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Kevin Belingon starts march towards ONE bantamweight strap anew
Filipino martial arts veteran Kevin Belingon looks back on 2019 as a year of learning. The former ONE Bantamweight World Champion met rival Bibiano Fernandes twice last year, dropping a Disqualification in… Read more
Ben Askren says he has interviewed with ESPN for commentary gig
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren said that he recently had an interview with sports leader ESPN for an MMA commentary gig. Askren retired from mixed martial arts after suffering a technical… Read more
Chael Sonnen believes good timing contributed to Ronda Rousey’s massive success in MMA
Chael Sonnen is confident that Ronda Rousey left the MMA sport at the right time, and that her timing, in fact, contributed towards her success. The UFC’s first female champion, Rousey made… Read more
Gilbert Burns says Demian Maia didn't want to take fight, believes win puts career on 'another level'
Gilbert Burns got his wish as he will indeed fight Demian Maia in the co-main event of UFC Brasilia. Yet, the fight almost didn't come to fruition. Burns, who is now 2-0… Read more
Frankie Edgar updates on bantamweight plans after Korean Zombie loss
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar provided an update on a planned move to bantamweight after his recent loss to the Korean Zombie. Edgar helped the UFC save the UFC Busan card… Read more
VIDEO | Michael Bisping is back in the gym smashing pads with Jason Parillo
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has closed the curtain on his fighting career, but that doesn't mean he's done training. On Tuesday, Bisping took to Instagram to share a clip of… Read more
Promoter: Claressa Shields vs. Amanda Nunes 'would be the biggest women’s sporting event of all time'
Claressa Shields has made it known that she wants to fight Amanda Nunes in MMA and in boxing. If it happens, Shields' promoter in Dmitriy Salita believes it would be the biggest… Read more
Thanh Le willing to work his way up ladder for ONE Championship title shot
Through his first two appearances under the ONE Championship banner, Thanh Le has done nothing but impress. The native of Louisiana, United States, will try to make it a perfect three-for-three when… Read more
PHOTO | Conor McGregor flaunts welterweight physique 11 days out from 'Cowboy' fight
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is 11 days out from his welterweight showdown with Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, which tops the UFC 246 card on January 18. While McGregor's doubters are as… Read more