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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 […]
Jon Jones Injury Leads to Another UFC Main Event Shake-Up
Bad news for UFC as Jones is out of UFC 295 due to a nasty injury, leaving Aspinall vs Pavlovich to headline the main event – this is not the first time, and it won’t be the last. Madison Square Garden is the venue in New York for this exciting event that Jon Jones should […]
Does Paul Stand a Chance in Diaz’s Cage?
Jake Paul, the social media influencer turned boxer, certainly has some gall about him, whether it’s goading fighters or claiming he’s an amazing boxer despite having never beaten a professional boxer himself. So, what business does he have in the MMA cage? Does he really want to get into this fight with Nate Diaz as […]
Controversial Finishes: Stranger Stoppages
UFC 294 was a great event, with numerous exciting fights throughout the card. It wasn’t without controversy, however, as the fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker was ruled a no contest. How did this come about, and are there any other questionable stoppages from the world of MMA that compare? UFC 294: Ankalaev vs. […]
Michael Page Set for UFC Run
Michael ‘Venom’ Page has been one of the best fighters to have not participated in the UFC over the past few years. Well, that is all set to change as the British kickboxer and mixed martial artist is now seemingly set to join the UFC in late 2023. Page’s Path to the UFC Michael Page […]
GSP vs. Silva Would Have Been Exciting Matchup between UFC Legends
All the ingredients were there for a super fight. Two great champions at the peak of their powers. Two men close enough in weight to make it feasible. But the UFC never seriously pursued a fight between Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva. Over the past ten years, there have been many fights between two fighters […]
How to End an MMA Fight: The Best Finishes
MMA fights have to finish, somehow. Whether it’s with the judges’ scorecards, a fierce knockout, or a submission, let’s face it: as fight fans, we want to see a decent finish with someone left on the deck or a combatant struggling in pain due to an aggressive hold. That’s just what we want. Let’s review […]
Makhachev’s Stunning Head Kick Victory Highlights Controversial UFC 294 Event
If you only watched the main event of UFC 294, the takeaway would likely be that Islam Makhachev’s stunning first-round knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski was a legacy-building win that would be what is most remembered about the card. But the event, held at the Etihad Arena Saturday in Abu Dhabi, was littered with controversies. […]
Would Serrano have Fallen to the Dutch Destroyer?
Amanda Serrano is one of the flag bearers of where women’s boxing is right now and is regularly featured in recent boxing news.. She’s a fighting champion as she holds five titles as of mid-October 2023 and is putting three of them on the line against Danila Ramos in a featherweight contest at the end […]
BKFC 52: Richardson Wins Championship, Croom Handed Loss
It was another exciting installment of bare-knuckle fighting as BKFC52 delivered great excitement, especially in the Bantamweight Championship main event. Richardson Remains Undefeated to Take Belt There was a lot of conjecture as to what would happen in the main event. Keith Richardson might have entered the fight undefeated, but the defending champion, Reggie Barnett […]
Jake Paul Confirms An MMA Rematch Is In Place For Nate Diaz
In the latest boxing/MMA news, Jake Paul has revealed that a rematch is in place with Nate Diaz following their boxing bout. The ‘Problem Child’ beat the MMA fighter via a unanimous decision on August 5th, 2023, in a fairly one-sided fight. In the aftermath of the fight, there were talks over a rematch in […]
AJ Vs. Wilder Could Still Happen On The Fury Vs. Usyk Card
In some breaking boxing news, Anthony Joshua is still optimistic that a fight with Deontay Wilder could go ahead in Saudi Arabia on the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk card. When talks over the fight first emerged, reports indicated that Skills Challenge Entertainment were pressing ahead with plans for a four-man heavyweight tournament in Saudi. […]
Hatton Picks Benn To Beat Eubank Jr.
In the latest boxing news, Ricky Hatton has backed Conor Benn to beat Chris Eubank Jr. if the two boxers manage to get a fight made. The fight had initially been agreed, only for it to be pulled after Benn failed two VADA tests for Clomiphene. In response, Benn maintained that he was innocent, as […]
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 […]
Benavidez And Andrade Both Aim To Move Up To 175
In some boxing news, David Benavidez is looking to move past super middleweight at some point as the boxer prepares for his bout with Demetrius Andrade on November 25th, 2023. The WBC interim champion has long been linked with a fight against Canelo Alvarez only for talks to face stumbling blocks. The Mexican Monster has […]
Eddie Hearn Reacts After Teofimo Lopez Claims DAZN Will Be Finished In Five Years
In the latest boxing news, Eddie Hearn has blasted Teofimo Lopez after the boxer claimed that DAZN would not be in boxing within five years. The comments arrived on the back end of news that Showtime will no longer be a part of boxing in 2024. And as part of that process, the network departed […]
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 […]
The Undisputed Fight Will Happen In December – Says Fury
In the latest boxing news, the undisputed heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will happen in December. That is according to the Gypsy King. The boxer is preparing to face Francis Ngannou on October 28th, 2023, in a crossover fight. Provided that Fury comes out victorious, then the Usyk fight will naturally occur […]
AJ Could Face Agit Kabayel On December 23rd – Says Hearn
In the latest boxing news, Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua could face Agit Kabayel on December 23rd, 2023. Those comments would fit in line with Joshua’s desire to box three times in 2023. The former unified heavyweight champion has already faced off against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helens this year under his new […]
Mikey Garcia Will Not Box Mayweather – Says Robert Garcia
In some top boxing news, Mikey Garcia has denied reports that he is on course to face Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition on December 9th, 2023. That is according to Robert Garcia. Reports indicated that Mayweather was seeking another run out on Showtime in what would be the network’s final fight after their decision to […]