MMA, UFC news from MMA Fighting.
Despite Dana White’s brutal callout, Torrez Finney earns third shot at Contender Series
Torrez Finney is getting a third crack at Contender Series despite Dana White’s brutal rant towards him after second episode this season.
By Jed Meshew / new
Playing the Feud: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall — will it ever happen?
MMA Fighting recaps the ongoing Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall rivalry, and discusses if the fight will actually happen in the UFC.
By Mike Heck and Jed Meshew / new
Watch George Fensom tackle HSTikkyTokky in heated Misfits Boxing 17 weigh-in scuffle
Love Island star George Fensom tried to take down influencer HSTikkyTokky at Friday’s official weigh-ins for Misfits Boxing 17 in Dublin, Ireland.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Misfits Boxing 17 weigh-in video
Watch Misfits Boxing 17 weigh-in video to see all of Saturday’s fighters step on the scale Friday.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Missed Fists: Slicing knee knockout opens gruesome gash on fighter’s forehead
A brutal knee draws blood, a fake-out leads directly to a brutal knockout, a fighter experiences the highest of highs and the lowest of lows on the same night, and more in this edition of Missed Fists.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Gordon Ryan lays out elaborate conditions for Nick Rodriguez, Craig Jones fights
Gordon Ryan explains how Nick Rodriguez and Craig Jones can earn another crack at him.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Mayra Bueno Silva receives fine, no further punishment for jumping out of cage at UFC 303
UFC bantamweight contender Mayra Bueno Silva got off with a small fine after being admonished for exiting the cage in her most recent fight.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Combat Sports Commission of Western Australia issues statement on removing judge from UFC 305
The Combat Sports Commission of Western Australia has issued a statement regarding the decision to remove judge Howie Booth from his role at UFC 305 after he returned a questionable scorecard during the event.
By Damon Martin / new
Referees, judges assigned for UFC 306, Canelo vs. Berlanga
See who will oversee Sept. 14’s marquee matchups between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili, and Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Khalil Rountree clear to fight Alex Pereira at UFC 307, suspension resolved
Khalil Rountree’s drug-test suspension will be over by the time he is set to fight light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira on Oct. 5.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Jon Jones leaves vulgar insult on Tom Aspinall Instagram video
Jon Jones didn’t hold back in his latest social media shot at rival Tom Aspinall.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Dana White teases Conor McGregor news, McGregor responds
UFC CEO Dana White tells fans that there will be an update on Conor McGregor soon.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Randy Couture: UFC’s ego ‘too big’ to allow Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall to fight Francis Ngannou
Randy Couture speaks from personal experience when he tried to set up a cross promotional fight that it’s almost impossible that the UFC would ever allow Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall to face Francis Ngannou
By Damon Martin / new
Daniel Cormier expects Olympic champ Amit Elor to make MMA transition one day: ‘They’re going to be in trouble’
Daniel Cormier reveals that recent Olympic gold medalist Amit Elor used to train with the boys at the American Kickboxing Academy before she became the youngest American to ever win a championship in freestyle wrestling.
By Damon Martin / new
‘King Mo’ Lawal off BKFC 66 due to injury, return from retirement delayed
"King" Mo Lawal will have to wait until a later date to make his return from retirement after the MMA veteran suffered an injury that has forced him out of his upcoming fight in BKFC on Sept. 13
By Damon Martin / new
Kayla Harrison impressed by Alex Pereira’s judo skills: ‘It’s crazy how fast he picks stuff up’
Kayla Harrison discusses giving Alex Pereira a yellow belt in judo and his impressive ability to learn.
By Jed Meshew / new
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Tony Ferguson’s only chance against me was a ‘lucky punch;’ Ferguson responds
Khabib Nurmagomedov admits he was a little sad that he never got to fight Tony Ferguson but then again he never felt like that was a matchup where Ferguson had much of a chance against him
By Damon Martin / new
Michael Aswell’s gruesome cut suffered on Contender Series revealed
UFC CEO Dana White showed off photos of a horrific cut Michael Aswell suffered on episode three of Contender Series.
By Jed Meshew / new
Dana White reacts to Merab Dvalishvili cutting own stitches: ‘He’s just f*cking with me now’
UFC CEO Dana White is throwing his hands up in the air when it comes to Merab Dvalishvili’s viral videos ahead of UFC 306 on Sept. 14.
By Alexander K. Lee / new
Machine Gun Kelly offers advice to Sean Strickland after viral encounter: ‘Shut the f*ck up … you’re a f*cking idiot’
Musician Machine Gun Kelly responds to former UFC champion Sean Strickland after they had an awkward encounter meeting each other at a Power Slap event in Las Vegas.
By Damon Martin / new
