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LAS VEGAS, NV – AUGUST 23: (L-R) Competitors Jacqueline Cavalcanti of Brazil and Josiane Nunes of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-ins at UFC APEX on August 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)The second bout at UFC Las Vegas 96 on Saturday featured bantamweights Jacqueline Cavalcanti and Josiane Nunes. Following on from just one bout, newcomer Wang Kong was coming off a brutal knockout win over Victoria Leonardo, making the fight between these two tough to follow. While it was Nunes’ first loss during her time with UFC, former LFA champion Cavalcanti…

😬 Sean O’Malley isn’t happy with the promotion for his fight with Merab Dvalishvili. #UFC 306:”I’m a little frustrated with the promotion.”Sphere, sphere, show.” I’m the one doing the interviews, not the sphere. Let’s promote Shawn vs Merab, the Suga show, etc… pic.twitter.com/iYTbeehmiV — Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) August 23, 2024 As the defending champion in the main event, Sean O’Malley believes the focus at UFC 306 should be on him, not the venue.O’Malley (18-1) will defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili (17-4) in the main event of UFC 306 on Sept. 14 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.…

Kira Gorilla is back 💥Jared Cannonier will compete in tomorrow night’s main event at 184 pounds! #UFCVegas96 pic.twitter.com/BcusivXvUo — UFC (@ufc) August 23, 2024 Fresh off of Dricus du Plessis’ successful title defense, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to ESPN broadcasts with a battle between two middleweight contenders.Rising star Caio Borrallo steps up in a big way when he takes on Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC on ESPN 62. Both fighters made weight without incident, as did the rest of the 12-fight field. The card also features two notable “The Ultimate Fighter 32” finals at middleweight and…

Brendan Loughnane defeated Kai Kamaka by split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) in the semi-finals to secure a spot in 2024. #PFLWorldChampionship#PFLPlayoffs #PFLDC pic.twitter.com/xzRppzUtIo — PFL (@PFLMMA) August 24, 2024 The Professional Fighters League determined the welterweight and featherweight finals during the PFL DC card.The nine-bout main event saw 2022 featherweight champion Brendan Loughnane take on Kai Kamaka III in an attempt to reach his second PFL final. Loughnane (29-5) made his presence known right away, knocking down Kamaka (14-6-1) late in the first round with pinpoint punches and a well-placed knee. However, “The Fighting Hawaiian” lived up to his nickname,…

Sherdog’s live coverage of UFC on ESPN 62 begins Saturday at 7 PM ET. Betting Preview | Scouting Report | Odds: Wang (-1000), Leonardo (+650) Round 1 Sherdog Scores Jay Petrie scored this round: Brian Knapp scored the round: Tyler Treece scored the round.Round 2 Sherdog Scores Jay Petrie scored this round: Brian Knapp scored the round: Tyler Treece scored the round. Round 3 Sherdog Scores Jay Petrie scored this round: Brian Knapp scored the round: Tyler Treece scored the round.Official Results Betting Preview | Scouting Report | Odds: Lamasca (+135), Fletcher (-155) Round 1 Sherdog Scores Jay Petrie scored…

pic.twitter.com/JpBZ0R0VKr — Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) August 23, 2024 It took more than a decade and recent notoriety for Ronda Rousey to apologize for a post about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.In 2013, less than a month after a mass shooting that took the lives of 20 children and six teachers, Rousey reposted a conspiracy theory that the shooting was staged, calling the video “a very interesting, must-watch video.” The repost and subsequent comments have since been deleted, but her subsequent response to a comment from notorious MMA troll Bradstain Lane remains. She wrote, “Thank you Bradstain Lane. I just…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Larissa Pacheco is arguably the best female fighter in Professional Fighters League history, even though former Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison has won the PFL lightweight title multiple times and has two victories over the Brazilian.When Harrison moved to the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2024, there was no denying what she had accomplished during her time with the PFL, but Pacheco, who defeated Harrison in their third and most recent bout, was now in a position to claim her own legacy with the company. Taking a completely opposite path to Harrison, Pacheco has built a lengthy championship…

SHANGHAI, CHINA – MAY 17: Fighters pose on a weigh-in scale during the Road to UFC weigh-in at Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Shanghai, China on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)”Road to UFC 3″ Episode 6 arrives on Friday, continuing the road to the big show for all 10 featured fighters — or maybe in this case, nine. For the past three seasons, the Road to UFC tournament has focused on Asian prospects, aiming to produce the promotion’s top talent. Essentially, the series is Asia’s answer to Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter, and is…

Danny McCormack at the Invicta FC 54 weigh-in Photo by Dave Mandel/Invicta FCEpisode 5 of “Road to UFC 3” came out on Friday, continuing the path to the big show for the 10 featured fighters. For the past three seasons, the Road to UFC tournament has focused on Asian prospects, aiming to produce the promotion’s top talent. Essentially, the series is Asia’s answer to Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter, and is something of a hybrid of the two. The tournament format is similar to TUF, but with an emphasis on fights without being confined to the TUF…

WASHINGTON, DC — Renan Ferreira faced off against the sport’s most feared heavyweight boxer. How did he react? “No problem.”Professional Fighters League heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira faces the biggest opportunity of his career on October 19. The main attraction of the event, titled “Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact,” will see the 6-foot-8 powerhouse take on former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight beltholder and current boxer Francis Ngannou. With the stakes being the heavy favorite, Ferreira isn’t worried about being overlooked in the matchup. Speaking to the media at a press conference on Thursday, Ferreira was respectful and complimentary of…