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Making the Ultimate Fighter
Mixed martial arts was originally viewed as a fight between Bruce Lee and Mike Tyson in many circles. The goal was to try and settle which kind of fighting style was the best. During the early days of mixed martial arts, especially in the UFC, there were a lot of guys who excelled at one […]
Conor McGregor Teases A Huge UFC 300 Return With A Possible Super Bowl Announcement
Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, has hinted at a comeback at UFC 300. McGregor has been left incredibly frustrated since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, which was followed by a broken leg, which has kept him out of the UFC since 2021. He intended to fight in 2023, but failing […]
Sean Strickland Nearly Hits Rapper Machine Gun Kelly – ‘Is This Man The Devil?'
Sean Strickland was involved in an altercation with rapper Machine Gun Kelly. The pair attended the Power Slap event at Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas. During this time, they crossed paths and had a verbal exchange. The following footage shows Strickland in a conversation with MGK. The former UFC Middleweight Champion referred to […]
Sean Strickland Gives Jake Paul A Death Threat After His Call Out – ‘If It Were Legal I'd Take Your F***ing Life'
Sean Strickland responded to Jake Paul’s call out with a death threat, leaving the Problem Child stunned. Both fighters verbally exchanged on social media after Paul reacted to some footage of Strickland sparring with influencer Sneako. Strickland is the former UFC Middleweight Champion, who is known for having an excellent jab, which earned him the […]
Dana White Says Elon Musk Will Attend UFC Vegas 86 – Fans Convinced Musk Will Fight Zuckerberg
Dana White has announced that Elon Musk will attend UFC Vegas 86 this Saturday, as the event will be closed off from the public. The card takes place a day before the Super Bowl in which White has already managed to make his contribution. The CEO of the UFC will appear in a Bud Light […]
Dana White Delays Conor McGregor's Return Even Further – ‘Hopefully This Year, There Is No Date'
Dana White is hopeful that Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler will take place in the fall. McGregor has become frustrated ever since he announced his intention to fight in 2024. He has not fought since his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. This was accompanied by a broken leg. The Irishman made […]
Ryan Garcia Mocks Sean O’Malley After The UFC Fighter Wanted To Box Him
Ryan Garcia has dismissed the prospect of a fight with Sean O’Malley after the UFC Bantamweight Champion suggested it was possible. O’Malley is preparing to defend his title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 in March. The fight is significant since Vera is the only person to have given O’Malley a loss, making it the […]
Josh Thomson: Dana White Faces Media Blackball Over Ties With Donald Trump
An ex-UFC fighter, Josh Thomson, has accused the media of portraying Dana White negatively because of his political views. The CEO of UFC has been vocal about his good relationship with former US President Donald Trump. Trump had asked White to speak at a Republican National Convention in 2016 when he was campaigning for president. […]
Pyfer’s Power Needs to Test Other Top Contenders
Joe Pyfer is in the position many prospects have found themselves in during their UFC careers. Pyfer has picked up three straight dominant wins on the main roster at middleweight after earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. Finishing fights helps build a fanbase around a fighter. With the fanbase in place, the UFC […]
Do Combat Sports Returns Ever Pay Off?
Kevin Lee has announced that he will be returning to MMA after only stating that he was retiring in July 2023. Does coming back from retirement ever work in MMA or boxing? Sometimes, staying away is better, while some can seize the opportunity. Lee Hasn’t Been Away for a Long At the time of Kevin […]
Nassourdine Imavov’s Win Over Roman Dolidze Should Spark Change
The downed fighter rule needs a new coat of paint. Over the past few months, there have been several controversial moments in a fight where a fighter put a hand down on the mat to stop a knee or kick, and the circumstances made it hard to tell if it was legal or not. Nassourdine […]
Vince McMahon Is Under Federal Investigation For Sex Trafficking – Authorities Seize His Phone
The federal authorities are investigating Vince McMahon in response to sex trafficking allegations, as they have seized his phone. According to reports, Janel Grant alleged in her lawsuit that McMahon had trafficked her to other people. Grant is a previous WWE employee, stating that she was offered a job in return for giving sex. The […]
Jon Jones Is ‘Smart' For Ducking Tom Aspinall – Says Dominick Reyes
Dominick Reyes has said Jon Jones is doing the smart thing by ducking Tom Aspinall. Jones and Apsinall have been lined with a fight since Bones’ UFC 295 title defence against Stipe Miocic broke down. Jones pulled out of the fight after injuring his pectoral muscle in sparring. That injury required surgery, which was expected […]
UFC’s Return to Atlantic City Needs New Main Event
The UFC has a long history with Atlantic City. When the UFC struggled to host events while struggling for legitimacy, then hotel owner Donald Trump allowed the UFC to hold events at his venues in the city. While the UFC has since grown into a large global brand, UFC CEO Dana White has a soft […]
Du Plessis Rips Title Away from Strickland
Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis surprised everyone. Following a ferocious fight promotion and rounds of smack talk in December, the two men needed all 25 minutes to decide who would be the UFC’s middleweight champion at UFC 297 on Jan. 20 in Toronto. What happened is that du Plessis showed everyone he has the […]
Namajunas Set for Return against Ribas on Stacked Vegas 88 Card
Rose Namajunas’ last two fights have seen her change weight division and lose both. The two-time strawweight champion continues her flyweight venture as she fights Amanda Ribas in March 2024. Will this be a glorious return, and who is fighting on this big card at the UFC Apex? Ribas and Namajunas Chasing Flyweight Success The […]
Dodson Finds Time in Busy Schedule to Defend Title
John Dodson is just like every other working man. Fighting mixed martial arts is still his passion. But Dodson has also found a home in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships in addition to fighting for Rizin. Dodson, 39, has proven that he isn’t ready to slow down just yet. Dodson made history by winning the […]
Mark Madsen Retires from MMA
After 14 professional fights in MMA and six with the UFC, Mark Madsen has decided to call it quits and retire from the fight game. Has the Danish fighter made the right call, or should he have kept going? Madsen Cites Tiredness for Decision to Retire Mark Madsen says that his body is tired after […]
Could O’Malley Retain Against Prime Cruz?
Sean O’Malley realized his dreams at UFC 292 when he won the UFC bantamweight championship as his punches ended the fight against Aljamain Sterling. The freak with the multi-colored hair had conquered the division. In March 2023, at UFC 299, he was set to defend that title against Marlon Vera in his first championship defense. […]
Dolidze and Imavov Jockey for Position in Crowded Middleweight Division
Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov have both fought fighters ranked in the top five of the UFC’s middleweight division. Neither man has produced an impressive enough result to stay there himself. When the two men meet this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, each will be attempting to prove they have earned their […]