For the first time since the two organizations have partnered, USADA has sanctioned a PFL fighter. Thursday, USADA announced heavyweight Gokhan Saricam has been suspended one year after he failed multiple competition drug tests on April 29 and May 12. Saricam, 33, was flagged for clomiphene, a hormone modulator that is prohibited by USADA at
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Michael Page doesn’t see championship potential in Ian Machado Garry. Garry (15-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) remained unbeaten when he edged out Page last month at UFC 303. He was able to outgrapple “MVP” and land a pivotal takedown late in Round 3 to secure the win. Garry expressed interest in facing Shavkat Rakhmonov next, but
South African flyweight Siyanda Vilakazi picked up his first professional win in style Thursday as he landed a finishing sequence that resembled something from a highly-choreographed movie scene. Vilakazi (1-1) fought in the opening prelim of EFC 115 in Sandton, South Africa against Tebatso Matlhobowane (0-1). The fight lasted 10 seconds. Right off the bat,
Dana White has been a prominent figure in Donald Trump’s corner in each of his last two presidential campaigns, and it should come as no surprise that the UFC chief will be there for him again. According to The Wall Street Journal, White will speak at next week’s Republican National Convention, just as he has
Dustin Poirier pulled no punches when addressing Michael Chandler. Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) submitted Chandler in a barnburner in November 2022, which is the last time Chandler was seen in action. Poirier accused Chandler of trying to cheat during their fight, and it appears that they still have bad blood. After losing to lightweight
Santiago Ponzinibbio stands today as one of the most seasoned and experienced fighters in the UFC welterweight division. Yet, despite his long tenure, the Argentine is confident he’s got a few more chapters to his storied career. The 36-fight veteran, who’s been competing in the UFC since 2013, believes fans will witness a new version
From Invicta FC to Dana White’s Contender Series to the UFC, check out these photos highlighting Tracy Cortez’s career through the years. Tracy Cortez tracy-cortez-dwcs-22-weigh-ins tracy-cortez-dwcs-22 Dana White’s Contender Series – Cortez v Agapova LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 30: Tracy Cortez celebrates after defeating Mariya Agapova in their flyweight… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY
MMA world reacts to Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka UFC 303 full fight bonus, Dana White interview on Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou, Alex Pereira on potential Magomed Ankalaev, Islam Makhachev vs Michael Chandler potentially in works after Conor McGregor not being ready, UFC 305 Dricus Du Plessis vs Adesanya and much more bouts revealed
Daniel Cormier outworked Anthony Johnson in their first meeting, but “Rumble” worked his way back to a title shot against champ Cormier. Who do fellow UFC fighters think has the advantage in the rematch?
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The tables have turned. At least that’s how Diego Lopes sees his ongoing feud with fellow UFC contender Movsar Evloev. Lopes, who lost to Evloev in his short-notice UFC debut back in 2023, had long been asking for a rematch with the Russian fighter. However, there was little attention or mind to the callout by
A former champion is back in action in front of her home fans Saturday. Rose Namajunas (13-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) lost her strawweight title to Carla Esparza in her second reign as champion. Her move to flyweight started with a loss to Manon Fiorot, but she bounced back against Amanda Ribas in March. She was
Tracy Cortez is set to compete in the biggest fight of her career at UFC Denver this weekend (Sat., July 13, 2024). UFC’s return to its origin state has crumbled in its build. Originally on tap for the main event was a Flyweight contender bout between former Strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas, and Maycee Barber. Unfortunately
Every champion in MMA history started somewhere. For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator or PFL gloves. Modern-era fighters progress through the regional ranks with hopes of accomplishing the highest accolades. Many will try, few will succeed. This month, 10 fighters on the
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal exceeded the expectations of many when they headlined a boxing event at Honda Center, Anaheim, this weekend. The constant back and forth between the MMA veterans made for an entertaining fight, and rumors around their return to the UFC have already caught fire. Diaz last fought in the UFC in