 42 in December. It was a clean and dominant win for Hill, who won 30–27 across all three judges’ scorecard. Hill is
May 15, 2023, 09:23 AM ET There was plenty of action across MMA over the weekend with Bellator 296 in Paris on Friday night and UFC Fight Night in Charlotte on Saturday. Rising UFC heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida notched a first-round submission win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik to extend his UFC unbeaten streak to five in
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