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Alexandre Pantoja Continues to Build Legend at Flyweight With Submission Win at UFC 310
Alexandre Pantoja provided Kai Asakura with a rude welcome to the UFC roster. The future RIZIN bantamweight champion was in a rare position Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Asakura debuted at UFC 310 by being inserted directly into a flyweight championship bout. While Asakura was a decorated champion in other organizations, MMAfighting […]
Mark Coleman & Alex Pereira Among Many Honored at 2024 World MMA Awards
There was a deep pool of candidates for the Charles Lewis Fighter of the Year Award at the 16th Annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards. There shouldn’t be too much squabbling about which man won the trophy this year. Alex Pereira dominated the light heavyweight division in 2024, defending his championship three times. The Brazilian […]
Insulted Merab Dvalishvili Ready to Make First Title Defense Against Umar Nurmagomedov
The UFC is getting closer to a several-week break as the promotion typically takes time off toward the end of the year. But UFC Dana White is still booking matchups to keep fans salivating over the holidays. MMAfighting latest news shows that White recently announced that bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili will make his first title defense […]
Makhachev Rules Out A Topuria Fight – ‘I Don’t Need His Name'
Islam Makhachev has ruled out a fight with the UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria. Makhachev is set to defend his UFC Lightweight Title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311. It is a rematch of their first clash, which Islam won by a unanimous decision. Makhachev has been very vocal about his desire to move up […]
Nate Diaz Throws A Bottle At Islam Makhachev
Nate Diaz launched a water bottle at Islam Makhachev and his camp at the UFC 310 weigh-ins. The card takes place today, as Alexandre Pantoja faces Kai Asakura in the main event. Islam and Diaz were present at the weigh-ins as an altercation happened. It is not clear what led to the following altercation, but […]
Rogan Reacts To McGregor's Legal Woes – ‘I Don’t Know If Conor’s Ever Going To Fight'
Joe Rogan has reacted to Conor McGregor being found liable after a civil sexual assault lawsuit. Nikita Hand accused McGregor of sexually assaulting her in 2018 in a Dublin hotel room. McGregor denied doing anything of the sort. McGregor’s friend, James Lawrence, was also accused of this. Lawrence was found not guilty, leaving McGregor liable. […]
Pereira Challenges Hill To Spar After Verbal Clash
Alex Pereira shook Jamahal Hill after the pair traded verbal shots in a face-to-face altercation, with the Brazilian demanding that they spar to settle their feud. Pereira and Hill have a huge history, having faced each other at UFC 300. Alex was defending his UFC Light Heavyweight Title against the former champion. Pereira had big […]
Novice Fighter Dies During MMA Event in Alberta, Canada
It’s hard to watch a fighter get knocked out in the cage sometimes and wonder if the damage may be beyond the normal. Holding your breath for a beat may be necessary to ensure the person gets up. But MMAfighting latest news shows that deaths from mixed martial arts fights are rare. Entering 2023, there […]
UFC 310 Betting Preview: Undefeated Welterweights Seek Title Shot
This is no offense to Alexandre Pantoja, Kai Asakura, or the UFC’s flyweight division. But the co-main event for UFC 310 this Saturday may be the most compelling matchup on the card. While MMAfighting latest news shows that Shavkat Rakhmonov was initially scheduled to fight Belal Muhammad for the welterweight belt, this matchup may be […]
Makhachev Vs. Tsarukyan Announced For UFC 311
Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC Lightweight Belt against Arman Tsarukyan on January 18 at UFC 311. The card will take place from the Intuit Dome, Los Angeles. Islam is the big favorite in this fight, having already beaten Arman. They squared off in 2019 as Islam won a unanimous decision at a UFC Russia […]
Chandler Reacts To McGregor's Sexual Assault Lawsuit – ‘I Don’t Know The Legal Ramifications'
Michael Chandler has reacted to Conor McGregor being found liable in his civil sexual assault lawsuit. The jury found that McGregor should pay Nikita Hand approximately $258,440 after being found liable for sexual assault. The lawsuit accused McGregor of sexual assault in 2018 after an incident at a Dublin hotel. James Lawrence, McGregor’s friend, was […]
Schaub Says McGregor Must Change – ‘Get Your Act Together'
Brendan Schaub says Conor McGregor needs to make changes; otherwise, there is no hope for the UFC fighter. McGregor was ordered to pay Nikita Hand roughly $258,440 after he was found liable for sexual assault. The lawsuit was about a 2018 incident in a Dublin hotel room. McGregor’s friend, James Lawrence, was included in the case but […]
Ngannou Calls Out Jon Jones – ‘There’s Only One Fight'
Francis Ngannou has welcomed a fight with Jon Jones, putting pressure on the latter to take the fight. Jones is coming off a third-round stoppage victory against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. That was the first defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title after securing the belt against Ciryl Gane. Jones is in talks over a […]
Irish Politician Supports A Conor McGregor Boycott
Ruth Coppinger, an Irish politician, has support the idea of a public ‘boycott’ against Conor McGregor’s products. The statement was in response to McGregor’s sexual assault civil lawsuit, where he was required to pay Nikita Hand approximately $258,440. Lamhain claimed the UFC fighter sexually assaulted her in 2018 in a Dublin hotel room. James Lawrence, McGregor’s […]
Jon Jones Could ‘Vacate' UFC Title
Jon Jones has suggested that he could vacate his UFC Heavyweight Title before retiring from the sport. Jones is coming off a third round stoppage win against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. That was the first successful defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title after having submitted Cyril Gane at UFC 285 last year in the […]
Conor McGregor’s Alcohol Pulled From Irish Airports
Conor McGregor’s alcohol products have been removed from airports in Cork and Dublin. The decision comes in the aftermath of the UFC fighter being ordered to pay Nikita Hand roughly $258,440 after the latter filed a civil sexual lawsuit. The legal case alleged that McGregor sexually assaulted the claimant in 2018 at a Dublin hotel. […]
Reinier de Ridder Ready for Second Fight Against Kevin Holland
Reinier de Ridder wasn’t happy with how many fights he got while on the ONE Championship roster. When the Dutch star chose to sign with the UFC, he knew plenty of work would be available. After debuting with an uneven performance in a submission win over Gerald Meerschaert, MMAfighting latest news shows de Ridder has […]
Khabib Backs Crypto Coin Called ‘Convict McGregor' – ‘This Guy Deserves Punishment'
Khabib Nurmagomedov promoted a crypto coin called ‘Convict McGregor’ ($CONVICT), saying the UFC fighter deserves punishment after he was found liable for sexual assault. According to reports, McGregor was ordered to give Nikita Hand approximately $258,440 following her accusations that the Irishman had sexually assaulted her in a Dublin hotel room in 2018. McGregor’s friend, […]
Bellator Fighters Slam The PFL – ‘I Haven’t Fought Since February'
Bellator fighters have spoken out against the PFL following the latter’s merger with the company. The PFL bought out Bellator with the aim of creating a bigger MMA organization to rival the UFC. The PFL had its PFL vs. Bellator Champs Card this year. It featured some of the biggest names in the sport. Renan […]
Proper No. 12 Cuts Ties With McGregor After He Was Found Liable For Sexual Assault
Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey is no longer associated with Conor McGregor, as the company dropped him after he was found liable for sexual assault. A jury concluded that McGregor was liable, as he was ordered to pay Nikita Hand approximately $258,440. She claimed the UFC fighter sexually assaulted her in 2018. It is alleged McGregor […]