Evan Wheeler
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Wrestling
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Islam Makhachev Scheduled For UFC 267 In October
Here’s hoping the third time is the charm for former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos and Islam Makhachev, as they’re booked to fight once again. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto first reported the news of the matchup between the two lightweight contenders,…
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Wrestling
Conor McGregor To Compete In Charity Wheelchair Boxing Match
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor is making his return to action, but probably not in the way you’d expect. Comedian Sir Stevo Timothy who is also an ambassador for the Irish Wheelchair Association announced via his Twitter account that…
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Wrestling
Sunday Morning Matchmaker: Bellator 263 & UFC Vegas 33
Welcome back to Fightful’s Sunday Morning Matchmaker, this time after a double dose of fights on Saturday night in Bellator 263 and UFC Vegas 33. The night saw A.J. McKee become the face of the Bellator promotion by dethroning long-reigning…
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Wrestling
Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler Set For UFC 268 In November
The matchup MMA fans have been salivating over has become a reality, as lightweight contenders Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler are set to finally collide. The matchup was first reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto via a tweet that confirmed both…
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Wrestling
T.J. Dillashaw To Undergo Knee Surgery Following UFC Vegas 32
Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw is set to undergo knee surgery following his split-decision win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC Vegas 32. Dillashaw shared the news in a post via his official Instagram account, saying that an MRI revealed…
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Wrestling
Douglas Lima-Michael Page Rematch Official For Bellator 267 In London
Michael “Venom” Page will get his chance at avenging his previous loss to former Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima. The promotion officially announced that Page and Lima are set to meet in a rematch that will headline Bellator 267 on October…
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Wrestling
Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington II Scheduled For UFC 268 In November
One of the greatest welterweight title fights in UFC history will get a second chapter, as current UFC champion Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington are set to run it back. The news of the rematch between the welterweight rivals was…
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Wrestling
Sunday Morning Matchmaker: UFC Vegas 32
Welcome back to Fightful’s Sunday Morning Matchmaker, this time after UFC Vegas 32 arguably one of the best offerings of the year from the promotion. The night saw a stacked card of fights deliver in multiple ways, but unfortunately, the…
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Wrestling
BKFC 19 Results: Rachel Ostovich Avenges UFC Loss To Paige VanZant
Welcome to Fightful’s results, and discussion for BKFC 19. Rachel Ostovich avenged her previous defeat to Paige VanZant in the night’s main event, while rapper Blueface went viral for his post-fight brawl following his successful BKFC debut. Rachel Ostovich def.…
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Wrestling
Dustin Poirier Responds To Conor McGregor’s Post-UFC 264 Claims: “Mentally I Just Feel Like It’s Weak”
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has finally given his perspectives on the aftermath following his first-round TKO victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 264. Poirier spoke with Boxing legend Teddy Atlas and his co-host Ken Rideout on their podcast…