As little as ten years ago, many North Americans would say boxing was a slowly dying sport. The lack of quality American fighters (as the rest of the world caught up), the rise of the UFC, and the details surrounding CTE in the sport are reasons for the decline of the sport. However, over the […]
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UFC 257 & NFL Playoff Predictions – Sporting News


By Ron Signore This is an exciting weekend for sports. A blockbuster fight in the UFC is taking place tonight with the legendary Notorious Conor McGregor’s remate with Dustin Poirier. Sunday we have the NFL Conference Championships to see who takes place in this years Super Bowl. The main event tonight at UFC 257 pins […]
UFC 256 Shocked Me! – MMA News


By Ron Signore It is not often a person loves admitting when they are wrong. Recently was one of those times where admitting I was wrong was for the greater good. All of last week, I looked forward to UFC 256. There were some intriguing bouts scheduled including the co-headliners in Figueiredo vs Moreno and […]
Bella Mir Registers First Submission Victory on iKon 4 – MMA Results


iKON Fighting Federation’s final event of 2020, fourth in its inaugural season, was highlighted last night by 17-year-old Bella Mir (2-0-0) in the iKON 4 main event, at Marinaterra Hotel & Spa Event Center in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Ikon 4, presented by iKON Fighting Federation (in association with RJJ Boxing) and De La O […]
UFC 256 Preview – MMA News


By Ron Signore UFC 256 tonight (12/12) has a headliner that is very intriguing. In the final Pay-Per-View of 2020, Dana White’s promotion is having Deiveson Figueiredo go up against Brandon Moreno for the Flyweight Championship. Figueiredo translates to “God of War,” which as a fighter, lives up to the hype. This man is dangerous. […]
“SFT 26: Camelo Vs Sousa” Official Results – Breaking MMA News


SFT MMA & XTREME (Standout Fighting Tournament) presented its final event of 2020, “SFT 26: Camelo vs. Sousa,” last night in Guarulhos, Brazil. The results were explosive, especially the main event and co-featured. In the main event, Cleber “Clebinho” Sousa (20-10-0, SFT: 4-0-0) and Eduardo “Camelo” Ramon (16-5-0, SFT: 1-1-0) squared off in an SFT […]
“SFT 26: Camelo Vs Sousa” FACT SHEET for Saturday Card in Guarulhos Brazil – MMA News


SFT 26 MAIN EVENT – MMA – SFT MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR — 3 X 5 Cleber “Clebinho” Sousa (19-10-0, SFT: 3-0-0), Brazil vs. Eduardo “Camelo” Ramon (16-5-0, SFT: 1-0-0), Brazil CO-FEATURE – XTREME – SFT XTREME LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP – 5 X 3 Marcilio “Black Lion” Muniz(24-3-0), Brazil vs. Wagner Mangaba (50-3-0), Brazil
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“SFT 25: Predador Vs. Viana” Official Results – Breaking MMA News


Brazilian featherweight Wellington “Predador” Prado (11-2-0) stopped Bruno Viana (13-5-0) on punches in the opening round of last night’s “SFT 25: Predador vs. Viana” main event held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The highly rated Prado, 23, bounced back from a disappointing loss to veteran Marcos dos Santos (32-13-1) a year ago to win his fifth […]
SFT 24 MMA Fight Results – Breaking News


SFT MMA & Xtreme comes right back this Saturday in Sao Paulo with SFT 25: Predador vs. Viana,” showcasing the best mixed-martial-arts fighters in Brazil. “Cabecao” (17-4-0, SFT: 1-0-0) was impressive in his SFT MMA debut, stopping “Jacare” (19-10-1, SFT: 0-1-0) in the opening round. Silva, 28, won for the fifth time in his last […]
Bellator 252 Fight Results Are In! – Breaking MMA News


Bellator 252: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Main Card: Patricio “Pitbull” (31-4) defeated Pedro Carvalho (11-4) via KO (punch) at 2:10 of round one Yaroslav Amosov (25-0) defeated Logan Storley (11-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Emmanuel Sanchez (20-4) defeated Daniel Weichel (40-12) via unanimous decision (48-46, 49-46, 49-45)
Weigh-In Results for Bellator 252 Pitbull Vs Carvalho – Breaking MMA News


Bellator 252: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will be broadcast tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 12 on CBS Sports Network and simulcast on DAZN at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on CBSSports.com, Bellator’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. Bellator 252: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Main Card: CBS Sports Network […]
Bellator 251 Weights In! – Breaking MMA News


Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and simulcast on DAZN at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on CBSSports.com, Bellator’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 4:45 pm ET/1:45 pm PT. Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson Main Card: CBS Sports Network | DAZN 7 p.m. […]
Official Fight Results for Bellator 250 are IN! – Breaking MMA News


Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Lima Main Card: Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) defeated Douglas Lima (32-8) via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) Henry Corrales (18-5) defeated Brandon Girtz (16-10) via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 30-27) Dalton Rosta (4-0) defeated Ty Gwerder (5-2) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Weigh-In Results for BELLATOR 250 – Breaking MMA News


Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Lima will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and simulcast on DAZN at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, while preliminary bouts will stream on CBSSports.com, Bellator’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 5:30 pm ET/2:30 pm PT. Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Lima Main Card: CBS Sports Network | DAZN 8 p.m. […]
“SFT 22: The Return” SFT Combat Sports (MMA, Xtreme & Grappling)


WHAT: “SFT 22: The Return” SFT Combat Sports (MMA, Xtreme & Grappling) WHEN: Saturday, October 31, 2020 WHERE: Sao Paulo, Brazil PROMOTER: SFT MMA & XTREME (Standout Fighting Tournament) FITE.TV PPV: Aired live on network television in Brazil (English and Portuguese), as well as streamed live in the United States and worldwide on pay per […]
Bellator 249 Weigh In Results – Breaking MMA News


Bellator 249: Cyborg vs. Blencowe will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and simulcast on DAZN tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator’s YouTube channel, CBSSports.com, and DAZN beginning at 7:15 pm ET/4:15 pm PT. Bellator 249: Cyborg vs. Blencowe Main Card: CBS Sports Network […]
Bellator 248 Fight Results – MMA News


Michael “Venom” Page (18-1) defeated Ross Houston (8-1) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Oliver Enkamp (10-2) defeated Emmanuel Dawa (9-4) via submission (Japanese necktie) at 4:10 of round one Alan Omer (24-6) defeated Ryan Scope (10-4) via TKO (punches) at 1:46 of round one Mads Burnell (14-3) defeated Darko Banovic (15-8) via TKO (punches) […]
Bellator 246 Results: Juan Archuleta Wins A Gold Strap


By Anthony “Zute” George The vacant bantamweight title was on the line for both Juan Archuleta and Patchy Mix. It was a battle billed as an imposing striker, Archuleta, against a beautiful grappler Mix. Five rounds for all the marbles. They needed all twenty-five minutes to decide the champion. When it was all said and […]
OFFICIAL BELLATOR 245 Fight Results Are In! – Breaking MMA News


Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Main Card: Phil Davis (22-5, 1 NC) defeated Lyoto Machida (26-10) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Cat Zingano (11-4) defeated Gabby Holloway (6-6) via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26) Taylor Johnson (6-1) defeated Ed Ruth (8-3) via submission (heel hook) at :59 of round one
“Zute” for Thought: MMA Edition


By Anthony “Zute” George Alistair Overeem and Augusto Sakai competed in a great fight Saturday night. It was a tremendous treat for fight fans and just what that fight card needed that was heavily compromised because of cancellations. A heavyweight battle that appeared to be even-steven on the feet; okay, Sakai had an edge there. […]
Dana White’s Contender Series Week Six: Who Will Rise Above the Fall?


By Anthony “Zute” George For many, Labor Day means the end of Summer. Therefore, the start of fall is among us. In fall, the fight schedule typically heats up, and DWCS week six is the first combat action of the unofficial start of fall. Who will join the already 19 mixed martial artists that earned […]
Dana White’s Contender Series Week Five: Who Will Impress the Boss?


By Anthony “Zute” George When fighters enter the octagon on Tuesday evenings for DWCS, they know what they must do. Impress the Boss, Dana White. Indeed, just winning your match is not nearly enough to impress Boss White. To earn that contract, you must do much more than earn a W. Thus far, sixteen of […]
Dana White’s Contender Series Week Four: Will The Beat Go On?


By Anthony “Zute” George The first four weeks of DWCS have set a high bar. Indeed, those who passed the toughest job interview will now have to make it in the most significant combat sports competition on the planet. Still, they have already accomplished what most cannot even dream about. Who will impress Boss White […]
Bellator Breaking MMA News


For the first time, Bellator MMA’s “FightSphere” at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host a stacked doubleheader weekend on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. On night one, Bellator 245 is headlined by former world champs Phil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) and Lyoto Machida (26-9) in a light heavyweight rematch, while Bellator […]