UFC bantamweight contender Rob Font has been chosen as the replacement for the injured Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC Nashville, according to sources. The news was revealed on Thursday by ESPN. Font will now face off against Cory Sandhagen in what promises to be an intense showdown. Weight and Round Details The
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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to return to New York for its final two semifinal events. Officials have confirmed that the matchups for both cards have been finalized, according to ESPN. The main event of the August 18 card will feature a heavyweight semifinal between Renan Ferreira and Maurice Greene. The event will
LAS VEGAS — In a highly anticipated showdown, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, two of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history, are set to square off. UFC president Dana White revealed the exciting news at the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 290, announcing that the clash between Jones and Miocic will take place on November
In the fifth week of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 31, Brad Katona from Team Chandler showcased his ground game skills and secured a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Vera from Team McGregor. This win propels Katona into the bantamweight semifinals. Let’s delve into the most significant moments from Episode 5 and what lies ahead in
In a recent PFL 6 event held at the Overtime Elite Arena, Sadibou Sy showcased his skills with a highlight-reel spinning head-kick knockout over Shane Mitchell. This victory marked his sixth consecutive win and secured his spot in the PFL’s 2023 playoffs. Sy’s impressive performance has established him as the man to beat in the
Devin Haney, the undisputed boxing lightweight champion, was fined $25,000 by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for shoving Vasyl Lomachenko during the weigh-in for their fight on May 19. The NSAC took the fine from the $400,000 that had been withheld from Haney’s purse. The rest of the money will be distributed to Haney,
This past weekend was filled with action-packed MMA events. The PFL Regular Season: Heavyweights and Women’s Featherweights, Bellator 297, and UFC Fight Night all took place, providing fans with plenty of excitement. On Friday night, defending champions Ante Delija and Larissa Pacheco both claimed victories. However, only Pacheco secured a spot in this year’s PFL
Conor McGregor, the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman during Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami last week. The woman alleges that McGregor “violently” forced himself on her in a VIP men’s bathroom at Kaseya Center, “aggressively kissed her” and attempted to force her into
After three weeks of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 31, Michael Chandler’s team has won for the third consecutive time against Conor McGregor’s team. Austin Hubbard of Team Chandler secured a place in the lightweight semi-finals with his unanimous decision win over Team McGregor’s Aaron McKenzie. Although Hubbard could not knock out his opponent, his victory
Henry Cejudo, a former two-weight champion in the UFC, has expressed his desire to reclaim the bantamweight title. Cejudo relinquished the title three years ago but is now prepared to do anything to get it back. He recently suffered a split decision loss against Aljamain Sterling in their 135-pound championship bout at UFC 288, but
Amanda Nunes, the greatest women’s fighter of all time, announced her retirement at UFC 289 on Saturday in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Nunes laid her two UFC championship belts on the Octagon mat and had the cutman remove her gloves. She put the gloves in the middle of the two titles, kneeled down and cried
Mackenzie Dern showcased her skills in the main event of UFC Fight Night, dominating Angela Hill in a lopsided fight that went the distance. Dern, a two-time jiu-jitsu world champion known for her submission wins, spent most of the 25-minute bout in control on the canvas or in clinches, prime positions to set up a