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Dana White Reveals All On The UFC's Next Broadcasting Deal
Dana White is exploring all options as the UFC’s broadcasting deal with ESPN nears its conclusion. The UFC signed a seven-year deal with ESPN in 2018, which gave the network exclusive rights. The deal was worth a reported $1.5 billion. The emergence of new markets and networks has given the UFC many more options. White […]
Chandler Ready For McGregor At 185; Strickland Reacts To Du Plessis' Controversial Comments
Michael Chandler is not fazed by the weight set for his fight with Conor McGregor. The duo had been linked with a fight since their days as rival coaches on the TUF 31 series. After months of waiting, McGregor announced the fight on New Year’s Day. The date is June 19, 2024, during International Fight […]
Undefeated Dagestani Prospect Picks PFL
Signing Murad Ramazanov won’t be enough to solidify the PFL’s brand. But signing the undefeated Russian prospect is the first step in what could be later viewed as a step toward challenging the UFC’s position as the top MMA brand. The PFL convinced Ramazanov to flee from ONE Championship and sign with them. It’s an […]
McGregor's Next Fight Confirmed For June 29 Against Chandler
Conor McGregor’s next fight will be against Michael Chandler during International Fight Week in Las Vegas on June 29, 2024. McGregor has mentioned his return for some time. His loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021 at UFC 264 kept him out of the octagon for over two years. A severe leg injury raised doubts over whether McGregor would […]
McGregor Will Confirm His Next Fight On New Year’s Day
As MMA fans wait for his return, Conor McGregor’s next fight will become clear on New Year’s Day. Conor McGregor’s future has been in doubt since his loss and injury against Dustin Poirier. During the UFC 264 clash, McGregor broke his leg. The injury was career-threatening, keeping him out of action for an extended period. McGregor […]
McGregor Won't Fight At UFC 300 – Says Chael Sonnen
In today’s MMA news,Conor McGregor will not fight at UFC 300 despite his desire to do so. That is according to Chael Sonnen. Following McGregor’s decision to renter USADA testing, the Irishman was desperate to fight in April in time for the card. Dana White dismissed those hopes, stating that a fight for the summer […]
Tsarukyan Stole Show as Best Moment of December 2023 MMA Events
The last UFC pay-per-view of the year, UFC 296, was great until the two championship fights. The battles between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval and the bout between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington were one-sided, technical decisions for the champions. But while the final fights of the year weren’t the most entertaining to watch, there […]
What Now for Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev, the reigning lightweight champion, sits atop of the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. Widely regarded as the top fighter in the world right now, what should the Dagestan fighter do next? Keep the Lightweight Division on Lock Could Islam Makhachev just continue on his current course and continue to dominate the UFC lightweight division? He’s […]
MMA Fighter of the Year #1: Larissa Pacheco
With 2023 drawing to a close, it’s time to review some of the top MMA fighters of the year. Our top fighter for the year is the PFL’s Brazilian sensation and first-ever two-weight champion, Larissa Pacheco. Changed Weight Division MMA fighting latest news has long documented Larissa Pacheco’s career and how she’s not always had […]
MMA Fighter of the Year #2: Benoît Saint Denis
With 2023 drawing to a close, it’s time to review some of the top MMA fighters of the year. Our second pick is the Frenchman, Benoît Saint Denis. Quite frankly, not enough people are talking about this European fighter who is 3-0 for the year. Three Finishes in 2023 MMAfighting latest news would not be […]
UFC's New Drug-Testing Measures After USADA Begin On December 31st
The UFC’s new anti-doping measures will start on December 31st, 2023, following the departure of USADA. The organization confirmed it would not renew its contract at the end of the year. USADA’s CEO, Travis Tygart, announced it publicly on October 11th, 2023. That left the UFC with no choice but to find an alternative. The […]
MMA Fight of 2023: The Winner
Sometimes, you wish the sequel had never been made. It’s hard to top the original when it’s a classic performance. During UFC 284 in February 2023, Alexander Volkanovski bumped up in weight class to try and become a double champion. Volkanovski, the long-time reigning featherweight champion, wasn’t expected to give lightweight champion Islam Makhachev much […]
MMA Fighter of the Year #3: Alexa Grasso
With 2023 drawing to a close, it’s time to review some of the top MMA fighters of the year. Starting our count at number three is the UFC’s Alexa Grasso. The Mexican fighter has lit up the flyweight division by winning the championship. Ending Shevchenko’s Dominant Reign Valentina Shevchenko was the very definition of the […]
Bas Rutten Tries to Tame Powerful Derrick Lewis
Comparing the pioneers of MMA to current fighters is tough. The UFC, especially, is a different spot from when it debuted in the early 1990s. Some fighters used to wear shoes into the octagon. Others used to compete in karate gis, according to MMA news sites. But as the sport moved away from the “human […]
Corey Anderson Criticises Joe Rogan's Remarks On Career, Emphasises Money Over Fame
Bellator’s Corey Anderson has slammed Joe Rogan’s comments in calling for MMA fighters to sign up for the UFC to avoid wasting their careers. The UFC is the leading MMA organization but faces competition from the others. The PFL’s acquisition of Bellator has increased the competition on offer. PFL’s Donn Davis has outlined plans for […]
MMA Fight of 2023: Number 2
No one likes the idea of having to be around their bully. Israel Adesanya had to be going mad that he couldn’t find a way to beat Alex Pereira. Entering UFC 287 in April of this year, Adesanya had lost to Pereira three times, twice in kickboxing and once in MMA. When Adesanya lost to […]
MMA Fight of 2023: Number 3
Glover Teixeira won’t go down as the greatest UFC light heavyweight champion in history. But Teixeira will be remembered as one of the best stories of perseverance in MMA history. Teixeira’s attempt to reclaim his crown from a much younger Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 shows the Brazilian had guts. Hill, then ranked No. 8, […]
Topuria and du Plessis Look to Reach UFC Summit in 2024
There is much anticipation for the UFC 300 card to be finalized in April. Many people are looking forward to the return of Irish superstar Conor McGregor to fight Michael Chandler after a three-year layoff. But McGregor’s bout won’t be the most intriguing among the first few months of 2024. A new generation of champions […]
Best UFC Fights of 2023
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski – UFC 284 In February 2023, fight fans were treated to an incredible card live from Perth, Australia. The highly competitive lightweight championship was on the line in the main event as Islam Makhachev welcomed the challenger, Alexander Volkanovski. The crowd was firmly behind the challenger, with him being a […]
Israel Adesanya Signals Imminent Octagon Comeback
Israel Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, has confirmed that he could return to the octagon soon. Following his defeat to Sean Strickland, Adesanya confirmed that he was no longer interested in fighting for belts. Instead, the focus was on fighting for fun. Izzy would then state that he was taking a break from the […]