MMA NEWS

Ben Askren says BMF title actually ‘makes sense’, hopes to cross paths with Jorge Masvidal again
by Damon Martin on October 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting Ben Askren is never going to be the biggest fan of Jorge Masvidal or Nate Diaz. But when it comes to their fight at UFC 244, which hands the winner a $50,000 ‘baddest motherf—ker’ title, he understands it. While his entire athletic career from wrestling to MMA has been about becoming the best in the world, Askren concedes the UFC made the right move by striking while the iron was hot in booking Masvidal versus Diaz in November. Diaz called for the fight against Masvidal following his win over Anthony Pettis at UFC 241. A […]

Callout Collection: Who UFC Tampa winners want next – and how likely they'll get them
by John Morgan on October 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Deiveson Figueiredo were among those with specific names in mind for their next fight after UFC on ESPN+ 19.
Marvin Vettori explains bad blood with Andrew Sanchez after UFC Tampa win
by Matt Erickson on October 14, 2019 at 12:15 pm
Take a look inside Marvin Vettori's win over Andrew Sanchez at UFC on ESPN+ 19 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.
J.J. Aldrich ready to make flyweight her home after crucial UFC Tampa win
by Matt Erickson on October 14, 2019 at 11:30 am
Take a look inside J.J. Aldrich's win over Lauren Mueller at UFC on ESPN+ 19 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.
Off Guard: Aaron Pico believes he'll fight for Bellator title when time is right
by Farah Hannoun on October 14, 2019 at 10:45 am
At just 23, Aaron Pico knows everything will come his way in due time after early career setbacks.
UFC on ESPN+ 19 rookie report: Grading the newcomer in Tampa
by John Morgan on October 14, 2019 at 10:05 am
Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they'll step into the octagon the first time – so how did the newcomers perform on Saturday?
Kayla Harrison thinks Sarah Kaufman looked too far ahead, disappointed 'magical moment' won't happen
by Nolan King on October 14, 2019 at 12:15 am
After Friday night's PFL 2019, Playoffs 1 event, Kayla Harrison felt somewhat disappointed – not in her own performance, however.

Up Next! Friday Night Fights In Boston!
by Jesse Holland on October 14, 2019 at 1:01 pm
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Is undefeated UFC light heavyweight contender, Dominick Reyes, championship material? […]
Latest Bellator 231 Fight Card & Rumors
by stevejuon on October 14, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Event: Bellator 231: “Mir vs. Nelson 2”Date: Fri., Oct. 25, 2019 on […]
Vick And Gifford Provide Health Updates After Violent Losses
by Ryan Harkness on October 14, 2019 at 2:47 am
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports It was a bad night for both Vick and Gifford, but fortunately both men seem to have emerged from Florida without […]
Garbrandt Looking At March Start To UFC Comeback
by Ryan Harkness on October 14, 2019 at 12:36 am
Esther Lin Plagued by injuries over the last couple of years, Garbrandt is hoping for an injury free 2020. Following a whirlwind 2016 that saw […]
Kron Gracie: ‘I Won That Fight’
by Ryan Harkness on October 13, 2019 at 10:15 pm
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Kron Gracie is not happy with the judges that ruled his fight against Swanson a 30-27 defeat. Kron Gracie suffered […]
UFC ‘Tampa’ Diary
by Jim Genia on October 13, 2019 at 9:55 pm
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports A look behind the curtain at UFC Fight Night 161 ... You go into each fight week with an eye toward the […]