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Dana White Rules Out Cross Promotion For Jones Vs. Ngannou
In some top MMA news, Dana White has ruled out a fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones. Both fighters are currently fighting under different MMA organizations, with Jones being a UFC fighter, while Ngannou plies his trade with the PFL. The latter left the organization after contract talks broke down, which could not be […]
Pereira Calls Out Adesanya For A Trilogy – Izzy Responds
In some MMA news, Alex Pereira called out Israel Adesanya following his win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295 to become a two-division champion. Pereira dominated the fight after setting up his opponent with leg kicks in the early parts of the fight. Thereafter, the champion dropped Prochazka with a left hook during an exchange. […]
Would Pacheco Dominate Against Cyborg?
Larissa Pacheco is one of the contemporary stars of women’s MMA, having defined success in the PFL, as she’s set to fight in her third championship final later in the month. Given that she is Brazilian, comparisons will always be drawn to Cris Cyborg. Would Pacheco enjoy the same level of success if she fought […]
McGregor Comments On Khabib's Late Father Post His Cousin's Positive Test
In some top MMA news, Conor McGregor’s latest social media post has caused controversy after he reacted to Usman Nurmagomedov’s failed test by bringing up Khabib Nurmagomedov’s deceased father. It is no secret that McGregor and Khabib are not on the best of terms. During their rivalry, McGregor infamously attacked a bus that Khabib was […]
McGregor Vs. Jake Paul Could Happen – Says The Irishman's Manager
In some latest boxing and MMA news, Conor McGregor could end up facing Jake Paul later down the line. That is according to the Irishman’s manager Audie Attar. The duo have constantly been linked with a fight in the boxing ring ever since Paul decided to turn professional. While that may have been the case, […]
Allen and Craig Plan to Make Each Other Tap Out
Paul Craig found the middleweight life suited him. While Craig had contested the first 23 bouts of his MMA career at light heavyweight, he decided going down a weight class may be a better fit for his talents. In Craig’s middleweight debut at a fight night in July, MMA breaking news shows Craig won via […]
Pereira and Aspinall Capture Gold With Dominant Finishes at UFC 295
“The World’s Most Famous Arena” produced an incredible night of MMA for UFC 295 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. When Marc Goddard waved a stop to the Alex Pereira vs. Jiří Procházka fight in the second round, it wrapped up a wild fight card that set up critical storylines for the UFC. The latest […]
Bellator: Usman Nurmagomedov Suspended For Six Months After Failed Test
In the latest MMA news, Usman Nurmagomedov, the Bellator lightweight champion, has reportedly been suspended for six months after failing a drug test. The news has meant that his win over Brent Primus at Bellator 300 has been changed into a no-contest. The fighter had faced Primus in the semi-finals of the Lightweight Grand Prix […]
Dana White Will Deliver The ‘Greatest Live Combat Sports Show' In 2024
In some top MMA news, Dana White does have plans for a UFC Noche event for next year, on Mexican Independence Day, to take place at The Sphere, Las Vegas. The news arrives on the back end of the success that UFC Noche had, which featured Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso. During the course of […]
UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka Vs. Alex Pereira Weigh-In Results
In today’s MMA news, the UFC 295 weigh-in occurred as Jiri Prochazka will face off against Alex Pereira in the main event on November 11th, 2023. The two fighters headlined the event after Jon Jones pulled out of his bout with Stipe Miocic. Bones suffered an injury to his pectoral muscle in sparring, which required surgery […]
Dana White: McGregor Could Return In The Summer To Face Chandler
In the latest MMA news, Dana White has given an update on when fans can expect to see Conor McGregor return to the cage. The Notorious has been absent from MMA ever since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 during which he sustained a broken leg. Ever since then, a fight with Michael […]
Valentina Shevchenko Calls Sean Strickland An ‘Offended Kid'
In today’s MMA news, Valentina Shevchenko, the previous UFC flyweight champion, has hit out at Sean Strickland following his comments about women’s MMA. Both fighters know what it takes to make it at the top level, given that Strickland is the current UFC middleweight champion after having beaten Israel Adesanya via a unanimous decision. Nevertheless, […]
Alex Pereira Wants Dillon Danis To Join The UFC, Danis Targets A Fight With Paddy Pimblett
In the latest MMA news, Alex Pereira is fully behind the idea of Dillon Danis coming to the UFC. Danis is no longer tied to Bellator after having been released from his contract, as the fighter had been out of MMA for more than three years due to a knee injury. However, Danis made his […]
Volkanovski Vs. Topuria Set For February 17th, Aspinall Targets Jones
In the latest MMA news, Alexander Volkanovski will officially defend his featherweight title against Ilia Topuria on February 17th, 2024, at UFC 298. The Australian will be hoping to bounce back from his first-round-stoppage loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in October. Volkanovski took the bout on less than two weeks notice after Charles Oliveira pulled […]
TKO Executives Welcome The Increased Competition In MMA
In the latest MMA news, TKO Group Holdings, Inc, has welcomed the competition from rival MMA organisations in light of their own increased revenue. The merger between the UFC and WWE to form the new company has resulted in some positive success following the initial figures that were provided to the Securities and Exchange Commission. […]
Masvidal Speaks Out After Pleading Guilty To Battery In Covington Case
In some top MMA news, Jorge Masvidal’s charges of battery and criminal mischief against Colby Covington have been dropped after his plea deal. The former MMA fighter had reportedly attacked Covington last year while they were outside a restaurant. The incident occurred after Covington had beaten Masvidal at UFC 272 a few weeks earlier. The […]
Pereira Reacts To Adesanya's ‘Break' From MMA – ‘He's Just Confused'
In the latest MMA news, Alex Pereira reacted to Israel Adesanya’s recent decision to take a break from MMA. The former middleweight champion’s comments about taking some time off came in the aftermath of his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. The latter shocked the MMA community by dominating Adesanya, which included dropping him […]
Sean O’Malley Is Open To Boxing Ryan Garcia
In today’s boxing news, Sean O’Malley, the current UFC bantamweight champion, has revealed that he would be willing to face Ryan Garcia in a boxing match. O’Malley first entertained the idea of trying to get into a boxing match with Gervonta Davis following his win over Aljamain Sterling. Although that may have been the case, […]
Dana White Announces Three New UFC Events For 2024
In some MMA news, Dana White has confirmed the first three fights that will occur in January 2024. The announcement was made on November 7th, 2023, for the following three events: UFC 297, UFC 298, and UFC 299. Starting with 297, Sean Strickland will make the first defense of his middleweight title against Dricus Du […]
Tom Aspinall Wanted To ‘Quit' Following His Serious Knee Injury
In today’s MMA news, Tom Aspinall has recalled how he considered quitting MMA following his knee injury against Curtis Blaydes. According to reports, Aspinall squared off against Blaydes in 2022 as a win could have potentially given him a shot at the world title moving forward. However, things did not go to plan as Aspinall […]