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Jon Jones Is Back In Training – Will He Face Aspinall?
Jon Jones, the UFC Heavyweight Champion, shared a picture of himself back in training following his recent injury troubles. Bones has not fought since stopping Ciryl Gane last year via first-round submission at UFC 285. The win secured him the vacant title after being away for three years. Jones was set to defend his belt […]
Jose Aldo Targets Big Boxing Fights – Mayweather, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson ?
Jose Aldo has one more fight left on his UFC deal as he considers his next steps. Aldo reversed his retirement as he prepares to face Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301. He had initially been offered a fight with Dominick Cruz in his hometown, but Martinez was then given the nod. Aldo, the former UFC Featherweight […]
UFC on ESPN 55 Betting Preview: Matheus Nicolau Hopes to Reestablish Himself as a Flyweight Title Contender
Matheus Nicolau was likely one win away from challenging Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight belt. But Nicolau’s championship trajectory was interrupted in Kansas City, Missouri, by Brandon Royval. Royval scored an emphatic knockout with stiff knees and followed up with elbows in the first round of what was essentially a UFC flyweight title eliminator. […]
ONE Friday Night Fights 60 Will Have Fighters in Search of $100,000 Contract
Suriyanlek Por Yenying would prefer to stay far away from the judges’ scorecards Friday night at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. When Suriyanlek’s fights haven’t gone the distance during his ONE Championship career, everything has come out in his favor. However, his style hasn’t always wowed judges when the fights went the distance. Both of Suriyanlek’s losses […]
Chandler Expects A Weaker McGregor – ‘I Hit Harder, I Dominate Him'
Michael Chandler expects to face a weaker Conor McGregor at UFC 303. Their fight was finally announced at the post-UFC 300 presser, bringing together a rivalry that began on the TUF 31 series. Both fighters have had to deal with inactivity for various reasons. McGregor suffered a broken leg in his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 […]
Paul Hughes Spurns the UFC, Signs With the PFL
Northern Ireland lightweight Paul Hughes had an opportunity to sign with the UFC. But something about what the world’s largest MMA promotion had to offer didn’t sit right with him. Hughes and his team decided to take their business elsewhere. The best MMA news sites have long wondered how the PFL’s acquisition of Bellator would […]
McGregor's Coach Warns Chandler – ‘I’d Be Surprised If It Can Go Two Rounds'
Conor McGregor’s technique is on point ahead of his return against Michael Chandler. That is according to McGregor’s coach, John Kavanagh. The Notorious has been out of the Octagon for around three years since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. McGregor suffered a broken leg, raising questions over whether he would return. […]
Yamin PK Saenchi Delivers Efficient Knockout of Joachim Ouraghi at ONE Friday Night Fights 59
Yamin PK Saenchi and Joachim Ouraghi debuted in ONE Championship with performances that caught the attention of fans. Both men produced knockouts and introduced themselves on good terms for the promotion. When the two men were paired together for a lightweight Muay Thai bout Friday night, Yamin showed he may have more staying power on […]
“Silent Assassin” Shamil Musaev Makes Loudest Noise at PFL 3
Shamil Musaev’s debut in a major North American MMA promotion didn’t come against another up-and-comer. When Musaev appeared at PFL 3 in Chicago Friday night, he was thrown into the octagon against former Bellator interim welterweight champion Logan Storley. Despite many people believing Storley could dominate this fight on the ground, Musaev put that notion […]
McGregor Shows Off Insane Muay Thai Kick – ‘RIP Chandler'
Fans have reacted to Conor McGregor’s latest training video, which was released in preparation for his fight with Michael Chandler on June 1. The Notorious makes his comeback on Jun 29 at UFC 303. It is the first time McGregor will fight since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. A serious leg injury accompanied […]
Gaethje Has No Regrets Over The Holloway Fight – ‘I Can’t Complain'
Justin Gaethje has no regrets about facing Max Holloway and has vowed to bounce back from his UFC 300 loss. Gaethje lost his BMF belt after getting stopped with a second left in the fight. Holloway told Gaethje to meet him in the center. Since Justin was behind on the scorecards, he had no option […]
Masvidal Backed To Beat Diaz – ‘Jorge Has Nate's Number'
Jorge Masvidal’s trainer, Paulino Hernandez, says his fighter will beat Nate Diaz in their boxing fight on June 1. The two men have faced each other on one occasion at UFC 244 in 2019. Masvidal won the clash after the New York State Athletic Commission stopped the fight at the end of round three. Diaz’s […]
Dana White Fires Back At UFC 300 Critics After The Event Breaks Records
Dana White has hit out at the critics of the UFC 300 card following a successful event. The card produced some of the best match-ups in recent history. Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway was the highlight of the card. Gaethje defended his BMF belt in a fight he was being outclassed in. While Holloway was […]
Nate Diaz Faces Civil Lawsuit Over 2023 New Orleans Altercation
Nate Diaz has been issued with a civil lawsuit by influencer Rodney Petersen relating to an altercation in 2023 in New Orleans. According to reports, the pair were engaged in a brawl on April 22 on Bourbon Street. This was after a Misfits Boxing show. The two were separated during the boxing event, as Diaz threw […]
Masvidal Wants Mayweather And Pacquiao After Boxing Diaz
Jorge Masvidal wants to box three more names if he gets past Nate Diaz on June 1. Gamebread makes his boxing debut in a rematch of their UFC 244 clash in 2019. Masvidal won that bout, claiming the inaugural BMF belt. The New York State Athletic Commission stopped the fight in the third round following […]
Would the Challenge of Fighting Kayla Harrison be Enough to Lure Amanda Nunes Back?
Kayla Harrison answered many of the questions her skeptics had at UFC 300. The most pressing question would be how would Harrison handle the weight cut? For most of her career, Harrison has fought at 155 pounds. When Harrison decided to come to the UFC, the promotion didn’t sponsor the weight class. If she wanted […]
Holloway Slams Topuria For ‘Ducking' – ‘A BMF Fights Whoever'
Max Holloway, the UFC BMF Champion, has hit out at UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria ahead of a potential fight. Holloway is coming off the best career win, stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in thrilling fashion. ‘Blessed’ was dominating the fight and on course to a decision win only to change tactics. With the […]
DAZN Leaks Paige VanZant's Return; Will Box Elle Brooke
Paige VanZant’s return to fighting is close, with suggestions that she will box Elle Brooke at Misfits 15 on May 25. The revelation comes after DAZN appeared to accidentally leak her return during the broadcast of their final presser for Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia. The tweet below shows VanZant slated in for a May […]
Yamin PK Saenchai & Joachim Ouraghi Attempt to Build Off Explosive Debuts
Yamin PK Saenchai and Joachim Ouraghi got off to dream starts for their time in ONE Championship. Both men made statements during their debuts in the flyweight Muay Thai division. It’s the best feeling in combat sports to open your time with an explosive victory. But online boxing news shows that such a performance brings […]
Nate Diaz Confident Over A McGregor Trilogy – ‘I 100 Percent Guarantee That'
Nate Diaz is optimistic that he will face Conor McGregor in a trilogy. Diaz has not fought in the UFC since his win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in 2022. Since then, Diaz has been competing in boxing. He made his debut last August against Jake Paul. Diaz lost a unanimous decision. A rematch […]