UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced from April 15-21

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-bellator-pfl-matchup-roundup-fight-announcements-april-22-2024 April 22, 2024 10:45 am ET MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back. … Read more

Anthony Smith knew Rountree on short notice was an ‘uphill battle’

[ Anthony Smith was fully aware that facing Khalil Rountree on short notice wasn’t ideal. Smith (37-19 MMA, 12-9 UFC) replaced Azamat Murzakanov on two weeks’ notice against Rountree (13-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night 233 co-main event. He was stopped by TKO less than a minute into Round 3. “Lionheart” took … Read more

Khalil Rountree climbs KO list

[ LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Khalil Rountree Jr. punches Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on December 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Rountree’s (13-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) five-fight UFC winning streak at light … Read more

Where’s Khalil Rountree headed at 205?

[ Khalil Rountree continues to level up in the light heavyweight division in what was a largely one-sided performance against Anthony Smith that ended in a third-round TKO win. This was a very important fight for Rountree (13-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) in the overall scope of his career. He had never won more than four … Read more

Who’s next for Khalil Rountree after TKO win?

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-fight-night-233-khalil-rountree-next-fight-matchmaker-knockout-anthony-smith-light-heavyweight Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan December 10, 2023 6:00 pm ET Khalil Rountree was the shining star on UFC’s penultimate event of 2023 on Saturday when he registered the biggest win of his career … Read more

Khalil Rountree wants Alex Pereira fight badly

[ LAS VEGAS – Khalil Rountree can’t think of a more exciting light heavyweight matchup than him vs. Alex Pereira, especially after victory Saturday at UFC Fight Night 233. In the co-main event at the UFC Apex, Rountree (12-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) dispatched former light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith (37-19 MMA, 12-9 UFC) with a … Read more

UFC FN 233 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totals $159,500

[ LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 233 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $159,500 The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. UFC Fight Night 233 … Read more

UFC Fight Night 233 video: Backstage winner post-fight interviews

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-233-video-backstage-interviews-post-fight-press-conference-las-vegas December 9, 2023 10:00 pm ET LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 233 took place Saturday with 11 bouts on the lineup. We’ve got you covered with backstage winner interviews from the UFC Apex … Read more

Khalil Rountree drops, TKOs Anthony Smith

[ Khalil Rountree got the signature win he’s been wanting to add to his resume Saturday after defeating former light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith in the UFC Fight Night 233 co-main event. Rountree (13-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) saw his career-best streak reach five when he beat Smith (37-19 MMA, 12-9 UFC) by third-round TKO … Read more