LAS VEGAS – Daniel Zellhuber recalls how Yair Rodriguez’s journey caught his attention. Zellhuber (15-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) watched Rodriguez win Season 1 of “The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America” in 2014, when he represented Team Mexico under coach Cain Velasquez. Rodriguez (18-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) helped put Mexico on the MMA map and has had a
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Khabib Nurmagomedov envisions big things for his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov (17-0) defends his lightweight title against Alexander Shabliy (24-3) in the Bellator Champions Series: San Diego headliner Saturday at Pechanga Arena. Khabib will be in the corner of Usman, the younger brother of top UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov. “Usman Nurmagomedov is the future
Israel Adesanya plans on taking legal action after a recent street altercation. The former UFC champion was in the headlines earlier this week after a video surfaced online of him in a heated argument with a man. The situation appeared to be a road rage incident during the daytime, reportedly in central Auckland, New Zealand,
Mairon Santos wants to test his standup against a high-level striker next. Santos (14-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) knocked out Kaan Ofli in the second round to win Season 32 of “The Ultimate Fighter” August at UFC on ESPN 62 from the UFC Apex. Santos was able to fend off the grappling of Edwin Cooper Jr.,
BKFC women’s flyweight champ Christine Ferea is glad to be a big part of the growth of bareknuckle boxing. While she’s enjoying being on top of the game, she also looks forward to when her days in the ring are over so she can give back to the next generation. Ferea (8-1 BKFC) has no
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC Fight Night 242 (ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Among those weighing in are former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns (22-7 MMA, 15-7 UFC) and Sean Brady
A pivotal matchup of top-five light heavyweights will go down at UFC 308 when Magomed Ankalaev and Aleksandr Rakic meet inside the octagon. Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandr Rakic preview Since losing his UFC debut to Paul Craig in 2018 with one second left in the third round, Ankalaev (19-1-1 MMA, 10-1-1 UFC), who’s No. 2
Merab Dvalishvili argues that Deiveson Figueiredo is a more worthy No. 1 contender than Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili (17-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) challenges bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (17-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) in the UFC 306 main event Sept. 14 at Sphere in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews. UFC
Jorge Masvidal became one of the biggest stars in the UFC in 2019. He started the year by knocking out top prospect Darren Till and then delivered one of the fastest KOs in UFC history against Ben Askren. Masvidal was then offered to fight for the BMF title against Nate Diaz, which he won via
Michael Bisping thinks Alex Pereira still has more to prove at light heavyweight before changing weight classes. UFC light heavyweight champion Pereira (11-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) defends his title against Khalil Rountree (13-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) in the UFC 307 main event Oct. 5 in Salt Lake City. Win or lose, “Poatan” wants to drop
Check out these photos from the BKFC 65 weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs ahead of the event taking place at Maverik Center in Salt Lake City. (Photos courtesy of BKFC) Troy Dennison BKFC 65 weigh-ins Troy Dennison BKFC 65 weigh-ins Brandon Honsvick BKFC 65 weigh-ins Brandon Honsvick BKFC 65 weigh-ins Troy Dennison vs Brandon Honsvick faceoff
LAS VEGAS – Natalia Silva’s seven-month absence from the octagon ahead of UFC Fight Night 242 has been the product of personal struggle. “I had a hard moment in my life,” Silva told MMA Junkie and other reporters at Wednesday’s media day. “I lost my sister recently, four months ago. I’d like to have fought