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WrestlingAlex PawlowskiDecember 31, 2017, 4:00 pm74
From The Archives: Shane Helms Tells The Story Of How The “Double Chokeslam” Royal Rumble Spot Came To Be
During one of their topic-based Fightful Podcasts in 2017, Shane Helms revealed to Sean Ross Sapp how a classic Royal Rumble moments came about. His most famous turn in the Rumble came in 2002, when he was involved in a…
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WrestlingBryan RoseDecember 31, 2017, 3:00 pm74
Alexa Bliss Dismisses Claims She’s Not As Skilled As The Four Horsewomen
There's a reason why Alexa Bliss doesn't show much flash in the ring. She was on Sam Robert's podcast where she talked about the claims that she may not be as skilled as Becky Lynch or Charlotte Flair. Her reply…
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WrestlingBryan RoseDecember 31, 2017, 2:00 pm65
Fight Size Update: Brian Pillman Jr. Debut, Jack Gallagher Appears At PROGRESS, NXT Star Injury Update & More!
It's the last day of the year. But it's not the last Fight Size! Here's your first morning edition for December 31: – Above, you can see Bayley talks about how Matt Hardy ruined her relationship on a new show…
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WrestlingJeremy LambertDecember 31, 2017, 7:36 am80
UFC 219: Cyborg vs Holm Gate, Attendance, and Bonus Information
The last UFC event of the year is in the books. Held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, UFC 219 drew 13,561 fans for a live gate of $1.76 million. The show was headlined by Cris Cyborg retaining her…
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WrestlingJeremy LambertDecember 31, 2017, 6:37 am74
Twitter Reacts To Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Mauling Of Edson Barboza
Khabib Nurmagomedov returned to the octagon for the first time in over a year and didn't miss a beat, decimating Edson Barboza en route to one of the most lopsided decisions in UFC history. Two judges gave the fight to…
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WrestlingSean Ross SappDecember 31, 2017, 6:09 am68
Cris Cyborg Defeats Holly Holm, Retains UFC Featherweight Championship At UFC 219
Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm was looked at as one of the highest-level women's MMA fights in history at UFC 219, with the UFC Featherweight Championship and a major addition to the winner's legacy at stake. To the victor go…
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WrestlingJeremy LambertDecember 31, 2017, 6:06 am71
Full Coverage: UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm Post-Fight Press Conference
Welcome to Fightful's live coverage of the UFC 219 post-fight press conference. Were we heard from Carla Esparza, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Cris Cyborg. Keep refreshing for the latest updates. If you missed any of UFC 219, make sure to check out…
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WrestlingSean Ross SappDecember 31, 2017, 6:00 am64
UFC 219 Fight Size Update: Backstage Interviews, Salary Numbers, History Made, More
A UFC 219 Fight-size update! – You can see Tim Elliott's backstage interview from UFC 219 above. – Mike Tyson was in attendance at the event, as were Dean Ambrose and Renee Young. – Cris Cyborg is guaranteed $500,000 for…
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WrestlingSean Ross SappDecember 31, 2017, 5:16 am102
Khabib Nurmagomedov Dominates Edson Barboza At UFC 219
UFC 219 was seen as a major test for #4 Edson Barboza's wrestling ability, and even more so, #2 Khabib Nurmagomedov's weight cutting and stand-up skills. Khabib wasn't interested in answering questions about his chin, or stand-up skills. While he had some…
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WrestlingSean Ross SappDecember 31, 2017, 4:15 am94
Former UFC Champion Carla Esparza Gives Cynthia Calvillo First Loss At UFC 219
Two women walked into UFC 219 Saturday night looking to inch closer to a UFC Strawweight title shot. #9 Carla Esparza edged out #6 Cynthia Calvillo to take that step. The former champion Esparza clearly dropped the first round to the…