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6 days ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The Professional Fighters League returns this Friday, April 18, with PFL 3 live from Universal Studios Florida, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as the single-elimination World Tournament format heats up in the lightweight and middleweight divisions. The main event features a finals-worthy clash: 2023 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Impa Kasanganay drops to middleweight to face elite striker and former Bellator title challenger Fabian Edwards.
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1 week ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has never been one to mince words, but his latest remarks on the Cain Velasquez case have ignited a firestorm across the MMA world and beyond. On a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Rogan passionately defended Velasquez, the former UFC heavyweight champion currently serving time for attempted murder after shooting at Harry Goularte, the man accused of molesting Velasquez’s young son at a daycare in 2022.
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1 week ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The MMA community is mourning the devastating loss of Patrick Vettori, the younger brother of UFC middleweight contender Marvin Vettori. Patrick tragically passed away at the age of 30 due to a fire in his apartment in Mezzocorona, Italy, early Tuesday morning. The heartbreaking incident has left the Vettori family and their community grappling with grief as tributes pour in from around the world.
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1 week ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The highly anticipated bantamweight bout between Marlon “Chito” Vera and Mario Bautista has been rescheduled, shifting from UFC Des Moines on May 3 to UFC 316 on June 7. The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, will now host this intriguing matchup as part of a stacked card headlined by two championship fights. While the reasons behind the change remain undisclosed, fans are eager to see these top-tier fighters collide under the bright lights of a PPV event. Mario Bautista vs.
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1 week ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The UFC’s welterweight division will see a pivotal showdown on May 17, as veteran contender Gilbert Burns faces undefeated rising star Michael Morales in the main event of UFC Vegas 106. The bout, originally slated for UFC 315 in Montreal, was officially shifted to the Apex in Las Vegas, a move confirmed during the UFC 314 broadcast and met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike. Gilbert Burns vs.
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1 week ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
Patricio Pitbull’s long-awaited UFC debut at UFC 314 did not go as planned, but the former two-division Bellator champion is wasting no time looking ahead. After dropping a unanimous decision to Yair Rodriguez at Miami’s Kaseya Center, Freire made it clear he’s eager to get back in the Octagon and prove he belongs among the UFC’s elite. Pitbull, who entered the bout with a storied legacy as Bellator’s most decorated champion, faced a formidable challenge in Rodriguez.
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1 week ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
As the UFC’s exclusive broadcast deal with ESPN approaches its conclusion, the MMA world stands on the brink of a seismic shift. UFC CEO Dana White addressed the media following UFC 314, offering candid insights into the promotion’s future as the exclusive negotiation window with ESPN closes, opening the door for talks with other major players in the sports broadcasting landscape.
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1 week ago | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The PFL World Tournament continues in Orlando, Florida, with a stacked fight card, highlighted by a middleweight tournament matchup between former PFL light heavyweight champion Impa Kasanganay and former Bellator middleweight title challenger Fabian Edwards. Find everything you need to know about PFL 3, including the date, time, fight card, and more.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The anticipation for UFC 303 reached a fever pitch as fighters took to the scales at the early weigh-ins held at the UFC Apex, these early weigh-ins set the stage for the ceremonial session later at T-Mobile Arena, where fans will get a closer look at their favorite fighters. Scheduled for Saturday, UFC 303 promises a night of electrifying bouts, headlined by a light heavyweight clash between reigning champion Alex Pereira and former titleholder Jiri Prochazka.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
thesportsdaily.com | Garett Kerman |Garrett Kerman
The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Perry has just gotten even more thrilling with the addition of several intriguing bouts to the fight card. Scheduled for July 20, 2024, at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, the event promises to be a night of high-octane action, featuring a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars from both the boxing and MMA worlds.
