UFC returns to Jacksonville, Fla. with a world championship doubleheader that will see UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski defend against No. 4 ranked contender Chan Sung Jung. Also, UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling runs it back with interim titleholder Petr Yan. “It’s an honor to welcome back the UFC and its President, Dana White, to the City of … [Read more...] about Thrilling World Championship Bouts Headline UFC 273
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UFC Bantamweight Champion Julianna Pena and Featherweight Champion Amanda Nunes to Coach Men’s Heavyweights and Women’s Flyweights on The Ultimate Fighter Season 30: Pena vs Nunes
Premieres Tuesday, May 3 Exclusively on ESPN+ The historic 30th season of The Ultimate Fighter will see UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Pena and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes go head-to-head as coaches for men’s heavyweights and women’s flyweights competing to make the UFC roster. Following the series, which exclusively debuts Tuesday, May 3 on ESPN+, the two … [Read more...] about UFC Bantamweight Champion Julianna Pena and Featherweight Champion Amanda Nunes to Coach Men’s Heavyweights and Women’s Flyweights on The Ultimate Fighter Season 30: Pena vs Nunes
Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15
Geffrard replaces Callum Johnson, who tested positive for COVID-19 WBO light heavyweight world champion Joe Smith Jr will make his first title defense against an unlikely contender. British puncher Callum Johnson tested positive for COVID-19, so Smith will now face Steve Geffrard on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Turning Stone Resort Casino and LIVE on … [Read more...] about Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15
Wisconsin to Face Arizona State in 2021 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
The first SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl played in its new home at Allegiant Stadium will feature Wisconsin (8-4) facing Arizona State (8-4) to highlight the 30th year of the event on Thursday, Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. PT (10:30 p.m. ET) on ESPN. The Badgers will become the first Big Ten Conference team to play in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl while the Sun … [Read more...] about Wisconsin to Face Arizona State in 2021 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Exciting Bantamweight Contenders Collide at UFC APEX Dec. 4
Exciting Bantamweight Contenders #4) Rob Font and (#5) Jose Aldo Clash at UFC Apex in Las Vegas UFC continues its run of events at UFC APEX with a thrilling bantamweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 4 ranked Rob Font battle No. 5 Jose Aldo. Also, in a striking fan’s dream fight, No. 12 ranked lightweight contender Brad Riddell squares off with No. 14 Rafael … [Read more...] about Exciting Bantamweight Contenders Collide at UFC APEX Dec. 4
King Artur Returns: Beterbiev to Defend Unified Light Heavyweight Crown Against Top Contender Marcus Browne December 17 at Montreal’s Bell Centre
Marie-Eve Dicaire and Kim Clavel also featured in world title fights as part of The Boxing Triple Crown in Montreal WBC/IBF unified light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev moved to Montreal nearly a decade ago to embark on his professional journey following a pair of Olympic berths for his native Russia. Sixteen fights into his career, he will return to … [Read more...] about King Artur Returns: Beterbiev to Defend Unified Light Heavyweight Crown Against Top Contender Marcus Browne December 17 at Montreal’s Bell Centre
Tyson Fury KOs Deontay Wilder in Heavyweight Classic
“The Gypsy King” still reigns. In an incredible back-and-forth that included five knockdowns and countless exchanges, Tyson Fury retained his WBC Heavyweight World Title and lineal crown with an eleventh-round TKO win over former long-time champion Deontay Wilder in an ESPN+/FOX Sports pay-per-view live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The UK’s Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) scored … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury KOs Deontay Wilder in Heavyweight Classic
Aspen Ladd Battles Norma Dumont in Women’s Featherweight Thriller at UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Featured Bout: Andrei Arlovksi vs. Carlos Felipe UFC returns to UFC APEX with an exciting women’s featherweight bout that will see No. 3 ranked bantamweight contender Aspen Ladd step in for injured Holly Holm to face Norma Dumont. In the co-main event, former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski will take on rising prospect Carlos Felipe. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: LADD vs. … [Read more...] about Aspen Ladd Battles Norma Dumont in Women’s Featherweight Thriller at UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Fury and Wilder Make Grand Arrivals in Las Vegas Ahead of Heavyweight Title Trilogy Showdown This Saturday
Highly-Anticipated Battle Takes Place Live on ESPN+ PPV and FOX Sports PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas WBC and lineal heavyweight world champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury and former heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder made their grand arrivals in Las Vegas Tuesday evening to officially kick off fight week for their highly anticipated … [Read more...] about Fury and Wilder Make Grand Arrivals in Las Vegas Ahead of Heavyweight Title Trilogy Showdown This Saturday
Top Strawweight Contenders (#4) Mackenzie Dern and (#6) Marina Rodriguez Face Off at UFC Apex in Las Vegas Oct. 9
Featured Bouts: Randy Brown vs Jared Gooden and (#9) Tim Elliott Vs (#11) Matheus Nicolau UFC returns to UFC APEX with a critical strawweight contenders’ bout as No. 4 ranked Mackenzie Dern and No. 6 Marina Rodriguez face off with potential title implications on the line. In the co-main event, exciting welterweights Randy Brown and Jared Gooden lock horns. UFC FIGHT … [Read more...] about Top Strawweight Contenders (#4) Mackenzie Dern and (#6) Marina Rodriguez Face Off at UFC Apex in Las Vegas Oct. 9