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Brendan Loughnane Splits Open Justin Gonzalez’s Forehead & Grabs First Seed for PFL Featherweight Playoffs
Brendan Loughnane was prevented from defending his PFL featherweight title last season after being upset in the regular season when Jesus Pinedo rocked him with a high knee before finishing the fight with ground strikes. Loughnane utilized a stiff knee up the middle to cause Justin Gonzalez to suffer one of the nastiest cuts in […]
Alex Pereira Leaves No Doubt About His Dominance With Head-Kick KO at UFC 303
An argument could have been made that the first fight between Jiří Procházka and Alex Pereira was stopped too soon. While Procházka didn’t have a problem with the stoppage, fans and observers believed he could have been given more time to recover at UFC 295. But Saturday night in Las Vegas, anyone interested in MMAfighting […]
Chandler Still Chasing McGregor – ‘There’s No Way He Doesn’t Fight Me'
Michael Chandler is confident that Conor McGregor will fight him on his return. Their UFC 303 fight was called off after McGregor pulled out with a broken toe. The Irishman hopes to be back for September, putting him in contention for a possible fight at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The UFC 306 event will […]
Pereira Defies ‘Witchcraft' Allegations To KO Prochazka With A Brutal Leg Kick
Alex Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the second round to retain his UFC Lightweight Title. The UFC 303 card served up a rematch of their UFC 295 fight which also ended in a stoppage win for Pereira. Prior to the fight, much had been said by Prochazka over Pereira’s alleged use of ‘witchcraft/spirits.’ The Czech […]
Dana White Calls De La Hoya A ‘Two-Faced Lying Nut Job'
Dana White lashed out at Oscar De La Hoya as he continued their war of words. The pair have not had the best of relationship over the years. They appeared to fall out when De La Hoya questioned whether the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight should have gone ahead with suggestions that it was […]
McGregor Accuses Khabib Of Criminal Conduct – ‘When You Die, I Celebrate'
Conor McGregor has hit out at Khabib Nurmagomedov, accusing him of criminal conduct. McGregor is not having the best time when it comes to his UFC career. The Irishman pulled out of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler after suffering a toe injury. Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka will take place as McGregor still […]
McGregor Blasts Lobov – ‘A Rat Who Claims Benefits In Ireland, Your Country's At War'
Conor McGregor has lashed out at Artem Lobov, his one-time friend and sparring partner. Their relationship is no longer on good terms after Lobov sued McGregor. He accused the Irishman of owing him millions following the sale of McGregor’s prior Proper 12 whiskey brand. The sale earned McGregor $600 million, with Lobov alleging that he was […]
Paige VanZant Wins On Her Power Slap Debut – ‘I Knew I Could Take A Slap'
Paige VanZant won on her Power Slap debut, beating Christine Wolmarans via a unanimous decision at Power Slap 8. VanZant joined the organization which took many by surprise given that she had just signed a deal with Misfits. But prior to her Power Slap debut, VanZant made it clear that she was not here just […]
Grasso Vows To Fight At UFC 306, With Or Without Shevchenko
UFC Flyweight Champion Alexa Grasso wants to fight at UFC 306 from The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 14. Grasso has not fought since her controversial split draw against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC Noche last year. Grasso won their first encounter, as they faced off at UFC Noche in the rematch. During the rematch, […]
McGregor Joins HITMAN World Of Assassination Video Game
Conor McGregor will appear in the HITMAN World of Assassination video game. The news comes shortly after McGregor pulled out of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler. The Notorious suffered a broken toe, and he targets a return in September. The Irishman’s last UFC appearance was in 2021, as he lost to Dustin Poirier […]
Paige VanZant Slams Critics Over Power Slap Decision – ‘I Am A Gangster, I'm Here To Slap'
Paige VanZant has slammed critics over her decision to join Power Slap. VanZant has had a varied career when it comes to the combat sports industry. She made a name for herself in the UFC from 2014-2020. But the tail end of her career ended badly, losing four UFC fights on the spin. After her […]
Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka UFC 303 Predictions – ‘He Will KO Him'
Alex Pereira will defend his UFC Light Heavyweight Title on June 29 at UFC 303 against Jiri Prochazka, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Pereira defended his belt for the second time, which he won; he defeated Prochazka in their UFC 295 clash for the vacant title in a second-round stoppage. The win made […]
UFC 303 Betting Preview
When Jiří Procházka gets ready to fight at UFC 303 this weekend for the light heavyweight championship, there will be a lot of jokes lobbed his way about how he loves Samurai culture. But it seems like more than just a hobby. When Procházka faced one of the most challenging moments in his MMA career, […]
Khabib's Manager Threatens To Spit At McGregor
Ali Abdelaziz has vowed to spit at Conor McGregor the next time he sees him. The comments are in reply to McGregor’s response to some terror attacks that took place in Dagestan, the place where Khabib Nurmagomedov is from. According to reports, gunmen conducted various attacks on police stations, churches and synagogues. One of the […]
Jake Paul Could Face Tyron Woodley In His PFL Debut
Jake Paul has still not made his MMA debut since signing for the PFL last year. The Problem Child is preparing to face Mike Perry on July 20, followed by Mike Tyson on November 15 in two boxing bouts. Provided he gets past those two fighters, there is an expectation that he will make his […]
Spence Is Not The ‘Same Fighter' Following His Car Crashes
Errol Spence Jr. is no longer the same fighter following car crashes. That is according to Sebastian Fundora. Spence suffered two car crashes, one of which resulted in a detached retina. Before facing Terence Crawford, there were suggestions that this could have had an impact heading into the fight. Those worries were dismissed. However, Crawford […]
Diaz Defends McGregor's UFC 303 Withdrawal – ‘They Made A Bigger Deal Out Of It'
Nate Diaz has defended Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from UFC 303. The Irishman pulled out his fight with Michael Chandler, which was set for June 29. It was a massive disappointment for fans, given the huge anticipation. The UFC live gate set a record of over $20 million, while tickets for the press conference were sold […]
Khamzat Chimaev Could Make His Return At UFC Abu Dhabi
Khamzat Chimaev is allegedly trying to make a return to October. Chimaev pulled out of his fight with Robert Whittaker, which took place on June 22 at UFC Saudi Arabia. It was the UFC’s first card in the Kingdom, making it a major setback for the UFC. Chimaev withdrew with an illness, and Ikram Aliskerov […]
McGregor Calls Khabib A ‘Fake Lying Rat' Following Dagestan Terror Attacks
Conor McGregor has hit out at Khabib Nurmagomedov following some terrorist attacks in Dagestan after one of Khabib’s gym members was allegedly linked to the event. According to reports, Dagestan has been facing terror attacks. It is alleged that gunmen reportedly set up shootings at synagogues, police stations, and churches. It is reported that someone […]
Masvidal Doubts He Will Get The McGregor Fight – ‘He’s Never Mentioned My Name'
Jorge Masvidal has ruled out a fight with Conor McGregor, saying it is unlikely to happen. McGregor has not had a UFC fight since his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. The loss was his third defeat in four UFC bouts, as he suffered a broken leg. McGregor was on course to face Michael […]