The state Senate voted 44-16 to make New York the final state to permit pro bouts, its latest such vote in supporters’ six-year bid to make MMA legal in New York — and the lucrative New York City market. But the bill’s prospects remain uncertain in the Assembly, which has declined to follow the Senate and authorize the New York State Athletic Commission to regulate the sport like it does boxing.

Just because you are down doesn’t mean you can’t kick! The ultimate goal for a fighter is to be able to attack from any position. That includes from your back! This kick is a cross stomp to the knee. You can do it while lying flat on your back, but raising up gives you the […]

MMA fans in Hawaii can look forward to a new promotional organization, which plans on offering local fighters Mainland bouts and opportunities. “There’s a lot of pro shows that we’re looking to push them through,” says Tuff N Uff Hawaii chief operations officer Andrea Barreiro, who will head the organization along with Joseph Solis. Tuff […]

Yuriorkis Gamboa said earlier this week he has superior credentials to Terence “Bud” Crawford, so he has no fear of going into the hometown of the defending WBO lightweight champion to fight for the title next month.

Jones flawlessly mixed jabs and elbows in one of the greatest fights of his career, winning a unanimous decision over Teixeira on Saturday night at UFC 172, successfully defending his light heavyweight championship for the seventh straight time.

Fabricio Werdum became the top contender for the UFC heavyweight title by winning a unanimous decision against Travis Browne in the main event of the UFC card April 19 at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Fla.

The 32-year-old mixed martial arts star from Montreal tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training.

Rousey (9-0) is arguably the UFC’s biggest star, and she is the only 135-pound women’s champion in the mixed martial arts promotion’s history.

His adrenaline rush comes not from being in the ring, staring his opponent face to face. Rather, Issac Worth’s favorite part about each bout is the walk out.

Gina Carano was scheduled to meet with UFC President Dana White earlier this week to discuss a return to mixed martial arts for a bout with bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.