The term ‘GOAT’ has often been thrown about lightly in sports in recent times. Although it would seem there is an objective correct answer, you’d be hard up to find a group of people who can all agree who the greatest of all time is in their sport of choice. However, MMA fans can agree that Georges St. Pierre at least belongs in the conversation. He has no unanswered … [Read more...] about Could Kamaru Usman Overtake GSP As The Greatest UFC Welterweight Of All Time?
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May 21: U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson Added to Alimkhanuly-Dignum ESPN Telecast at Resorts World Las Vegas
Adam Lopez-William Encarnacion, Karlos Balderas-Ruben Cervera and the return of former world champion Jessie Magdaleno scheduled for ESPN+-streamed undercard Tiger Johnson has been ready for prime time ever since representing the U.S. at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics. The welterweight standout will get a chance to put his skills on display in prime time as he fights an … [Read more...] about May 21: U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson Added to Alimkhanuly-Dignum ESPN Telecast at Resorts World Las Vegas
Women’s Bantamweight Battle Between (#2) Holly Holm and (#5) Ketlen Vieira Headlines at UFC Apex May 21
Featured Bout: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Michel Pereira UFC continues its run of shows at UFC APEX with a must-watch women’s bantamweight contenders’ bout featuring former champion and No. 2 ranked contender Holly Holm vs. No. 5 Ketlen Vieira. Also on the card, a welterweight matchup will see No. 14 ranked Santiago Ponzinibbio take on Michel Pereira. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HOLM … [Read more...] about Women’s Bantamweight Battle Between (#2) Holly Holm and (#5) Ketlen Vieira Headlines at UFC Apex May 21
The Shakur Show: Stevenson Topples Valdez in Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown
Keyshawn Davis & Nico Ali Walsh score KO wins on undercard A superstar was born. WBO junior lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson outboxed and outfoxed WBC champion Oscar Valdez via unanimous decision (118-109 2x and 117-110) Saturday evening in from of 10,102 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. With the win, Stevenson earned the Ring Magazine … [Read more...] about The Shakur Show: Stevenson Topples Valdez in Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown
Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Valdez-Stevenson goes down SATURDAY (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ The long-awaited 130-pound grudge match is almost here. WBC champion Oscar Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) and WBO king Shakur Stevenson (17-0, 9 KOs) had their first fight week faceoff Thursday, two days out from their unification showdown at the MGM … [Read more...] about Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Fury-ous Finish: Tyson Fury Knocks Out Dillian Whyte in 6
94,000 fans were in attendance @ London's Wembley Stadium After not having fought in his native land for almost four years, Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) returned home with a spectacular sixth-round knockout in front of a record-breaking 94,000 fans Saturday evening at Wembley Stadium in London. The WBC/Lineal/Ring Magazine heavyweight champion … [Read more...] about Fury-ous Finish: Tyson Fury Knocks Out Dillian Whyte in 6
Strawweight Standouts (#10) Amanda Lemos and (#1 – FLW) Jessica Andrade Collide at UFC Apex in Las Vegas April 23
Featured Bout: Tanner Boser vs. Alexandr Romanov UFC continues its run of shows at UFC APEX with an intriguing matchup in the strawweight division, as No. 10 ranked contender Amanda Lemos attempts to spoil the return of former champion Jessica Andrade. In the heavyweight co-main event, Tanner Boser plots to stop the undefeated up and comer Alexandr Romanov. UFC FIGHT … [Read more...] about Strawweight Standouts (#10) Amanda Lemos and (#1 – FLW) Jessica Andrade Collide at UFC Apex in Las Vegas April 23
Mikaela Mayer Defeats Jennifer Han & Retains Unified Championship
Giovani Santillan Stops Jeovanis Barraza in Welterweight Co-Feature Mikaela Mayer grew up in Southern California and then left to pursue a boxing career. After an Olympic berth, nearly five years as an unbeaten pro and a pair of world titles, Mayer finally authored her triumphant championship homecoming. Mayer bested former world champion Jennifer Han by … [Read more...] about Mikaela Mayer Defeats Jennifer Han & Retains Unified Championship
Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Ali Walsh to fight Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) Las Vegas native Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of “The Greatest,” hopes to make a statement for the hometown fans. Ali Walsh will fight Denver’s Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction Saturday, April 30, at the MGM Grand … [Read more...] about Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Jere-MIGHTY: Jeremiah Nakathila Knocks Out Miguel Berchelt
Eduardo Baez edges Jose Enrique Vivas in featherweight co-feature Jeremiah Nakathila journeyed nearly 10,000 miles from Namibia to Las Vegas, and he didn't travel all that way to play second fiddle. Nakathila knocked out former world champion Miguel Berchelt in a stunning upset Saturday evening at Resorts World Las Vegas. The fight was stopped after six one-sided … [Read more...] about Jere-MIGHTY: Jeremiah Nakathila Knocks Out Miguel Berchelt