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Ngannou Blames The UFC For Not Making The Jon Jones Fight, Ngannou Gets WBC Ranking
In today’s boxing and MMA news, Francis Ngannou has blamed the UFC for the failure to make a fight between him and Jon Jones. The two fighters currently fight under separate MMA organizations with Ngannou recently signing a PFL deal, while Jones is under the UFC banner. The former left the UFC after contract talks […]
Wilder Will Find More Than a Right Hand is Needed to Win in Cage
Francis Ngannou’s recent boxing match with Tyson Fury has opened eyes around the combat sports world. Ngannou scored a knockdown before ultimately losing a split decision, which left many people wondering how many other professional fighters had the athletic ability to cross over to different sports. There haven’t been many examples of people willing to […]
Dana White Hit Out At A Sponsor For Criticising His Support For Trump
In today’s MMA news, Dana White has revealed that he hit back at a UFC sponsor after they took issue with his support for Donald Trump. The latter is known for being a massive fan of the UFC, having previously been pictured attending the fights. One such event saw Trump attend the Khabib Nurmagomedov and […]
Leon Edwards Wants The Winner Of Strickland Vs. Du Plessis, McGregor's Return
In today’s top MMA news, Leon Edwards, the UFC welterweight champion, is targeting the winner of Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis. Edwards will be making a defense of his title when he faces Colby Covington at UFC 296 on December 17th, 2023, after having retained the title with a win over Kamaru Usman at […]
Pereira Calls Out Adesanya For A Trilogy – Izzy Responds
In some MMA news, Alex Pereira called out Israel Adesanya following his win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 to become a two-division champion. Pereira dominated the fight after setting up his opponent with leg kicks in the early parts of the fight. Thereafter, the champion dropped Prochazka with a left hook during an exchange. […]
Dana White Rules Out Cross Promotion For Jones Vs. Ngannou
In some top MMA news, Dana White has ruled out a fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones. Both fighters are currently fighting under different MMA organizations, with Jones being a UFC fighter, while Ngannou plies his trade with the PFL. The latter left the organization after contract talks broke down, which could not be […]
Pereira and Aspinall Capture Gold With Dominant Finishes at UFC 295
“The World’s Most Famous Arena” produced an incredible night of MMA for UFC 295 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. When Marc Goddard waved a stop to the Alex Pereira vs. Jiří Procházka fight in the second round, it wrapped up a wild fight card that set up critical storylines for the UFC. The latest […]
McGregor Vs. Jake Paul Could Happen – Says The Irishman's Manager
In some latest boxing and MMA news, Conor McGregor could end up facing Jake Paul later down the line. That is according to the Irishman’s manager Audie Attar. The duo have constantly been linked with a fight in the boxing ring ever since Paul decided to turn professional. While that may have been the case, […]
McGregor Comments On Khabib's Late Father Post His Cousin's Positive Test
In some top MMA news, Conor McGregor’s latest social media post has caused controversy after he reacted to Usman Nurmagomedov’s failed test by bringing up Khabib Nurmagomedov’s deceased father. It is no secret that McGregor and Khabib are not on the best of terms. During their rivalry, McGregor infamously attacked a bus that Khabib was […]
Bellator 301: Bantamweights Unify; Unbeaten Amosov Defends
The uncertainty of Bellator will all be forgotten, even if just for a single night, as the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois, hosts Bellator 301. The main event pits the undefeated Yaroslav Amosov against Jason Jackson, with the welterweight championship hanging in the balance. Undefeated Amosov Fights Jackson The main event will see the […]
Would Pacheco Dominate Against Cyborg?
Larissa Pacheco is one of the contemporary stars of women’s MMA, having defined success in the PFL, as she’s set to fight in her third championship final later in the month. Given that she is Brazilian, comparisons will always be drawn to Cris Cyborg. Would Pacheco enjoy the same level of success if she fought […]
Allen and Craig Plan to Make Each Other Tap Out
Paul Craig found the middleweight life suited him. While Craig had contested the first 23 bouts of his MMA career at light heavyweight, he decided going down a weight class may be a better fit for his talents. In Craig’s middleweight debut at a fight night in July, MMA breaking news shows Craig won via […]
Dana White: McGregor Could Return In The Summer To Face Chandler
In the latest MMA news, Dana White has given an update on when fans can expect to see Conor McGregor return to the cage. The Notorious has been absent from MMA ever since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 during which he sustained a broken leg. Ever since then, a fight with Michael […]
Bellator: Usman Nurmagomedov Suspended For Six Months After Failed Test
In the latest MMA news, Usman Nurmagomedov, the Bellator lightweight champion, has reportedly been suspended for six months after failing a drug test. The news has meant that his win over Brent Primus at Bellator 300 has been changed into a no-contest. The fighter had faced Primus in the semi-finals of the Lightweight Grand Prix […]
UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka Vs. Alex Pereira Weigh-In Results
In today’s MMA news, the UFC 295 weigh-in occurred as Jiri Prochazka will face off against Alex Pereira in the main event on November 11th, 2023. The two fighters headlined the event after Jon Jones pulled out of his bout with Stipe Miocic. Bones suffered an injury to his pectoral muscle in sparring, which required surgery […]
Dana White Will Deliver The ‘Greatest Live Combat Sports Show' In 2024
In some top MMA news, Dana White does have plans for a UFC Noche event for next year, on Mexican Independence Day, to take place at The Sphere, Las Vegas. The news arrives on the back end of the success that UFC Noche had, which featured Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso. During the course of […]
16-Year-Old Ghazali Signs Pro Contract with ONE Championship
Yep, you read that right. ONE Championship has announced that it has signed Johan Ghazali, a 16-year-old fighter, on a professional deal. They’ve even gone as far as to announce his first fight – which will be at ONE Fight Night 17. Is it morally right for such a young person to be fighting? […]
Valentina Shevchenko Calls Sean Strickland An ‘Offended Kid'
In today’s MMA news, Valentina Shevchenko, the previous UFC flyweight champion, has hit out at Sean Strickland following his comments about women’s MMA. Both fighters know what it takes to make it at the top level, given that Strickland is the current UFC middleweight champion after having beaten Israel Adesanya via a unanimous decision. Nevertheless, […]
Volkanovski Vs. Topuria Set For February 17th, Aspinall Targets Jones
In the latest MMA news, Alexander Volkanovski will officially defend his featherweight title against Ilia Topuria on February 17th, 2024, at UFC 298. The Australian will be hoping to bounce back from his first-round-stoppage loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in October. Volkanovski took the bout on less than two weeks notice after Charles Oliveira pulled […]
Alex Pereira Wants Dillon Danis To Join The UFC, Danis Targets A Fight With Paddy Pimblett
In the latest MMA news, Alex Pereira is fully behind the idea of Dillon Danis coming to the UFC. Danis is no longer tied to Bellator after having been released from his contract, as the fighter had been out of MMA for more than three years due to a knee injury. However, Danis made his […]