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Dana White Hints At A Move Into Boxing – ‘There Will Be Some Big Announcements'
Dana White teased a big announcement that could see him enter the world of boxing. The CEO of the UFC has long been linked with making inroads into the sport. However, he has refrained from doing so, as his main focus has been making the UFC the world’s biggest combat sports brand. He has managed […]
Chandler Defends Waiting For McGregor
Michael Chandler has defended his decision to wait for the Conor McGregor fight after fans felt he had wasted the best moments of his career. Chandler has been chasing McGregor for some time after they first squared off against each other on the TUF 31 series. They competed as rival coaches, as Chandler got the […]
Aljamain Sterling Pulls Out of UFC 307 Due to Injury
Aljamain Sterling would like to find a way to fight for the featherweight championship. But Sterling’s pursuit of more glory in the weight class will be delayed for at least a few more months. According to MMAfighting latest news, Sterling announced recently that he would be forced out of his UFC featherweight fight with Movsar […]
Dricus Du Plessis' Homecoming Lined Up With A Huge Stadium
The UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis is in line for a major homecoming in South Africa. Du Plessis is coming off a big win as he submitted Israel Adesanya in the fourth round at UFC 305 to retain his middleweight title. It was an impressive win since Adesanya appeared to have turned the tide […]
Tommy Fury Calls Out Jake Paul For An MMA Fight – ‘I’ll Knock Him Out'
Tommy Fury has called out Jake Paul for an MMA fight as The Problem Child’s PFL debut is expected to happen sometime next year. Paul signed a deal with the PFL last year but has only been boxing, raising speculation over who his first PFL opponent will be. Paul has won his last four fights […]
Dana White Denies Banning Jake Paul From The UFC – ‘That Kid, He's Welcome'
Dana White has responded after Jake Paul dressed up as an old man in order to get into UFC 306. Paul entered the arena as he wanted to watch his friend Sean O’Malley defend his UFC Bantamweight Title against Merab Dvalishvili. It was the second defense of O’Malley’s title after he defeated Marlon Vera at […]
Askren Calls McGregor An Addict – ‘He’s On Multiple Substances'
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren has described Conor McGregor as an addict. McGregor’s UFC career has derailed since his UFC 264 defeat against Dustin Poirier in 2021. That was the third loss of his last four UFC fights as he suffered a broken leg. He was set to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on […]
Donn Davis Reveals All On Jake Paul's PFL Debut – ‘Jake Is Committed'
The PFL Chairman Donn Davis has opened up about Jake Paul’s PFL debut. Paul signed a deal with the PFL last year but has yet to make his debut. The Problem Child has developed a reputation for having crossover fights, having faced many MMA stars. Victories against Ben Askren, Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva were […]
Makhachev Dismisses McGregor's UFC Return – ‘He Is More In Clubs Than In Training'
UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has dismissed the idea of Conor McGregor ever fighting in the UFC again. McGregor left his fan base with a degree of frustration after he withdrew from UFC 303, which was set for June 29 against Michael Chandler. The Irishman pulled out with a broken toe, meaning his last UFC […]
Rak Erawan Hopes Win over Yodnumchai Fairtex During ONE Friday Night Fights 80 Will Pay Off Big
One thing that Rak Erawan should be proud of on his fighting resume is his activity level. Erawan always answers the phone when ONE Championship asks him to fight on a Friday night. What Erawan needs to prove is that he can be a consistent enough competitor to earn a spot on the main roster. […]
TKO's Mark Shapiro Frustrated After UFC Settlement Rejected
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. President Mark Shapiro has expressed his frustration with the trial judge, Richard Boulware, for rejecting the UFC’s $335 million settlement. The UFC came under fire following two lawsuits. They alleged a breach of antitrust laws, that reportedly allowed the organization to control how much fighters could make. The organization was accused […]
Jon Jones Talks Up Alex Pereira's Skills
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones praised Alex Pereira after they ran into each other at UFC 306. The pair were in attendance as they watched Sean O’Malley defend his UFC Bantamweight Title against Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley was the favorite having beaten Malon Vera in his last fight at UFC 299 as he had the second […]
O’Malley Will Take A Break After His UFC 306 Loss
Sean O’Malley has said he will take some time off following his loss to Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley suffered the second defeat of his career at UFC 306, as Merab won his UFC Bantamweight Title. Dvalishvili dominated the fight by putting O’Malley on the ground several times to zap his energy. Suga had no answer, as […]
Fans Respond After Jones Says Miocic Will Be His Last Fight – ‘Prideful And Ducking'
Jon Jones says his fight with Stipe Miocic will likely be his last one. Jones defends his UFC Heavyweight Title against Stipe at UFC 309 on November 16 in the first defense of his belt since beating Ciryl Gane last year. The defense has been a long time coming after Jones pulled out of the […]
Fans Rip Jon Jones For Hanging Out With Ryan Garcia – ‘Utter Disgrace'
Jon Jones was spotted hanging out with Ryan Garcia, raising a strong reaction. Garcia is currently suspended from boxing after testing positive for Ostarine following his win over Devin Haney. His year ban means he cannot box until April 2025, while the Haney result became a no-contest. Garica has since then found himself in trouble […]
Dana White Defends Power Slap After CTE Concerns – ‘We're All Gonna Die'
Dana White defended Power Slap after the promotion came under fire over safety concerns. Power Slap involves fighters slapping each other with the aim of making the other competitor quit. While it does produce highlight knockouts, it has been criticized for increasing the chances of CTE. This is a major issue in combat sports, especially […]
Legacy Heavyweight Fight Between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic Set for UFC 309
Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic were supposed to have a legacy fight last November at Madison Square Garden for the UFC heavyweight championship. But a torn pectoral muscle sidelined Jones, who had just won the heavyweight title a few months prior. Following a year-long wait, Jones and Miocic will meet on Nov. 16 at UFC […]
Manic Merab Grabs UFC Bantamweight Champion from Sean O’Malley
There were a lot of unorthodox things about UFC 306. The UFC Noche event, which was put together to honor Mexican Independence Day, was built around impressive visuals, costume design for ring girls, and putting on a one-of-a-kind event. Merab Dvalishvili showed why he will likely be a unique champion with his five-round decision win […]
Chandler Has No Ill Will Towards McGregor – ‘I Wish Conor The Best'
Michael Chandler has said he is not angry at Conor McGregor for their fight not happening. Chandler has been chasing the McGregor fight since their rivalry on the TUF 31 series. Michael came out victorious in the team challenge, but McGregor got his own back when they faced off in the coach’s challenge. They were […]
Jake Paul Sneaks Into UFC 306 To Defy UFC Ban
Jake Paul snuck into UFC 306 to defy a ban that Dana White had imposed on him. The UFC imposed a ban on Paul over two years ago to reflect the bad blood between him and Dana White. Paul has been critical of the UFC by calling them out for not paying fighters enough. White […]