After a year of MMA fighters crossing over into boxing and getting largely clowned, Vitor Belfort joined Anderson Silva as one of the few earning a W in the ring against Evander Holyfield at Triller’s September 11th event (watch the highlights here). Alas, he won’t get too much credit for beating up a clearly over
Conor McGregor speaks after altercation with Machine Gun Kelly on VMA red carpet | Video Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is a lightening rod for controversy. Wherever “The Notorious” goes, spectacle usually follows. On Sunday, on the VMA red carpet, McGregor got into an altercation with Machine Gun Kelly. Security had to intervene to
If it wasn’t for being bullied, Georges St-Pierre might’ve never become a two-division UFC champion and arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all time. “Growing up, I was a kid that lacked a lot of confidence. I believe that’s why I was picked on,” St-Pierre told Burt Watson in the latest “Legend 2 Legend”
10:01 PM ET Anderson Silva is closer to 50 years old than he is 40. But the UFC great, somehow, is currently embarking on a relatively successful boxing run. Silva stopped fellow MMA legend Tito Ortiz via knockout at 1:21 of the first round Saturday night in Hollywood, Florida. Ortiz had Silva trapped in the
Anthony Smith wasn’t watching last weekend’s UFC fights live, so initially he missed the debut of the UFC’s promotional package for his Sept. 18 main event against Ryan Spann. But word traveled back to him quickly enough, so out of sheer curiosity he went and checked it out. And suffice to say, he was surprised
“It was kind of a short path, but I’m not here for a long time, I’m here for a good time.” – Jasmine Jasudavicius Jasmine Jasudaivicus (5-1) competes on Tuesday’s episode of Dana White’s Contender Series. After only six fights she is one win away from earning an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract. Being this close
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You’ve seen the highlights from Anderson Silva’s amazing knockout victory over Tito Ortiz. You’ve seen the lowlights as Vitor Belfort pummeled a stumbling Evander Holyfield around the ring. But have you seen or heard all of the special Donald Trump commentary from the Triller Fight Club Holyfield vs. Belfort event? Triller stunned the combat sports
Vitor Belfort vs. Evander Holyfield boxing highlights: Belfort wants Jake Paul next Watch the Vitor Belfort vs. Evander Holyfield boxing highlights and recap from their Triller main event on Saturday night in Miami. Belfort made quick work of the former heavyweight world champion and then zeroed in on YouTube sensation turned boxer Jake Paul. [embedded
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By Matthew Wells | September 11, 2021 11:20 pm ET Follow @mrmwells Former U.S. President Donald Trump took the opportunity to address the main event winner of Triller Fight Club Legends II on Saturday. Shortly after former UFC light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort made quick work of boxing legend Evander Holyfield in their main event
10:30 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Evander Holyfield, months shy of his 59th birthday, was stopped on his feet by former UFC champion Vitor Belfort in the opening round on Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The TKO came at 1 minute, 49 seconds. Belfort, 44, swarmed Holyfield from the
Originally slated to face Oscar De La Hoya, Vitor Belfort overcame a last-minute opponent change to come out victorious against the legendary boxer Evander Holyfield. Here’s what the rest of the MMA community had to say about the fight: Happy for vitor but man IT sucks to see HOLYFIELD like that. — Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman)
Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Gilbert Burns reacts following his match against Stephen Thompson during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Gilbert Burns vs Neil Magny could be in the works via the power of the classic Twitter war of words. Second-ranked UFC welterweight Burns (he is
Vitor Belfort has issued a staggering $25 million winner-takes-all challenge to Jake Paul after knocking out Evander Holyfield earlier tonight. Following his decision victory over Tyron Woodley late last month, 24-year-old Jake Paul will now be searching for his next opponent inside the squared circle, and he may have just found his match. After making
Vitor Belfort is aiming high following his knockout win over Evander Holyfield this Saturday night on FITE TV pay-per-view (PPV). Belfort, who came out swinging in just his second professional boxing match, ended up stopping Holyfield on the feet in the very first round. The former UFC light heavyweight champion was expected to win after
Vitor Belfort easily takes out Evander Holyfield in Triller main event Former UFC heavyweight tournament champion and light heavyweight title holder Vitor Belfort quickly dispatched boxing legend Evander Holyfield in the Triller Fight Club main event on Saturday. Belfort was scheduled to take on Oscar De La Hoya but De La Hoya was forced out