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Dana White Gushes Over Meeting CR7 – ‘I Like Him'
Dana White has opened up on his encounter with soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. White and Ronaldo were pictured together at UFC Saudi Arabia. Nassourdine Imavov beat Israel Adesanya via a knockout in the main event to give Izzy his third consecutive loss. Ronaldo is a massive fan of MMA, having said that he prefers it […]
Izzy Done?
Following a somewhat shock defeat to Nassourdine Imavov, many are questioning if its the end of the line for Adesanya. I for one, think he does have something left to give in the UFC. Granted, hes now lost three in a row and four of his last five fights, so you have to question where […]
Pros React To Adesanya's Loss To Imavov – ‘Hate To See Izzy Lose
Israel Adesanya suffered his third consecutive loss, as MMA pros gave their reaction. Nassourdine Imavov knocked out Adesanya at UFC Saudi in the second round. He has now lost in two consecutive fights and a non-title fight in his last three bouts. After a positive start, the fight unravelled in a defeat. Adesanya was landing […]
Imavov KOs Adesanya At UFC Saudi; Should Izzy Retire?
Nassourdine Imavov stopped Israel Adesanya in the second round to give Izzy his third consecutive loss at UFC Saudi. The defeat raises question marks over Adesanya’s career and whether he should retire. He now has losses against Sean Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis and Imamov in his last three bouts, leaving him way behind a title […]
McGregor Sparks Controversy With Khabib Remarks – ‘Show Your Wife, Fight Me'
Conor McGregor has made some controversial comments about Khabib Nurmagomedov as their feud continues. The pair are not on the best of terms, which was summed up when they faced off at UFC 299. The build-up was marred by a lot of controversy. McGregor threw a chair at the team bus during the build-up. The […]
Sonnen Warns Cormier As TUF 33 Trash Talk Begins
Chael Sonnen has started his trash talk with Daniel Cormier after the recent announcement that they will be part of The Ultimate Fighter 33 series. Reports indicate that the show will air via ESPN on March 27. This will be the 20th season of the show, which has had some of the biggest names in […]
Alex Pereira Wants To Box Usyk – ‘I'm The Champ'
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira wants a dream fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The two are considered the best fighters in the world in their respective sport. Pereira is a two-weight UFC World Champion, having secured titles at middleweight and light heavyweight. He is the current lightweight heavyweight champion after knocking out Khalil Rountree Jr. […]
Adesanya Vs. Imavov Predictions – ‘He Has A Chip On His Shoulder'
Israel Adesanya takes on Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia as MMA pros gave their predictions. The bout is on February 1 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Adesanya has plenty to prove coming into this fight. He suffered two back-to-back defeats for the first time. He came out second best to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. […]
Khabib Bashes McGregor's ‘Controversial' Paul Hughes' Comments
Khabib Nurmagomedov has lashed out at Conor McGregor after the Irishman’s controversial comments towards Paul Hughes. Khabib’s comments were made following the recent fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes at the Road to Dubai Champions Event. Usman was given a controversial victory despite most of the MMA community having Hughes as the winner. Hughes could […]
McGregor's BKFC Debut Closer; Feldman Will Talk To The UFC
Conor McGregor’s BKFC debut could become closer after the organization’s president, Dave Feldman, said he would speak to the UFC. McGregor is desperate to fight in BKFC. He indicated his intentions after the organization’s Knucklemania V event over last weekend. Jeremy Stephens knocked out Eddie Alvarez in the third round of the main event. McGregor […]
Dan Hooker Expects A War With Justin Gaethje – ‘The UFC Wants To See Someone Die'
Dan Hooker is looking forward to facing Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. The pair are set to fight in the co-main event of the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev card. The two fighters are in contrasting form. Hooker enters the fight with a three-fight win streak. His last fight was a win over Mateusz Gamrot […]
Alex Pereira Has Had Talks Over Fighting Jon Jones – ‘I’m The Champ'
Alex Pereira wants a super fight against UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Pereira is one of the best P4P fighters in the world, having won titles at middleweight and light heavyweight. He had a remarkable 2024 after stopping all of his opponents. He knocked out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, […]
Izzy Still Good Enough?
The UFC heads to the Middle East this week for a banger of a card in Riyadh. The main event sees the return of the last Stylebender, as Israel Adesanys takes on Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov. After losing his last two, questionmarks remain over the former middleweight champion Adesanya. Is he past it? Can he return […]
Makhachev Targets Historic Fight With Du Plessis – ‘I Have The Keys To Victory'
Islam Makhachev is targeting a historic fight against the UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis. Makhachev defended his UFC Lightweight Title in his last fight after submitting Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311. He took on the challenge after his initial opponent Arman Tsarukyan withdrew at the last minute once he suffered […]
Aljamain Sterling Plans UFC Return in April; Eyes A Title Shot
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling is looking to return in April. Sterling has plenty to prove coming into 2025. He has lost two of his last three fights, including his last bout against Movsar Evloev at UFC 310. That was his first defeat since his move up to featherweight. He also lost his bantamweight […]
Makhachev Targets Gaethje Next – ‘I Like This Idea'
Islam Makhachev has said that Justin Gaethje is a very probable opponent for his next fight. Makhachev made the fourth defense of his UFC Lightweight Title by submitting Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311. He took the fight after his prior opponent, Arman Tsarukyan, withdrew with a back injury on short notice. […]
McGregor Targets BKFC Fight With Stephens; Will It Happen?
Conor McGregor has his eyes on fighting Jeremy Stephens in a BKFC event. The Notorious was present for KnuckleMania V over the weekend as Stephens faced Eddie Alvarez. Stephens came out victorious after dropping Alvarez in the third round. Alvarez got up from the ground. But he was sent to the floor again as the […]
McGregor Rips Usman’s Win Over Hughes! – ‘The Nurmagomedovs Are Not Fighters'
Conor McGregor has lashed out at Usman Nurmagomedov’s controversial win against Paul Hughes at the PFL Dubai Road to Champions event. Nurmagomedov retained his Bellator Lightweight Title with a majority decision win: 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47. The victory took his undefeated record to 19-0 and one contest. The controversial talking point came in the fourth […]
MMA Pros Slam Usman’s Win Over Hughes! – ‘Hughes Was Robbed'
MMA pros have reacted to Usman Nurmagomedov’s controversial victory over Paul Hughes in his lightweight defense at the PFL Dubai Road to Champions event. Nurmagomedov was the favorite, but was pushed to the limit as he secured a majority decision win. It was a pro-Nurmagomedov crowd, but Hughes was not overwhelmed by the 17,000 people. […]
McGregor Says The UFC Won't Support A Logan Paul Fight
Conor McGregor has cast doubts about a boxing fight with Logan Paul after saying that the UFC is not backing it. McGregor has been chasing a fight with Logan ever since reports came out that an exhibition could take place in India. There were reports of each fighter earning $250 million, which would have been […]