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Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 – Betting Preview
The UFC road show continues this week, with the next stop Sydney, Australia. We’re heading to the Qudos Bank Arena for the rematch between Du Plessis and Strickland. Its the second week in a row that the middleweight’s have main evented in the UFC, following last weekends trip to Saudi Arabia. So let’s break this […]
McGregor Spits At A Khabib Fan
Conor McGregor has created controversy after he was caught on camera spitting at a Khabib Nurmagomedov fan. The incident took place while McGregor was outside at the Caffe Al Teatro in Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Conor was walking with his entourage. The video shows a fan shouting, ‘Let’s Go Khabib.’ That caught the attention […]
Dana White Won't Retire From The UFC – ‘Drop Dead, I Love It'
Dana White has refused to entertain rumors that he will retire from the UFC. White is the current CEO of the organization, having helped make it the biggest MMA brand. He had the opportunity to leave the sport when Endeavor bought the UFC for over $4 billion in 2016. But since then, he has doubled […]
Du Plessis Vs. Strickland Predictions – ‘I Like His Chances'
Dricus Du Plessis defends his UFC Middleweight Title against Sean Strickland at UFC 312 this weekend. Du Plessis makes the second defense of his belt, which he won from Strickland in the first fight at UFC 297. He secured a controversial split decision win to end Strickland’s reign after in his first defense.Du Plessis then […]
Dana White Gushes Over Meeting CR7 – ‘I Like Him'
Dana White has opened up on his encounter with soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. White and Ronaldo were pictured together at UFC Saudi Arabia. Nassourdine Imavov beat Israel Adesanya via a knockout in the main event to give Izzy his third consecutive loss. Ronaldo is a massive fan of MMA, having said that he prefers it […]
Izzy Done?
Following a somewhat shock defeat to Nassourdine Imavov, many are questioning if its the end of the line for Adesanya. I for one, think he does have something left to give in the UFC. Granted, hes now lost three in a row and four of his last five fights, so you have to question where […]
Pros React To Adesanya's Loss To Imavov – ‘Hate To See Izzy Lose
Israel Adesanya suffered his third consecutive loss, as MMA pros gave their reaction. Nassourdine Imavov knocked out Adesanya at UFC Saudi in the second round. He has now lost in two consecutive fights and a non-title fight in his last three bouts. After a positive start, the fight unravelled in a defeat. Adesanya was landing […]
Imavov KOs Adesanya At UFC Saudi; Should Izzy Retire?
Nassourdine Imavov stopped Israel Adesanya in the second round to give Izzy his third consecutive loss at UFC Saudi. The defeat raises question marks over Adesanya’s career and whether he should retire. He now has losses against Sean Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis and Imamov in his last three bouts, leaving him way behind a title […]
McGregor Sparks Controversy With Khabib Remarks – ‘Show Your Wife, Fight Me'
Conor McGregor has made some controversial comments about Khabib Nurmagomedov as their feud continues. The pair are not on the best of terms, which was summed up when they faced off at UFC 299. The build-up was marred by a lot of controversy. McGregor threw a chair at the team bus during the build-up. The […]
Sonnen Warns Cormier As TUF 33 Trash Talk Begins
Chael Sonnen has started his trash talk with Daniel Cormier after the recent announcement that they will be part of The Ultimate Fighter 33 series. Reports indicate that the show will air via ESPN on March 27. This will be the 20th season of the show, which has had some of the biggest names in […]
Alex Pereira Wants To Box Usyk – ‘I'm The Champ'
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira wants a dream fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The two are considered the best fighters in the world in their respective sport. Pereira is a two-weight UFC World Champion, having secured titles at middleweight and light heavyweight. He is the current lightweight heavyweight champion after knocking out Khalil Rountree Jr. […]
Adesanya Vs. Imavov Predictions – ‘He Has A Chip On His Shoulder'
Israel Adesanya takes on Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia as MMA pros gave their predictions. The bout is on February 1 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Adesanya has plenty to prove coming into this fight. He suffered two back-to-back defeats for the first time. He came out second best to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. […]
Khabib Bashes McGregor's ‘Controversial' Paul Hughes' Comments
Khabib Nurmagomedov has lashed out at Conor McGregor after the Irishman’s controversial comments towards Paul Hughes. Khabib’s comments were made following the recent fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes at the Road to Dubai Champions Event. Usman was given a controversial victory despite most of the MMA community having Hughes as the winner. Hughes could […]
McGregor's BKFC Debut Closer; Feldman Will Talk To The UFC
Conor McGregor’s BKFC debut could become closer after the organization’s president, Dave Feldman, said he would speak to the UFC. McGregor is desperate to fight in BKFC. He indicated his intentions after the organization’s Knucklemania V event over last weekend. Jeremy Stephens knocked out Eddie Alvarez in the third round of the main event. McGregor […]
Dan Hooker Expects A War With Justin Gaethje – ‘The UFC Wants To See Someone Die'
Dan Hooker is looking forward to facing Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. The pair are set to fight in the co-main event of the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev card. The two fighters are in contrasting form. Hooker enters the fight with a three-fight win streak. His last fight was a win over Mateusz Gamrot […]
Alex Pereira Has Had Talks Over Fighting Jon Jones – ‘I’m The Champ'
Alex Pereira wants a super fight against UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Pereira is one of the best P4P fighters in the world, having won titles at middleweight and light heavyweight. He had a remarkable 2024 after stopping all of his opponents. He knocked out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, […]
Izzy Still Good Enough?
The UFC heads to the Middle East this week for a banger of a card in Riyadh. The main event sees the return of the last Stylebender, as Israel Adesanys takes on Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov. After losing his last two, questionmarks remain over the former middleweight champion Adesanya. Is he past it? Can he return […]
Makhachev Targets Historic Fight With Du Plessis – ‘I Have The Keys To Victory'
Islam Makhachev is targeting a historic fight against the UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis. Makhachev defended his UFC Lightweight Title in his last fight after submitting Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311. He took on the challenge after his initial opponent Arman Tsarukyan withdrew at the last minute once he suffered […]
Aljamain Sterling Plans UFC Return in April; Eyes A Title Shot
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling is looking to return in April. Sterling has plenty to prove coming into 2025. He has lost two of his last three fights, including his last bout against Movsar Evloev at UFC 310. That was his first defeat since his move up to featherweight. He also lost his bantamweight […]
Makhachev Targets Gaethje Next – ‘I Like This Idea'
Islam Makhachev has said that Justin Gaethje is a very probable opponent for his next fight. Makhachev made the fourth defense of his UFC Lightweight Title by submitting Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311. He took the fight after his prior opponent, Arman Tsarukyan, withdrew with a back injury on short notice. […]