Kayla Harrison vs. Larissa Pacheco Photo: Ryan Loco/PFL The PFL will close out its 2022 season on familiar territory, returning to the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden for its World Series show on Nov. 25. Promotion officials announced the location for the season closer on Wednesday via press release. While the date of the … Read more
Cris Cyborg, UFC 240 weigh-ins Credit: Jay Anderson/Cageside Press Former UFC women’s featherweight champion and current Bellator MMA champion Cris Cyborg has ruled out a return to the Octagon, barring major organizational changes. A champion in every major promotion she has competed for – Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC and Bellator MMA – Cyborg (26-2, 1NC) … Read more
Accor Arena, UFC Paris Credit: Jay Anderson/Cageside Press The UFC is expected to take place in Orlando, Florida this December. On Thursday, promotion officials announced that the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida will host a UFC Fight Night event on December 3, 2022. News of the date was previously reported by multiple outlets, including Cageside … Read more
After a long and well thought out amateur career, Hanna Rokala (1-0) made a statement in her professional debut. On August 27, in the main event of Showcase MMA 27, Rokala needed less than three minutes to finish Kara Marie Vislosky and pick up her first professional victory. Hana Rokala won her professional debut by … Read more
Las Vegas, Nevada — Johnnie Walker returned to the win column at UFC 279 for the first time since 2020 when he knocked out Ion Kutelaba in the first round. Coutellaba opted to take the Brazilian down early and that could backfire. Walker was more than prepared for the grappling game, locking up a choke … Read more
Benny McCarthy is currently getting a lot of love from football fans around the world. READ | Halagasha! Remember when Benni McCarthy and TKZee collaborated on this song? Man United’s new attacking coach is proving to be an astute addition to the technical staff at Old Trafford. United have made a shaky start to the … Read more
Former President Barack Obama kisses his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, after they unveiled their official White House portraits during an unveiling ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. Andrew Harnick/AP hide caption caption toggle Andrew Harnick/AP Former President Barack Obama kisses his wife, former first … Read more
It was confirmed on Friday that Cecil Africa – the Blitzboks’ all-time leading scorer in the World Series with 1,462 points – has been called up to the Springbok Sevens squad due to Dewald Human’s injury. Afrika will form part of a Blitzboks squad that will be desperate to bounce back from a disappointing performance … Read more
Paris, France – After a successful debut in France, the UFC hopes to return to a regular schedule next year, at least in terms of international events. UFC senior vice president of international and content, David Shaw, confirmed the news to Cageside Press and other media after UFC Paris on Saturday night, at the Accor … Read more
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 30: (LR) Cyril Gane of France and Ty Tuivasa of Australia go head-to-head during a UFC photocall at Bassins du Champ de Mars on August 30, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Homeland hero Cyril Gane will be looking to show new wrinkles in his game as his … Read more