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Bellator's Sale To The PFL Has Reportedly Been Finalized; Takeover Set for 2024
In the latest MMA news, Bellator’s sale to the PFL has reportedly been finalized, with the move set to become official in 2024. The news has long been talked about, with constant rumors over a $500 million figure being placed to take over the organization. In response to those suggestions, the CEO of Bellator, Scott […]
UFC Fight Night's Latest Two Fights, Henry Cejudo Vs. Merab Dvalishvili Reportedly Set For 2024
In today’s MMA news, The latest round of UFC Fight Night bouts have been confirmed with a new card set for December 2nd, 2023. The event is set to take place in Austin, Texas, with two lightweight bouts that will keep fans entertained. Beneil Dariush will take on Arman Tsarukyan in one of the bouts. […]
Vince McMahon Denies Having A Bad Relationship With Dana White
In the latest MMA news, Vince McMahon has denied having a bad relationship with Dana White following their new-found cooperation. The pair are currently under the same banner following the merger between WWE and the UFC to form TKO Group Holdings, Inc. The move resulted in the new company being traded on the New York […]
Jon Jones Set To Have Surgery After Injuring His Pectoral Tendon
In some top MMA news, Jon Jones has confirmed that he will have surgery on his pectoral tendon, which has ruled him out of his heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic. The injury came about after a period of sparring, as the heavyweight champion is set to be out of action until next year. The […]
White Reacts After Criticism Over Miocic Not Fighting And The UFC's Bud Light Deal
In some MMA news, Dana White has opened up on why Stipe Miocic was not put as the main event fighter following Jon Jones‘ withdrawal from UFC 295. Bones was on course to face Miocic on November 11th, 2023, before withdrawing with an injury to his pec muscle. Thereafter, Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich was […]
McGregor's First USADA Sample, White On Oliveira's Future
In the latest MMA news, Conor McGregor has given USADA his first sample after the organization updated their records to reflect that. The news has been in the offing for a while, with reports that McGregor was planning a return to the cage. The initial expectation had been a return in 2023 in order to […]
Stipe Miocic Reacts To Jon Jones Pulling Out – ‘It Was Dark'
In some MMA news, Stipe Miocic has reacted to the news of Jon Jones pulling out their title fight at UFC 295. Jones was on course to face Miocic on November 11th, 2023, only to withdraw after suffering an injury in sparring. The heavyweight champion suffered an injury to the pectoral muscle, which resulted in […]
PFL Aiming To Create A ‘Champions League Of MMA,' Says Peter Murray
Peter Murray, who happens to be the CEO of the PFL, has revealed the organisation’s plans on making a ‘Champions League of MMA’ moving forward. The PFL’s inception since 2018 has been summed up by several big moves that have made it a legitimate rival to the UFC. That has been shown through the organization’s […]
Kamaru Usman On His Future, Cain Velasquez's Jail Time
Kamaru Usman, the former UFC welterweight champion, has revealed that his future moving forward remains uncertain. The MMA fighter is coming off his third straight loss after coming second best to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 via a unanimous decision. Usman’s Future The welterweight had moved up to middleweight for the first bout of his career […]
Joe Rogan Hits Back At USADA Following Their Departure From The UFC – ‘They're Wrong'
Joe Rogan has given his take on USADA and the UFC parting ways at the end of the year. USADA had confirmed that they would not be renewing their contract in 2024, which would end their working relationship with the UFC as the organisation’s official drug-testing agency. Those comments were confirmed by the CEO of […]
Conor McGregor’s Coach Praises His Motivation
In the latest MMA news, John Kavanagh, who happens to be Conor McGregor’s coach, has backed his fighter to return with a bang. McGregor’s last fight was all the way back at UFC 264 in 2021 as the Irishman lost to Dustin Poirier. During the course of that process, the ‘Notorious’ broke his leg which […]
UFC 295: Jon Jones Vs. Stipe Miocic Full Card
In the latest MMA news, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic’s UFC 295 card has been fully announced as the pair will square off on November 11th, 2023. The fight will pit two heavyweight giants against each other in what could be the last bout of their careers. Heading into the fight, the narrative has been […]
Dana White On Islam Makhachev's Win, Volkanovski's Reaction And More
In the latest MMA news, Dana White has revealed his potential plans for Islam Makhachev following his win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. The lightweight champion stopped Volkanovski in the first round in emphatic style after a leg kick to the head connected, which sent the featherweight champion to the canvas. Thereafter, Makhachev followed […]
Makhachev Vs. Volkanovski Weigh-In Results
In the latest MMA news, Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski weighed in for their rematch at UFC 294 on October 21st, 2023. Makhachev, the lightweight champion, will be hoping for a repeat of the first bout where the MMA fighter secured a unanimous-decision win over Volkanovski. This time around, the latter stepped in on less […]
What Fabian Did Next: Bellator Convinces Him to Stay Put
Fabian Edwards is a hot commodity in MMA right now. Despite coming off a loss at Bellator 299, he’s most certainly in the Bellator Middleweight World Championship scene, and he wants to be, as he’s re-signed with the company. Staying in Bellator Fabian Edwards might have been born in Kingston, Jamaica, and […]
Adesanya Told To Consider Retirement, Fans Troll Danis Over His UFC Ambitions
In the latest MMA news, Chael Sonnen has called on Israel Adesanya to retire from the sport following his recent revelation that he will be taking an extended break from fighting. Those comments were in reference to Adesanya’s loss against Sean Strickland as the latter secured a unanimous-decision win to pick up the UFC middleweight […]
Volkanovski Aims To Stop Makhachev – ‘I Believe I Finish Him'
In today’s MMA news, Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion, is targeting a stoppage win over Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 on October 21st, 2023. The two MMA fighters will run things back following their first showing at UFC 284. During the course of that process, Makhachev was given a unanimous-decision win. While that may […]
Mayra Bueno Silva Suspended And Fined Following Her Failed Test
In the latest MMA news, Mayra Bueno Silva has officially been suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission following her positive test after her UFC Vegas 77 victory over Holly Holm. Reports indicate that the substance in question, ritalinic acid, was in relation to Silva’s ADHD medication. And as part of that process, Silva was adamant […]
Makhachev Vs. Volkanovski Pre-Fight Presser – Key Quotes
In today’s MMA news, Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski held their pre-fight presser ahead of their rematch at UFC 294 on October 21st, 2023. The duo’s first fight ended in a unanimous-decision win for Makhachev at UFC 284 in February in a decision that divided the MMA community. Face to face once again!! 🔥@MakhachevMMA and […]
Former UFC Fighter Mark Hunt Calls Dana White A ‘Worthless Mutt' Following USADA's Departure
In the latest MMA news, former UFC fighter Mark Hunt has slammed Dana White following the news that the UFC and USADA will no longer be working together. The two organizations will part ways starting next year as Drug Free Sport International will replace USADA as the drug-testing organization moving forward. And yet, for Hunt, […]