UFC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg says she would be interested in facing Ronda Rousey in the WWE, if asked. "If it happens, maybe we can give all fans the fight they’ve never seen. I think it would be great for all the fans to watch. But I’m not sure about that 100 percent. Maybe it happens, maybe not." Cyborg is currently scheduled to fight UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes in December.

Greg Rosenstein, ESPN Staff Writer5d ago

Joanna Jedrzejczyk does not have a contract to fight Valentina Shevchenko for the vacant UFC women's flyweight championship, she said Monday on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show, but added, "There is a big chance that will happen." The former strawweight champ also said that even if she wins the 125-pound title she will return to 115 pounds to try to regain her old belt. "I still have my dreams," she said.

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPN5d ago

Eryk Anders, who will fight Thiago Santos in the main event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday night, said on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show on Monday that he received a new deal from the UFC for accepting the fight on six days' notice. Anders, who is replacing injured Jimi Manuwa, said he plans to return to his usual middleweight division after Saturday but is open to taking more fights at light heavyweight.

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPN5d ago

Tyron Woodley defeats Darren Till via submission (D'Arce Choke) at 4:19 of Round 2. Woodley successfully defends his UFC Welterweight Championship for the fourth straight time, the most by any active champion, and this one is his most impressive one yet.

Arash Markazi, ESPN Senior Writer14d ago

Zabit Magomedsharipov defeats Brandon Davis via submission by a kneebar officially at 3:46 of Round 2. Magomedsharipov actually won with the second Suloev Stretch of the night after there had only been one performed in UFC history before tonight.

Arash Markazi, ESPN Senior Writer14d ago

Jimmie Rivera defeats John Dodson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). The crowd booed loudly throughout the fight.

Arash Markazi, ESPN Senior Writer14d ago

Tatiana Suarez utterly dominates former UFC strawweight champ Carla Esparza, holding a 81-0 advantage in significant strikes before finishing the prelim capper with a TKO at UFC 228. It's incredibly rare to see a striking shutout like that in a fight that lasted 14+ minutes.

Phil Murphy, ESPN Video14d ago

Aljamain Sterling defeated Cody Stamann via submission with a kneebar officially but more technically a rarely seen Suloev Stretch at 3:42 of Round 3. That's one of the best submissions you will ever see.

Arash Markazi, ESPN Senior Writer14d ago

I spoke with UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo. He says he wants TJ Dillashaw next, not former flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson. Cejudo says he'd take the fight at "125, 135, 155, heavyweight, whatever." He says it's "very close" to being made official.

Phil Murphy, ESPN Video14d ago

Sage Northcutt told ESPN's Ariel Helwani on Tuesday that he is a free agent right now. The former UFC welterweight could re-sign with the organization or explore other options like Bellator. Northcutt (11-2) has won three in a row, most recently a second-round KO finish against Zak Ottow in July, and is only 22 years old.

Greg Rosenstein, ESPN Staff Writer18d ago

MMA legends Kazushi Sakuraba, Urijah Faber and Josh Barnett have announced they will each compete in Quintet 3 on Oct. 5 in Las Vegas, a grappling tournament promoted by Sakuraba. The event will feature 'Team Sakuraba' vs. Team Alpha Male, Faber's team in Sacramento. Each team will consist of five members. The event will take place the day before UFC 229, and air on Fight Pass, the UFC's internet subscription service.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer18d ago

The trainer for UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas said Tuesday that his fighter is dealing with a neck injury and also still feeling traumatized by the Conor McGregor bus attack in April. "She still doesn't leave her home," trainer Trevor Wittman said on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show, later clarifying that Namajunas does go to the gym and on nature hikes but avoids crowds of people. Wittman went on to say it is "in bad taste" for the UFC to use the Brooklyn footage to promote the McGregor-Khabib Nurmagomedov bout.

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPN18d ago

Love will be in the air on Nov. 17 as couple Khalil Rountree and Veronica Macedo will be fighting on the UFC's debut in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Rountree will meet Contender Series veteran Johnny Walker, while Macedo is in talks to fight Maryna Moroz, according to sources. Rountree is coming off a knockout win over Gokhan Saki in July at UFC 226.

Ariel Helwani, ESPN Staff Writer24d ago

Jessica Eye vs. Sijara Eubanks is in the works for UFC 232 on Dec. 29 in Las Vegas, multiple sources told ESPN. Eye is 2-0 in the UFC since moving down to 125 and Eubanks won her official UFC debut in June after failing to make weight prior to "The Ultimate Fighter" 26 Finale in December.

Ariel Helwani, ESPN Staff Writer24d ago

Jason High missed weight by five pounds prior to Thursday's PFL 7 event. His opponent Johnny Case will get his show/win money, according to promotion officials, and will now automatically advance to the playoffs in October. The fight has been canceled.

Ariel Helwani, ESPN Staff Writer24d ago