MMA
Judge’s ruling keeps UFC’s Jones out of jail and in April 23 title fight
A judge in Albuquerque, N.M., has spared former Ultimate Fighting Championship light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones from continued jail time that could have imperiled his scheduled main-event fight to regain the belt April 23 in Las Vegas.
Edgar makes strong case to be McGregor’s UFC 200 opponent
Edgar (19-4-1), the former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion riding a five-fight winning streak, is said to be in contention with former featherweight champion Jose Aldo of Brazil to fight Ireland’s charismatic McGregor in the main event of UFC 200 July 9 at the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Twin upsets create big opportunities for UFC’s Tate, Diaz
Moments after Nate Diaz choked out Conor McGregor and punched a big hole in the UFC’s plans, Diaz took the microphone and triumphantly, profanely declared his victory was “no surprise!”
Bisping beats Silva in wild ending at UFC Fight Night
Michael Bisping survived a wild ending to the third round and beat Anderson Silva Feb. 27 with a unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night 84.
McGregor to fight Diaz at UFC 196 after Dos Anjos gets hurt
Conor McGregor will fight Nate Diaz at UFC 196 on March 5 after champion Rafael Dos Anjos dropped out of their bout with a foot injury.
Rousey had suicide thoughts after loss to Holm
Sitting in a hospital room in Australia last November, her athletic aura of supreme dominance having been shattered a short time ago, Ronda Rousey hit rock bottom.
Women’s boxing hopes to gain traction from Holm’s victory over Rousey
Among the millions who watched former boxing world champion Holly Holm out-punch Ronda Rousey to set up a stunning upset was Mauricio Sulaiman. The head of the World Boxing Council’s pulse raced at the sight.
Johnson ‘rumbles’ on, KO’s Bader in UFC bout
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson scaled the octagon and beckoned at the fans to cheer for him even louder.
Champ Werdum drops out of UFC 196 title fight
Werdum announced his decision Monday, one day after Cain Velasquez pulled out as Werdum’s opponent at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Cruz regains UFC bantamweight title, outpointing Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz regained the UFC bantamweight title Jan. 17, outpointing T.J. Dillashaw by split decision at the TD Garden.
