Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show starts off with the latest news and notes from the MMA world. But before that, Ariel gives his thoughts on April Fools’ Day and the controversial news surrounding Conor McGregor. Then, “The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson talks about the secrets to her recent success and why she hopes her next fight
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5:04 PM ET Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett signed with Bellator MMA on Monday following two and a half years away from the sport. Barnett, 41, last fought in the main event of a UFC Fight Night in September 2016, submitting fellow ex-champ Andrei Arlovski. Three months later, however, his career was sidetracked when
11:52 AM ET The Professional Fighters League on Monday announced another group of competitors for the upcoming season, featuring former UFC standouts in multiple divisions. Jeremy Kennedy (13-1) will be among the featherweight hopefuls. He compiled a 3-1 record in the UFC with his only loss being against top title contender Alexander Volkanovski in February
2:32 PM ET The city of Philadelphia may have a new favorite fighter after Saturday, as Justin Gaethje lived up to his “Human Highlight Reel” nickname inside Wells Fargo Center. What’s next for Gaethje, Edson Barboza, Michelle Waterson and the other big names from this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night? Here’s ESPN’s take. Justin Gaethje,
9:56 AM ET Jeff Wagenheim Things did not go entirely as expected for two former UFC champions making their debuts in ONE Championship on Sunday in Tokyo. Longtime flyweight belt holder Demetrious Johnson won by second-round guillotine choke in a fight that was surprisingly competitive, and Eddie Alvarez, a former lightweight titlist in both UFC
10:36 PM ET One of the most anticipated fights of 2019 lived up to the hype, as Justin Gaethje knocked out Edson Barboza in the first round of their main event bout at UFC Fight Night in Philadelphia on Saturday. Gaethje (20-2), with Barboza up against the fence, landed a hard right hook that immediately
10:51 PM ET Michelle Waterson had arguably the best performance of her career on Saturday in Philadelphia, defeating Karolina Kowalkiewicz by unanimous decision (30-27 on all three scorecards). The win could propel Waterson to a strawweight title shot next. “I want to go get that gold, whoever it is,” Waterson told commentator Jon Anik in
4:50 PM ET Before UFC Fight Night: Philadelphia’s main event between Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje, several undercard fights have major implications. Here’s how it all is going down. Maryna Moroz defeats Sabina Mazo by unanimous decision Sabina Mazo, a 22-year-old making her UFC debut, entered her fight with Maryna Moroz with a lot of
11:06 PM ET Robert Whittaker is back. Whittaker, UFC middleweight champion, has been medically cleared by his doctors to resume training without limitations following his emergency hernia surgery in February, according to his manager Titus Day. Whittaker was scheduled to defend the title against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 234, but he was forced to withdraw
10:27 PM ET An important heavyweight fight is close to being added to the UFC’s July 6 card. According to multiple sources, Francis Ngannou and Junior Dos Santos have agreed to fight at UFC 239 on July 6 in Las Vegas. The fight isn’t signed just yet, sources say, but is expected to be in