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Makhachev Dismisses McGregor's UFC Return – ‘He Is More In Clubs Than In Training'
UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has dismissed the idea of Conor McGregor ever fighting in the UFC again. McGregor left his fan base with a degree of frustration after he withdrew from UFC 303, which was set for June 29 against Michael Chandler. The Irishman pulled out with a broken toe, meaning his last UFC […]
Rak Erawan Hopes Win over Yodnumchai Fairtex During ONE Friday Night Fights 80 Will Pay Off Big
One thing that Rak Erawan should be proud of on his fighting resume is his activity level. Erawan always answers the phone when ONE Championship asks him to fight on a Friday night. What Erawan needs to prove is that he can be a consistent enough competitor to earn a spot on the main roster. […]
TKO's Mark Shapiro Frustrated After UFC Settlement Rejected
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. President Mark Shapiro has expressed his frustration with the trial judge, Richard Boulware, for rejecting the UFC’s $335 million settlement. The UFC came under fire following two lawsuits. They alleged a breach of antitrust laws, that reportedly allowed the organization to control how much fighters could make. The organization was accused […]
Jon Jones Talks Up Alex Pereira's Skills
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones praised Alex Pereira after they ran into each other at UFC 306. The pair were in attendance as they watched Sean O’Malley defend his UFC Bantamweight Title against Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley was the favorite having beaten Malon Vera in his last fight at UFC 299 as he had the second […]
O’Malley Will Take A Break After His UFC 306 Loss
Sean O’Malley has said he will take some time off following his loss to Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley suffered the second defeat of his career at UFC 306, as Merab won his UFC Bantamweight Title. Dvalishvili dominated the fight by putting O’Malley on the ground several times to zap his energy. Suga had no answer, as […]
Fans Respond After Jones Says Miocic Will Be His Last Fight – ‘Prideful And Ducking'
Jon Jones says his fight with Stipe Miocic will likely be his last one. Jones defends his UFC Heavyweight Title against Stipe at UFC 309 on November 16 in the first defense of his belt since beating Ciryl Gane last year. The defense has been a long time coming after Jones pulled out of the […]
Fans Rip Jon Jones For Hanging Out With Ryan Garcia – ‘Utter Disgrace'
Jon Jones was spotted hanging out with Ryan Garcia, raising a strong reaction. Garcia is currently suspended from boxing after testing positive for Ostarine following his win over Devin Haney. His year ban means he cannot box until April 2025, while the Haney result became a no-contest. Garica has since then found himself in trouble […]
Dana White Defends Power Slap After CTE Concerns – ‘We're All Gonna Die'
Dana White defended Power Slap after the promotion came under fire over safety concerns. Power Slap involves fighters slapping each other with the aim of making the other competitor quit. While it does produce highlight knockouts, it has been criticized for increasing the chances of CTE. This is a major issue in combat sports, especially […]
Legacy Heavyweight Fight Between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic Set for UFC 309
Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic were supposed to have a legacy fight last November at Madison Square Garden for the UFC heavyweight championship. But a torn pectoral muscle sidelined Jones, who had just won the heavyweight title a few months prior. Following a year-long wait, Jones and Miocic will meet on Nov. 16 at UFC […]
Manic Merab Grabs UFC Bantamweight Champion from Sean O’Malley
There were a lot of unorthodox things about UFC 306. The UFC Noche event, which was put together to honor Mexican Independence Day, was built around impressive visuals, costume design for ring girls, and putting on a one-of-a-kind event. Merab Dvalishvili showed why he will likely be a unique champion with his five-round decision win […]
Chandler Has No Ill Will Towards McGregor – ‘I Wish Conor The Best'
Michael Chandler has said he is not angry at Conor McGregor for their fight not happening. Chandler has been chasing the McGregor fight since their rivalry on the TUF 31 series. Michael came out victorious in the team challenge, but McGregor got his own back when they faced off in the coach’s challenge. They were […]
Jake Paul Sneaks Into UFC 306 To Defy UFC Ban
Jake Paul snuck into UFC 306 to defy a ban that Dana White had imposed on him. The UFC imposed a ban on Paul over two years ago to reflect the bad blood between him and Dana White. Paul has been critical of the UFC by calling them out for not paying fighters enough. White […]
Dana White Criticizes O'Malley's UFC 306 Performance – ‘He Looked Flat'
Dana White criticized Sean O’Malley following his lacklustre performance against Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili dominated O’Malley to win a unanimous decision to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion: 49-46, 48-47 and 48-47. Merab landed several successful takedowns to zap O’Malley’s energy, which reduced his striking. Suga threw very few punches, often finding himself on the ground for […]
Sara Collins Dominates Leah McCourt in Bellator London Main Event
Leah McCourt was excited at the idea of having a spotlight. McCourt thought that if she got a win over Sara Collins, she would be next in line for a fight with Cris Cyborg and a shot at the featherweight crown. But the MMAfighting latest news shows that McCourt’s opportunity to be at the top […]
Jones Vs. Miocic Confirmed For November 16 At UC 309
Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones will face Stipe Miocic in a defense of his UFC Heavyweight title. White confirmed the fight will take place at UFC 309 from Madison Square Garden in New York on November 16. Jones will have his first fight since coming through against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last […]
McGregor Talks Up DAZN's BKFC Deal – ‘Very Excited With What’s Coming'
Conor McGregor has called other promoters to step up their game following BKFC’s deal with DAZN. McGregor is a part-owner of BKFC, as he seeks to increase the brand of the promotion. McGregor has already said he hopes to fight in the organization once his UFC contract comes to an end. The promotion has already […]
Poirier Wants The Gaethje Trilogy – ‘I'm Down'
Dustin Poirier is willing to fight Justin Gaethje in a trilogy. Poirier has faced Gaethje twice; their record stands at 1-1 apiece. Poirier won the first fight but was knocked out in the second fight at UFC 291. The loss meant Poirier missed out on the BMF Title. The Diamond is coming off a loss […]
McGregor Reacts After Chandler Agrees To Fight Oliveira – ‘Maybe We Can Still Do It'
Conor McGregor has been left frustrated after the news that Michael Chandler will rematch Charles Oliveira at UFC 309. McGregor was expected to fight Chandler next, having agreed on a June 29 date for UFC 303. But the Irishman suffered a broken toe, which prevented the fight from going ahead. The news meant fans had […]
Alexa Grasso Vs. Valentina Shevchenko Predictions
Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko face off in their trilogy this Saturday as MMA pros give their picks. They faced off at UFC 306 for the first-ever women’s UFC trilogy. The fight is also historic as it is the first-ever combat sports fight at The Sphere. Grasso is the UFC Flyweight Champion who won the […]
UFC's Broadcasting Deal: What's Next?
The UFC will begin talking with broadcasters in January as they plan their next TV rights deal. The UFC is currently with ESPN, which is something they have done since 2018. Their $1.5 billion deal gives ESPN the exclusive rights to show UFC fights, including PPVs. The deal ends this year, leaving the UFC open […]