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When Should Islam Makhachev Retire?
Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his take on when Islam Makhachev may retire from MMA. Makhachev is the former UFC Lightweight Champion, who defended the belt four times, before moving up to welterweight. He is expected to face off against UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena, with suggestions the fight will take place in November at […]

McGregor Wasn't The Same After Poirier Loss – ‘It Was The Nail In The Coffin'
Matt Brown believes Conor McGregor lost his aura when he lost to Dustin Poirier in their third fight. Their rivalry was tied at 1-1 before Dustin stopped McGregor at UFC 264 on July 10, 2021, to win the trilogy. McGregor suffered a broken leg, something he has not come back from. The Notorious pulled out […]

WWE Heads To ESPN – Is It The Right Move?
From 2026, Disney’s ESPN will become the exclusive platform to stream all WWE events. The reported five-year deal, valued at over $1.6 billion, will grant ESPN exclusive U.S. streaming rights to major WWE events, including WrestleMania and SummerSlam. Other key WWE live shows such as Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank will […]

Artem Lobov's $7.5 Million Lawsuit Against McGregor
Artem Lobov has filed a lawsuit against Conor McGregor for $7.5 million over the Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey brand, stating he is owed money. Lobov alleges that he is owed money worth 5% of the share proceeds from the company’s sale in 2021, which was reportedly worth $600 million. Lobov claims he played a […]

UFC Fight Night – Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez: Preview & Betting Tips
A crucial middleweight bout headlines this weekend’s UFC Fight Night as Roman Dolidze and Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez lock horns in a five-round battle at The Apex. Dolidze (15-3) returns to action looking to build on his contender credentials after three wins in a row, with his most recent victory coming against Marvin Vettori in early […]

UFC Fight Night – Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez: Preview & Betting Tips
Andre Fili takes on Christian Rodriguez on the upcoming UFC Fight Night card, at The Apex, in a featherweight matchup that promises fireworks from the get-go. Fili (24-12, 1 NC) has long been one of the UFC’s most entertaining and well-rounded featherweights. While he’s alternated wins and losses in recent years, he’s consistently faced solid […]

Du Plessis Vs. Chimaev – Who Wins?
Dricus du Plessis defends his UFC Middleweight Title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 on August 16, as we look at how the pair could approach the fight. The South African picked up the belt by beating Sean Strickland. He has made two successful title defenses, beating Israel Adesanya and Strickland in a rematch. A […]

Ben Askren Shares Inspiring Video Of Walking During Pneumonia Recovery
Ben Askren shared an uplifting video on social media, showing his ability to walk again as part of his ongoing recovery from pneumonia. Askren, who made his name as an ex-Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder, suffered a major health scare when he was hospitalized for 58 days after battling pneumonia in June. Things went from […]

UFC Fight Night – Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne: Preview & Betting Tips
This Saturday night could be a career-defining moment for Steve Erceg as he steps into the Octagon against Ode Osbourne in a must-win fight in the UFC’s Flyweight division. After dropping three straight losses, the pressure is squarely on the shoulders of Erceg (12-4). Another loss, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see Dana White […]

Fans Predict Roman Dolidze Vs. Anthony Hernandez – ‘About To Get Slept'
Middleweights Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez face off at UFC Vegas 109, as fans predicted their winner. Dolidze enters the fight on a solid three-fight win streak, with victories over Anthony Smith, Kevin Holland, and Marvin Vettori. These wins have helped him bounce back from a two-fight losing streak, and a win here would bring […]

McGregor Starts Online Petition For His Presidential Run
Conor McGregor has launched an online petition in an attempt to get on the ballot to run for President of Ireland. McGregor’s bid for the presidency follows his controversial statements during a visit to the White House, where he met with President Donald Trump. During this visit, McGregor criticized Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, particularly […]

Khabib Reacts To McGregor's Legal Woes – ‘This Is Punishment'
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Conor McGregor can bounce back from his recent personal and legal issues, but he did have some harsh words for the Irishman. McGregor is one of the most iconic fighters in the UFC, having won belts in two weight classes. However, his reputation has taken a beating for his conduct outside of […]

Will Justin Gaethje Retire?
Chael Sonnen believes Justin Gaethje will retire from the UFC if he doesn’t receive a lightweight title shot next. Gaethje has made it clear that he will only return to the octagon for a chance at the lightweight belt, which is currently held by Ilia Topuria. The latter knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 […]

Topuria Described As ‘Incredible, If Not The Best'
UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis has praised lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Du Plessis’ comments arrive after Topuria became a two-weight world champion after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to win the vacant lightweight strap. The belt followed his success at lightweight, as Topuria joined some esteemed company of double champions such as […]

Nikita Hand Speaks Out McGregor Loses His Appeal -‘Don’t Be Silenced'
Nikita Hand has spoken out after Conor McGregor failed in his bid to overturn the ruling from her sexual assault civil lawsuit on appeal. Hand alleged that in 2018 McGregor sexually assaulted her in a Dublin hotel room. McGregor’s friend, James Lawrence, was also a name who was mentioned in the suit. While Lawrence was […]

UFC Fight Night – Tatsuro Taira vs Hyun Sung Park: Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC returns this Saturday night with a compelling flyweight main event that pits Japan’s prospect Tatsuro Taira against South Korea’s unbeaten Hyun Sung Park. Taira (16-1) has been methodically climbing the flyweight ladder in recent times. Many viewed that the Amir Albazi matchup as his breakout opportunity into the top 5. Now though, Taira […]

UFC Fight Night – Rodolfo Vieira vs Tresean Gore: Preview & Betting Tips
This weekend’s UFC Fight Night features elite jiu-jitsu ace Rodolfo Vieira taking on dynamic prospect Tresean Gore in a middleweight clash. Vieira (10-3) brings some of the most decorated grappling credentials in UFC history. A multiple-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, Vieira transitioned to MMA with a clear game plan: get the fight to the ground, […]

UFC Fight Night – Neil Magny vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos: Preview & Betting Tips
Two seasoned veterans collide on this latest UFC Fight Night card at the Apex as Neil Magny takes on Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at welterweight. At his peak, Magny (29-14) was the spoiler of the division with his long reach, solid cardio, and an uncanny knack for dragging guys into ugly decisions. He was the […]

Fans Predict Tatsuro Taira Vs. Hyun Sung Park – ‘Going To Get Exposed'
Tatsuro Taira will headline against Hyun Sung Park at UFC Vegas 108 on August 2, as fans picked their winner. Tatsuro Taira’s original opponent, Amir Albazi, withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons, opening the door for Hyun Sung Park to step in. Taira, who hasn’t fought since October 2024, will return to the Octagon […]

Tatsuro Taira Vs. Hyun Sung Park Preview
Tatsuro Taira will now face Hyun Sung Park at UFC Vegas 108 in the main event, as we preview this upcoming flyweight weekend fight. Taira was initially on course to fight Amir Albazi; however, the latter withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons, meaning that Park got his shot. Taira enters the Octagon for the first […]