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Tax Issues Create Interesting Rumors Swirling Around Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dana White relentlessly attempted to get Khabib Nurmagomdov to stay in the UFC. But until recently, it appeared any attempts to get him to fight again would be more difficult than wrestling a bear, something Khabib’s dad would have him do growing up. MMAfighting latest updates show that some people are optimistic he may have […]
Bellator Champions Series 2 Betting Preview
Patchy Mix may have been driven to bantamweight success because of the lack of belief in his abilities. Mix’s contract being absorbed by PFL after the company purchased Bellator means he won’t be able to test himself in the UFC, yet. But Mix is on the record saying he is the world’s best bantamweight. Mix […]
Khabib Denies Owing Russian Government Via Unpaid Taxes
Khabib Nurmagomedov has denied reports that he is in trouble with the Russian authorities for not paying the correct amount of taxes. The fighter is facing issues after suggestions that his tax affairs are under scrutiny. Reports stress that Khabib’s paperwork for his taxes showed that he had underpaid by 300 million rubles, equivalent to $3 million. […]
Dana White Supports UFC And WWE Crossover Fights – ‘Would Absolutely Do It'
Dana White is entirely behind UFC fighters crossing over into WWE. The merger between WWE and the UFC to form TKO Group Holdings Inc. has made that a real possibility. Netflix also has a ten-year deal worth $5 billion to air Monday Night RAW starting next year, increasing the potential for major crossover bouts. A […]
Quinton Jackson vs. Shannon Briggs Called Off – ‘Never Been Legitimate In The First Place'
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson’s fight with Shannon Briggs has been called off. The fight was set to take place on June 1 in Qatar. The fight had first been teased when the duo had an altercation with each other in 2022 at a Triller press conference for the Triad Combat event. The […]
Ben Askren Tells Jon Jones – ‘You Can’t Leave Tom Aspinall Sitting Here'
Ben Askren has hit out at Jon Jones after the UFC Heavyweight Champion hinted at a fight with Alex Pereira over Tom Aspinall. Jones has not been in the Octagon since beating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last year. He pulled out of his UFC 295 title defence against Stipe Miocic after suffering an injury […]
Derrick Lewis Removes Pants & Moons Crowd After Win at UFC Fight Night
Derrick Lewis spent ten frustrating minutes trying to get Rodrigo Nascimento off his back Saturday night in St. Louis. Lewis received a clear message when he returned to his corner following the second round. Quit grappling and knock this guy out. Lewis rocked Nascimento nearly 40 seconds into the third round. A stiff punch behind […]
Dana White: McGregor's Return Will Produce A Gate Of Over $20 Million
Dana White talked up Conor McGregor’s return, saying his fight with Michael Chandler will generate over a $20 million live gate. This would be the first time that the UFC has hit that mark. McGregor makes his long-awaited comeback since breaking his leg in his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021 on […]
Jake Paul's PFL Debut Expected Next Year – ‘It’ll Be The Biggest MMA Debut Ever'
Pete Murray, the PFL CEO, believes Jake Paul will make his MMA debut under the organization next year. Paul signed with the PFL in January 2023. Since then, he has continued to pursue his boxing. He is currently on a three-fight win streak, having beaten Nate Diaz, Andre August and Ryan Bourland. That was the […]
Jones Defends His Decision To Avoid Aspinall – ‘I Am Not Changing For Anyone'
Jon Jones has defended his decision to fight Stipe Miocic next over Tom Aspinall. Bones is back in training as he prepares to defend his UFC Heavyweight title against Stipe. He pulled out his defense at UFC 295 after injuring his pectoral muscles. Jones underwent surgery, while Dana White refused to strip Jones, following Aspinall’s […]
Alexander Volkanovski Opens Door to Fourth Fight with Max Holloway
Alexander Volkanovski believed he had closed the book on his rivalry with Max Holloway. The Australian former UFC featherweight champion picked up his third decision victory over Holloway at UFC 276 in July 2022. What the loss signaled for both men was what, at the time, seemed to be divergent paths. According to MMAfighting latest […]
Saudi Increases Ties With The UFC; But TKO Announces A Loss
Saudi Arabia is continuing its relationship with the UFC, with further fights planned for 2024-25. The UFC will hold its first-ever card in Saudi Arabia on June 22 from the Kingdom Arena. Khamzat Chimaev will take on Robert Whittaker in a middleweight title eliminator in the main event. The winner will put themselves in a position to […]
PFL Is Miles Behind The UFC – ‘We’re Not Operating At That Level'
PFL analyst Dan Hardy says the organization has more work to do before it can compete with the UFC. Dana White downplayed the PFL’s brand, refusing to work with them. When asked about doing a co-promotion with the PFL to make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou, he shut down the idea immediately. White was clear […]
Makhachev Shows Off His Insane Punch Power; Poirier Tells Him ‘Pull Up'
Dustin Poirier dismissed Islam Makhachev’s punch power after the UFC Lightweight Champion showed off his skills. The Diamond faces Makhachev at UFC 302 on June 1, hoping to win his first world title. He faces a tough task against the champion, who has won 13 in a row since his loss to Adriano Martins at […]
Heather Hardy Retires After Worries Over Brain Damage
Heather Hardy will no longer compete in combat sports, as the 42-year-old confirmed her retirement. Hardy has had a glittering career in boxing and MMA. She began her fighting career late at the age of 28 in boxing. She racked up an impressive win streak, winning 22 fights in a row. That form took her to […]
Matt Brown Decides to Retire After Long Career in UFC, MMA
Matt Brown’s first fight wasn’t against any opponent in an octagon. Brown nearly lost a battle with heroin before he ever threw a punch as a professional fighter. But once Brown got the bug for competing in MMA, he was able to navigate through persistent drug issues and money struggles to make it to the […]
Nascimento vs Lewis Betting Preview: Count on Derrick Lewis to Stay Off His Back
Derrick Lewis isn’t going to add more tricks to his bag at age 39. Lewis, a former heavyweight title challenger, still produces exciting fights. But anyone with a grappling threat is in a good position to put Lewis on his back and keep him there. Brazilian Rodrigo Nascimento would prefer to put Lewis on the […]
Matt Brown Retired After UFC 300 Snub
Matt Brown is no longer competing in MMA after he announced his retirement. Brown leaves at the age of 43, making him one of the most memorable fighters in the sport. He has a remarkable 13 KO wins, only one behind Derrik Lewis, who has the record with 14 stoppages. Brown’s last fight was ironically a KO victory against Court McGee […]
Volkanovski Wants The BMF Champion Holloway In A Fourth Fight
Alexander Volkanovski is willing to fight Max Holloway for a fourth time. The Australian is coming off consecutive losses. He was stopped by Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 last October in their lightweight rematch. That was followed up by another stoppage loss to Ilia Topuria, ending his four-year reign as the UFC Featherweight Champion. Volk has […]
Mike Perry Wants Conor McGregor In BKFC
Mike Perry is targeting a bareknuckle fight with Conor McGregor. Perry is regarded as the face of BKFC. He left the UFC in 2021 after losing to Daniel Rodriguez. That was his second successive loss, taking his record to four losses out of his last five UFC bouts. Since joining BKFC, Perry has rejuvenated his […]