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Should “Cowboy” Cerrone Get a Few More Rides in the UFC?
Donald Cerrone did the smart thing when he retired shortly after his second-round submission loss to Jim Miller at UFC 276 in July 2022. It was clear that the former lightweight title challenger didn’t have much left in the tank. When Cerrone chose to retire, he hadn’t won a fight in three years and was […]
Fans React To Ngannou's Training For PFL Debut vs. Ferreira – ‘Looks Sharp'
MMA fans reacted to Francis Ngannou’s training ahead of his PFL debut against Renan Ferreira on October 19. Ngannou had his first MMA fight since 2022 when he knocked out Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. Since then, he left the UFC and signed a deal with the PFL. Ngannou took up two boxing fights as […]
PFL Battle of Giants Betting Preview: Has Time Passed Francis Ngannou By?
Francis Ngannou is being asked to carry a pay-per-view card for the PFL during one of the toughest stretches of his career. While Ngannou has never done better financially, his foray into boxing has taken some of the shine off his mystique. Ngannou made his name as the UFC heavyweight champion, according to MMAfighting latest […]
Kai Asakura & Shavkat Rakhmonov Announced as Contenders for Flyweight & Welterweight Crowns at UFC 310
The UFC’s last pay-per-view of the year may provide the organization with an opportunity to turn the page at several weight classes. According to MMAfighting latest news, UFC 310 will be held on Dec. 14 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and feature two championship fights at the top of the card. Welterweight champion […]
UFC Betting Preview: High-Flying Michel Pereira Will Have Hands Full with Hernandez
Michel Pereira has been one of the most explosive athletes in UFC’s middleweight and welterweight divisions over the past few years. Learning how to control that athleticism has been one of Pereira’s major challenges. Looking at MMAfighting latest news shows that Pereira’s desire to show off with wild attacks caused him issues competing if he […]
Ngannou Driven By Son's Passing Ahead Of PFL Debut – ‘Write His Name In A Better Way'
Francis Ngannou has plenty to fight for as he gears up for his PFL debut against Renan Ferreira on October 19. Ngannou will have his first MMA fight since 2022, when he stopped Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. Contract talks would break down as Ngannou signed a deal with the PFL, which allowed him the […]
Ngannou Says He Is The Underdog Against Ferreira – ‘Look At His Grappling'
Francis Ngannou says he feels like an underdog coming into his October 19 fight against Renan Ferreira. Ngannou will have his first MMA fight since knocking out Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in 2022. Contract talks with the UFC broke down as he would leave the organization last year. According to reports, he turned down […]
Masvidal Says McGregor Won't Fight Again – ‘Can’t Do Cocaine'
Jorge Masvidal has doubts that Conor McGregor will ever fight again. His comments come just shortly after McGregor confirmed that he would be fighting Dan Hooker on February 1 in Saudi Arabia. The news surprised fans since it came spontaneously while he was exiting a BKFC event in Spain. Dana White has not confirmed this, […]
OSP Highlights Group of Fighters to Get Release from the UFC
Ovince Saint Preux never quite reached the top of the UFC’s light heavyweight division. But during a career that spanned 11 years, OSP carved out a memorable career that featured some real highs and rough lows. According to MMAfighting latest news, OSP was part of a large group of fighters who were removed from the […]
Royal Royval: Top Flyweight Contender Defeats Previously-Undefeated Tatsuro Taira
Tatsuro Taira showcased what makes him so dangerous Saturday night against Brandon Royval. Taira got on Royval’s back several times in the second and fourth rounds. But Royval bucked and rolled wildly to defend himself from being choked out. What MMAfighting latest news shows that Taira learned from the experience is what it will take […]
Dustin Poirier Teases His Next Fight
Dustin Poirier has teased fans with an announcement about his next fight after suggestions that it could be his last. Poirier was defeated in his last fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. He was submitted in the final round as he lost to the UFC Lightweight Champion. That was the third time Poirier missed […]
McGregor Says He Will Fight Dan Hooker Next
Conor McGregor has said that he will fight Dan Hooker in February in Saudi Arabia. The Irishman’s comments came while he was attending a BKFC event in Spain. McGregor withdrew from his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 after breaking his toe. Dana White reacted by stating that McGregor’s return would be […]
Valentina Shevchenko Could Move Up To Bantamweight
UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has not ruled out a move up to bantamweight. Shevchenko won back her flyweight title after beating Alexa Grasso at UFC 306 in a unanimous decision. It was the perfect response following their previous fight at UFC Noche last year, which ended in a split draw. Mike Bell’s controversial 10-8 […]
Ngannou’s Coach Blasts The Promo For His Fighter's PFL Debut
Francis Ngannou’s coach, Eric Nicksick, had plenty to say about his fighter’s upcoming bout with Renan Ferreira on October 19. It would be the first fight that Ngannou has had since leaving the UFC after knocking out Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. He left the UFC on bad terms after contract talks broke down. Reports […]
McGregor Calls Out KSI – ‘Let’s Go, We Are Back Baby'
Conor McGregor has called KSI for a boxing bout, hitting out at his latest song. The Irishman’s comments were made as he attended BKFC’s first-ever event in Spain. The Irishman still has two fights left on his UFC deal, but his injury problems have disrupted his career. The Notorious has not had a UFC fight […]
Ngannou Hits Back At Dana White Over Pay Claims
Francis Ngannou has hit back at Dana White’s comments, which claimed that the MMA fighter did not get paid as much as was claimed, for his boxing bouts. Ngannou and White have not been on the best of terms ever since The Predator left the UFC last year. Ngannou reportedly turned down an $8 million contract […]
Who Is Next For Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor says that talks are underway for a fight date for next year as questions remain over who he will face. McGregor has been absent from the Octagon since 2021, when he lost at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier. That was his third defeat out of his last four UFC fights, as he suffered […]
Amanda Nunes Hints She May Be Ready to Answer UFC’s Call
Amanda Nunes rode off into the sunset in June 2023. While Nunes didn’t create another highlight-reel finish, the Brazilian superstar dominated Irene Aldana at UFC 289 to put a stamp on her case for the greatest women’s MMA fighter of all time. But Nunes, 36, may feel like she still has unfinished business, according to […]
Jon Jones Nearly Knocks Out Olympic Champ Gable Stevenson
Jon Jones almost knocked out Gable Stevenson, the Olympic gold wrestling medalist, during a sparring session. The UFC Heavyweight Champion is working his way back from injury, which forced him to pull out of his UFC 295 title defense against Stipe Miocic. Jones won the vacant heavyweight title after over three years out of the […]
UFC Fight Night Betting Preview: Tatsuro Taira Hopes to Break Glass Ceiling
Making the leap to the UFC hasn’t phased Tatsuro Taira. The Japanese flyweight is 16-0 in his career and is 6-0 since joining the UFC. Taira hasn’t appeared out of place at all, winning four of his six fights in the UFC by stoppage. A look at MMAfighting latest news shows that Taira’s most impressive […]