Ufc Middleweight Champion

'I can dominate anybody': Tatiana Suarez's shot to prove she's a champion at UFC 312

If patience has been the lesson, the universe has been a relentless instructor to the UFC strawweight.

ESPN - 15h

UFC 312: Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis believes he can 'absolutely' take down Khamzat Chimaev

Du Plessis does not fear the top title challenger's A-game

CBS Sports - 9h

Former Wimbledon champion Halep announces retirement

Two-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one Simona Halep retires from tennis.

BBC News - 1d

UFC fighter says he's 'definitely not a Nazi' after comments spark criticism

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Bryce Mitchell distanced himself from his past comments about Adolf Hitler, saying he’s “definitely not a Nazi” after his comments sparked backlash, ...

The Hill - 1d

Imavov moves up at middleweight

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

ESPN - 1d

Du Plessis? Pereira? Peña? Which UFC champions face the most pressure in 2025?

Brett Okamoto looks at all 11 UFC champions going into UFC 312 and gauges the pressure each are facing in successfully defending their titles.

ESPN - 2d

UFC's Imavov stuns Adesanya in 2nd via TKO

Nassourdine Imavov shook up the middleweight division Saturday with a second-round TKO over former champion Israel Adesanya in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

ESPN - 4d

Assessing the Revamped Champions League

Aside from delivering more money to the teams, more games to the broadcasters and more revenue to UEFA, did the overhaul work?

The New York Times - 4d

UFC Saudi Arabia: Imavov shocks Adesanya with thunderous TKO

Israel Adesanya's first non-title bout since 2019 didn't go as planned as the former two-time UFC middleweight champ fell to Nassourdine Imavov.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Champions League draw: Man City face Madrid

Manchester City have been drawn to face Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff round, the fourth season in a row that the clubs have met in the knockout stages.

ESPN - 5d

UFC head Dana White denounces fighter's praise of Hitler

UFC CEO Dana White denounced featherweight fighter Bryce Mitchell’s praise of Adolf Hitler and antisemitic remarks during a recent podcast appearance. “I’ve heard a lot of dumb and ignorant s‑‑‑ ...

The Hill - 5d

If UFC Saudi Arabia is it for Israel Adesanya, it's been one hell of a ride

Izzy has made a legendary career by doing things his way. Win or lose against a dangerous Nassourdine Imavov, "The Last Stylebender" never wavered.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Huge combat day starts at UFC Saudi Arabia: Our predictions

Is Israel Adesanya still an elite UFC middleweight? Did Michael Page bite off more than he can chew with Shara Magomedov? Here are our picks for Saturday's card.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

UFC head responds to fighter Bryce Mitchell's praise of Hitler

"I've heard a lot of dumb and ignorant (stuff) said over the years, but this is probably the worst," Dana White said.

CBS News - 5d

UFC president Dana White criticizes fighter Bryce Mitchell’s praise of Hitler

White does not take disciplinary action against fighter Mitchell, 30, said ‘Hitler was a good guy’ on podcast UFC president and CEO Dana White criticized Bryce Mitchell for making anti-Semitic ...

The Guardian - 6d

UFC's White blasts Mitchell for 'dumb' Hitler take

UFC president and CEO Dana White admonished fighter Bryce Mitchell for his controversial comments about Adolf Hitler, calling the remarks "dumb, ignorant."

ESPN - 6d

Fighter's Hitler comments 'beyond disgusting', says UFC boss White

UFC president Dana White condemns comments by fighter Bryce Mitchell about Adolf Hitler as "beyond disgusting".

BBC News - 6d

Who is through in Champions League and what's next?

A dramatic final round of Champions League games finishes and after some epic permutations for the first time we know who will be in the knockout rounds.

BBC News - Jan. 29

Fire at Etihad Stadium before Champions League game

A fire engulfs a merchandise stand outside Etihad Stadium as fans gather before Manchester City's Champions League home game against Club Brugge.

BBC News - Jan. 29

UFC Fighter Brian Ortega Chose Violence With Fortnite Trash Talker

We've all participated in some form of online trash talk at some point in our lives. UFC fighter Brian Ortega, whose professional record is currently 16-4, was on the receiving end of some serious ...

GameSpot - Jan. 29

UFC chaos agents: Fighters who could shake up MMA in 2025

From Paddy Pimblett and Bo Nickal, to Amanda Nunes and yes, Tom Aspinall. The fighters that can impact every division in 2025.

ESPN - Jan. 29

McGregor: UFC nixed Logan Paul boxing match

Conor McGregor said the UFC would not grant him permission to face Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match in India this year.

ESPN - Jan. 25

Is Rodrygo the most underrated player in the Champions League?

With three LaLiga titles, two Champions Leagues and a goal every two-and-a-half games, Rodrygo deserves far more plaudits than he gets.

ESPN - Jan. 22

The quest to create European corporate champions

Worries about the EU’s waning competitiveness have prompted a rethink of merger rules that prioritised consumers

Financial Times - Jan. 22

After UFC 311, who's the next challenger for Merab Dvalishvili?

ESPN MMA reporter Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker and predicts the next move for Merab Dvalishvili, Jiří Procházka and other stars from UFC 311.

ESPN - Jan. 21

UFC 311 takeaways: Makhachev and Dvalishvili kings of their division

There is no slowing down Islam Makhachev; Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov put on a show.

ESPN - Jan. 19

UFC 311 results: Makhachev, Dvalishvili defend titles

Brett Okamoto, Andreas Hale, Jeff Wagenheim and Dre Waters have the highlights from Saturday's card.

ESPN - Jan. 19

Ex-UFC middleweight champ Weidman retires

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is hanging up his gloves, announcing his retirement Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 17

UFC 311: Tsarukyan out, Moicano gets title shot

The UFC's first pay-per-view event of 2025 underwent a major change Friday, as lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan was forced out of Saturday's UFC 311 with a back issue.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Experience: I’m a world champion Pokémon player

Chile’s president invited me to the palace and asked to see some of my cards. I started playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) around 10 years ago, when I was seven. My older brother, Marco, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

PFL release Bellator champion Pitbull

Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire says he has been granted an "unconditional release" from the PFL.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Rotherham MP Champion backs national grooming inquiry

The Labour MP says "nothing less than a full inquiry... will restore faith in our safeguarding systems".

BBC News - Jan. 13

Monfils becomes oldest ATP Tour champion

Gael Monfils makes history by becoming the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title after triumphing at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Islam Makhachev says 'it's a good time' for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to join the UFC

Makhachev hopes his teammate at AKA under Khabib Nurmagomedov signs with UFC this year

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters

Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion, will miss the Masters in London on medical grounds.

BBC News - Jan. 10

'I'm in a dream': Deaf UFC legend hears mom, kids for 1st time

The first deaf UFC fighter in history has achieved the biggest win of his life.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League

A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.

The New York Times - Jan. 8