Undefeated newcomer Jacobe Smith scored the UFC’s first knockout of 2025 with a brutal first-round finish against Preston Parsons…
Undefeated newcomer Jacobe Smith scored the UFC’s first knockout of 2025 with a brutal first-round finish against Preston Parsons on Saturday night.
Following an impressive showing on Dana White’s Contender Series in October, Smith made his Octagon debut at UFC Vegas 101 boasting a solid 9-0 record. He wasted no time earning his 10th career win via a vicious right-left combination that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas.
73 seconds into the scrap, Smith caught Parsons with a straight right and promptly followed it up with a left that caught him clean, knocking him to the mat. Smith pursued, looking to land some follow-up strikes on the mat, but the referee had already seen enough and quickly called for the stoppage, giving us our first finish of the new year.
Official Result: Jacobe Smith def. Preston Parsons via TKO (strikes) at 1:13 of Round 1.
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The first finish of the UFC’s 2025 calendar has been delivered, and it came in some brutal fashion, as Fatima Kline scored a win over Victoria Dudakova during the UFC Vegas 101 prelims. And it’s safe to say that the Russian didn’t take the result well… Both women delivered powerful shots during the opening frame, […]
The first finish of the UFC’s 2025 calendar has been delivered, and it came in some brutal fashion, as Fatima Kline scored a win over Victoria Dudakova during the UFC Vegas 101 prelims.
And it’s safe to say that the Russian didn’t take the result well…
Both women delivered powerful shots during the opening frame, but Kline appeared to gain control as time went on.
Then, with Dudakova grounded late in the second, Kline landed some hard ground-and-pound to force the referee to step in and wave off the contest.
Kline Scores First Octagon Win With Ground & Pound At UFC Vegas 101, Dudakova Slaps Cornerman
What else is noteworthy occurred in the losing corner following the fight. It appeared that Dudakova slapped one of her cornermen after he attempted to console her.
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is infamously known for his rise to stardom in the Octagon, as well as his antics and controversies inside and out of the cage. But for one day, the Irishman took his talents from the cage to the pitch. McGregor laced up his cleats earlier today and joined Black […]
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is infamously known for his rise to stardom in the Octagon, as well as his antics and controversies inside and out of the cage. But for one day, the Irishman took his talents from the cage to the pitch.
McGregor laced up his cleats earlier today and joined Black Forge FC, taking on Harding FC in a Premier Division matchup for the United Churches Football League (UCFL), an amateur soccer league in Dublin.
While the game ended in a 1-1 draw, it took notoriety for not only the fighter’s appearance, but the hard-nosed intensity and aggression that he brought to the field.
“I break jaws with my shoulder, and noses,” McGregor posted to social media. “I get the ball any pitch, anywhere. Moses”
Conor McGregor Joins Up With Black Forge FC In Amateur Soccer Appearance
McGregor has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the last couple of months. He was recently made by an Irish jury to pay over $250,000 to a woman, Nikita Hand, who was civilly suing the polarizing fighter. Hand accused McGregor of a December 2018 sexual assault.
The Dublin native’s controversies resulted in another soccer team, Drogheda United, distancing themselves from the UFC star in a statement after the former two-division champ posted a photo of himself holding the team’s recently won FAI Cup.
Despite rumors the past two years of a fight with Michael Chandler, “The Notorious” has not been seen in the UFC since his July 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Whoever is interested in obtaining the US television rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be paying more than a pretty penny. Per a new report from Bloomberg, the UFC is looking to obtain a TV rights deal in the United States that will give them more than $1 billion per year. The UFC’s […]
Whoever is interested in obtaining the US television rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be paying more than a pretty penny.
Per a new report from Bloomberg, the UFC is looking to obtain a TV rights deal in the United States that will give them more than $1 billion per year.
The UFC’s current deal with ESPN expires at the end of the year. The two parties originally agreed to a five-year deal worth approximately $1 billion total back in 2018 before a contract extension that made the deal worth about $450 million a year.
According to reports, ESPN is interested in re-upping its rights with the leading MMA promotion in the world but will face stiff competition from Warner Bros. Discovery, as well as YouTube and the Netflix and Amazon Prime streaming services. ESPN and TKO, the UFC’s parent company, are currently in the midst of an exclusive negotiating period that lasts until mid-April.
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“We started on ESPN seven years ago and had a rocky relationship in the beginning,” UFC CEO Dana White told Bloomberg TV in November. “But now I couldn’t be happier at ESPN, it’s a great relationship and I wouldn’t mind staying with them.”
UFC Seeks More Than $1 Billion In New TV Rights
What makes the UFC’s broadcasting services in the country so valuable is that the UFC is the only major sports broadcasting rights that are available for the foreseeable future. The NBA locked up new television contracts last year, while leagues like the NFL and MLB are already early into new broadcasting contracts.
The UFC’s partner in TKO, the WWE, just started its new broadcasting rights, with its Monday Night Raw program having its Netflix premiere just this past Monday. The partnership, as well as Netflix’s previous ventures into live programming last year with NFL games and the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, giving speculation that the UFC could be interested in partnering with Netflix.
Amazon Prime has recently been the broadcasting home to ONE Championship Fight Night cards in the U.S.
There is also the chance that the UFC may split its broadcasting rights like the other U.S. major sports leagues do. This could see, for example, UFC pay-per-views heading to one platform, while UFC Fight Night cards and other programs such as Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter, heading elsewhere.
Conor McGregor returned to contact sports earlier Saturday when the former UFC double champion joined a friendly game of soccer to show off his skills.
“Notorious” is no stranger to football after spending much of his childhood …
Conor McGregor returned to contact sports earlier Saturday when the former UFC double champion joined a friendly game of soccer to show off his skills.
“Notorious” is no stranger to football after spending much of his childhood in Ireland playing the sport. Of course, McGregor eventually turned to combat sports and honed his skills in boxing and then mixed martial arts (MMA). The UFC superstar is still passionate about the sport of soccer, but fight fans don’t see him play that often.
On Saturday, a video surfaced showing McGregor playing a friendly game of soccer. It was only about 30 seconds long, but that was still enough time for “Notorious” to slide into his opponents twice and then wrestle another player to the ground. It was pretty competitive to say the least, which is exactly what McGregor likes.
McGregor, who has been recently making headlines for all the wrong reasons, is still waiting for his long-awaited return to UFC. The Irish superstar had his comeback scheduled for UFC 303 last June against Michael Chandler, but a broken toe knocked him out of commission.
What are you thoughts, fight fans? Did McGregor go too hard during this friendly game of soccer?
UFC Vegas 101 main event fighters Amanda Ribas and Mackenzie Dern. | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC
UFC Vegas 101 comes to us LIVE on TONIGHT (Sat., Jan. 11, 2025) with Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2 in the ESPN+-streamed main event. Watch all the action right here!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back!
UFC Vegas 101 takes place TONIGHT (Sat., Jan. 11, 2025) inside the promotion’s familiar APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first mixed martial arts (MMA) event of the New Year will be streamed LIVE on ESPN+. The main event is a rematch between Brazilian Strawweight contenders with Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas (thanks to the old switcheroo).
UFC Vegas 101’s co-main event sees veteran Welterweight Santiago Ponznibbio take on Carlston Harris. Both men are coming off losses and are in desperate need of wins if they wish to achieve any relevancy in the division. Also on the main card is a match-up of power punching Middleweights with Cesar Almeidavs. Abdul Razak Alhassan. Rounding out the main card is the returning Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov, Christain Rodriguez meeting Contender Series standout Austin Bashi and Punahele Soirano taking on Uros Medic.
Meanwhile, UFC Vegas 101’s “Prelims” are headlined by lanky Flyweight Jose Johnson. He meets Felipe Bunes. There’s also Marco Tulio vs. Ihor Potieria and Thiago Moises vs. Trey Ogden.
UFC VEGAS 101 START TIME, DATE
MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC Vegas 101 card below, starting with the ESPN+ “Prelims” matches, which begin at 4 p.m. ET, then the remaining main card (also on ESPN+) at 7 p.m. ET.
Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps, and post-fight analysis following “Dern vs. Ribas 2” Without further delay, see below for the updated UFC Vegas 101 results. (Note: This will go from the top down; therefore, look to the top of the stream for the newest update).
UFC VEGAS 101 QUICK RESULTS
115 lbs.: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 170 lbs.: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Carlston Harris 185 lbs.: Cesar Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan 185 lbs.: Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov 145 lbs.: Christian Rodriguez vs. Austin Bashi 170 lbs.: Punahele Soriano vs. Uros Medic 125 lbs.: Jose Johnson vs. Felipe Bunes 185 lbs.: Marco Tulio vs. Ihor Potieria 155 lbs.: Thiago Moises vs. Trey Ogden 170 lbs.: Preston Parsons vs. Jacobe Smith 125 lbs.: Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Nicolle Caliari 205 lbs.: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. Bruno Lopes 115 lbs.: Fatima Kline vs. Viktoriia Dudakova — Kline def. Dudakova via TKO (elbows), round 2 (4:27) 155 lbs.: Nurullo Aliev vs. Joe Solecki — Aliev def. Solecki via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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UFC Vegas 101 main event fighters Amanda Ribas and Mackenzie Dern. | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC
UFC Vegas 101 comes to us LIVE on TONIGHT (Sat., Jan. 11, 2025) with Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2 in the ESPN+-streamed main event. Watch all the action right here!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back!
UFC Vegas 101 takes place TONIGHT (Sat., Jan. 11, 2025) inside the promotion’s familiar APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first mixed martial arts (MMA) event of the New Year will be streamed LIVE on ESPN+. The main event is a rematch between Brazilian Strawweight contenders with Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas (thanks to the old switcheroo).
UFC Vegas 101’s co-main event sees veteran Welterweight Santiago Ponznibbio take on Carlston Harris. Both men are coming off losses and are in desperate need of wins if they wish to achieve any relevancy in the division. Also on the main card is a match-up of power punching Middleweights with Cesar Almeidavs. Abdul Razak Alhassan. Rounding out the main card is the returning Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov, Christain Rodriguez meeting Contender Series standout Austin Bashi and Punahele Soirano taking on Uros Medic.
Meanwhile, UFC Vegas 101’s “Prelims” are headlined by lanky Flyweight Jose Johnson. He meets Felipe Bunes. There’s also Marco Tulio vs. Ihor Potieria and Thiago Moises vs. Trey Ogden.
UFC VEGAS 101 START TIME, DATE
MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC Vegas 101 card below, starting with the ESPN+ “Prelims” matches, which begin at 4 p.m. ET, then the remaining main card (also on ESPN+) at 7 p.m. ET.
Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps, and post-fight analysis following “Dern vs. Ribas 2” Without further delay, see below for the updated UFC Vegas 101 results. (Note: This will go from the top down; therefore, look to the top of the stream for the newest update).
UFC VEGAS 101 QUICK RESULTS
115 lbs.: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 170 lbs.: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Carlston Harris 185 lbs.: Cesar Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan 185 lbs.: Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov 145 lbs.: Christian Rodriguez vs. Austin Bashi 170 lbs.: Punahele Soriano vs. Uros Medic 125 lbs.: Jose Johnson vs. Felipe Bunes 185 lbs.: Marco Tulio vs. Ihor Potieria 155 lbs.: Thiago Moises vs. Trey Ogden 170 lbs.: Preston Parsons vs. Jacobe Smith 125 lbs.: Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Nicolle Caliari 205 lbs.: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. Bruno Lopes 115 lbs.: Fatima Kline vs. Viktoriia Dudakova — Kline def. Dudakova via TKO (elbows), round 2 (4:27) 155 lbs.: Nurullo Aliev vs. Joe Solecki — Aliev def. Solecki via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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