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Josh Thomson: Dana White Faces Media Blackball Over Ties With Donald Trump
An ex-UFC fighter, Josh Thomson, has accused the media of portraying Dana White negatively because of his political views. The CEO of UFC has been vocal about his good relationship with former US President Donald Trump. Trump had asked White to speak at a Republican National Convention in 2016 when he was campaigning for president. […]
Pyfer’s Power Needs to Test Other Top Contenders
Joe Pyfer is in the position many prospects have found themselves in during their UFC careers. Pyfer has picked up three straight dominant wins on the main roster at middleweight after earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. Finishing fights helps build a fanbase around a fighter. With the fanbase in place, the UFC […]
Do Combat Sports Returns Ever Pay Off?
Kevin Lee has announced that he will be returning to MMA after only stating that he was retiring in July 2023. Does coming back from retirement ever work in MMA or boxing? Sometimes, staying away is better, while some can seize the opportunity. Lee Hasn’t Been Away for a Long At the time of Kevin […]
Nassourdine Imavov’s Win Over Roman Dolidze Should Spark Change
The downed fighter rule needs a new coat of paint. Over the past few months, there have been several controversial moments in a fight where a fighter put a hand down on the mat to stop a knee or kick, and the circumstances made it hard to tell if it was legal or not. Nassourdine […]
Vince McMahon Is Under Federal Investigation For Sex Trafficking – Authorities Seize His Phone
The federal authorities are investigating Vince McMahon in response to sex trafficking allegations, as they have seized his phone. According to reports, Janel Grant alleged in her lawsuit that McMahon had trafficked her to other people. Grant is a previous WWE employee, stating that she was offered a job in return for giving sex. The […]
Jon Jones Is ‘Smart' For Ducking Tom Aspinall – Says Dominick Reyes
Dominick Reyes has said Jon Jones is doing the smart thing by ducking Tom Aspinall. Jones and Apsinall have been lined with a fight since Bones’ UFC 295 title defence against Stipe Miocic broke down. Jones pulled out of the fight after injuring his pectoral muscle in sparring. That injury required surgery, which was expected […]
UFC’s Return to Atlantic City Needs New Main Event
The UFC has a long history with Atlantic City. When the UFC struggled to host events while struggling for legitimacy, then hotel owner Donald Trump allowed the UFC to hold events at his venues in the city. While the UFC has since grown into a large global brand, UFC CEO Dana White has a soft […]
Du Plessis Rips Title Away from Strickland
Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis surprised everyone. Following a ferocious fight promotion and rounds of smack talk in December, the two men needed all 25 minutes to decide who would be the UFC’s middleweight champion at UFC 297 on Jan. 20 in Toronto. What happened is that du Plessis showed everyone he has the […]
Namajunas Set for Return against Ribas on Stacked Vegas 88 Card
Rose Namajunas’ last two fights have seen her change weight division and lose both. The two-time strawweight champion continues her flyweight venture as she fights Amanda Ribas in March 2024. Will this be a glorious return, and who is fighting on this big card at the UFC Apex? Ribas and Namajunas Chasing Flyweight Success The […]
Dodson Finds Time in Busy Schedule to Defend Title
John Dodson is just like every other working man. Fighting mixed martial arts is still his passion. But Dodson has also found a home in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships in addition to fighting for Rizin. Dodson, 39, has proven that he isn’t ready to slow down just yet. Dodson made history by winning the […]
Mark Madsen Retires from MMA
After 14 professional fights in MMA and six with the UFC, Mark Madsen has decided to call it quits and retire from the fight game. Has the Danish fighter made the right call, or should he have kept going? Madsen Cites Tiredness for Decision to Retire Mark Madsen says that his body is tired after […]
Could O’Malley Retain Against Prime Cruz?
Sean O’Malley realized his dreams at UFC 292 when he won the UFC bantamweight championship as his punches ended the fight against Aljamain Sterling. The freak with the multi-colored hair had conquered the division. In March 2023, at UFC 299, he was set to defend that title against Marlon Vera in his first championship defense. […]
Dolidze and Imavov Jockey for Position in Crowded Middleweight Division
Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov have both fought fighters ranked in the top five of the UFC’s middleweight division. Neither man has produced an impressive enough result to stay there himself. When the two men meet this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, each will be attempting to prove they have earned their […]
Road to ONE Thailand Season 1 Winner Headlines This Weeks Card
Winning the Road to ONE Thailand Season 1 has provided Yodphupa Wimanair with an opportunity to fight at the top level of Muay Thai. But Wimanair hasn’t found a way to take advantage of that platform as of late. Wimanair will have another opportunity to get back on track against Komawut FA Group during ONE […]
Vince McMahon Resigns From TKO Amidst Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Vince McMahon is no longer the Executive Chairman of TKO Group Holdings Inc. after resigning from his post in response to serious allegations of sexual misconduct. The allegations were made by the former WWE employee Janel Grant, whose lawsuit alleges that McMahon was involved in trafficking, physical abuse and sexual assault against her. The main contention […]
Brock Lesnar Named In Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
Brock Lesnar, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has been mentioned in a sex trafficking lawsuit. According to the Wall Street Journal, former WWE employee Janel Grant filed a lawsuit claiming Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis had taken part in sex trafficking activities against her. The lawsuit alleged McMahon sexually abused Grant numerous times. Grant claimed she […]
Conor McGregor Shares Boxing Sparring Footage, But UFC Return Remains Doubtful
Conor McGregor shared some footage of him sparring in a boxing ring as doubts continue over his UFC return. McGregor has been out of action since 2021 following his defeat and broken leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Following his enrolment into USADA testing, shortly before the UFC ended their relationship with them, McGregor […]
The Most Highly Anticipated UFC Debuts
Kayla Harrison shocked the MMA world this month when it was announced that she would jump from the PFL to the UFC. This signals another time that Dana White has managed to attract a top star from a rival promotion to work with him. Harrison Comes from Direct Competition The signing of Kayla Harrison couldn’t […]
Turki Alalshikh Announces UFC's First Saudi Event
Turki Alalshikh has announced that Saudi Arabia will host its first-ever UFC event on June 22nd. The news came after the initial March 2nd date was pulled. Ariel Helwani indicated that the card failed to satisfy the Kingdom’s demands for a big event. This was after suggestions they paid a $20 million site fee. “I’m […]
Chatri Sityodtong Slams ONE Championship’s Critics – ‘Haters, Naysayers, Doubters'
Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship’s founder, has rejected claims that the organization is losing money. Those comments followed an article claiming ONE Championship had ‘weak financials,’ as Qatar felt ‘embarrassed’ by their association with them. Those are not the only reports showing that the organization was struggling. Bellator’s Mike Kogan stated that the organization would be […]