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- Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Ronda Rousey’s Quick Win and Conor McGregor Returning Against Max Holloway
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Ronda Rousey dispatching Gina Carano in just 17 seconds in the MVP MMA event. The result wasn’t a surprise but did Rousey prove anything w…
- On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 117
Arnold Allen got back in the win column by spoiling the first UFC main event spot for Melquizael Costa with fantastic showing int the main event of UFC Vegas 117. After his much-needed victory, where does "Almighty" go in the absolutely lo…
- Rousey vs. Carano Post Fight Show: Reaction To Ronda Rousey’s Vintage Armbar Win, MVP’s First MMA Event
Ronda Rousey got her fairytale ending. On Saturday night, Rousey returned to the cage after a nearly 10-year absence, headlining MVP’s first MMA event, and hoping to rewrite the sad ending to her historic MMA career, and she did just that,…
- BREAKING: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 OFFICIAL For UFC 329
Following Dana White's big announcement of Conor Mcgregor's return to action in a rematch against #maxholloway at UFC 329, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr …
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Preview Show: What Does Success Look Like For MVP MMA And Netflix?
After all these years, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are finally set to return to the cage. Two of the most important figures in the history of women’s MMA, Rousey and Carano headline Most Valuable Promotions’ first foray into MMA with a su…
- BTL | Sean Strickland is Champ Again! Plus, UFC 328 Fallout, Rousey vs. Carano
UFC 328 is in the books, and it was capped off by another upset championship win by Sean Strickland as he defeated Khamzat Chimaev to regain the UFC middleweight title. With so much being discussed in the aftermath of the fight on both sid…
- No Bets Barred: What Should We Expect From Ronda Rousey And Gina Carano?
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano really are about to fight each other. This Saturday, the biggest MMA event of all time will take place when Rousey and Carano square off against each other at MVP MMA 1, broadcast on Netflix. Rousey has been ou…
- Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Sean Strickland Beating Khamzat Chimaev and What To Expect in Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Sean Strickland’s upset win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. Did the judges get it right? And how will Chimaev do if he actually moves up…
- Nate Diaz Responds to Dustin Poirier, Talks Conor McGregor Trilogy and Why He Has No Beef with Mike Perry
In this exclusive interview, Nate Diaz previews his upcoming fight against Mike Perry and why there hasn’t been any bad blood between them leading up to the Rousey vs. Carano card. Diaz also explains why he passed on a potential Conor McGr…
- On To The Next One: What’s Next For Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev After UFC 328?
Sean Strickland. And Again. Once again in the familiar spot of being a massive underdog in a middleweight title fight, Strickland outlasted Khamzat Chimaev to win a split decision and claim the championship for a second time in the main ev…
- UFC 328 Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Sean Strickland Shocking Khamzat Chimaev To Regain Title
Sean Strickland is a two-time UFC world champion, and he did it with another massive upset win in the challenger spot. Strickland handed Khamzat Chimaev his first ever loss, regaining the middleweight title in the main event of UFC 328. An…
- UFC 328 Preview Show: Will Khamzat Chimaev And Sean Strickland’s Bad Blood Spill Over On Saturday?
Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland are set to solve one of the most heated rivalries in MMA history. On Saturday, the UFC returns to Newark for UFC 328, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland,…
- BTL | Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland, UFC 328, Carlos Prates Destroys JDM
The final countdown to UFC 328 is officially on, and this Saturday, the highly anticipated grudge match between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland for the middleweight title goes down in Newark, N.J. Despite all of the threats of pre-figh…
- No Bets Barred: Can Sean Strickland Do It Again And Upset Khamzat Chimaev At UFC 328?
Khamzat Chimaev is set to make the first defense of his UFC middleweight title. This Saturday, the UFC returns to Newark, NJ for UFC 328, headlined by a pair of major title fights. In the main event, Khamzat Chimaev defends his newly-won m…
- Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Carlos Prates’ Win and Potentially Breaking His Knockout Record, UFC 328 Preview
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Carlos Prates dismantling Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth and Prates climbing the ladder for the most knockouts in welterweight history,…
- On To the Next One | What's Next For Carlos Prates, Other Big Winners At UFC Perth?
Carlos Prates delivered the performance of a lifetime in the main event of UFC Perth on Saturday at RAC Arena, obliterating former champion Jack Della Maddalena before unleashing a vicious finish in the third round. "The Nightmare" wants a…
- UFC Perth Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Carlos Prates Destroying Jack Della Maddalena
Carlos Prates sent a strong message to the top of the UFC welterweight division, and the promotional brass, as he ran through Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC Perth and he made it look easy doing it. Prates wants a title shot…
- UFC Perth Preview Show: Is Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates The Best Fight Of 2026?
Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal are fighting for big stakes this weekend. On Saturday, the UFC returns to its stomping grounds, the META APEX, for UFC Vegas 116, headlined by a high-stakes featherweight matchup between former bantamwei…
- No Bets Barred: Jack Della Maddalena Vs. Carlos Prates Is The Best Fight Of 2026
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates is the best fight of 2026. This Saturday, the UFC returns to RAC Arena in Australia for UFC Perth, headlined by a welterweight banger between former champion Jack Della Maddalena and rising contender…
- BTL | Aljamain Sterling Shines, Dana White's Comments, JDM x Prates
Alexander Volkanovski has options, and after his lopsided decision victory over Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116, Aljamain Sterling wants his chance to fight for the featherweight title. Did "Funk Master" do enough to leapfrog Movsar Evloev,…
- Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Dana White’s ‘Tone Deaf’ Comments About White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Dana White calling his experience at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner “f**king awesome” after a shooter stormed into the building an…
- On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 116
Aljamain Sterling wants his shot to become a two-division UFC champion. After dominating Youssef Zalal in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 116 card at the Meta APEX, the former bantamweight titleholder has certainly made a case. Did…
- UFC Vegas 116 Post Show: Aljamain Sterling dominates Youssef Zalal. Is Alexander Volkanovski next?
Aljamain Sterling just gets better with age. On Saturday night, the 36-year-old former bantamweight champion continue his impressive run at 145 pounds, dominating Youssef Zalal in the main event of UFC Vegas 116. Sterling is now 3-1 at fea…
- UFC Vegas 116 Preview Show: Can Either Aljamain Sterling Or Youssef Zalal Jump Movsar Evloev For A Title Shot?
Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal are fighting for big stakes this weekend. On Saturday, the UFC returns to its stomping grounds, the META APEX, for UFC Vegas 116, headlined by a high-stakes featherweight matchup between former bantamwei…
- BTL | Arman Tsarukyan Wins Again, Ilia Topuria's Comments, Sterling vs. Zalal, RAF Signs Chimaev
The Arman Tsarukyan side quest tour continues to pay dividends as he once again delivered a dominant win, and a viral moment at #RAF 08 against Urijah Faber. While everyone is enjoying the Tsarukyan show, UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topu…
- 2026 Promotional Draft: Who Are The Biggest Stars In Combat Sports?
In what has become a yearly tradition, MMA Fighting celebrates the NFL Draft with our own Promotional Draft, selecting the biggest stars in combat sports to the four big promotions in the game right now. Subscribe: …
- Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Ronda Rousey’s Latest Comments, Dana White Saying UFC White House Isn’t Political
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon martin react to the latest from Ronda Rousey as she continues bashing the UFC and now even decided to take aim at reigning champion Kayla Harrison. Is Rou…
- On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Winnipeg
Mike Malott passed the test in his first-ever UFC main event. The Canadian contender scored the biggest win of his career Saturday at UFC Winnipeg, outworking one-time welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns for two rounds before empha…
- UFC Winnipeg Post Show: Does Retiring Gilbert Burns Raise Mike Malott's Ceiling?
Mike Malott ended the long career of Gilbert Burns, stopping the former welterweight title challenger with strikes in the third round of the UFC Winnipeg main event. It’s the signature win that Malott has been looking for, but will it be e…
- UFC Winnipeg Preview Show: Can Mike Malott Stay On Track To Be Canada’s Next Champion?
Mike Malott headlines his first UFC event on home soil with the weight of the Canadian MMA world on his shoulders. The Ontario native headlines Saturday’s UFC Winnipeg event opposite one-time welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns. We…
- BTL | Ulberg STUNS Prochazka At UFC 327, Hokit Makes Statement, MVP Presser Reaction
UFC 327 created some huge moments, capped off by Carlos Ulberg knocking out Jiri Prozhazka on one leg in the main event to win the UFC light heavyweight title. However, Ulberg's injury leads to an entirely different conversation for the di…
- On To the Next One: What's Next For Carlos Ulberg, Jiri Prochazka After UFC 327?
Carlos Ulberg captured the UFC light heavyweight title with a remarkable knockout of Jiri Prochazka in the main event of UFC 327. What made it so remarkable was the fact that Ulberg was badly injured, leaving him with just one working leg…
- UFC 327 Post Show | Reaction To Carlos Ulberg's Insane Knockout To Win Title, Josh Hokit's Wild Night
Carlos Ulberg is the the new UFC light heavyweight champion, and did so after severely injuring his knee and knocking out Jiri Prochazka with one working leg. As impressive as that feat is, it may not be the big story of UFC 327 in the aft…
- UFC 327 Preview Show: Who Leaves Miami As The New Light Heavyweight Champion, Jiri Prochazka Or Carlos Ulberg?
A new light heavyweight champion will be crowned this weekend. On Saturday, the UFC returns to Kaseya Center in Miami for UFC 327, headlined by a fight between former champion Jiri Prochazka and surging contender Carlos Ulberg for the vaca…
- BTL | Prochazka vs. Ulberg, UFC 327 Preview, Darren Till Signs With BKFC
The UFC returns to Miami this Saturday for UFC 327, arguably the best card on paper for the organization this year. In the main event, Jiri Prochazka battles Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title. All things considered, who…
- No Bets Barred: Will Jiri Prochazka Or Carlos Ulberg Leave UFC 327 As The New Light Heavyweight Champ?
Jiri Prochazka is once again challenging for the light heavyweight title. This Saturday, the UFC returns to Miami for UFC 327, headlined by a fight for the vacant light heavyweight title between Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. With Alex Perei…
- Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Nate Diaz Passing on Conor McGregor Fight Plus UFC 327 Preview
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Nate Diaz revealing that he turned down more money to return to the UFC to fight Conor McGregor to instead face Mike Perry as part of the R…
- On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 115
Renato Moicano is still money. In the main event of UFC Vegas 115, Moicano reminded Chris Duncan there are levels to this game as he dominated and submitted the fast-rising lightweight to get back in the win column and hold on to his spot…
- UFC Vegas 115 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Renato Moicano Destroying Chris Duncan In Main Event
Renato Moicano not only dominated and finished Chris Duncan in the main event of UFC Vegas 115, he made it look incredibly easy while doing it. Now that "Money" snapped a two-fight skid, where does Moicano go from here —and could Paddy Pim…
- UFC Vegas 115 Preview Show: Is this the worst UFC event of all time?
It’s a battle of teammates as the UFC returns to the Meta APEX this weekend. On Saturday, Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan face off in the main event of UFC Vegas 115, with a lightweight ranking on the line. Moicano and Duncan are very fami…
- BTL | Pyfer Finishes Adesanya, Tsarukyan Beats Poullas Again, Moicano vs. Duncan
This past Saturday, the UFC, RAF, and PFL all put on events at the same time. In the main event of UFC Seattle, Joe Pyfer put Israel Adesanya away in the second round with brutal ground-and-pound, handing the former champ his fourth straig…
- Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Israel Adesanya Suffering 4th Straight Loss, Conor McGregor’s Rumored Opponent
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Israel Adesanya suffering a fourth straight loss after he was finished by Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle. Is it time for Adesanya to consider re…
- On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Seattle
Joe Pyfer has arrived. The middleweight prospect officially made the leap to contender with an impressive second-round knockout of two-time champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Seattle. Pyfer appears to be in top form as he ri…
- UFC Seattle Post Show: Is Joe Pyfer A Serious Contender After Stopping Israel Adesanya?
Joe Pyfer has arrived. On Saturday, Pyfer scored the biggest win of his MMA career, stopping former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Seattle. The win not only launches Pyfer into the UFC’s Top 10, but…
- UFC Seattle Preview Show: Is This Do-Or-Die For Israel Adesanya Against Joe Pyfer?
Israel Adesanya is on the worst run of his MMA career. Can he turn things around against Joe Pyfer this weekend? On Saturday, Adesanya takes on Pyfer in the main event of UFC Seattle, looking to stop a three-fight skid and return to the mi…
- No Bets Barred: Does Israel Adesanya Still Have The Style To Beat Joe Pyfer At UFC Seattle?
UFC Seattle takes place this Saturday in The Emerald City, headlined by a middleweight matchup between Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Billy Ward of Th…
- BTL | Israel Adesanya Eyes Statement, Rousey vs. Carano Card Revealed, Tsarukyan vs. Poullas 2
Israel Adesanya plans to make a big statement in the main event of UFC Seattle on Saturday, but Joe Pyfer is standing in his away as the former two-time champ looks to get back to his winning ways. Is this a must-win, do-or-die fight for "…
- Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Doesn’t Buy UFC Changing Fighter Pay Plus is Israel Adesanya in a Do-or-Die Fight?
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the news that Nate Diaz signed to fight Mike Perry at the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card and if it’s possible missing out on s…
- On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC London
After his majority decision win over Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC London, Movsar Evloev called for his shot at the UFC featherweight title and Alexander Volkanovski. Moments later, Volkanovski obliged, accepting the undefeated fi…
- UFC London Post-Fight Show | Movsar Evloev Beats Lerone Murphy In Main Event — Was It the Right Call?
Movsar Evloev picked up the biggest win of his career in the main event of UFC London as he defeated Lerone Murphy, handing the latter his first MMA loss in the process. While the fight was ultra-competitive, and included a rare point dedu…