UFC 259 press conference video live now
At the UFC 259 press conference, Jan Blachowicz, Israel Adesanya and other headliners along with UFC president Dana White will answer questions from the media Thursday afternoon.
Alistair Overeem issues statement on UFC release: ‘The final run has come to an end’
Alistair Overeem has released his first statement since parting ways with the UFC.
Jan Blachowicz: After first punch, Israel Adesanya will understand the difference of ‘the legendary Polish power’
Jan Blachowicz isn’t spending much time thinking about how Israel Adesanya is preparing for him but he has a warning for the middleweight champion as he makes his UFC debut at 205 pounds.
Video: Pros predict UFC 259 main event
Watch UFC 259 fighters predict the main event between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz.
Dominick Cruz requests anyone other than Keith Peterson referee his UFC 259 fight
Former champion Dominick Cruz further explains his issue with referee Keith Peterson following his last fight against Henry Cejudo and why he’s requested anybody else serve as the third man in the octagon for his bout against Casey Kenney this weekend.
UFC 259 Embedded, Episode 4: Khabib Nurmagomedov arrives to corner Islam Makhachev
On the fourth episode of UFC 259 Embedded, Khabib Nurmagomedov shows up as he gets ready to corner Islam Makhachev this Saturday, Amanda Nunes and Jan Blachowicz fit in family time during training, and more.
UFC releases Brazilian bantamweights Geraldo de Freitas, Gabriel Silva
Geraldo de Freitas went 1-2 as a UFC fighter between 2019 and 2020.
Damir Hadzovic welcomes octagon newcomer Nikolas Motta at May 8 UFC event
Damir Hadzovic will attempt to snap a two-fight losing skid when he faces Nikolas Motta in May.
Casey Kenney believes Dominick Cruz win could propel him into top-5, ‘legend tour’ fights
Casey Kenney sees big things ahead in 2021 if he can get past former UFC champion Dominick Cruz.
Jon Anik on ‘GOAT’ Amanda Nunes’ future: ‘I think the body, the bank account and the family will tell you to step away’
While Amanda Nunes has earned the massive favorite status ahead of her next title defense this weekend, Megan Anderson plans to prove that she belongs in the octagon with the all-time great.
PFL announces Atlantic City venue for 2021 regular season events, ‘bubble environment’ quarantine protocol
The PFL’s six upcoming events will take place at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
Islam Makhachev appreciates comparisons to Khabib Nurmagomedov, expects to follow in his footsteps as ‘next champion’
Islam Makhachev has long been talked about as a future contender in the lightweight division but now a path has been cleared for him with his close friend and teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from competition.
ONE roundup: Fights set for Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida, Colby Northcutt, and ‘Reug Reug’ in April
Jiu-jitsu icon Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida will finally make his MMA debut in April 2021.
UFC full fight video: Jan Blachowicz blasts Dominick Reyes to capture vacant light heavyweight title
Watch Jan Blachowicz claim UFC gold with a win over Dominick Reyes at UFC 253.
Giga Chikadze vs. Cub Swanson set for May 1 UFC event
Featherweight Giga Chigadze has a fight after waiting several months for an opponent to accept a bout.
The kick that changed everything
How Anderson Silva became a celebrity — and turned UFC into mainstream culture in Brazil — by kicking Vitor Belfort in the face.
Alistair Overeem released by UFC after latest knockout loss
Multi-title UFC champ Alistair Overeem is no longer a UFC fighter after his most recent knockout loss in the octagon.
Former heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos released from the UFC
Former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos has been released from the UFC after spending over 12 years with the promotion.
Josh Parisian vs. Roque Martinez in the works for UFC event on June 19
A heavyweight fight between Josh Parisian and Roque Martinez is currently in the works for the upcoming UFC card on June 19.
UFC 259 Embedded, Episode 3: ‘We’re ready to shock the world and change my life’
On the third episode of UFC 259 Embedded, Megan Spencer, Jan Blachowicz, Israel Adesanya, and Petr Yan train, Amanda Nunes packs for the trip, and more.
UFC 259 media day video
Watch select UFC 259 fighters answer questions before Saturday’s event in Las Vegas.
The A-Side live chat: Ciryl Gane’s big win, UFC 259 preview, more
MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee, Alex Savas, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest news in MMA.
Anthony Smith relates to Khamzat Chimaev’s struggles: ‘He’s used to being a f*cking killer’
One-time title challenger Anthony Smith has never struggled with COVID-19 the way Khamzat Chimaev has, but he relates to the struggle of recovery.
Johnny Munoz vs. Mark Striegl added to UFC 261
A bantamweight matchup has been added to the UFC’s PPV event in April.
Thiago Moises doubles down on Al Iaquinta callout: ‘He’s the matchmaker, he sells houses, but he won't fight?’
Thiago Moises defeated Alexander Hernandez via unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 20.
Claressa Shields fed up with sexism in boxing: ‘We’re not going to keep waiting on men to give women the opportunity’
Claressa Shields feels like she’s constantly battling against sexism in the sport of boxing, which is why she decided to take it upon herself to book an all-women’s pay-per-view card.
Paul Daley vs. Sabah Homasi rebooked for third time at Bellator 257 in April
Paul Daley and Sabah Homasi have been rebooked for the third time with the fight now expected to take place at Bellator 257 in April.
The cost of being ‘The King’
Seven years ago, doctors told former UFC lightweight Spencer Fisher he could no longer fight. That wasn’t the end of his time with his promoter. But when the company was sold, he was among those to be cut loose. Now, he’s just trying to get by.
Thiago Santos felt mix of fear, anxiety in return from double-knee surgery against Glover Teixeira
Thiago Santos faces rising light heavyweight Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 259 in Las Vegas.
Morning Report: Israel Adesanya reacts to Paulo Costa’s ‘hangover’ excuse at UFC 253
The UFC middleweight champion isn’t buying Costa’s excuse.
Jim Miller vs. Joe Solecki set for UFC event on April 10
A matchup between lightweight submission specialists is set to take place next month.
Video: Anthony Hernandez on upset win, bonus at UFC 258: ‘Now I can get my kids the house they deserve’
Anthony Hernandez shocked the world at UFC 258—not just because he beat Rodolfo Vieira, but because he submitted the multi-time ADCC champion.
Roxanne Modafferi vs. Taila Santos slated for May 8 UFC event
Taila Santos will look to crack the UFC’s top-10 flyweight rankings in the spring.
Ricky Simon eyes ‘second shot at a legend’ vs. Frankie Edgar, believes Sean O’Malley wouldn’t fight him
With three straight wins—two of those coming in less than a month to kick off 2021—Ricky Simon has his sights set on a ranked opponent.
Luis Pena to fight Alex Munoz at April 17 UFC show
Luis Pena and Alex Munoz meet in a lightweight bout on April 17.
UFC Vegas 20 medical suspensions: Three fighters potentially sidelined until August
Three fighters from the UFC Vegas 20 preliminary card are facing potential six-month suspensions.