‘Championship’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

Suspect still wanted for WWE title belts theft, reward offered

July 30, 2021 by Sean McClure

There’s a thief on the loose and his loot was a few autographed WWE championship belts, a necklace worn by Sheamus, and a corner pad. Other items taken weren’t disclosed. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male between 25-30 years old, with brown hair, a mustache, and a light goatee. He was wearing a … Read more

A look at the new UFC Champs of 2020

December 27, 2020 by Sean McClure

2020 needs to go away. It is one of the worst periods I have ever seen in my 48 years of walking this earth. The results of the election may have managed to please to half of the country but other than that there wasn’t much to celebrate for people. Thank God for the UFC. … Read more

VIDEO: Ultimate Accessory: The Story of the UFC Championship Belt

May 22, 2019 by Sean McClure

The UFC just released a very cool video feature on the UFC’s championship belt and its history. If you’ve followed the UFC for a long time you have seen the belt transform multiple times to match the era it was worn in. As Zuffa grew and exploded in to the mainstream the belt became classier … Read more

Media Monday: Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier’s Octagon interviews

April 15, 2019 by Sean McClure

After Dustin Poirier was announced the winner of his interim lightweight championship fight with featherweight champ Max Holloway we got to hear from him inside the Octagon and the elation in his voice was front and center. Since 2011 he has been one or two fights from a shot at a belt. Not anymore. Holloway … Read more

McGregor boxing nemesis joins Bare Knuckle FC could face ‘GOAT’

March 8, 2019 by Sean McClure

For the love of God. Former boxing champion and one time Conor McGregor sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi has stepped out of one ring and in to another. It was made public that he is now a proud roster member of the rising Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. This is significant for a number of reasons. The … Read more

PHOTO: Daniel Bryan reveals the most oddly unique WWE championship belt yet

January 30, 2019 by Sean McClure

There have been some interesting belts in pro wrestling. An example of one would be WWE’s retired hardcore title that was shattered and seemingly put back together with caution tape and glue. Some of the older belts that looked like they were designed for someone with a tiny waist are close behind it. This week … Read more

VIDEO: Valentina Shevchenko makes weight for her flyweight title bout

December 7, 2018 by Sean McClure

Valentina Shevchenko officially made weight for her UFC 231 bout with Joanna Jędrzejczyk on Saturday for the vacant women’s flyweight title.

🏆 123.5 for @BulletValentina! #UFC231 pic.twitter.com/UwpL8HeSu8

— UFC (@ufc) December 7, 2018

VIDEO: Joanna Jędrzejczyk makes weight for her flyweight title shot

December 7, 2018 by Sean McClure

Joanna Jędrzejczyk made weight ahead of her now official flyweight bout Valentina Shevchenko for the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship on Saturday at UFC 231 in the co-main event.

🏆 124 for @JoannaMMA! #UFC231 pic.twitter.com/Z9uRLJ2ahw

— UFC (@ufc) December 7, 2018

VIDEO: Brian Ortega makes weight for featherweight title shot

December 7, 2018 by Sean McClure

Brian Ortega will try and take Max Holloway’s featherweight title away from him Saturday night at UFC 231. He made weight so it’s on!

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🏆 @BlessedMMA #UFC231 pic.twitter.com/xtINMqsOTq

— UFC (@ufc) December 7, 2018

Dana slams Woodley and Covington and says interim 170 title likely

December 7, 2018 by Sean McClure

We all know the difficulties Dana White has had with UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Dana essentially claims that Woodley is hard to book fights for, unwilling to engage in conversations about fighting, and has even turned down fights in the past. If you would like a good example of his frustrations just read what … Read more