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Topuria Open To Fighting McGregor – ‘That Would Be Great'
Ilia Topuria is not opposed to a Conor McGregor fight. Topuria is the former UFC Featherweight Champion who stopped Max Holloway in his last fight. He recently moved up to lightweight in the hope of securing a fight with the UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. This is with a view to securing a belt in […]
McGregor Slams Irish Leadership In Tucker Carlson Interview – ‘We Are Not A Democratic Country'
Conor McGregor expressed his dissatisfaction with the Irish political process during his interview with Tucker Carlson. McGregor forged a name for himself as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the UFC. He became a two-weight world champion, winning belts at featherweight and lightweight. However, his career has taken a nosedive, having not had […]
Topuria To Appear On Joe Rogan
Ilia Topuria will make an appearance on the The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Topuria recently vacated his featherweight belt to move up to lightweight in the hope of becoming a two-weight champion. He is undefeated with a 16-0 record, having stopped Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in his last two fights. Those wins ended Volk’s […]
Cain Velasquez Lawyer: Victims Want ‘Exorbitant’ Payout
Cain Velasquez faces big financial demands after his attorney, Renee Hessling, spoke out. Vasquez is currently serving five years in jail, which could be reduced for good behavior. This was following his 2022 arrest in relation to an attempted murder charge. There were also other charges in relation to a deadly weapon and discharging a […]
Khabib Explains Islam's ‘Reluctance' To Fight Topuria
Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to the increasing pressure for Islam Makhachev to face Ilia Topuria. The fight has been talked up ever since Ilia moved up from featherweight. He vacated his belt after stopping Max Holloway at UFC 308 with the hope of becoming a two-weight champion. Topuria has backed himself to deliver, saying he will […]
McGregor Reacts After Losing $500,000 – ‘What’s $500,000'
Conor McGregor has reacted after Paddy Pimblett called him out for a fight. McGregor’s comments arrive following Pimblett’s fight with Michael Chandler at UFC 314. In his pre-fight predictions, McGregor backed Chandler to come out victorious. McGregor’s pick may have been influence by his desire to fight Chandler. They have been linked with the fight […]
Amanda Nunes Will Enter The UFC Hall Of Fame
Amanda Nunes has gained recognition for her achievements with the news that she will enter the UFC Hall of Fame. Reports indicate that the induction will occur on June 28 this year in Las Vegas. The news broke when Nunes was in attendance at UFC 314. Nunes has established herself as one of the best […]
Dana White Reveals All On The UFC's Next Broadcast Deal – ‘We Do What Works'
Dana White has given fans an update on what they can expect next for the UFC’s next broadcasting deal. The UFC has a decision to make as their deal with ESPN ends this year. The UFC signed an ESPN deal in 2018 worth $1.5 billion. During this period, the UFC solidified its position as the […]
Pimblett Mocks McGregor's Failed Bet – ‘What Happened, You Little Lizard?'
Paddy Pimblett mocked Conor McGregor after the latter had picked Michael Chandler to beat him at UFC 314. Pimblett produced a career-best performance to stop Chandler in the third round, extending his undefeated record to 7-0. That was another big win following his victory against Bobby Green at UFC 304 in his last fight. Those […]
Pros React To Volkanovski Becoming Champ – ‘Volk Is Back'
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes at UFC 314 by a unanimous decision to reclaim his featherweight belt: 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47. The win ended Volkanovski’s recent poor record, where he only secured one win in four fights. He bounced back from his loss against Ilia Topuria in his last fight at UFC 298, where he lost […]
Volkanovski Overcomes Lopes To Become Champ Again
Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed his UFC Featherweight Title with a unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes at UFC 314: 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47. Volkanovski faced serious question marks over his future coming into this fight. He had been knocked out by Ilia Topuria in his last fight at UFC 298, losing his featherweight title. The loss […]
Paddy Secures His Biggest Win; Stops Chandler
Paddy Pimblett stopped Michael Chandler in the third round at UFC 314, extending his record to 7-0, raising questions about his next steps. Pimblett started fast with leg kicks and stabs to the body. Chandler was falling short with his right hook, but he did time a takedown from Paddy’s leg kick. Pimblett defended it, […]
Topuria Promises To Submit Islam In Front Of Khabib – ‘I Have To Do It'
Ilia Topuria has vowed to submit Islam Makhachev if they ever face off at lightweight. Tuporia is the former UFC Featherweight Champion, a title he vacated after stopping Max Holloway at UFC 308 in his last fight. It was the first successful defense of his title, which he had acquired after knocking out Alexander Volkanovski […]
Volkanovski Promises To Bring The Belt Home – ‘That Strap Is Coming Back'
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes both made the featherweight limit before their UFC 314 fight. Volkanovski can become champion once again after losing the belt in his last fight. He suffered a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, as it was the first time he had been stopped at featherweight. However, given that […]
Chris Van Heerden's Girlfriend Released From Russian Detention
Chris Van Heerden has had some positive news after his girlfriend, Ksenia Karelina, is no longer doing time in a Russian penal colony. Van Heerden’s world was turned upside down when his girlfriend was arrested after making a visit to Russia to visit her family. She was charged with treason on the grounds of donating […]
McGregor Targets The Winner Of Chandler vs. Pimblett
Conor McGregor is targeting the winner of Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett next. McGregor’s comments arrive just as Chandler takes on Pimblett this weekend at UFC 314. McGregor has been linked with the fight against Chandler ever since they faced off as rival coaches on the TUF 31 series. Chandler won the team challenge, while […]
Yair Rodriguez Vs. Patricio Freire Predictions – ‘It Can Go Either Way'
Yair Rodriguez faces Patricio Freire this weekend at UFC 314, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Freire has serious pedigree, having become a two-weight champion in Bellator. He left Bellator with a 24-6 record. He secured the featherweight and lightweight titles. Pitbull then joined RIZIN, aiming to win the featherweight and bantamweight titles. Pitbull has […]
Volkanovski Ready To Roll Back The Years – ‘People Will Write Books About It'
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes held their final pre-fight presser before their UFC 314 fight. Volkanovski has the chance to reclaim his featherweight belt after Ilia Topuria moved up to lightweight, as it became vacant. Topuria knocked out Volk in his last fight at UFC 298 to end his four-year reign as champion. It was […]
Alexander Volkanovski Vs. Diego Lopes Predictions – ‘Going To Be A Crazy Fight'
Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes at UFC 314 this weekend, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Volkanoski will fight for the vacant UFC Featherweight Title. He lost the belt to Ilia Topuria in his last fight after the Georgian knocked him out at UFC 298 to win the title. The loss ended Volk’s four-year […]
Michael Chandler Vs. Paddy Pimblett Predictions – ‘He Gets A Knockout'
Michael Chandler faces Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 this weekend, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Chandler has plenty to prove following his last performance against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309. He suffered a unanimous decision defeat, losing the rematch just like he had done in their first fight. Chandler received a lot of criticism […]