The UFC 253 main event between champion Israel Adesanya and Paulo Henrique Costa is one of the most anticipated fights on the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 2020 calendar.

By: Todd Martin
Dana White’s oversight of the Ultimate Fighting Championship has certainly produced positive results, but the UFC president is making a mistake in de-emphasizing opportunities to accentuate the individuality of athletes like Israel Adesanya.

On Episode 2 of UFC 253 “Embedded,” Israel Adesanya takes in the sight of his trainers mixing it up in advance of Saturday's pay-per-view card.

By: Ben Duffy
At UFC 253 this Saturday, Israel Adesanya will attempt to restore order to the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight division.

On the latest edition of Back Talk, Jason Burgos was joined by 18-year mixed martial arts veteran and newly-retired Jon Fitch.

By: Ben Duffy
Pedro Rizzo showed just how far the sport had come in three years, chopping down Dan Severn in under two minutes at UFC 27, 20 years ago today.

By: Tristen Critchfield
It was a fight that should have happened at least two years ago, but in the present tense, Colby Covington proved himself to be far superior to Tyron Woodley.

By: Lev Pisarsky
Talented prospects who make it to the UFC level without having to deal with real adversity are often exposed once they get there, writes Lev Pisarsky.

By: Jay Pettry
The Ultimate Fighting Championship waved goodbye to the UFC Apex for a month with a card as strong as recent pay-per-view offerings.

By: Ben Duffy
For the first time in what feels like forever, an Ultimate Fighting Championship main card made it through fight week intact.

By: Ben Duffy and Keith Shillan
Keith Shillan and Ben Duffy review all the action from UFC Vegas 11 in this comprehensive recap. They talk about all the fights and talk about what is next for many of the stars of the night.

By: Brian Knapp
The death-by-a-thousand-cuts approach once again worked wonders for Colby Covington.

By: Tyler Treese
Colby Covington completely had his way with Tyron Woodley throughout five rounds.

By: Tyler Treese
Khamzat Chimaev wanted to show off his striking and he didn't get to do much of that as he knocked out Gerald Meerschaert with the first punch he threw.

By: Tyler Treese
Johnny Walker and Ryan Spann put on a "Round of the Year" candidate that ended with the Brazilian's hand getting raised.

By: Tyler Treese
Mackenzie Dern completely dominated Randa Markos and needed only one round to gain a submission victory.

By: Tyler Treese
Despite being down on the cards, Damon Jackson's impressive Brazilian jiu-jitsu was enough to defeat Mirsad Bektic.

By: Tyler Treese
Mayra Bueno Silva's superior grappling proved to be a difference maker against Mara Romero Borella.

By: Tyler Treese
Jessica-Rose Clark should've received a statement after a knee busted Sarah Alpar's nose but a blown call from ref Chris Tognoni let the fight continue for several minutes.

By: Tyler Treese
Darrick Minner made quick work of T.J. Laramie.

By: Tyler Treese
Randy Costa ended Journey Newson's night early with an incredible high kick.

By: Tyler Treese
Tyson Nam's big right hand proved the difference against Jerome Rivera.

By: Jay Pettry
Come join the Sherdog MMA Forum community as we discuss the action and excitement of UFC Fight Night 178, headlined by a welterweight grudge match between Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley, live at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT!

By: Josh Gross
Judge Richard Boulware could soon finalize a key ruling involving a six-year-old antitrust case with the potential to restructure the mixed martial arts business.