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McGregor Reportedly Teams Up The Trumps For A Major Move
Conor McGregor, through American Ventures LLC, a vehicle connected to Donald Trump Jr., has received a $23 million investment package for his Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (MMA.INC) This is part of a $3 million private placement and a prospective $20 million in share purchases. Trump Jr. will be a Strategic Advisor to the company, […]
Harrison Vows To Send Nunes Into Retirement
UFC Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison intends to make Amanda Nunes pay in their UFC 324 clash on January 24, vowing to send her into retirement. Kayla has chance to prove herself as the best female fighter on the planet. After making her promotional debut at UFC 300 in 2024, the two-time Olympic gold medalist captured […]
Will Tom Aspinall Fight Again?
Joe Rogan is not sure if UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall will fight again. Rogan revealed that the damage Aspinall sustained from a double eye poke against Ciryl Gane in October at UFC 321 is far more severe than many fans realize. The injury occurred during the opening round of Aspinall’s first title defense in […]
Gable Steveson Eyes UFC White House Debut
Gable Steveson, the 25-year-old Olympic gold medalist, revealed during a New Year’s appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience that he is targeting the UFC White House card on June 14, 2026, for his promotional debut. Steveson’s plans involves taking one or two more developmental bouts to sharpen his skills before stepping onto the South Lawn. […]
UFC China Set For August 2026
The UFC is doubling down on its commitment to China, with a return to the country in Shanghai on August 29, 2026. This marks the second consecutive year the promotion has held a Fight Night in the city, following a successful 2025 event at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium. That card featured a high-stakes light heavyweight […]
Holly Holm Rips Ronda Rousey
Holly Holm has opened up on her rivalry with Ronda Rousey, as she blamed the latter for her own decline. Holm’s career went to a whole new level when she knocked out Rousey to give the latter her first UFC loss at UFC 193. The win made her the new UFC Bantamweight Champion. Rousey would […]
Ben Askren Looks Back On His Recovery – ‘I Am So Grateful'
Ben Askren looked back on the six months since the life-saving double lung transplant that defined his year. In June 2025, Askren was hospitalized with necrotizing pneumonia—a severe complication resulting from a staph infection. Askren revealed that his heart stopped four times during his 45-day stay in the ICU. He has no memory of the […]
Khabib Slams The UFC's Signing Approach – ‘This Is Not Fair'
Ex-UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has slammed the UFC, accusing it of favoring trash talkers over fighters who are better skilled. Khabib expressed growing frustration over what he sees as a shift in how the UFC signs and keeps fighters. He argued that elite athletes—particularly those from his home region of Dagestan—are being sidelined because […]
Henry Cejudo To Headline RAF 6 Wrestling Event
Olympic gold medalist and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo will headline a RAF 6 on February 28 at the Mullett Arena, subject to an opponent being announced. The announcement comes on the heels of Cejudo’s second retirement from MMA earlier this month. The 38-year-old’s recent UFC run ended on a difficult note at UFC […]
Tsarukyan And Magomedov Battle To A Draw
Arman Tsarukyan and Sharaputdin Magomedov fought to a draw in the main event of Hype Fighting Championship, as neither fighter was able to get over the line. The fight had been hyped up based on a bet they had taken. Tsarukyan promised to give Magomedov an apartment in Yerevan if he won, while the latter […]
Aspinall Confirms Eye Surgery, Warns Gane
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has officially announced that he is heading into surgery to address his vision problems suffered during his no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October. The injury happened after an accidental double eye poke from Gane forced an early end to the contest after only one round. Medical experts […]
UFC Legend Don Frye Hospitalized With Heart Complications
UFC Hall of Famer Don Frye was hospitalized due to serious cardiovascular complications, specifically a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). The 60-year-old had been struggling to breathe for approximately three weeks and found himself barely able to perform basic tasks on his farm, yet his mentality initially prevented him from seeking medical help. The situation […]
McGregor To Be A Host For BKFC Docuseries
Conor McGregor will be a host of BKFC’s new high-stakes docuseries as the promotion prepares to launch what it calls the most lucrative tournament in combat sports history. As a part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, McGregor will lead the search for the “World’s Baddest Man,” a competition featuring a massive $25 million prize pool. […]
Makhachev Gives Topuria His Final Warning
Islam Makhachev has issued a warning to Ilia Topuria, making it clear that he will have to pay for his trash talk eventually. The pair have been linked with a fight, although they are currently at different weight classes. Ilia is the lightweight champion after having knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in June. […]
Which MMA Fighter Had A Poor 2025?
In 2025 is almost over, as we look at which MMA fighter had a poor year. While several prospects lost their undefeated records, two names stand out for the sheer magnitude of their decline. For Israel Adesanya, 2025 was a poor year. His year hit a roadblock in Saudi Arabia on February 1st. Facing Nassourdine […]
Which MMA Fighter Had The Best 2025?
2025 is almost over in the MMA world, as we look at who had the best year. While several fighters had big runs, Merab Dvalishvili and Islam Makhachev had a strong year. Despite losing his title, Dvalishvili had arguably the most impressive calendar year in UFC history due to his unprecedented activity. He attempted four […]
Will Pereira Vs. Gane Happen?
Joe Rogan has suggested that Alex Pereira could be making a move to heavyweight, with talk of a Ciryl Gane fight. Pereira is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, who stopped Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in their rematch to claim the title. Following the fight, Pereira revealed that he had suffered a broken toe […]
How The MMA World Spent Christmas
MMA fighters took time to share their holiday snaps, as we look at how some fighters celebrated their Christmas. The UFC is currently in the midst of a hiatus, with no events scheduled until January. This break has allowed the fighters to trade their gloves for holiday sweaters, taking a much-needed breather after a year […]
Dana White Ordered To Testify In Antitrust Lawsuit
UFC CEO Dana White has been ordered to testify in a major legal battle that could change how the promotion handles its fighters. The lawsuit, led by former contender Misha Cirkunov, comes after the UFC’s other anti-trust lawsuits. While a previous case led by Cung Le was settled for $375 million earlier this year, there […]
BKFSea: BKFC Announces 2027 Combat Cruise
In 2027, the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to take its brand of combat sports to the seas with the announcement of the BKFSea Bruise Cruise. Following in the footsteps of successful niche voyages like Chris Jericho’s wrestling cruises, this three-day event will involve a sail from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas. While exact […]