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Jon Jones Reacts To Tom Aspinall’s Call Out – ‘I Love It'
Jon Jones has reacted to Tom Aspinall’s call out after the latter’s UFC 304 win. Aspinall knocked out Curtis Blaydes in round one, avenging his 2022 loss. Dana White confirmed that the winner would face either Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic, who are expected to face off. Jones is in line to return from his […]
Makhachev May Need Hand Surgery After His UFC 302 Win
Islam Makhachev may have to undergo surgery on his hand following his win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. The UFC Lightweight Champion secured a fifth-round submission win to retain his title. Islam showed a varied game, even finding success with his striking, on his way to a successful third defense. The attention then turned […]
MMA Rule Changes May Change Past & Present History of the UFC
Jon Jones wants that loss of his record. When the Association of Boxing Commissions decided to change the rule regarding 12-6 elbows and the definition of a grounded opponent, Jones immediately took to social media to say he wanted a past wrong rectified. During a fight in December 2009, Jones was in full mount on […]
UFC 304: Belal Dominates Edwards To Win Welterweight Title; Aspinall Stops Blaydes In 60 Seconds
Belal Muhammad is the new UFC Welterweight Champion, beating Leon Edwards at UFC 304 via a unanimous decision. Edwards was making the third defense of his title, which he won after beating Kamaru Usman. He headlined in his country within Manchester, England, as he sought victory following their no-contest in 2021. On that occasion, Edwards […]
Leon Edwards Vs. Belal Muhammad Predictions – ‘He's Gonna Finish The Job'
Leon Edwards takes on Belal Muhammad at UFC 304, with MMA pros making predictions. Edwards defends his UFC Welterweight Title for the third time, which he picked up against Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 in 2022. He won the rematch a year later and defended it successfully against Colby Covington. This is a rematch of […]
White Teases Fans About The UFC's Future – ‘We Could End Up Like The NBA'
Dana White has opened up the UFC’s next broadcasting deal once their ESPN contract expires. The UFC’s $1.5 billion deal with ESPN expires next year, meaning the organization is free to look elsewhere. The deal allows ESPN to showcase UFC fights exclusively on its platform and offer PPV fights, making it the home of the […]
O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili Headlines UFC 306 At The Sphere
Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili will headline UFC 306 at The Sphere on September 14. O’Malley will defend his UFC Bantamweight Title, which he picked up after stopping Aljamain Sterling in the second round at UFC 292. He made a successful defense of the belt, beating Marlon Vera at UFC 299 to right the wrong […]
Strickland's Comments At Belal Cause Uproar – ‘He's Why I Have To Take My Shoes Off At Airports'
Sean Strickland has suffered mass criticism after his racial comments towards Belal Muhammad. Strickland is known for making controversial comments on social media. He hit back at Jake Paul for calling him a bully when he sparred with influencer Sneako, saying he would take the Problem Child’s life if he could. The former UFC Heavyweight […]
‘Hawk Tuah' Girl Could Fight In Karate Combat
Ex-UFC fighter Michelle Waterson wants to train Hailey Welch (Hawk Tuah girl) for a fight in Karate Combat. The Hawk Tuah girl became a viral internet sensation after a street interview where she discussed her sex life. The clip went viral, earning Hailey a big platform. She has already utilized that when she attended Jake […]
Aspinall Vs. Blaydes Predictions – ‘KO In The Second'
Tom Aspinall defends his UFC Interim Heavyweight Title on Saturday in a rematch with Curtis Blaydes, with fellow UFC fighters picking their winner. They face off on the Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad card. Blaydes won their first clash in 2022 after Aspinall was stopped. The Brit injured his knee in the first round, giving […]
Tom Aspinall Humiliates Paddy Pimblett, Suggests He Stinks – ‘Tom Is Brutal'
Tom Aspinall humiliated Paddy Pimblett during the UFC 304 media day. The UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion stars on the co-main event of the Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad card on July 27. He faces off against Curtis Blaydes in a rematch of their 2022 clash. Aspinall lost that fight after he was stopped in the […]
Paddy Pimblett Almost Pulled Out Of UFC 304 – ‘Mentally, I Wasn’t There'
Paddy Pimblett’s coach almost pulled him out of his upcoming UFC 304 fight against Bobby Green on July 27. Pimblett is in the final fight of his UFC contract, as he has spoken about exploring the possibility of boxing against YouTubers. He is currently 5-0, as he has the toughest fight of his career. He […]
Julianna Pena Slams Ronda Rousey's Attitude – ‘Blaming Everybody, Take Accountability'
Julianna Pena has hit out at Ronda Rousey following her comments about the UFC in her departure. Rousey has been very vocal about her UFC exit in her book ‘Our Fight.’ In it, she detailed her history of concussions. Her last two UFC fights were losses to Holly Holm (UFC 193 in 2015) and Amanda […]
McGregor Rips Khabib Via A DM Over Unpaid Taxes, Offers To Buy His House – ‘Where Is The Toilet Roll?'
Conor McGregor has trolled Khabib Nurmagomedov following the latter’s financial issues. According to reports, Khabib is facing court action for the unpaid sum of approximately $900,000. This is in relation to unpaid taxes, which are alleged to be more than $3 million. There are suggestions that Khabib’s tax documents showed irregularities, with reports that the […]
Ngannou Gets Emotional Over His Son's Passing – ‘He Was My Mate, Then It's Over'
Francis Ngannou has spoken about the passing of his 15-month-old son Kobe. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion has overcome many struggles inside and outside the combat sports world. He grew up in Cameron in an impoverished background, which impacted his education. His parents then divorced, and Ngannou lived with his aunt. At the age of […]
UFC Welterweight Champ Leon Edwards Scores Crazy Basketball Trickshot – ‘Insane Power'
UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards teased fans with his basketball skills as he landed an immense trick shot. Edwards will defend his welterweight title for the third time against Belal Muhammad on July 27 at UFC 304. Edwards won the belt after beating Kamaru Usman at UFC 278. The champion stopped Usman in the rematch […]
UFC 304 Betting Preview: Edwards & Aspinall Hope to Defend Titles
Belal Muhammad never got an opportunity to fight for the UFC welterweight title. Despite Muhammad’s 10-fight unbeaten streak, he fell behind other top-ranked contenders because of his fighting style. Muhammad doesn’t knock out or submit a lot of his opponents. Instead, Muhammad leans on his steady striking and strong offensive wrestling to grind down opponents. […]
Joachim Ouraghi Needs to Use Opportunity at One Friday Night Fights 72 to Prove His Worth
Joachim Ouraghi hopes his second fight in ONE Championship is just an aberration. The French-Algerian striker debuted with a flash. Ouraghi knocked out Gingsanglek Tor Laksong in the second round back in January to debut with a win. But online boxing news shows that when Ouraghi came back for a second fight three months later, […]
O’Malley Calls McGregor A Drug Addict – ‘He Needs Rehab'
Sean O’Malley has hit out at Conor McGregor, labelling him a drug addict. The UFC Bantamweight reacted to a recent post where McGregor lashed out at Ryan Garcia’s failed tests for Ostarine. McGregor mentioned O’Malley alongside Garcia, given that the UFC fighter had also tested positive for Ostarine in 2019. The Irishman called the pair […]
Songchainoi Wins Rematch Thanks to Strong Striking
Songchainoi Kiatsongrit and Rak Erawan knew their strategy for their rematch. Despite any adjustments they made from the first fight, neither man found a way to secure a stoppage at ONE Friday Night Fights 71 Friday at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Thailand. But after three competitive rounds, online boxing news shows this fight ended like […]