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UFC Antitrust Settlement Denied, Trial Reset For October
The courts have rejected the UFC’s $335 million anti-trust settlement with a provisional trial date set for October 28. TKO Group Holdings Inc. had reached a settlement. This was subject to the court’s approval over two lawsuits brought by former UFC fighters. One lawsuit was filed in 2014. This expressed that the UFC had breached […]
McGregor Avoids Jail For Dangerous Driving
Conor McGregor has escaped prison time over a prior arrest for dangerous driving in 2022, as Michael Chandler mocked the UFC fighter. According to reports, McGregor was arrested in March 2022 for his unruly driving in Ireland. His car was seized after reports that he ran through a red light and was speeding through traffic […]
Worapon Sor Dechapan Ready to Greet Panrit Lukjaomaesaiwaree
Worapon Sor Dechapan didn’t have the dream start to his career in ONE Championship. But that’s OK. Online boxing news shows Muay Thai is more welcoming than other combat disciplines about accepting losses. With how often young Muay Thai fighters are called into action, it is difficult for even high-level fighters not to take a […]
PFL Betting Preview: Denis Goltsov Wants to Reverse Woeful Playoff History
Denis Goltsov has been a pillar of the PFL’s heavyweight division for five years. Getting to the playoffs hasn’t been an issue for Goltsov, but what has happened once the Russian heavyweight earned a spot has been the stuff of nightmares. Renan Ferreira knocked out Goltsov during the championship fight last season. In 2022, Goltsov […]
Americans Will Take Center Stage at ONE Fight Night 24 in Mecca of Muay Thai
Jarred Brooks learned his lesson during his last fight. Brooks was in the middle of attempting to defend his strawweight championship when he picked up Josh Pacio and slammed him to the mat. However, Brooks’ slam wasn’t up to snuff. It was ruled that Brooks slammed Pacio illegally after he landed head-first on the canvas. […]
Oliveira Gives Up On The McGregor Fight – ‘He Fights When He Wants'
Charles Oliveira says the Conor McGregor fight no longer interests him. The former UFC Lightweight Champion had been chasing McGregor by offering to be a back-up for the Irishman’s UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler. McGregor eventually pulled out of UFC 303 clash with a broken toe, meaning he has not fought since his 2021 […]
Suga Show Set to Headline UFC Noche at Las Vegas Sphere
Sean O’Malley was facing many rumors about his career’s next step. But now he has an answer. The UFC bantamweight champion was called to headline UFC Noche 2, also known as UFC 306, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. UFC CEO Dana White said this will be the greatest event in combat sports history. No […]
“Hello Jon” Tom Aspinall Earns Quick Win at UFC 304 & Demands Title Shot
Tom Aspinall didn’t appear to be a man fighting for his career at 5 a.m. on a Sunday morning. When asked by Daniel Cormier to address current UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, Aspinall didn’t stutter over his words. Neither the time of day the fight was taking place nor the adrenaline of defending his UFC […]
Kongsuk Fairtex Learns From His Mistakes & Outlasts Joachim Ouraghi at ONE Friday Night Fights 72
Kongsuk Fairtex didn’t have the perfect plan to beat Joachim Ouraghi Friday night at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. But Kongsuk realized after the first round he had to change up his attack. Kongsuk’s willingness to adapt would end up turning the fight around. Online boxing news shows that Ouraghi controlled the fight with his aggression during […]
UFC on ABC Betting Preview: Can Cory Sandhagen Prevent the Rise of Another Nurmagomedov?
Cory Sandhagen has felt for many years that his career is destined to make him the Charlie Brown of the UFC. Sandhagen, a confident, capable Bantamweight contender, always has the proverbial football pulled out from underneath his feet right before he can kick it. With a win over Umar Nurmagomedov, Sandhagen may finally get the […]
UFC Noche Card is Set, Now It’s Up to Fighters and Organization to Deliver
Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili already have a lot at stake. Their fight at the Sphere in Las Vegas for UFC Noche, also known as UFC 306, will be for the UFC Bantamweight championship. But they also will be part of a lineup of fighters tasked with backing up their boss’ words. UFC CEO Dana […]
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway Could Headline At UFC 308
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway could headline at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on October 26. The UFC Featherweight Champion Topuria recently hinted that his next fight was close. The Spaniard is coming off a second-round stoppage win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. Holloway became the BMF Champion after knocking out Justin Gaethje with […]
Jon Jones Reacts To Tom Aspinall’s Call Out – ‘I Love It'
Jon Jones has reacted to Tom Aspinall’s call out after the latter’s UFC 304 win. Aspinall knocked out Curtis Blaydes in round one, avenging his 2022 loss. Dana White confirmed that the winner would face either Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic, who are expected to face off. Jones is in line to return from his […]
Makhachev May Need Hand Surgery After His UFC 302 Win
Islam Makhachev may have to undergo surgery on his hand following his win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. The UFC Lightweight Champion secured a fifth-round submission win to retain his title. Islam showed a varied game, even finding success with his striking, on his way to a successful third defense. The attention then turned […]
MMA Rule Changes May Change Past & Present History of the UFC
Jon Jones wants that loss of his record. When the Association of Boxing Commissions decided to change the rule regarding 12-6 elbows and the definition of a grounded opponent, Jones immediately took to social media to say he wanted a past wrong rectified. During a fight in December 2009, Jones was in full mount on […]
UFC 304: Belal Dominates Edwards To Win Welterweight Title; Aspinall Stops Blaydes In 60 Seconds
Belal Muhammad is the new UFC Welterweight Champion, beating Leon Edwards at UFC 304 via a unanimous decision. Edwards was making the third defense of his title, which he won after beating Kamaru Usman. He headlined in his country within Manchester, England, as he sought victory following their no-contest in 2021. On that occasion, Edwards […]
Leon Edwards Vs. Belal Muhammad Predictions – ‘He's Gonna Finish The Job'
Leon Edwards takes on Belal Muhammad at UFC 304, with MMA pros making predictions. Edwards defends his UFC Welterweight Title for the third time, which he picked up against Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 in 2022. He won the rematch a year later and defended it successfully against Colby Covington. This is a rematch of […]
White Teases Fans About The UFC's Future – ‘We Could End Up Like The NBA'
Dana White has opened up the UFC’s next broadcasting deal once their ESPN contract expires. The UFC’s $1.5 billion deal with ESPN expires next year, meaning the organization is free to look elsewhere. The deal allows ESPN to showcase UFC fights exclusively on its platform and offer PPV fights, making it the home of the […]
O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili Headlines UFC 306 At The Sphere
Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili will headline UFC 306 at The Sphere on September 14. O’Malley will defend his UFC Bantamweight Title, which he picked up after stopping Aljamain Sterling in the second round at UFC 292. He made a successful defense of the belt, beating Marlon Vera at UFC 299 to right the wrong […]
Strickland's Comments At Belal Cause Uproar – ‘He's Why I Have To Take My Shoes Off At Airports'
Sean Strickland has suffered mass criticism after his racial comments towards Belal Muhammad. Strickland is known for making controversial comments on social media. He hit back at Jake Paul for calling him a bully when he sparred with influencer Sneako, saying he would take the Problem Child’s life if he could. The former UFC Heavyweight […]