12:11 PM ET The Professional Fighters League has announced its raised $65 million in new financing, approximately two months ahead of its 2021 season. In a released statement, the mixed martial arts league said the funds will “accelerate PFL’s momentum, innovation, and growth as it builds off its strong foundation as the No. 2 company

1:58 PM ET UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad is stepping in to face Leon Edwards in a five-round main event at UFC Fight Night on March 13, multiple sources told ESPN. Muhammad is replacing Edwards’ original opponent Khamzat Chimaev, who was forced to withdraw from the bout last week due to lingering effects from Covid-19. The

8:24 PM ET Fresh off his third UFC welterweight title defense last weekend, Kamaru Usman is keen on booking his next bout against Jorge Masvidal — and has already discussed the idea with UFC president Dana White. Usman (18-1) told ESPN on Wednesday he believes he has earned the right to pick his next opponent,

8:04 PM ET Former UFC fighter Bryan Caraway has been charged with four felonies in a 2018 case involving the alleged theft of an all-terrain vehicle belonging to his ex-girlfriend, former UFC champion Miesha Tate. Caraway was charged with fraud, first-degree attempted theft, filing a false insurance claim and making a false statement on a

10:21 AM ET Jeff Wagenheim Editor’s note: This has been updated since originally running in on Nov. 25, 2020 Curtis Blaydes has won four fights in a row, two of them by knockout and the other two by thoroughly dominant beatdown. During an MMA career that spans 17 pro bouts over 6½ years, he has

Feb 15, 2021 Casey O’Neill may be Australia’s latest MMA prospect, but she will carry a little bit of Scottish and Thai pride, too, when she makes her UFC debut in a featherweight bout against Shana Dobson in Las Vegas this weekend (5 p.m. Saturday on ESPN+). O’Neill’s journey is typical of those who graduate

7:33 AM ET When UFC president Dana White mentions a possible matchup, it creates a domino effect of speculation that leaves fans, media and even fighters trying to weave through the various scenarios. After Khamzat Chimaev had to pull out of his March 13 fight with Leon Edwards because of lingering effects from COVID-19, White

Jan 26, 2021 Kamaru Usman put on a star-making performance at UFC 258. His third-round TKO of former teammate Gilbert Burns was a roller-coaster ride that, after an uphill climb forced upon Usman early, gained heart-pumping momentum and shined a bright spotlight on the welterweight champ. Not only did Usman retain his belt in Saturday’s

Feb 14, 2021 Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns were full of emotion while embracing in the middle of the Octagon on Saturday night. Burns had blood and tears running down his face. Some of their cornermen behind them were trying not to cry. Usman stopped Burns, his former teammate, via TKO at 34 seconds in

1:55 AM ET Kamaru Usman accomplished much on Saturday night at UFC 258 in Las Vegas. He won his 13th straight UFC welterweight fight, which broke Georges St-Pierre‘s record for most victories at 170 pounds. Usman also tied the great Khabib Nurmagomedov for the second-most wins in a row to start a UFC career, and