Fight fans were calling for a heavyweight showdown between free agents Francis Ngannou and Robelis Despaigne after both heavyweights picked up knockout victories under the MVP banner back in May.

After a brutal defeat to Anthony Joshua left him with a broken jaw, Jake Paul vows to avoid fighting heavyweights again and ...

Daniel Cormier reacts to the blockbuster announcement that Nate Diaz will face Mike Perry on the highly anticipated Netflix ...

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren react to the blockbuster announcement of Netflix and Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions unveiling the ...

It's hard to believe we're midway through 2026, a year that is shaping up to be one of the best for MMA in recent memory.

Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features ...

Heavyweight slugger Robelis Despaigne explained what the keys to victory are if he fights Francis Ngannou in MVP MMA. Despaigne knocked out former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos last ...

Most Valuable Promotions dove into its first MMA event Saturday, featuring a headliner between two of the most important names in women's MMA history. During fight week, behind-the-scenes video series ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Francis Ngannou reminded the combat sports world Saturday night why he remains one of the most terrifying punchers in MMA history. Competing on the stacked Rousey vs. Carano card ...

Ronda Rousey stopped Gina Carano with her signature armbar just 17 seconds into the iconic fighter's mixed martial arts comeback bout on Saturday night. The 39-year-old Rousey ended a nine-and-a-half ...

The "Predator" is back among the prey. Former UFC heavyweight boss Francis Ngannou made a long-awaited return to the MMA stage on Saturday night in Los Angeles, ending a 19-month absence with a ...