MMA
Chael Sonnen returns to MMA with Bellator
Sonnen will return to mixed martial arts with the UFC’s biggest competitor, the veteran fighter told The Associated Press on Thursday night.
UFC champion Miocic keeps title with stunning home knockout
Stipe Miocic climbed to the top of the octagon and threw his legs over its sides, straddling the cage like he was riding a horse.
Bellator’s Johnson prepares to fight after brother’s suicide
The heavyweight mixed martial artist will spend next weekend fighting in the main event of Bellator 161, believing William Johnson wouldn’t want him to miss an opportunity that both fighting brothers craved.
Maia in line for title fight after making quick work of Condit
Demian Maia backed up his calls for a welterweight title shot with an early submission victory over Carlos Condit in the main event of UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena Aug. 27.
McGregor gets 6-month medical suspension after UFC 202
Conor McGregor has received a medical suspension of up to six months following his five-round victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 202.
McGregor arrives late, Diaz walks out, bottles are thrown
From the late entrance to the expletive-laden comments to the bottle-throwing finale, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz left no doubt that the drama will definitely be there for their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 202.
Woodley takes UFC welterweight title from Lawler
Tyron Woodley took the welterweight championship from Robbie Lawler July 20, stopping him with 2:12 left in the first round at UFC 201 at Philips Arena.
Kimbo Slice’s son to make pro MMA debut with Bellator
Kevin Ferguson Jr., the oldest son of late fighting star Kimbo Slice, will make his professional mixed martial arts debut next month for the Bellator promotion.
Brock Lesnar notified of second positive drug test, UFC announces
Brock Lesnar has been informed his UFC 200 fight-night sample has the same banned performance-enhancing substance that he tested positive for on June 28, the UFC has announced.
UFC sold for whopping $4 billion; White remains to run promotion
In less than 16 years, the UFC has grown from a money-losing company in a widely reviled sport into a global entertainment property worth $4 billion. While the UFC and its new owners figure out the company’s next steps, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta are tapping out of mixed martial arts with a remarkable return on a $2 million investment.
