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Conor McGregor's UFC Career May Be Over – ‘He’s Not Fighting Anytime Soon'
Dana White has cast doubt over Conor McGregor’s UFC future by saying he will not be fighting anytime soon. McGregor is one of the UFC’s biggest stars of all time, as he helped transcend the sport to a new level. He backed it up in the Octagon by becoming a two-weight champion, securing titles featherweight […]
UFC Fight Night: Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales – Betting Preview & Tips
(Image Credit: MMA Junkie) The UFC returns home to the Apex in Las Vegas this Saturday with a compelling welterweight main event for a UFC Fight Night. Former title challenger Gilbert Burns steps back into the Octagon looking to steady the ship against rising undefeated phenom Michael Morales. Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales: ‘The Veteran’ […]
UFC President Drops Huge News Regarding Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall as Timeframe Becomes Clearer For Title Fight
(Credit: BJPenn) The UFC heavyweight division has vastly improved over the last five or six years, but one major question looms: Will Jon Jones ever fight Tom Aspinall? With UFC President Dana White hinting that the unification bout will be announced soon, fans are cautiously optimistic. Jon Jones, the former light heavyweight kingpin and current […]
Chimaev Has A Dig At Belal; Will They Face Off In The Future?
Khamzat Chimaev has explained why he had a dig at Belal Muhammad after his UFC 315 defeat to Jack Della Maddalena. Belal lost his UFC Welterweight Title in his first defense via a unanimous decision. Belal had promised to throw his hands heading into the fight, but it was Maddalena who landed the stronger blows. […]
Fans Unimpressed With McGregor's Training Footage – ‘He's Washed'
Fans have reacted to Conor McGregor’s latest training footage, as questions still remain about his future with the UFC. McGregor’s UFC plans are unclear, having not had a fight since 2021. He suffered a loss to Dustin Poirier, as he picked up a broken leg at UFC 264. His comeback plans were disrupted with a […]
Belal Muhammad Can Learn From GSP
Belal Muhammad has spoken fondly of Georges St-Pierre, as he will look to use his career as a way to bounce back from his Jack Della Maddalena loss. Belal lost his UFC Welterweight Title in the first defense of his belt, having secured it from Leon Edwards. He suffered a unanimous decision defeat, which was compounded […]
What's Next For Belal Muhammad?
Belal Muhammad lost to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in a defense of his UFC Welterweight Title, raising questions about his next steps. Belal failed in the first defense of his belt, which he had acquired after defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304. He will now have to consider his next bout, as we […]
Pros React To Jose Aldo's Retirement – ‘ One Of The Best'
Jose Aldo announced his retirement after his UFC 315 loss to Aiemann Zahabi, as MMA insiders gave their reaction. Aldo headed into the fight with issues over the weight. The fight was meant to be at bantamweight but was moved to featherweight, as he could not make the weight. However, Aldo showed no signs early […]
Pros React To Maddalena Beating Belal – ‘Insane, Bravo'
Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, as MMA pros reacted to the result. Belal failed in the first defense of his belt after having secured it against Leon Edwards at UFC 304. The result has damaged his plans to chase a title in a second weight class amid suggestions he could have […]
"Biased" UFC Commentary Team Blasted After UFC 315 Main Event
Australian welterweight Jack Della Maddalena claimed the UFC welterweight title with a thrilling unanimous decision victory over Belal Muhammad on Saturday night at UFC 315, with the judges scoring the fight 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 in his favour. In what proved to be a gritty and fast-paced five-round contest, Della Maddalena outstruck the reigning champion […]
Maddalena Upsets Belal To Become UFC Welterweight Champ
Jack Della Maddalena secured a major upset with a thrilling unanimous decision win against Belal Muhammad at UFC 315: 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46. Belal was making the first defense of his belt, which he secured with a win against Leon Edwards at UFC 304. Before the fight, there was much talk over Belal’s future plans. […]
Shevchenko Drops Fiorot In A Decision Win
Valentina Shevchenko retained her UFC Flyweight Title with a hard-fought unanimous decision win against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315: 48-47 (x3). It was the first defense of her belt, which she had acquired after beating Alexa Grasso in their trilogy fight at UFC 306. Shevchenko found her timing early on, connecting with her leg kicks. […]
Fans React To Patrice Evra's MMA Training – ‘Doing Big Things'
MMA fans have reacted to ex-Manchester United soccer player Patrice Evra’s training footage ahead of his PFL debut. Evra is best known for being a left back at Manchester United. During his time at the club, he went on to win the Premier League and the Champions League. He retired from soccer with a decorated […]
Alex Pereira's X Account Was Hacked; Denies Retirement Claims
Alex Pereira has shut down suggestions that he is retiring after a social media post on his X account suggested otherwise. The post rocked the MMA world, as it came in the aftermath of his loss to Magomed Ankalaev. Alex suffered a unanimous decision defeat at UFC 313, as he lost his UFC Light Heavyweight […]
Belal Muhammad Clashes With Welterweight Contender Ahead of UFC 315 Showdown: "It's on Sight"
The welterweight division takes centre stage on May 10th as Belal Muhammad defends his title for the first time against the surging Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 315 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. With a contrasting clash of styles that brings uncertainty, the bout itself is compelling, yet much of the attention […]
Valentina Shevchenko Vs. Manon Fiorot Predictions – ‘They're Both So Good'
Valentina Shevchenko puts her UFC Flyweight Title on the line against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Valentina won the title after avenging her loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC 306. This was the third fight between the pair after Valentina lost the first one at UFC 285. The second bout […]
Belal Muhammad Vs. Jack Della Maddalena Predictions – ‘His Wrestling's Next Level'
Belal Muhammad put his UFC Welterweight Title on the line against Jack Della Maddalena on May 10 at UFC 315, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. The card will take place from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as Belal makes his first defense of the belt. Belal enters the bout with a unanimous decision victory against Leon Edwards […]
Daniel Cormier Weighs in on Reinier de Ridder Win against Bo Nickal as UFC Veteran Tells UFC to "Cut Bo Nickal"
(Image Credit: https://x.com/knuckles_stan/status/1919033833271259160?t=iWPNPr0qzl_k0QkV3XjHUQ&s=19) UFC Des Moines will be remembered not for the triumphant rise of a star, but for the stunning fall of one. Undefeated prospect Bo Nickal, once touted as the future of the middleweight division, suffered the first loss of his professional MMA career at the hands of ONE Championship veteran Reinier de […]
UFC Insider Reveals Backup Plan if Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall Doesn't Happen
(Instagram: _www.fight.tvhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C4s12PtC53v/) UFC analyst and former UFC fighter Din Thomas has claimed that interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall could fight Ciryl Gane if negotiations between Aspinall and heavyweight champ Jon Jones continues to stall. Jones hasn’t shown much interest publicly in a showdown with Aspinall, despite the fact that the entire MMA world wants to […]
Cory Sandhagen Stops Deiveson Figueiredo; Calls Out Winner Of Dvalishvili Vs. O'Malley
Cory Sandhagen stopped ex-flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the second round at UFC Des Moines. It was a massive win for Sandhagen as he moved closer to securing a title shot against the UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili. The first round was dominated by Sandhagen, who landed several ground-and-pound shots. Meanwhile, Figueiredo was attempting leg […]