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McGregor Hints At Possible ‘Retirement' – ‘There’s Something Else For Me'
Conor McGregor’s fight career could be over after he hinted that his focus is on politics. McGregor has not had a UFC fight since 2021, when Dustin Poirier stopped him. That took his record to three losses from his previous four fights as he suffered a broken leg. He had been on a mission to […]
MMA Fans React To Pereira's ‘Injury' – ‘Excuses'
MMA fans have reacted after Alex Pereira said he was injured in his fight against Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev gave Alex his first loss at the weight class, which ended his record of five wins in a row. The fight did not play out as many had expected. Ankalaev managed to outwork Pereira and even landed […]
Oliveira Calls For Makhachev Rematch – ‘I’m Coming After This Belt'
Charles Oliveira wants a rematch with Islam Makhachev to avenge his defeat to the UFC Lightweight Champion. Oliveira is coming off a win against Michael Chandler at UFC 309. That was the perfect response following his loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. However, he has still longed to avenge the defeat to Makhachev. Oliveira […]
Dana White Ignored Logan's UFC Fight Request
Dana White reportedly ignored Logan Paul’s wish to fight in the UFC. Logan is currently campaigning in WWE, having established himself in the sport following his last boxing bout. Paul beat Dillon Danis in 2023 after the latter was disqualified for attempting a chokehold during their boxing bout. Logan’s appearance in WWE could theoretically have […]
Aspinall’s Father Slams Jones – ‘Just Another Bum'
Tom Aspinall’s father, Andy Aspinall, has slammed Jon Jones as a fight with his son has failed to materialize. Aspinall earned a title shot after stopping Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304. Meanwhile, Jones defended his UFC Heavyweight Title by stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Jones downplayed a fight with Aspinall, saying the Brit does […]
Cain Velasquez Jailed For Five Years
Cain Velasquez, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, has been jailed for five years. The news arrives after Velasquez was arrested in 2022 on an attempted murder charge. Reports indicated that Velasquez was chasing Harry Goularte in his vehicle after the latter reportedly had sexually abused his son. It is believed that Goularte sexually abused Velasquez’s son […]
Pros React To Ulberg Beating Blachowicz – ‘Ran The Whole Fight'
Carlos Ulberg defeated Jan Blachowicz via a decision at UFC London in their light heavyweight clash, as MMA insiders gave their reaction. The two fighters entered the contest with contrasting fortunes. Blachowicz did not have a fight since losing to Alex Pereira via a split decision in 2023 at UFC 291. He had been out […]
Pros React To Brady Submitting Edwards – ‘Title Shot Next'
MMA pros reacted to Sean Brady beating Leon Edwards at UFC London. Brady secured a fourth-round submission win to give Edwards his second loss in a row. It is a massive blow for Edwards, who was the former UFC Welterweight Champion who is now on a poor run of form. Brady’s career is now on an […]
UFC Reacts To McGregor's Presidential Run – ‘He'd Do A Great Job'
The UFC has reacted to Conor McGregor’s decision to make a run for the Irish Presidency. The UFC has a good relationship with US President Donald Trump, who has attended UFC events on numerous occasions. McGregor attended the White House this month, where he met Trump and addressed the media. During that process, McGregor hit […]
Brady Submits Edwards In A Dominant Display
Sean Brady secured a fourth-round submission win over Leon Edwards at UFC London to give the latter his second consecutive defeat. The first two rounds were fairly even, with both men trading standing up. However, Brady got a takedown to end the first, as he shaded it. Brady knew that by getting Leon on the […]
Jones Vs. Aspinall Is ‘Going To Happen; It's Done'
Dana White says it is only a matter of time before Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall is announced. This is the biggest fight to be made in the UFC, as the two heavyweights are on course to face each other following their last performances. Jones defended his UFC Heavyweight Title after stopping Stipe Miocic at […]
Blachowicz Vs. Ulberg Predictions – ‘He's Got The Touch Of Death'
Jan Blachowicz takes on Carlos Ulberg at UFC London as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Blachowicz is targeting a title shot, aiming to disrupt Alex Pereira’s likely rematch with Magomed Ankalaev. Blachowicz’s comments arrive after Pereira lost his UFC Light Heavyweight Title to Ankalaev at UFC 313. Blachowicz has already faced Pereira and Ankalaev, coming […]
McGregor Announces Run For Irish PM – ‘Vote McGregor'
Conor McGregor has announced that he is going to be running for the presidency of Ireland. McGregor is moving closer to entering politics after he recently visited Donald Trump at the White House. During their discussion, McGregor praised Trump’s work ethic and spoke about Ireland’s problem in dealing with illegal immigration. Irish Prime Minister Micheál […]
BKFC Ice Wars: Where Hockey Brawls Meet Fighting
BKFC has announced a BKFC Ice Wars league that allows hockey fights in a combat sports form. Reports indicate BKFC bought a stake in the league Ice Wars. It is being marketed as a “legal, sanctioned and regulated hockey fight.” The founder of Ice Wars, Charlie Nama, will oversee the league as the CEO. One […]
Cormier Hopes McGregor Can Come Back – ‘It’s Kind Of Sad'
Daniel Cormier hopes that Conor McGregor’s UFC career can finish on a more positive light. McGregor’s UFC career has taken a big decline, as he has been absent from the Octagon since 2021. He suffered the third defeat out of his previous four fights at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier. To add insult to injury, […]
McGregor's ‘Controversial' Meeting With Trump
Conor McGregor met United States President Donald Trump at the White House to mark St. Patrick’s Day. McGregor is a massive supporter of Trump, as he attended his inauguration this year. This was after Trump defeated Kamala Harris to secure his second term. McGregor is a big name in the UFC, a two-weight champion. Trump […]
Will The UFC Join Netflix?
The UFC’s future with ESPN+ could be over, with reports that the organization could strike a broadcast deal with Netflix. The UFC has been in partnership with ESPN+ since 2018. They inked a deal worth $1.5 billion, allowing the UFC to expand its global reach. The deal is set to end this year. ESPN+ has […]
Donn Davis Dismisses Rumors Of Ngannou Leaving PFL
Donn Davis has cooled down suggestions that Francis Ngannou could leave the PFL amid rumors of a termination clause. Ngannou left the UFC in 2023 before going on to sign with the PFL. His deal gave him the opportunity to box, as well as the provision to become the Chairman of PFL Africa. Ngannou took […]
Chandler Doubts McGregor’s UFC Return – ‘I’d Give It A Slim Chance'
Michael Chandler has questioned whether Conor McGregor will return to the UFC. Chandler has been chasing the McGregor fight for some time. He was meant to face the Irishman at UFC 303 last year. The fight broke down after McGregor withdrew from the bout with a broken toe. The news meant that he has not […]
UFC Vegas 104: Dolidze Avenges Defeat With A Win Over Vettori
Roman Dolidze avenged his loss in the first fight against Marvin Vettori, winning a unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 104: 49-46, 49-46, 49-46. It was the third win on the spin for Dolidze, who overcame a determined Vettori to win on the cards. The first two rounds were fairly close. Dolize was looking to land […]