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GSP Tells Aspinall To Stay Focused Amid Jon Jones Frustration
Georges St-Pierre has told Tom Aspinall to remain focused amid his frustrations over the Jon Jones fight not being agreed. Aspinall has been chasing Jones for some time since he became the UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion. Tom has the record for being the longest interim champion, surpassing the 535-day record previously held by Renan Barao. […]
MMA Legend Dustin Poirier Praises UFC's Rising Star: “He’s Legit, He Can Be Champion!"
(Credit: The New York Times) Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett is making noise both in and out of the octagon after his career-best performance against Michael Chandler at UFC 314. The Liverpool-born fighter had many doubters before his clash with Chandler, but he proved that he can in fact be a top fighter in the lightweight […]
Ngannou Allegedly Involved In Deadly Motorbike Accident
Francis Ngannou allegedly crashed his motorbike, killing female Ntsama Brigitte Manuella in a tragic accident. According to reports, this occurred in Yaoundé, Cameroon, as Ngannou’s bike hit the deceased while she was making her way home. Ngannou apparently took her to the General Hospital of Yaoundé. That is where Manuella underwent emergency surgery on her leg […]
Eddie Hall Calls Out Conor McGregor – ‘It Would Be Dangerous'
Eddie Hall, the former World’s Strongest Man, has named his hitlist after his MMA debut win over Mariusz Pudzianowski. Hall stopped Pudzianowski at KSW 105 in a 30 second KO to mark a successful transition into the sport. Naturally, the attention turned towards his future. Hall was linked with a fight against the former UFC […]
Ian Machado Garry Overcomes Carlos Prates
Ian Machado Garry secured a unanimous decision win over Carlos Prates: 48-47, 48-47, 49-46. The two fighters were feeling each other out in the opener, with Garry connecting with his high kicks. Prates was trying to close the gap but also remained cautious. Ian connected with some punches near the end of the opener to shade […]
Adesanya Taking Extreme Measures To Bounce Back
Israel Adesanya is doing everything he can to regain his top form, but will his measures prove successful? Adesanya is the former UFC Middleweight Champion who has fallen from grace. He knocked out Alex Pereira at UFC 287 to become the champion. However, his career has derailed significantly since then. He suffered a unanimous decision […]
Poirier Announces His Farewell Fight – ‘I'm Just Honored'
The MMA fans have reacted to Dustin Poirier’s final bout, which is going to be against Max Holloway on July 19 at UFC 318 in New Orleans. Poirier is considered one of the most iconic fighters in the history of the UFC. However, he has arguably fallen short at the world level, having missed out […]
Fans Take Aim At Belal For Ducking Islam – ‘Vacate'
Belal Muhammad, the UFC Welterweight Champion, has faced intense backlash over his stance towards an Islam Makhachev fight. Belal will face Jack Della Maddalena in his next fight at UFC 315. This will be the first defense of his welterweight belt, which he acquired from Leon Edwards. Belal defeated Edwards in a dominant unanimous decision. […]
Aspinall May Face Gane Over Jones As Fans Fume
There are now major doubts about whether Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall will happen after Chael Sonnen went back on his recent comments. Fans have been waiting for Jones vs. Aspinall following the results of their respective fights. Jones made the first successful defense of his heavyweight title after sending Stipe Miocic into retirement with […]
UFC 317 in Jeopardy: Du Plessis vs Chimaev Title Fight at Risk Amid Injury Speculation and Social Media Clash
Dricus du Plessis (L) and Khamzat Chimaev (R) Credits: IMAGN
Jones Vs. Aspinall Is ‘Agreed'
Chael Sonnen has claimed that Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall has been agreed verbally between the two sides. This is the biggest fight in the history of the UFC, as fans eagerly await to find out who is the best heavyweight of this era. Jones is the UFC Heavyweight Champion after having submitted Cyril Gane […]
Pimblett Sets His Sights On UFC Abu Dhabi
Paddy Pimblett plans on having his next fight in October this year, which could see him line up at UFC Abu Dhabi. Pimblett is coming off the best win of his career after stopping Michael Chandler in the third round at UFC 314. The win took his record to 7-0, following up on his impressive […]
Aspinall Teases News Over His Next Fight – ‘I Have Been Sworn To Secrecy'
Tom Aspinall has hinted at some big news for his upcoming fight. The UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion has been chasing a title shot against Jon Jones after stopping Curtis Blaydes in his last fight. Dana White confirmed that Aspinall would get the fight if he beat Blaydes, putting the ball in Jones’ court over whether […]
Topuria Open To Fighting McGregor – ‘That Would Be Great'
Ilia Topuria is not opposed to a Conor McGregor fight. Topuria is the former UFC Featherweight Champion who stopped Max Holloway in his last fight. He recently moved up to lightweight in the hope of securing a fight with the UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. This is with a view to securing a belt in […]
McGregor Slams Irish Leadership In Tucker Carlson Interview – ‘We Are Not A Democratic Country'
Conor McGregor expressed his dissatisfaction with the Irish political process during his interview with Tucker Carlson. McGregor forged a name for himself as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the UFC. He became a two-weight world champion, winning belts at featherweight and lightweight. However, his career has taken a nosedive, having not had […]
Topuria To Appear On Joe Rogan
Ilia Topuria will make an appearance on the The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Topuria recently vacated his featherweight belt to move up to lightweight in the hope of becoming a two-weight champion. He is undefeated with a 16-0 record, having stopped Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway in his last two fights. Those wins ended Volk’s […]
Cain Velasquez Lawyer: Victims Want ‘Exorbitant’ Payout
Cain Velasquez faces big financial demands after his attorney, Renee Hessling, spoke out. Vasquez is currently serving five years in jail, which could be reduced for good behavior. This was following his 2022 arrest in relation to an attempted murder charge. There were also other charges in relation to a deadly weapon and discharging a […]
Khabib Explains Islam's ‘Reluctance' To Fight Topuria
Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to the increasing pressure for Islam Makhachev to face Ilia Topuria. The fight has been talked up ever since Ilia moved up from featherweight. He vacated his belt after stopping Max Holloway at UFC 308 with the hope of becoming a two-weight champion. Topuria has backed himself to deliver, saying he will […]
McGregor Reacts After Losing $500,000 – ‘What’s $500,000'
Conor McGregor has reacted after Paddy Pimblett called him out for a fight. McGregor’s comments arrive following Pimblett’s fight with Michael Chandler at UFC 314. In his pre-fight predictions, McGregor backed Chandler to come out victorious. McGregor’s pick may have been influence by his desire to fight Chandler. They have been linked with the fight […]
Amanda Nunes Will Enter The UFC Hall Of Fame
Amanda Nunes has gained recognition for her achievements with the news that she will enter the UFC Hall of Fame. Reports indicate that the induction will occur on June 28 this year in Las Vegas. The news broke when Nunes was in attendance at UFC 314. Nunes has established herself as one of the best […]