Conor McGregor Announces Retirement

Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor announced his retirement on Saturday night. The decision was revealed on McGregor's Twitter account and came moments after Amanda Nunes defeated Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 to retain the featherweight title. This is the third retirement announcement from the 31-year-old and comes months after a UFC 246 […]

Amanda Nunes Retains Featherweight Belt

Amanda Nunes successfully defended her featherweight championship via unanimous decision over challenger Felicia Spencer during the main event of UFC 250. Both combatants were active on Saturday night, but the Lioness controlled the match from the get-go. While Spencer did attempt seven takedowns, she wasn't able to finish any of them. On the other hand, […]

Sean O'Malley Takes Care Of Eddie Wineland

Bantamweight Sean O'Malley defeated Eddie Wineland in just under two minutes at UFC 250 on Saturday night. The 25-year-old landed a kick to the body before landing a right hand to finish off Wineland, who has now lost three of his last four bouts. O'Malley has been on a roll, winning his last two fights […]

Chase Hooper Falls To Alex Caceres

UFC featherweight Alex Caceres defeated the up-and-coming Chase Hooper by unanimous decision during the UFC prelims. Caceres outpaced the 20-year-old in the vertical game, landing nearly double the number of strikes while also surpassing him in significant strikes. Hooper showed vulnerability standing, and while he displayed a solid chin, he wasn't able to utilize his […]

Ian Heinisch Handles Gerald Meerschaert

In a middleweight bout, Ian Heinisch took care of business during the UFC prelims, dispatching Gerald Meerschaert with an onslaught of punches. In only 1:14 into the first round, the Hurricane landed an overhand right that led to an eventual referee stoppage. Heinisch landed 22 of his 27 strikes while also connecting on 20 of […]

Cody Stamann Picks Up Unanimous Victory

In a featherweight bout, Cody Stamann picked up the victory over Brian Kelleher on Saturday night. Both fighters were active throughout the fight. However, the 30-year-old ultimately did more work to allow the judges to reward him with a unanimous-decision win. Stamann, who was coming in as a heavy favorite for the UFC prelims, landed […]

Maki Pitolo Provides DFS Value On Saturday

In a middleweight bout, Maki Pitolo defeated Charles Byrd during the UFC prelims. Pitolo outslugged his opponent, landing 33 of his 65 strike attempts, double the amount of Byrd. He also landed 20 significant strikes and connected on all three of his takedown attempts before referee Herb Dean put a stop to things early in […]

Devin Clarks Picks Up Win On Saturday

In a light heavyweight bout, Devin Clark picked up a unanimous-decision victory over Alonzo Menifield during the UFC early prelims. Clark landed 150 of his 198 striking attempts, including connecting on 79 of his 124 significant strikes. Though he was only 1-for-10 in takedown attempts, the judges ultimately rewarded the 30-year-old with the victory. This […]

Herbert Burns Submits Evan Dunham

In a catchweight bout, Herbert Burns made short work out of Evan Dunham on Saturday night. During the UFC Early Prelims, the 32-year-old out of Brazil needed only a little over a minute to dispatch the longtime UFC mainstay, defeating Dunham using a rear-naked choke. With this win, which is Burns' fifth-straight professional and second-straight […]

Ezekiel Elliott Ranks At Top Of NFC East

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was ranked ahead of Saquon Barkley, Miles Sanders, and Adrian Peterson in a recent Sports Illustrated poll, a list compiled with the assistance of NFL scouts, ranking the best backs in the NFC East. The former Buckeye had one of his best seasons to date in 2019 by finishing […]

FanDuel MMA DFS Lineup Picks: Nunes vs. Spencer - UFC 250 Daily Fantasy

After a challenging and active month of May for the organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to its Apex facility for UFC 250. The card features some significant bouts, with the event being headlined by arguably the greatest women's combat sports athlete of all time, Amanda Nunes, defending her Featherweight title against Felicia Spencer. In […]

Sandhagen vs. Sterling Winner Likely To Receive Title Shot

UFC bantamweights Cory Sandhagen and Aljamain Sterling will square off at UFC 250, with the winner likely to receive a title shot somewhere down the line. Jose Aldo and Petr Yan are expected to fight for the vacant 135-pound belt at some point this year, and when asked by MMA Junkie whether the winner of […]

Gilbert Burns Looking To Fight At UFC 251

UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns is looking to face current 170-pound champ, Kamaru Usman, as soon as UFC 251. The 33-year-old has been on a roll throughout the last 18 months by winning his last six fights with the organization. His most recent victory occurred at the end of May when he defeated former champ, Tyron […]

Jorge Masvidal Dissatisfied With Pay

UFC Welterweight Jorge Masvidal took to Twitter recently to express his displeasure regarding his contract negotiations with the company. Masvidal, who is ranked third in the 170-pound division, has won his last three fights with the promotion, with his most recent victory coming at the expense of Nate Diaz via doctor stoppage at UFC 244. […]

Alexander Gustafsson Coming Out Of Retirement

Alexander Gustafsson has reportedly decided to come out of retirement to fight veteran Fabricio Werdum in July on the organization's infamous "Fight Island." The 33-year-old, who will make the bump up to Heavyweight, is coming off two-straight losses in the Light Heavyweight division, with his last defeat coming at the hands of Anthony Smith back […]

All Combatants Make Weight Ahead Of UFC 250

There were no issues with weight-cutting measures on Friday afternoon, with all 24 fighters making weight for UFC 250. The event is headlined by dual-champion Amanda Nunes, who will be defending her Featherweight title for the first time since beating Cris Cyborg for it in 51 seconds at UFC 232, squaring off with Canadian Felicia […]

Ian Heinisch Will Fight Gerald Meerschaert After All

The Middleweight Bout between Ian Heinisch and Gerald Meerschaert is back on for the UFC 250 Prelims on Saturday night. After one of Heinisch's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the fight was called off, with Meerschaert squaring off against Anthony Ivy as the potential replacement. However, a subsequent test revealed that the initial […]

D.J. Moore, Panthers Receivers Ranked No. 8 In League

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore and the team's receiving corps were ranked No. 8 in the league by Pro Football Focus heading into the season. While Moore had a productive 2019, the expectations are higher for the No. 1 wideout for the upcoming 2020 campaign. With Cam Newton gone in favor of Teddy Bridgewater, […]

Adam Thielen Ranks High When Targeted

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen ranked third last season in passer rating when targeted, according to Pro Football Focus. Despite missing some time due to a hamstring injury that relegated him to just 10 games, quarterback Kirk Cousins maintained a 131.9 when looking toward the 29-year-old veteran in 2019 and also did not record […]

Former WR Expects Big Year From JuJu Smith-Schuster

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster could be poised for a "huge year," according to former wideout and Good Morning Football co-host, Nate Burleson. Smith-Schuster battled a knee injury last season, which resulted in a loss of four games in addition to posting the worst numbers of his career. However, with the 23-year-old seemingly healthy, […]

Patrick Mahomes, Offense Holding Informal Workouts

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other members of the team's offense have been conducting informal workouts. This is not welcome news for those who have been unable to practice as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially since the Chiefs have already displayed one of the most potent offenses in the league over […]

Miles Sanders To Shine As A Three-Down Back?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders has his sights set on being named the MVP in 2020 while also maintaining confidence that he can serve as an effective three-down back for the team. Despite splitting time with Jordan Howard and Boston Scott last season, the sophomore back still finished with a respectable 818 yards and […]

Kenny Golladay Projected To Finish Third In Receiving Yards

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is projected to place third in the league in receiving yards in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus, finishing behind only Julio Jones and Michael Thomas. Golladay finished as the third-best wideout in standard formats in 2019 by compiling 1,190 yards and 11 touchdowns off of 65 receptions. He […]

Kenyan Drake Won't Limit His Ceiling

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake is poised to have a big season in 2020 but is hesitant to put a limit on his potential. "I feel like my ceiling is as high as I'll take it. I can't do anything but put the work in right now and then also take that into whenever […]

Josh Jacobs To Win Rushing Title In 2020?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been pegged by NFL.com contributing columnist Adam Schein to win the league's rushing title. While it is a realistic expectation, he will have some tough competition with the likes of Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb, Ezekiel Elliott and Christian McCaffrey, among others. The 22-year-old appeared in 13 games in […]

Chris Godwin Has Bar Set High In 2020

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin will outperform both Michael Thomas and Julio Jones in 2020, at least according to NFL Network's Michael Robinson. Godwin finished third in the league in receiving yards in 2019, compiling 1,333 yards, while also ending as the second-best fantasy receiver in all formats. However, with the gunslinging Jameis […]

Tyreek Hill Focusing On Offseason Workouts

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been focusing on his conditioning this offseason, with the 26-year-old incorporating yoga into his workouts twice a week. Hill missed four games last season due to a shoulder injury, so whether or not his new routine will pay off won't be known until the season concludes. The […]

Derrick Henry Receives Noteworthy Praise

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry recently received some noteworthy praise from former Giants great, Tiki Barber. The legendary runner was quoted as saying, "If I were picking a running back, aside from Christian McCaffrey, I would take Derrick Henry," when asked who he would prefer if he were an NFL general manager. The former […]

Joe Mixon's Ceiling Continues To Rise

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is expected to be one of the most impactful players in 2020, at least according to USA Today's Chris Roling. Roling anticipates big things from the 23-year-old, and points to the team's enhanced offensive line, an upgraded passing attack, and familiarity with second-year head coach Zac Taylor's offensive schemes […]

Dalvin Cook Named Among Explosive Runners

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has been named as one of the league's most explosive runners, finishing second on a list compiled by NFL.com contributor Nick Shook. Cook was one of the league's most dominant fantasy producers last season, finishing fourth in rushing touchdowns and fourth in YAC across all positions. Despite the departure […]