The former mixed martial arts fighter known as War Machine was found guilty Monday of kidnapping, beating and sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend over several months in 2014, and of beating her male friend when he found them together in her bedroom. Nevada jurors deadlocked on two attempted-murder counts against Jonathan […]
Former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, who vacated his title to take an indefinite break in 2013, has signed an agreement to return to the UFC. On Friday, UFC president Dana White told the Los Angeles Times that St-Pierre, 35, signed the deal on Thursday after a lengthy negotiating process. The […]
Holly Holm is seeking to appeal the outcome of her loss to Germaine de Randamie at UFC 208 last weekend in New York. Representatives for Holm (10-3) have drafted a written request to the New York State Athletic Commission that it review the job performed by referee Todd Anderson. The […]
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will attempt to defend his title against Anthony Johnson at UFC 210 on April 8 in Buffalo, New York. Officials announced the championship fight on Wednesday. The UFC 210 pay-per-view event will take place at KeyBank Center. Cormier (18-1) is looking to record his […]
Former middleweight champion and all-time great Anderson Silva will face Derek Brunson at UFC 208 on Feb. 11 in Brooklyn. UFC president Dana White announced Silva’s return via social media on Friday. The bout will take place during the UFC’s pay-per-view event at Barclays Center. Silva (33-8) hasn’t fought since […]
A heavyweight rematch between Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum scheduled for December 31st’s UFC 207 event in Las Vegas has been canceled. The Nevada State Athletic Commission opted to not approve Velasquez (14-2) to compete, due to medical issues. “Based on medical records, interviews and the best judgment of Chairman […]
Cris “Cyborg” Justino, the top-ranked female featherweight, has been informed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency of a possible doping violation, the UFC said in a statement. The promotion said it was formally notified by the USADA of the potential violation Thursday. It stems from an out-of-competition collection taken Dec. 5. […]
Saturday’s UFC Fight Night had all the makings of a big night for hometown prospect Paige VanZant. It turned into Michelle Waterson’s coming-out party instead. Coming off a 17-month layoff, Waterson (14-4) looked incredible in a submission victory over VanZant inside Golden 1 Center. Waterson took VanZant’s back after throwing […]
Anthony Pettis missed weight Friday for his interim featherweight championship fight against Max Holloway. Pettis (19-5) was 148 pounds at the official weigh-in, exceeding the allowed weight of 145. Holloway (16-3) came in right at 145 pounds. The bout will still headline UFC 206 on Saturday at Air Canada Centre, […]
The UFC 206 main event took a major hit on Friday, as an undisclosed injury has forced Daniel Cormier out of his light heavyweight title defense. Cormier was supposed to put his belt on the line in a rematch with Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. The initial news came from an MMAFighting.com […]