E. Spencer Kyte
The Vancouver Sun
Abbotsford, BC, Canada
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B.C. Budd aims to unleash fine form on Cyborg in MMA cage at The Forum
Julia Budd will defend her Bellator MMA featherweight title against Cris Cyborg on Saturday at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. → Read More
Bellator MMA boasts talent-rich lineup for California card
Bellator MMA kicks off its 2020 schedule Saturday night at The Forum in Inglewood. The 15-fight California card is rich with intriguing names, familiar faces and capped by a pair of outstanding matchups in the 145-pound weight class. This weekend’s main event features the promotional debut of Cris Cyborg (21-2, 1 NC), the Brazilian legend […] → Read More
UFC commits to a Canadian future
This is a pretty Canadian week for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the premier mixed martial arts promotion in the world.On Wednesday morning, tickets went on sale for the company’s return to Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Sept. → Read More
You don’t want to miss UFC’s return to Vancouver in September
The current lineup for the Saturday, Sept. 14 event at Rogers Arena is really good, with only eight fights announced and more to come. → Read More
UFC Sacramento: Germaine de Randamie, Urijah Faber end the night in explosive fashion
Between the return of Urijah Faber, crucial wins for unheralded contenders and a potential title eliminator in the women’s bantamweight division, it was an interesting night of action in Sacramento, California. → Read More
10 things we learned at UFC 239
Sporting News looks at the biggest takeaways and talking points from UFC 239 on Saturday night in Las Vegas, where Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes closed out International Fight Week by adding to their respective legacies. → Read More
UFC 238: Ten things we learned
SN recaps the biggest takeaways and talking points from Saturday night’s pay-per-view in Chicago, which was capped by Henry Cejudo's bantamweight title win and Valentina Shevchenko's blistering defense of her flyweight title. → Read More
UFC London: What do major wins mean for Masvidal, Edwards?
After an entertaining night of fights in London, E. Spencer Kyte sorts through the results to forecast what comes next for the main card winners. → Read More
Jon Jones is the Barry Bonds of MMA
This Sporting News column explores how Jon Jones, like Barry Bonds, is an undeniable talent whose legacy has been tarnished by scandal. → Read More
Next Gen November: Profiling 17 emerging UFC fighters age 27 or younger
November may not have a pay per view of champion fight on deck, but the UFC is showcasing 17 up-and-coming fighters who are all 27 years of age or younger. Here's the run down on every single one of them. → Read More
Combat sports fans prefer drama and controversy instead of great fights
Fans of combat sports are less interested in there being a great fight unless there is a fair bit of controversy and drama attached to it. → Read More
Bellator 206: Main card previews and predictions
Breaking down the main card matchups and offering insights on this weekend's loaded Bellator MMA fight card headlined by Gegard Mousasi and Rory MacDonald. → Read More
Keyboard Kimura: Tapping out farewell, thanks to UFC readers
Unlike just about every other sport, there is no off-season with MMA; the action and the excitement just keep coming. → Read More
Keyboard Kimura: Gaethje and Vick both have something to prove on Saturday
Saturday’s main event between Justin Gaethje and James Vick is a crucial contest on numerous levels and should be a good old donnybrook to boot → Read More
Keyboard Kimura: Despite chirping from half-baked critics, UFC 229 offers dream matchup
Of the seven other bouts announced in UFC 229, four are between ranked competitors, including two Top 5 tandems, plus O’Malley, whom everyone is high on. If that means “not so great,” we’re screwed. → Read More
Keyboard Kimura: ‘Mighty Mouse’ has earned his right to a championship rematch
Demetrious Johnson is deserving of a rematch after losing a close decision to Henry Cejudo at UFC 227 → Read More
UFC 227: Henry Cejudo dethrones Demetrious Johnson to claim flyweight title
Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson hooked up with Henry Cejudo for the second time in the co-main event of UFC 227 on Saturday night in Los Angeles. → Read More
Keyboard Kimura: UFC 227 a little lean, but expect Dillashaw-Garbrandt to be extra mean
Twin championship rematches will headline Saturday night’s UFC 227 at the Staples Center, as flyweight juggernaut Demetrious (Mighty Mouse) Johnson defends his title against Olympic gold medallist Henry (The Messenger) Cejudo before teammates-turned-rivals TJ Dillashaw and Cody (No Love) Garbr... → Read More
Keyboard Kimura: Calgary UFC on FOX card not getting the respect it deserves
On the heels of an event that was almost universally criticized and dismissed by MMA fans and critics, the UFC blows into Calgary this weekend for a UFC on FOX event that is loaded with compelling fights and established names, but the level of anticipation for this talent-rich card doesn’t fee... → Read More
UFC on FOX 30: Previews & Predictions
Breaking down Saturday’s return to Calgary fight-by-fight and offering insights into who will get their hand raised on FOX this weekend. In the immortal ... → Read More