UFC 300 preview: Biggest MMA event of 2024 as several champions feature
The night MMA fans across the world have been waiting for is finally upon us this weekend, as UFC 300 takes place in Las Vegas.
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Can UFC 300 star-making eclipse 100 and 200? - ESPN
UFC 100 was a remarkable night for the leading promotion in MMA. In addition to celebrating a milestone represented by a big, round number, the July 2009 event in Las Vegas put on display the greatest fighter in the sport's history.
Ronda Rousey says history of concussions forced her to retire - ESPN
Ronda Rousey, one of the most influential stars in UFC history, revealed this week that she retired from mixed martial arts primarily because of a history of concussions.
Kayla Harrison joins UFC, to debut vs. Holly Holm at UFC 300 - ESPN
Holly Holm and Kayla Harrison, two of the most accomplished athletes in women's combat sports history, will meet at UFC 300.
Female fighters call for 12-round option, equal promotion to men
Women boxers should have the choice of 12-round title fights like men, undisputed featherweight world champion Amanda Serrano, along with two dozen other current and former female fighters said in a statement on Tuesday.
Women boxers call for 12-round option for championship bouts - ESPN
More than two dozen female fighters joined together in a statement Tuesday calling for the option to fight 12 rounds and three-minute rounds if they choose to do so for championship fights.
Mayra Bueno Silva stops Holly Holm at UFC Vegas 77, calls out Julianna Pena for bantamweight title fight
Mayra Bueno Silva stopped Holly Holm in the second round at UFC Vegas 77 in Las Vegas to put herself in the mix for a bantamweight title shot. Both Holm and Bueno Silva had sights trained on the bantamweight title, which was recently vacated by the retirement of Amanda Nunes. Ad The first round was tight and Holm was pushing hard against the fence in the second, but she left herself exposed and Bueno Silva executed a superb ninja choke to force the submission.
Mayra Bueno Silva surprises Holly Holm by submission, eyes title shot - ESPN
The UFC women's bantamweight division is in need of new blood following the recent retirement of dominant champion Amanda Nunes — and it seems to have found it in Mayra Bueno Silva.