Joanna Jedrzejczyk is not done with the sport of mixed martial arts just yet. Jedrzejczyk hasn’t competed since her split-decision defeat to Weili Zhang in their 25-minute back-and-forth war for the women’s strawweight title at UFC 248 back in March. And while she has been training in Poland since travel restrictions due to the COVID-19
European promotion Cage Warriors has provided some pretty important fighters for the UFC roster. The latest of these signings may have come recently after undefeated prospect Mason Jones has signed with the UFC. At just 25 years old and with a professional MMA record of 10-0, Jones is just the latest prospect to come from
This weekend, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will be competing in his 29th professional fight. If he is successful here, and in one other bout, he believes that his legacy would be one of the best in the sport’s history. In the eyes of many, Khabib has already done enough to establish himself as one
This weekend lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov will be fighting for the first time since the passing of his father Abdulmanap. To honor this difficult time, BT Sport put together a touching animated video tribute to honor the passing of this man. In Dagestan there are few people as highly regarded as Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, despite his
Brian Ortega may have not shocked the world, but he certainly proved his doubters wrong against the Korean Zombie. At UFC Fight Island 6, Ortega displayed a new array of stand up skills, which allowed him to completely dismantle the Zombie. Which, shocked many fans who thought that Brian would have to rely on his
James Krause put on a dominating performance at UFC Fight Island 6. In fact, Fight Island seems to be the place lately where stars are being born. Just last card, Joaquin Buckley became an overnight sensation with one of the greatest KOs in UFC history. However, Krause isn’t buying the persona that Buckley is portraying
Umar Nurmagomedov’s bad luck continues when it comes to making his UFC debut. The younger cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov was set to make his promotional debut against fellow debutant Sergei Morozov in a bantamweight bout at UFC 254 next weekend. However, Nurmagomedov is now out following a staph infection that led to him being hospitalized
The Korean Zombie was not pleased with his performance against Brian Ortega. The pair met in a highly-anticipated featherweight headliner at UFC Fight Island 6 last night in what was essentially a title eliminator fight. However, much to the surprise of many in the combat sports world, it was Ortega who dominated proceedings as he
UFC Fight Island 6 Brian Ortega walked into Fight Island and took out the Korean Zombie. Usually, TKZ walks down his opponents. But, tonight was the opposite as Ortega looked his best, even after a 2 year lay off. Jessica Andrade also walked out of Fight Island victorious, as her body shots ripped into the
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 6, ranked featherweight Chan Sung Jung (Korean Zombie) takes on Brian Ortega. The match serves as a title eliminator contenders fight, with Ortega ranked #2 in the world, and Korean Zombie ranked #4. Round 1 With a touch of gloves, both men look confident and they step to
Light heavyweight contender Jimmy Crute put on an outstanding performance tonight in the main card of UFC Fight Island 6 when he knockout former Cage Warriors gold holder Modestas Bukauskas in the first round. In the opening round, both fighters take center stage. After landing a few back and forth punches, Australian fighter Crute landed
Former women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade looks to have a successful flyweight debut when she meets former title challenger Katlyn Chookagian. Round 1 Andrade pressures Chookagian early on and has her clinched up against the fence. Andrade quickly takes her down and is in Chookagian’s guard. Chookagian attempts a triangle choke but Andrade partially lifts
For Dustin Poirier, a rematch with Conor McGregor will go very differently for many reasons. The pair first met each other in a heated featherweight fight back in 2014 that saw McGregor come out on top with a first-round TKO victory. Poirier, of course, has improved tenfold since that fateful night. He would go on
UFC welterweight contender and notorious Trump supporter Jorge Masvidal was present at the MIA (Miami International Airport) to welcome the POTUS on Floridian soil. Masvidal joined the US President on a “Fighters against socialism” bus tour across Florida and delivered a passionate speech in favor of Donald Trump. Masvidal has never hidden his support for
Cris Cyborg is nowhere near retirement and it seems she still wants to rematch Amanda Nunes. Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg defended her belt on Thursday night against Arlen Blencowe at UFC 249. Cyborg looked as dominant as ever, she dominated Blencowe in the first round before submitting her rather easily in the second round.
Chris Weidman is willing to fight Khamzat Chimaev — but only in January. It’s been a struggle for Chimaev to find a ranked opponent as he looks to compete on December 19 which is the final UFC card of the year. UFC president Dana White was hoping to have a fight confirmed for him by