UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley thinks Paddy Pimblett doesn’t have much to gain by beating Tony Ferguson. Pimblett (20-3 MMA, 4-0 UFC) meets the skidding Ferguson (25-9 MMA, 15-7 UFC) on Dec. 16 at UFC 296 in Las Vegas. Pimblett and Ferguson are on completely…

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Colby Covington attempts to become an undisputed UFC champion for the third time in his career when he faces Leon Edwards in December. Is the fight a do-or-die moment for the always-outspoken welterweight contender? UFC veteran Matt Brown believes…

Alatangheili Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Chris Gutierrez has a new opponent and another week to wait for his next fight. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the change that Gutierrez (19-5-2) is booked to fight Alatengheili (16-8-2) in…

It didn’t take much persuasion to get Joe Smith Jr. back in the ring. There was a little bit of effort involved, though. The idea of a fight versus Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez and at a new weight enticed the former light heavyweight titlist from Mastic,…

Tony Ferguson has seen your messages asking him to move on. He’s seen the calls for retirement that have chased his six-fight losing streak, the omnipresent hand-wringing that awaits every fight announcement, and the tearful emojis that litter his social media feeds after each setback.…

LAS VEGAS – Jermell Charlo moved up to 168 pounds for an opportunity to enhance his legacy and money, not out of necessity. (photo by Ryan Hafey) Even at 33 years old, Charlo can still comfortably compete within the division in and around where he…

Chris Eubank Jr. was apparently revolted by Jermell Charlo's performance against Canelo Alvarez. (photo by Ryan Hafey) Last Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Alvarez successfully defended his four 168-pound titles with a surprisingly breezy 12-round decision over Houston’s Charlo, the former 154-pound…

Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom was surprised that Jermell Charlo didn't take any risks in Saturday's fight with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. (photo by Ryan Hafey) Charlo, who entered the ring as the undisputed champion at 154-pounds, moved up by two full weight classes to challenge…

Back in March, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez came in overweight for the first time during his long career for his scheduled fight with Gabe Rosado, which resulted in the bout being canceled, as well as the former world super middleweight champion’s reputation taking a tough hit.…