Curtis Blaydes vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov Official for UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi A heavyweight clash pitting Curtis Blaydes Shamil Abdurakhimov has been officially added to the UFC 242 lineup.

Parlaying and Praying: UFC Fight Night 149 ‘Overeem vs. Oleynik’ UFC Fight Night 149 on Saturday marks the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s second card in Russia after nearly 26 years in business. What is truly remarkable is that the event is brought to us in partnership...

Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 149 The Octagon heads to St. Petersburg, Russia, for the first time in promotional history this Saturday for UFC Fight Night 149. Let's figure out...

By the Numbers: Gunnar Nelson Gunnar Nelson has been limited to just four fights since losing to Demian Maia at the end of 2015. But “Gunni” has made the most of his time out by going 3-1, including a spectacular second-round submission...

Fight Facts Retrospective: Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic A finisher of the highest order, Mirko "Cro Cop" endeared himself to fans with his destructive ring and cage presence along with his jovial demeanor outside of combat. Forced to retire due to health issues, the MMA community will always remember the...

Bellator, Rizin Veteran Satoshi Ishii Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Polish Promotion KSW Olympic judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii has signed a multi-fight contract with Polish promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki.

By the Numbers: Sergei Kharitonov Sergei Kharitonov is coming off one of his most crucial career victories, knocking out Roy Nelson in the first round. Undefeated in his last six outings, Kharitonov will next face a man who is eager to bounce back from his first...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Jake Shields Celebrates No. 40 The former Shooto, Strikeforce and EliteXC champion will go down in the history books, not only as one of the sport’s most accomplished...

By the Numbers: Sergei Kharitonov With an impressive record and an above average résumé, Sergei Kharitonov is easily one of the top fighters outside of the Ultimate Fighting...

Parlaying and Praying: Bellator 207 and 208 It’s not unusual for a story as significant as the fallout from UFC 229 to overshadow an upcoming fight card. Unfortunately for Bellator MMA in this case, the Khabib Nurmagomedov drama is casting a long shadow over not one but two events, as...