Brett OkamotoJan 25, 2026, 02:26 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has been covering mixed martial arts and boxing for ESPN since 2010. Throughout this period, he has reported on major

The inaugural UFC event of 2026 reintroduced the thrilling action we missed during a six-week hiatus. The interim lightweight clash between two of MMA’s toughest contenders astonishingly went the distance

Jan 24, 2026, 10:18 PM ET TAIPEI, Taiwan — American rock climber Alex Honnold successfully climbed the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without using any ropes or safety gear. Cheers

The UFC may soon crown its first contender for Ilia Topuria’s lightweight title, as Justin Gaethje is set to battle Paddy Pimblett for the interim championship in the main event

Jan 24, 2026, 08:24 PM ET LA QUINTA, Calif. — Blades Brown, showing maturity beyond his 18 years, drew increasing attention on Saturday. He finished with three consecutive birdies, placing

This weekend, UFC action makes its return as the promotion presents UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The event will feature a highly anticipated clash