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Volkanovski Backs Himself To Beat Makhachev Despite '12 Days Notice'
In today’s MMA news, Alexander Volkanovski is confident ahead of his clash with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. The duo will run things back after Islam won their first bout via a unanimous decision at UFC 284. Although that may have been the case, the decision did divide the MMA community with some believing that Volkanovski […]
Benn Can't Fight In The UK Until He Clears His Name – Says Robert Smith
In today’s boxing news, Conor Benn will not be allowed to fight Chris Eubank Jr. in the UK until he has gone through the relevant steps needed to clear his name. That is according to the British Boxing Board of Control chief, Robert Smith. Benn has been engaged in a legal battle ever since he […]
Dubois' Appeal Against The Usyk Loss Fails
In some boxing news, Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Daniel Dubois remains in place after the WBA dismissed the latter’s appeal. Usyk stopped the Brit in the ninth round in order to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles. But prior to that happening, there was a major controversy in the fifth round. Dubois dropped Usyk, […]
McGregor Reacts To Adesanya's Break From The Octagon
In some MMA news, Conor McGregor has reacted to the news that Israel Adesanya will be taking a break from fighting in the octagon. Adesanya’s last bout was against Sean Strickland at UFC 293 as the latter pulled off a shock to beat the, then, UFC middleweight champion. The win came via a unanimous decision […]
Jon Jones Reacts After USADA And The UFC Cut Ties – ‘Man I Survived USADA'
In some MMA news, Jon Jones has reacted to the news that USADA will no longer to working with the UFC. The organization confirmed that they would be parting ways following the expiry of their contract in 2023. The CEO of USADA, Travis Tygart, confirmed the news on October 11th, 2023. The comments were made […]
California Signs Bill For An MMA Fighter Retirement Benefit Fund
California has rubber-stamped an MMA fighter retirement benefit fund into law, becoming the first state to do so, which will begin in 2024. The news comes after the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, signed Assembly Bill 1136 on October 8th, 2023. The initiative was put forward by Matt Haney, an assembly member from San Francisco, […]
USADA And The UFC Part Ways – Here's Why
In some breaking MMA news, USADA and the UFC will not be working together in 2024 after the drug-testing organisation cut ties. According to reports, Travis Tygart (USADA’s CEO) made the announcement on October 11th, 2023, indicating that both sides would part ways in 2024. USADA’s current contract with the UFC ends in 2023, just […]
McGregor Slams ‘Political Shadiness' And Confirms His USADA Enrolment
In the latest MMA news, Conor McGregor has opened up on why he has been away from the UFC for longer than expected. Following his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, the ‘Notorious’ has taken his time to enter back into the Octagon following his broken leg. There had been an expectation that he […]
Warren Teases More Big Fights In Saudi
In today’s boxing news, Frank Warren has talked up the potential for more big fights in Saudi Arabia as Tyson Fury prepares to face Francis Ngannou on October 28th, 2023. The crossover fight will form part of the Riyadh Season in a fight where the social media numbers have shown a huge interest. Reports indicate […]
UFC 294: Khamzat Chimaev Will Face Kamaru Usman After Paulo Costa Pulls Out
In today’s MMA news, Dana White has confirmed that Kamaru Usman will face Khamzat Chimaev on October 21st, 2023, at UFC 294. According to reports, Paulo Costa was initially set to compete against Khamzat Chimaev. However, Costa was ruled out of the bout after not being medically well enough to compete as a result of […]
Spence Vs. Crawford Rematch Being Planned For February
In some boxing news, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford’s rematch is reportedly being planned for next year in February. The rematch has been in the works ever since Crawford stopped Spence in the ninth round to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four belt era. In the aftermath of the fight, Spence […]
Naoya Inoue Vs. Marlon Tapales For Undisputed Reportedly Set For December 26th
In some boxing news, Naoya Inoue will face off against Marlon Tapales for the undisputed super bantamweight championship on December 26th, 2023. That is according to ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez. The bout will likely go ahead in Japan, but an exact location has yet to be confirmed. However, Inoue has been fighting in Japan ever since his fight […]
Fury Tells His Critics To Not Watch The Ngannou Fight, Legendary Trainer Tommy Smalls Passes Away
In the latest boxing news, Tyson Fury has called on his critics to not watch his upcoming fight with Francis Ngannou. The ‘Gypsy King’ will face Ngannou, who makes his boxing debut, on October 28th, 2023. The WBC heavyweight champion will not be putting his belt on the line, but the bout will be on […]
Angela Lee Remains Dedicated To MMA Despite Her Retirement
Angela Lee’s dedication to MMA is still there following her recent retirement. Lee decided to walk away from the sport this year as she opened up about her prior suicide attempt. The former atomweight champion was a rising star in One Championship before her struggles. Lee’s Retirement “I’m here today to officially announce my retirement. It […]
Best MMA Grapplers
It’s impossible to be a one-trick pony anymore in Mixed Martial Arts. Having devastating power in your right hand or the ability to wrestle is nice, but you need a blend of everything to be a champion. But when it comes to grappling, the wizardry some people have turned in while fighting in the cage […]
Cormier Questions McGregor Vs. Chandler As A Headlining Event
In today’s MMA news, Daniel Cormier is not fully behind the idea of Conor McGregor headlining UFC 300 next year. The ‘Notorious’ has been out of the cage since his loss to Dustin Poirier all the way back in 2021 at UFC 264. During the bout, McGregor broke his leg which has kept him out […]
Dana White Blasts Boxing Again, UFC Announces Its First Fight In Saudi
In today’s MMA news, Dana White has hit out at the sport of boxing once again after expressing his intention to put on a mega event at the Sphere in Las Vegas. White’s attention was piqued after the music band U2 had decided to perform, which prompted the CEO of the UFC to consider fights […]
Shakur Stevenson Backs Lopez To Beat Haney, Kyrone Davis Picks Canelo Over Crawford
In some boxing news, Shakur Stevenson has backed Teofimo Lopez to get the better of Devin Haney at 140 if they ever fought. As of now, Haney is getting ready to face Regis Prograis on December 9th, 2023, for the latter’s WBC belt at 140. This will be the Dream’s first fight at the weight […]
Eubank Vs. Benn Allegedly Agreed For December 23rd, Hearn Speaks Out
In the latest boxing news, Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn has reportedly been agreed for December 23rd, 2023. The pair have long been linked with a fight ever since the first bout broke down. An agreement was in place for Benn to face Eubank at a catchweight of 157 pounds. However, after Benn failed […]
UFC 294 Main Event Changes to Makhachev vs. Volkanovski II
Less than two weeks from UFC 294…the main event has gone through a major transition. Charles Oliveira is out of the fight against Islam Makhachev. As such, it’s presented featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski a major opportunity to become a dual division title holder in this bout for the lightweight strap. Do Fans Deserve More […]