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McGregor Teases Fans With His Latest Training Footage – ‘This Is A Dangerous McGregor'
Conor McGregor has kept fans over his UFC return as he shared some training footage. McGregor is expected to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29. However, the Irishman has raised doubts over his appearance. The press conference for McGregor-Chandler was meant to go ahead on June 3. The tickets for the presser sold […]
Tsarukyan Chokes Out Alligator; Says Makhachev Is ‘Easy Work'
Arman Tsarukyan took his grappling skills to the next level when he tackled an alligator during a fishing trip at the Everglades. Tsarukyan is one of the names linked with a fight against UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. They faced off in 2019 when Tsarukyan made his first UFC appearance. Islam won via a unanimous […]
Tawanchai P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym Plans to Make Second Featherweight Muay Thai Title Defense at ONE 167
Trying to predict future results based on competitions in different sports is usually a fruitless endeavor. Jo Nattawut impressed everyone when he stepped in at ONE Fight Night 15 to fight Tawanchai P.K. Saenchai in a kickboxing match. When the scorecards were tallied up, the results reflected a wild fight. Tawanchai, the One Featherweight Muay […]
Conor McGregor Causes A Stir With A Doctor's Visit – ‘Pullout Merchant'
Conor McGregor’s Instagram post showing him at a doctor’s office has gotten fans talking after his presser with Michael Chandler was canceled. McGregor will take on Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29. It will be his first UFC fight since 2021, when he suffered a loss and broken leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC […]
Makhachev Broke Poirier's Nose, Ribs And ACL – ‘Massive Damage'
Dustin Poirier suffered several injuries in his UFC 302 loss to Islam Makhachev. Dustin missed out on a title once again, as Islam submitted him in the last round. The victory meant Makhachev retained his Undisputed Lightweight Title. It was once again difficult for Dustin, given how close he has been to picking up a […]
Nate Diaz Sings At A Zach Bryan Concert Before The Masvidal Fight
Nate Diaz was on stage with musician Zach Bryan at a concert in Los Angeles on June 3. Diaz is preparing for his boxing bout against Jorge Masvidal on July 6. It is his second boxing fight since losing to Jake Paul last year. It will be a rerun of their 2019 UFC 244 clash. […]
MMA Fighter Haim Gozali Escaped Assassination Attempt In Ukraine
Haim Gozali, an Israeli MMA fighter, shared a video of himself hiding from an assassination attempt in Ukraine. Gozali posted the video on June 2, showing himself hiding on a hotel rooftop. The Jerusalem Post states that Gozali was staying there with his son, Elad, and his coach, Ben El Hasid. All of them escaped […]
Helwaini: UFC Reportedly Considering A ‘Replacement' For McGregor
The UFC has allegedly been exploring the idea of a replacement for the main event featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. The two are expected to face off on June 29 at UFC 303. McGregor is looking for his first fight since his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. McGregor broke his […]
Dana White's Plan For The BMF Belt – What's Next?
In today’s MMA news, Dana White opened up about his plans for the next BMF fight. Max Holloway is the current champion after knocking out Justin Gaethje with a second left to go at UFC 300. Gaethje had also stopped his opponent, Dustin Poirier, to win the belt at UFC 291. The first BMF title […]
ONE Friday Night Fights 66: 21-Year-Old Thai Fighter Seeks Global Roster Spot
One of the major thrills in combat sports is to see a fighter who has been grinding away to lock down financial security. In Muay Thai, many fighters have to fight frequently to build up their reputation and workload and make it to the top of significant promotions. Kongchai Chanaidonmueang, a 21-year-old Thai Fighter, has […]
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview
Jared Cannonier is in danger of falling behind. The UFC’s middleweight division is deep with contenders for Dricus du Plessis’ belt. The No. 1 contender, Sean Strickland, won a fight against a lower-ranked fighter to stake his claim to a title shot. Former champion Robert Whittaker also did something similar. Cannonier, who is ranked fourth, […]
McGregor Apologizes For Canceled Chandler Presser – ‘There Were A Series Of Obstacles'
Conor McGregor apologized to fans after the first presser about the Michael Chandler fight was postponed in today’s latest MMA updates. A presser was scheduled for June 3 live from the 3Arena in Dublin. However, 12 hours before the event, the UFC stated that the presser was called off. That was a major blow for […]
Volkanovski Wants The Poirier Fight – ‘Would Be A Massive Fight'
Alexander Volkanovski is open to fighting Dustin Poirier if The Diamond continues his career. Poirier suffered a fifth-round submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. The defeat meant he missed out on the UFC Lightweight Title for the third time. Losses to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira had previously made him miss out on that […]
Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi Earns $100K the Quick Way
Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi got everything he looked for at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium during ONE Friday Night Fights 65. Jaosuayai earned a fat bonus check and halted an opponent’s winning streak, all in less than three minutes of work. Puengluang Baanramba, who was 6-0 in the promotion before the fight, appeared overwhelmed. Jaosuayai was able to […]
Khabib Squares Up To Trump At UFC 302 – ‘Stop All This'
Khabib Nurmagomedov was seen interacting with former US President Donald Trump at UFC 302 Trump was present in the arena as Islam Makhachev took on Dustin Poirier in a defense of his UFC Lightweight Title. Makhachev submitted Poirier in the fifth round to cap off a memorable win. Khabib was in Islam’s corner, which would […]
Islam Makhachev’s Dramatic Fifth-Round Submission Win Can’t Save Disappointing UFC 302 Card
The end result was what many observers would have predicted. Islam Makhachev got his hand raised and defended his UFC lightweight championship with a submission win over Dustin Poirier. But Makhachev’s win didn’t feel as easy as it should have been. When Makhachev didn’t lock up a submission in the first round, Poirier seemed to […]
Makhachev Submits Poirier In The Fifth – Will Dustin Retire?
Islam Makhachev submitted Dustin Poirier in round five, preventing The Diamond from winning the UFC Lightweight Title at UFC 302. Makhachev submitted Poirier via a D’Arce choke in a thrilling bout. Poirier was almost taken out in the opening round, with Islam going for the takedown. However, Poirier managed to use his rear-naked choke defense […]
Fans Want UFC Judge Fired Following Strickland's Split Decision Win Over Costa
Sean Strickland defeated Paulo Costa in a split decision at UFC 302, putting himself in the conversation for a middleweight title shot. The two fighters battled it out on the Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier card. The two fighters began focusing heavily on their kicks to the legs and body. Strickland managed to make Costa […]
UFC 302 Betting Preview
Dustin Poirier has always been a good soldier for the UFC. For years, the American title hopeful fought the toughest competition the lightweight division had to offer. Despite this, when Poirier took a step down in opponent quality last time out, he was an underdog to Benoît Saint Denis at UFC 299. While Poirier made […]
Umar Nurmagomedov Looks to Steal No. 1 Contender Spot from Cory Sandhagen
Umar Nurmagomedov is finally set to have his moment on the big stage. Originally, the rising Russian star was supposed to fight Cory Sandhagen in August 2023 in Nashville. However, injury problems caused Nurmagomedov to pull out of the fight with a shoulder injury. That left Sandhagen, a former interim bantamweight title challenger, with a […]