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Makhachev Shuts Down A Chandler Fight – ‘You’ll Run Away'
UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has dismissed a fight against Michael Chandler. Chandler recently saw his UFC 303 fight with Conor McGregor get pulled after the Irishman suffered a broken toe. It was a huge blow for Chandler, who has been waiting for the McGregor fight since their appearance on the TUF 31 series. Chandler […]
Will Jon Jones Retire After His Next Fight?
Jon Jones is unsure if he will retire after his next UFC fight, which is expected to be against Stipe Miocic. Bones is the UFC Heavyweight Champion, a belt he acquired after beating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. The win followed after three years away from the sport. He was scheduled to face Miocic at […]
McGregor On Khabib’s Seized Bank Accounts – ‘Broke, Tell Him Push-Ups For Cash'
Conor McGregor has reacted to reports that the Russian authorities have seized Khabib Nurmagomedov’s bank account due to unpaid taxes. Reports first emerged that Khabib had underpaid his taxes. Mash.ru and RT, two outlets, alleged that Khabib owed the Russian authorities 300 million rubles, amounting to $3 million. It was believed that there were discrepancies […]
Chandler Offered The Makhachev Fight; Is The McGregor Fight Off?
Michael Chandler has said he has been offered a fight against UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. The news comes after his fight with Conor McGregor for UFC 303 was called off. The Irishman broke his toe, leaving Chandler waiting for his first fight since 2022. That is when Chandler lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC […]
Prajanchai Becomes Two-Sport ONE Champion With Decision Win Over Jonathan Di Bella
Prajanchai PK Saenchai showed he could properly navigate the nuances of competing in Muay Thai and kickboxing. While the two sports share similarities, online boxing news shows that anyone who does both must have slightly different strategies for navigating through and raising their hands. Prajanchai had to adjust throughout his ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Title […]
Tracy Cortez Steps in to Fight Thug Rose & Searches for First Major Win Under UFC Banner
The UFC’s return to Denver for the first time since 2018 was supposed to feature an in-state favorite fight with a former champion to put herself in the women’s flyweight title picture. But Maycee Barber, who is from Greeley, Colorado, had to pull out of her scheduled fight with former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. With […]
Brendan Loughnane Splits Open Justin Gonzalez’s Forehead & Grabs First Seed for PFL Featherweight Playoffs
Brendan Loughnane was prevented from defending his PFL featherweight title last season after being upset in the regular season when Jesus Pinedo rocked him with a high knee before finishing the fight with ground strikes. Loughnane utilized a stiff knee up the middle to cause Justin Gonzalez to suffer one of the nastiest cuts in […]
Alex Pereira Leaves No Doubt About His Dominance With Head-Kick KO at UFC 303
An argument could have been made that the first fight between Jiří Procházka and Alex Pereira was stopped too soon. While Procházka didn’t have a problem with the stoppage, fans and observers believed he could have been given more time to recover at UFC 295. But Saturday night in Las Vegas, anyone interested in MMAfighting […]
Chandler Still Chasing McGregor – ‘There’s No Way He Doesn’t Fight Me'
Michael Chandler is confident that Conor McGregor will fight him on his return. Their UFC 303 fight was called off after McGregor pulled out with a broken toe. The Irishman hopes to be back for September, putting him in contention for a possible fight at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The UFC 306 event will […]
Pereira Defies ‘Witchcraft' Allegations To KO Prochazka With A Brutal Leg Kick
Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the second round to retain his UFC Lightweight Title. The UFC 303 card served up a rematch of their UFC 295 fight which also ended in a stoppage win for Pereira. Prior to the fight, much had been said by Prochazka over Pereira’s alleged use of ‘witchcraft/spirits.’ The Czech […]
Dana White Calls De La Hoya A ‘Two-Faced Lying Nut Job'
Dana White lashed out at Oscar De La Hoya as he continued their war of words. The pair have not had the best of relationship over the years. They appeared to fall out when De La Hoya questioned whether the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight should have gone ahead with suggestions that it was […]
McGregor Accuses Khabib Of Criminal Conduct – ‘When You Die, I Celebrate'
Conor McGregor has hit out at Khabib Nurmagomedov, accusing him of criminal conduct. McGregor is not having the best time when it comes to his UFC career. The Irishman pulled out of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler after suffering a toe injury. Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka will take place as McGregor still […]
McGregor Blasts Lobov – ‘A Rat Who Claims Benefits In Ireland, Your Country's At War'
Conor McGregor has lashed out at Artem Lobov, his one-time friend and sparring partner. Their relationship is no longer on good terms after Lobov sued McGregor. He accused the Irishman of owing him millions following the sale of McGregor’s prior Proper 12 whiskey brand. The sale earned McGregor $600 million, with Lobov alleging that he was […]
Paige VanZant Wins On Her Power Slap Debut – ‘I Knew I Could Take A Slap'
Paige VanZant won on her Power Slap debut, beating Christine Wolmarans via a unanimous decision at Power Slap 8. VanZant joined the organization which took many by surprise given that she had just signed a deal with Misfits. But prior to her Power Slap debut, VanZant made it clear that she was not here just […]
Grasso Vows To Fight At UFC 306, With Or Without Shevchenko
UFC Flyweight Champion Alexa Grasso wants to fight at UFC 306 from The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 14. Grasso has not fought since her controversial split draw against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC Noche last year. Grasso won their first encounter, as they faced off at UFC Noche in the rematch. During the rematch, […]
McGregor Joins HITMAN World Of Assassination Video Game
Conor McGregor will appear in the HITMAN World of Assassination video game. The news comes shortly after McGregor pulled out of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler. The Notorious suffered a broken toe, and he targets a return in September. The Irishman’s last UFC appearance was in 2021, as he lost to Dustin Poirier […]
Paige VanZant Slams Critics Over Power Slap Decision – ‘I Am A Gangster, I'm Here To Slap'
Paige VanZant has slammed critics over her decision to join Power Slap. VanZant has had a varied career when it comes to the combat sports industry. She made a name for herself in the UFC from 2014-2020. But the tail end of her career ended badly, losing four UFC fights on the spin. After her […]
Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka UFC 303 Predictions – ‘He Will KO Him'
Alex Pereira will defend his UFC Light Heavyweight Title on June 29 at UFC 303 against Jiri Prochazka, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Pereira defended his belt for the second time, which he won; he defeated Prochazka in their UFC 295 clash for the vacant title in a second-round stoppage. The win made […]
UFC 303 Betting Preview
When Jiří Procházka gets ready to fight at UFC 303 this weekend for the light heavyweight championship, there will be a lot of jokes lobbed his way about how he loves Samurai culture. But it seems like more than just a hobby. When Procházka faced one of the most challenging moments in his MMA career, […]
Khabib's Manager Threatens To Spit At McGregor
Ali Abdelaziz has vowed to spit at Conor McGregor the next time he sees him. The comments are in reply to McGregor’s response to some terror attacks that took place in Dagestan, the place where Khabib Nurmagomedov is from. According to reports, gunmen conducted various attacks on police stations, churches and synagogues. One of the […]