Malcolm Wellmaker, Jose Ochoa get massive knockout wins at UFC Atlanta

Malcolm Wellmaker is a name to remember at 135 pounds. The rising bantamweight star improved to 10-0 in professional mixed martial arts with a highlight first-round knockout of Kris Moutinho on the UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley prelims...

Emotional Kamaru Usman Drops Cryptic Message About Daughter After UFC Atlanta Win Against Joaquin Buckley

‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is officially back! Kamaru Usman has finally snapped his three-fight losing streak, returning to the win column with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Joaquin Buckley. The former welterweight king roared back into...

Georgia Harrison says she is 'beyond honoured and grateful' after being awarded MBE for campaigning on violence against women following ex Stephen Bear's imprisonment

Love Island star Georgia Harrison has made history becoming the first contestant from the hit ITV show to be awarded an MBE. The reality star, 30, was recognised in the King's honours list for her powerful campaigning to crack down on revenge...

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley: Full results

UFC Atlanta is in the books. The Fight Night event took place on June 14 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring 13 fights across six weight classes. This article recaps the fights and explores the UFC Atlanta full results. Main...

UFC Atlanta: Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick: Full video highlights

Rose Namajunas sqaured off against Miranda Maverick in a women's flyweight bout in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta this past Saturday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Namajunas is 2-2 after moving up to the flyweight division. The...

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley: Full video highlights

UFC Atlanta was headlined by a welterweight contest between Kamaru Usman and emerging contender Joaquin Buckley. The Fight Night event took place this past weekend at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Usman came into the contest on a...

“We’ve got a problem”: how Barkley gained 20 pounds in 36 hours

Charles Barkley (62) is one of the loudest media personalities in the NBA universe, thanks to the same big mouth he had back when he was a player – a trait he’s turned into a trademark on TNT’s Inside the NBA. Alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Barkley...

Ex-champ Rose Namajunas shuts down surging contender at UFC Atlanta

Kamaru Usman returns to winning ways, Joaquin Buckley stopped by UFC Atlanta security, fighter accused of faking KO: MMA News Roundup

This edition of Sportskeeda's MMA news round-up focuses on the recently concluded UFC Atlanta event. Headlined by the welterweight contest between former champion Kamaru Usman and rising contender Joaquin Buckley, the event delivered some...

CBS Sports crowns Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr as No. 1 transfer of CFB portal era

The Falcons are looking forward to an exciting season from second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Atlanta selected him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Penix has received mixed evaluations heading into the new season. While many are...

NASCAR Cup Series in Mexico City: Time, TV schedule for Viva Mexico 250

The NASCAR Cup Series will race around the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the first time in the Viva Mexico 250 race on June 15 in Mexico City. Shane van Gisbergen is on the pole, with Ryan Preece on the front row. All three Trackhouse Racing...

‘Wellmaker vs. O’Malley’: Pros react to Malcolm Wellmaker’s show-stealing knockout at UFC Atlanta

Malcolm Wellmaker has the MMA world watching him right now. The undefeated bantamweight kept his perfect record intact in spectacular fashion, with a one-punch knockout of Kris Moutinho at UFC Atlanta on Saturday. Wellmaker has now won both of his...

MMA Legend Goes Off on UFC Atlanta Commentary as Rose Namajunas, Miranda Maverick Fall Victim to Wrestling Blunder

Rose Namajunas showed up at UFC Atlanta ready to remind everyone she’s still a force to be reckoned with. Her slick striking, top control, and third-round knockdown sealed a unanimous decision win over Miranda Maverick. It was ‘Thug Rose’s third...

Evander Holyfield Fuels Kamaru Usman Retirement Rumors After UFC Atlanta Meet

Kamaru Usman had a moment that stopped time backstage at UFC Atlanta, just before entering one of the most important fights of his career. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare,’ dressed sharply and composed, appeared to be the former champion desperate to...

UFC Atlanta video: Jose Ochoa flattens Cody Durden with brutal knockout punch in 2nd round

Jose Ochoa gave Cody Durden a rough night for his homecoming at UFC Atlanta after scoring a brutal knockout in the second round. Following a back-and-forth war through the first five minutes, Ochoa came out firing in the second and he immediately...

Dominick Cruz, Conor McGregor’s Ex Coach Join Fans in Disappointment After Cody Garbrandt’s UFC Atlanta Loss

Cody Garbrandt said all the right things heading into UFC Atlanta. In his interview with UFC.com, he shared, “Great camp, good energy throughout the whole camp, super healthy and ready to put it on the line. First time fighting out of Las Vegas in...

Paul Craig Admits Foul Play as Rodolfo Bellato Dive Claim Fuels UFC Atlanta Uproar

Paul Craig waited 14 weeks for this moment, only for it to unravel in one wild second. His bout against Rodolfo Bellato, originally scrapped from UFC Vegas 106, was finally rescheduled for UFC Atlanta. Craig was back at light heavyweight, healthy...

Calls Mount for DQ as UFC Faces Backlash Over Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato Ruling in Atlanta

The UFC Atlanta prelims were heating up, creating the ideal environment for a stacked main card—until chaos broke out in one of the most anticipated bouts. Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato seemed all ready to settle their tension in the cage....

Joaquin Buckley Eyes Title Shot After Big Wins in Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia – A new wave of contenders is rising in the UFC welterweight division, and Joaquin Buckley is eager to join their ranks. Over the past year, several veterans have struggled, paving the way for younger fighters to make their mark....

UFC Atlanta bonuses and aftermath: Kamaru Usman dominates, Malcolm Wellmaker and three others earn $50K, illegal upkick causes scary moment, and more

UFC Atlanta took place on June 14 and played host to a clash between the new generation and the old generation in the main event. Kamaru Usman, one of the greatest welterweight fighters of all-time, faced off surging contender Joaquin Buckley in...