Alexandre Pantoja kept his flyweight belt on Saturday night, beating Steve Erceg by unanimous decision in the main-event bout at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro.
In the main event of UFC 301, the flyweight title was on the line. The champion Alexandre Pantoja (27-5) was fighting in front of his home country as he took on the surprising challenger in tenth ranked Steve Erceg (12-1).
Michel Pereira nailed one of the most ridiculous moves in the Octagon that you will ever see. Pereira beat Ihor Potieria in their fight at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as part of the UFC 301 card on Saturday night.
Anthony Smith has defied the oddsmakers yet again by submitting Vitor Petrino at UFC 301. The undefeated Petrino started aggressive, prodding at Smith's high guard with a heavy jab, and clubbing over the sides with his winging overhand right and left hook.
The former Pride champion and UFC light heavyweight champion was announced as a member of this year's class at UFC 301
Daniel Cormier credits Jose Aldo for helping legitimize lighter-weight names and bolstering them to newer heights. Aldo returns on home turf to meet Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 on Saturday’s co-main event.
UFC commentator Jon Anik made UFC history on Saturday, May 4, breaking the record for The post Jon Anik breaks record for most UFC events called in UFC history first appeared on MyMMANews.
(Photo: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports) Welcome to the UFC, Mauricio Ruffy. The Brazilian prospect did enough to secure a contract on Dana White's Contender Series last fall.
“The Immortal” made his MMA career last. After 15 years of fighting in the UFC Welterweight division, Matt Brown has decided the time has finally come to step away from it all.
The Octagon returns to Brazil this weekend for the UFC's next pay-per-view offering as UFC 301 takes place inside the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. In the main event, the UFC Flyweight Championship is on the line as champion Alexandre Pantoja makes his second title defense against fast-rising challenger Steve Erceg.
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Matt Brown has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. The 43-year-old Ohio native revealed his decision via social media on Saturday.
While some would argue that Steve Erceg won't have a lot of pressure on him going into his UFC 301 title fight just 11 months after his promotional debut, "Astroboy" couldn't disagree more.
The women’s muay thai belt at 125 pounds may not be in anyone’s possession now, but the division’s only champion is on a mission to get it back very soon.
We all use social media, but sometimes, using platforms like Facebook or Twitter, now known as X, can do more harm than good for people. When people see an argument playing out in the form of social media comments, they have two options to choose from: Scroll past and move onto something else or break out the popcorn and see what happens next.
UFC 301 will feature a title fight between 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja and flyweight contender Steve Erceg at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
William Gomis was pulled from his scheduled fight against Jean Silva at UFC 301 after being helped out of the weigh-ins by security. Gomis weighed in at 143 pounds Friday and appeared dizzy after stepping off the scale.
Conor McGregor had some very choice words to say about Ryan Garcia and his failed drug test from his majority decision win against Devin Haney. McGregor made a statement on X.
Dustin Poirier has said he could retire if he beats Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June. The Diamond secured the title shot after defeating Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299.
Alex Pereira might not have the wrestling resume of Daniel Cormier. But the reigning UFC champion is definitely improving in that area. During a recent meeting at a media event, Pereira actually took “DC” down.
The UFC is returning to the UK for a PPV in July and we now know of a big time featherweight matchup that will be on the card. Super Lutas was the first to report that top ten featherweights Arnold Allen (19-3) and Giga Chikadze (15-3) will go toe-to-toe in Manchester.
On Friday, May 3, ONE Championship is back with another fun evening on Prime Video. ONE Fight Night 22 hits U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, with 11 exceptional bouts.
Dustin Poirier's longevity in the MMA space is almost unprecedented. 'The Diamond' has been a perennial contender in the UFC for the better part of eight years, and he's showing no signs of slowing down.
A matchup between UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and BMF champion Max Holloway has not been set, but Alexander Volkanovski -- who has fought both -- believes Topuria wouldn't retain his title if the fight comes to fruition.
David Feldman fully intends to take advantage of having one of the UFC’s biggest stars as a new minority owner of his rival Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Ronda Rousey has made a bunch of headlines in recent weeks over her opinions about her times in the UFC and WWE, and one former co-worker had a spicy response about the former world champion’s lack of accountability and much more.
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