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Legacy Heavyweight Fight Between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic Set for UFC 309
Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic were supposed to have a legacy fight last November at Madison Square Garden for the UFC heavyweight championship. But a torn pectoral muscle sidelined Jones, who had just won the heavyweight title a few months prior. Following a year-long wait, Jones and Miocic will meet on Nov. 16 at UFC […]
Manic Merab Grabs UFC Bantamweight Champion from Sean O’Malley
There were a lot of unorthodox things about UFC 306. The UFC Noche event, which was put together to honor Mexican Independence Day, was built around impressive visuals, costume design for ring girls, and putting on a one-of-a-kind event. Merab Dvalishvili showed why he will likely be a unique champion with his five-round decision win […]
Chandler Has No Ill Will Towards McGregor – ‘I Wish Conor The Best'
Michael Chandler has said he is not angry at Conor McGregor for their fight not happening. Chandler has been chasing the McGregor fight since their rivalry on the TUF 31 series. Michael came out victorious in the team challenge, but McGregor got his own back when they faced off in the coach’s challenge. They were […]
Jake Paul Sneaks Into UFC 306 To Defy UFC Ban
Jake Paul snuck into UFC 306 to defy a ban that Dana White had imposed on him. The UFC imposed a ban on Paul over two years ago to reflect the bad blood between him and Dana White. Paul has been critical of the UFC by calling them out for not paying fighters enough. White […]
Dana White Criticizes O'Malley's UFC 306 Performance – ‘He Looked Flat'
Dana White criticized Sean O’Malley following his lacklustre performance against Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili dominated O’Malley to win a unanimous decision to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion: 49-46, 48-47 and 48-47. Merab landed several successful takedowns to zap O’Malley’s energy, which reduced his striking. Suga threw very few punches, often finding himself on the ground for […]
Sara Collins Dominates Leah McCourt in Bellator London Main Event
Leah McCourt was excited at the idea of having a spotlight. McCourt thought that if she got a win over Sara Collins, she would be next in line for a fight with Cris Cyborg and a shot at the featherweight crown. But the MMAfighting latest news shows that McCourt’s opportunity to be at the top […]
Jones Vs. Miocic Confirmed For November 16 At UC 309
Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones will face Stipe Miocic in a defense of his UFC Heavyweight title. White confirmed the fight will take place at UFC 309 from Madison Square Garden in New York on November 16. Jones will have his first fight since coming through against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last […]
McGregor Talks Up DAZN's BKFC Deal – ‘Very Excited With What’s Coming'
Conor McGregor has called other promoters to step up their game following BKFC’s deal with DAZN. McGregor is a part-owner of BKFC, as he seeks to increase the brand of the promotion. McGregor has already said he hopes to fight in the organization once his UFC contract comes to an end. The promotion has already […]
Poirier Wants The Gaethje Trilogy – ‘I'm Down'
Dustin Poirier is willing to fight Justin Gaethje in a trilogy. Poirier has faced Gaethje twice; their record stands at 1-1 apiece. Poirier won the first fight but was knocked out in the second fight at UFC 291. The loss meant Poirier missed out on the BMF Title. The Diamond is coming off a loss […]
McGregor Reacts After Chandler Agrees To Fight Oliveira – ‘Maybe We Can Still Do It'
Conor McGregor has been left frustrated after the news that Michael Chandler will rematch Charles Oliveira at UFC 309. McGregor was expected to fight Chandler next, having agreed on a June 29 date for UFC 303. But the Irishman suffered a broken toe, which prevented the fight from going ahead. The news meant fans had […]
Alexa Grasso Vs. Valentina Shevchenko Predictions
Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko face off in their trilogy this Saturday as MMA pros give their picks. They faced off at UFC 306 for the first-ever women’s UFC trilogy. The fight is also historic as it is the first-ever combat sports fight at The Sphere. Grasso is the UFC Flyweight Champion who won the […]
UFC's Broadcasting Deal: What's Next?
The UFC will begin talking with broadcasters in January as they plan their next TV rights deal. The UFC is currently with ESPN, which is something they have done since 2018. Their $1.5 billion deal gives ESPN the exclusive rights to show UFC fights, including PPVs. The deal ends this year, leaving the UFC open […]
McGregor Destroys Sparring Partner – ‘Return Of The Mac'
Conor McGregor showed off his skills by releasing a clip of his first spar since breaking his toe. The Irishman’s UFC career has derailed since his defeat to Dustin Poirier. The UFC 264 loss included a broken leg, which he was on course to come back from. He agreed to fight Michael Chandler for a […]
O’Malley Confident His Fight Will Outsell Canelo
Sean O’Malley is confident that his fight with Merab Dvalishvili will outsell Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga. O’Malley makes the second defense of his UFC Bantamweight Title at The Sphere on Mexican Independence Weekend at UFC 306 on Saturday. He competes against boxing’s Canelo, who is a Mexican. O’Malley’s fight has a few advantages that […]
Leah McCourt Hopes Experience Will Carry Her at Bellator London
Leah McCourt isn’t a grizzled veteran of the cage. Since making her professional debut in 2017, McCourt has only fought 11 times professionally. There have been a few setbacks, such as an injury that forced her out of a fight in Belfast, but McCourt has always been willing to take on challenges when they are […]
Sean O’Malley Wants to Deny Merab Dvalishvili’s American Dream at UFC 306 With Win at Sphere
Merab Dvalishvili honors every aspect of his life when he walks into the UFC octagon. He is one of several fighters who carry a flag representing two countries to the cage. Dvalishvili has the Georgian flag, which represents his native country, and the American flag, which is for his adopted country. Dvalishvili, 33, moved to […]
Dana White Offers $25K For UFC 306 ‘Easter Eggs'
Dana White has offered one fan a chance to win $25,000 if they discover ‘easter eggs’ during the UFC 306 card on September 14. Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC Bantamweight Title against Merab Dvalishvili. Suga has the privilege to headline the first ever fight at The Sphere in history. The card is sponsored by Riyadh […]
Conor McGregor's Return Delayed Further
Dana White has revealed that Conor McGregor will fight in the Octagon next year. The news means fans have to wait longer for the Irishman make his comeback. McGregor has been absent from the UFC since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. The incident meant he suffered his third loss out of […]
Ciryl Gane Spars With NBA Star Rudy Gobert
Ciryl Gane was spotted training with NBA star Rudy Gobert as he gears up for his UFC return. Gane has not had a UFC fight since stopping Serghei Spivac last year in his home country of France. It was the perfect response following his defeat to Jon Jones at UFC 285. Gane suffered a first-round […]
Dana White On De La Hoya Choosing The UFC Over Canelo – ‘I Respect Canelo'
Dana White appears unenthusiastic about Oscar De La Hoya attending UFC 306. De La Hoya confirmed he would attend the UFC event from The Sphere instead of Canelo Alvarez’s boxing fight against Edgar Berlanga. Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC Bantamweight Title against Merab Dvalishvili in the main event during Mexican Independence Weekend on September […]