UFC

The action begins on Friday, August 28 at 5 pm CST, with ROAD TO UFC Season 5 Semifinals. Following an opening round that produced an astonishing 10 finishes, the remaining 16 of Asia Pacific’s top MMA prospects will look to advance to the finals for the opportunity to earn a multi-fight contract with UFC. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: NURMAGOMEDOV vs SONG is hosted by Shanghai Municipal Sports Bureau and Pudong District Government.

“The way I approach this career, and everything is that you’ve got to be quite cold,” he said. “Ethyn Ewing — I don’t know him; he’s probably a nice person, but I was fighting him simply to move myself up the ladder. He’s no longer an option; now it’s John Garza; what’s changed? It’s the same thing. “My plan was to go out there, look spectacular, and get my hand raised, and it’s the same thing. A different person, different tactics, and we have to be flexible.

Every pack from the box will be given away live to fans watching the stream, along with giveaways of the latest Topps UFC product. Download the Fanatics Collect app and tune in on Friday July 10th at 5PM EST for your chance to win! Can’t wait til Friday? Head over to UFC Store and get your own Topps UFC trading cards to join the action! Livestream Link: https://fanaticscollect.onelink.me/xx0N/72wjcwd1

UFC returns to Sacramento, California with a high-stakes middleweight bout that sees No. 6 ranked contender Anthony Hernandez take on No. 12 Gregory Rodrigues. In addition, an intriguing light heavyweight contest pits Roman Dolidze against Reinier de Ridder. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: HERNANDEZ vs. RODRIGUEStakes place Saturday, August 22 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California and will be available on Paramount+.

"UFC has become a global phenomenon by embracing values that resonate far beyond the Octagon: excellence, discipline, opportunity, and meritocracy," said Secretary Rubio. "We are proud to launch a new Sports Diplomacy partnership with UFC and continue growing the sport of MMA." UFC Freedom 250 took place on Sunday, June 14, on the South Lawn of the White House as part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, marking the first MMA  event ever held at the White House.

UFC 329 features a stellar card laced with critical matchups and familiar names, all capped by the return of Conor McGregor in a highly anticipated rematch with Max Holloway that is sure to set T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas alight on Saturday evening. But this weekend’s numbered event also boasts a handful of up-and-comers looking to use this opportunity on a marquee fight card to introduce themselves to a wider audience and take a step forward in their respective divisions.

UFC 329: McGREGOR vs HOLLOWAY 2 Updates: Due to injury, Ethyn Ewing has been removed from his bantamweight bout with Farid Basharat. Replacing Ewing will be UFC newcomer John Garza, who makes his debut riding a five-fight winning streak with three of his last four victories coming by way of KO.

One of the most prestigious accomplishments in all of athletics is representing one’s country in the Olympics. Whether the person medals or not, “Olympian” is a title that always follows them afterward. For some, though, that only marks the start of their career. From judo and wrestling to taekwondo and karate, combat sports is on display every four years, and myriad Olympians parlayed success there into careers in mixed martial arts.

The annual International Fight Week numbered event in Las Vegas has always been one of the tentpole events on the UFC calendar, consistently featuring one of the best fight cards of the year, and this year is no different.

No matter the circumstance, there is always a fervor surrounding a unanimous selection. When Stephen Curry became the first (and still only) unanimous Most Valuable Player at the conclusion of the 2015-16 NBA season, some media and fans objected vehemently, even though Curry was the central piece of the Golden State Warriors going 73-9 that year.