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Francis Ngannou’s Return to MMA Will be for PFL Heavyweight Championship
People were wondering if maybe the Professional Fighters League was going to be left holding the bag. The PFL agreed after signing Francis Ngannou out of free agency to lead its heavyweight division to allow him to go and try his hand at boxing. Then, Ngannou showed against Tyson Fury that he was capable of […]
Sean Strickland Hits Back At Joe Rogan's Comments – ‘I Want To Fight This Man'
Sean Strickland has slammed Joe Rogan after he criticised his behaviour for fighting influencers in sparring. Strickland is the former UFC Middleweight Champion, showing he has what it takes at the sport’s top level. He secured the belt with a win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, only to lose the title against Dricus Du […]
McCourt Sparring Injury Hampers Belfast Bellator Card
Leah McCourt has announced on her social media that she can no longer participate on the Bellator 302 card due to a serious injury sustained from sparring. This is a massive letdown for the local Northern Irish crowd, who would have wanted to have seen one of their national MMA heroes perform in the capital […]
Claressa Shields Reveals New Physique After Battling Serious Depression
Claressa Shields showed off her impressive body transformation as she gears up to make her PFL debut. Shields is the current Undisputed Middleweight Women’s boxing champion after beating Savannah Marshall to win all the belts. She joined a unique club and became a two-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era alongside Terence Crawford and Naoya […]
Ngannou Announces His MMA Return – ‘I Am A Champion In Case You Have Forgotten'
Francis Ngannou has announced his next fight will be an MMA bout following his boxing match with Anthony Joshua. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion has not fought in MMA since he beat Ciryl Gane in 2022 in the UFC. He then left the UFC after contract talks broke down. The MMA fighter signed a deal […]
Steven Seagal Uses ‘CIA Experience' To Train Alex Pereira For UFC 300 Main Event
Alex Pereira, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, is training with Steven Seagal for his UFC 300 fight. Pereira headlines against Jamahal Hill in the first defense of his title, which he secured against Jiri Prochazka. Hill vacated the belt after beating Glover Teixeira at UFC 283 following an Achilles injury, allowing Pereira to become a […]
Fans Mock Masvidal's Possible Return For Gaethje – ‘Worry About Fighting Obesity First'
Jorge Masvidal could come out of retirement to fight ‘BMF’ champion Justin Gaethje. Gamebread is the former BMF champion, a belt he vacated before fighting Gilbert Burns. Masvidal retired after losing to Burns at UFC 287 in April 2023 via a unanimous decision. He left the sport on a poor run of form, losing his […]
Blanchfield and Fiorot Headline Ridiculous UFC Atlantic City Card
Is Dana White trying to build up the anticipation for UFC 300? He most certainly is. As such, MMA fans are getting treated to exceptional high-caliber cards in the build-up to the landmark event. UFC Atlantic City at Boardwalk Hall is another fine pitstop along the way, headlined by two of the best female flyweights […]
Card of Champions Will Break in Relationship Between PFL and Bellator
The Professional Fighters League had a challenge on its hands after acquiring Bellator. PFL inherited a large roster of talented fighters. What the organization didn’t want to do was come out with a first event out of the gate that didn’t draw interest. This weekend, the PFL and Bellator will clash in a PFL vs […]
Masvidal Blasts Covington For ‘Blaming' Donald Trump Over His UFC 296 Loss – ‘You’re Blaming The F—ing Greatest President'
Jorge Masvidal has criticized Colby Covington over making numerous excuses for his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December. Edwards beat Covington via a unanimous decision to retain his UFC Welterweight Title. That was Covington’s third world title loss, as he failed to back up his pre-fight trash talk. The challenger mentioned Edwards’ […]
Volkanovski's Loss Blamed On Mark Zuckerberg – ‘Soy Energy Of Mark Zuckernerd'
Kenny Florian has questioned Alexander Volkanovski walking out with Mark Zuckerberg as he lost his UFC Featherweight Title against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298. The Australian was knocked out in spectacular fashion during the second round, losing his stint as a four-year champion. That was the second time Volkanovski hit in the canvas in succession, […]
Axe Murderer’s Legacy in PRIDE Earns Him Spot in Hall of Fame
Wanderlei Silva is a throwback to a different time in MMA. Long before the UFC officially established itself as the dominant brand in the sport, there were a few other colorful promotions that had a lasting impact on the sport. PRIDE, based out of Japan, would be the home for many future UFC stars and […]
Revenge Factor: Moreno Looks to Hand Royval Another Defeat
If Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval weren’t set to fight at Arena CDMX in Mexico City this Saturday, they could be meeting somewhere in a support group. Both men recently fought Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight championship and lost a decision. Moreno is a former champion who had a famous four-fight series with Deiveson […]
Dana White Denies Adesanya Vs. Chimaev As Main Event For UFC Saudi Arabia In June
Dana White has dismissed claims that Israel Adesanya vs Khamzat Chimaev is the main event for UFC Saudi Arabia in June. The main event was initially set for March 2, only for that to break down. There were suggestions that Saudi Arabia was not happy with the quality of the card after reports they put […]
Volkanovski Needs to Tell Himself It’s OK to Take Time Off
Alexander Volkanovski needs to take some time off to smell the roses. Or maybe he can do some more acting, as his recent commercial poking fun at his age shows Volkanovski has a sense of humor. What Volkanovski needs to do is take a break from the stress and pressure of being at the top […]
Long Awaited UFC 300 Main Event Will Settle Who is the Light Heavyweight King
The fervor surrounding the main event announcement was getting out of control as the UFC attempted to find a bout fitting to be the headliner for the company’s 300th numbered card. What the UFC came up with will satisfy the people attending UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena on April 13. Current light heavyweight champion Alex […]
Michael Chandler Challenges Conor McGregor On WWE RAW!
Michael Chandler called out Conor McGregor at WWE Monday Night RAW. The pair have been linked with a UFC fight for some time. Their rivalry began in the TUF 31 series, where they competed as rival coaches. Chandler got the better of McGregor on the show, as his team outdid McGregor’s team. But when it […]
Jake Paul Offers Tommy Fury $20 Million In A Two-Fight Deal – Fury Accused Of ‘Ducking'
Jake Paul has given Tommy Fury an offer worth $20m for two fights, one of which includes an MMA bout. Paul is seeking to avenge his only loss after he came second best to Fury via a split decision. That was Paul’s only bout against a professional boxer, but he did grab the highlight of […]
Haggerty Already Eyeing Another Championship
Jon Haggerty isn’t ready to stop adding to his championship belt collection. Only moments after defending his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai Championship belt, he said he would like to try winning a championship in MMA next. Haggerty has become one of the stars of ONE Championship, becoming a two-spot standout, also winning the ONE Bantamweight […]
Dana White Still Has No Answer Over McGregor's Return – ‘Money Complicates A Lot Of Things'
Dana White has once again explained the latest behind Conor McGregor’s delay. The Notorious looks no closer to returning since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor underwent treatment after the loss, but his return was expected in 2023. His failure to enrol in USADA testing prevented that, as he was required […]