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Jorge Masvidal Vs. Nate Diaz Boxing Bout Reportedly Confirmed
A Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz boxing bout has reportedly been made for March. Masvidal announced he was coming out of retirement, with speculation mounting over who he could face next. There were suggestions that the timing meant a return at UFC 300 was on the cards. Ben Askren expressed his desire to rematch Masvidal […]
MMA Fantasy Fights: Nunes-Cyborg is the MMA Rematch We Were Robbed Of
Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg are two of the best mixed martial artists of all time. They may be the two best female fighters of all time. But when they collided in the octagon together at UFC 232, the fighter lasted 51 seconds. Nunes pulled off one of the all-time shockers in MMA history. It […]
2024 MMA Predictions: UFC Heavyweight Division Will Be Stuck in Transition
The UFC heavyweight division has been a mess since Francis Ngannou left the promotion. Contract negotiations were rough, and Ngannou, the reigning champion, decided to pursue more extensive money options with boxing and the PFL. But convincing long-time light heavyweight champion Jon Jones to increase weight didn’t solve the UFC’s problems. Jones won the heavyweight […]
Du Plessis Calls Strickland A ‘Hypocrite' Over His Comments
Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Sean Strickland about his childhood abuse after their recent altercation. Du Plessis and Strickland are set to face each other on January 20th, 2024, at UFC 297. Strickland will make the first defense of his title, which he picked up after beating Israel Adesanya. The pair were involved in […]
Aspinall Wants To Fight For The Heavyweight Title Next
The UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall wants to fight for the heavyweight title next. Aspinall has his eyes on the current heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, who won the vacant belt after stopping Ciryl Gane in a first-round submission at UFC 285. A title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 failed. Bones injured his […]
Paddy Pimblett Continues to Battle Weight Issues
Social media is great for sharing photos with friends. But posting things for the world to see also isn’t great for any public figure who wants to avoid taking cheap shots. Just a month ago, Paddy Pimblett fought Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 and looked shredded. Pimblett was physically fit and showcased muscles all over […]
UFC Middleweight’s Hottest Fighter, Brendan Allen Tries to Steal Marvin Vettori’s Spot in Rankings
Marvin Vettori took one of the most vicious, sustained beatings in UFC history last June. Despite absorbing a UFC record 249 significant strikes from Jared Cannonier, Vettori survived to see the scorecards. It’s hard to imagine there won’t be a lasting impact. Eighth-ranked Brendan Allen is planning to put Vettori’s chin to the test when […]
Chimaev Continues Streak of Bad Luck With Illness
Khamzat Chimaev entered the UFC in July 2020 as a refreshing breath of fresh air. The young fighter demonstrated his willingness to fight often and usually finished with spectacular results. During his first two months in the promotion, Chimaev took and finished three fights. However, since his win over Gerald Meerschaert in September 2020, Chimaev […]
Ngannou Looks Back On Leaving The UFC; Cyborg Vs. Harrison Is Off
Francis Ngannou reflected on his decision to leave the UFC and join the PFL. The former UFC heavyweight champion reportedly turned down an $8 million offer from the UFC to go elsewhere. Ngannou’s decision was based on the fact he would not be an independent contractor. The contract would have limited his freedom to control […]
Ben Askren Wants Masvidal Rematch; Chimaev's Health Scare
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is ready to rematch Jorge Masvidal at UFC 300. Masvidal recently announced he was retiring, suggesting he could fight at UFC 300. Jake Paul suggested Masvidal would face Nate Diaz before deleting his tweet. With no confirmation over who Masvidal would face, Askren was ready to step up. Askran retired […]
Could Fairtex Cope with UFC Competition like Weili?
Stamp Fairtex is one of the most popular fighters in ONE Championship right now. She’s the atomweight champion and is becoming very famous for her energetic performances in and outside the ring. With the media attention growing, could she turn up in the UFC and compete against the likes of Zhang Weili? Fairtex in the […]
Dana White Reveals All On The UFC's Next Broadcasting Deal
Dana White is exploring all options as the UFC’s broadcasting deal with ESPN nears its conclusion. The UFC signed a seven-year deal with ESPN in 2018, which gave the network exclusive rights. The deal was worth a reported $1.5 billion. The emergence of new markets and networks has given the UFC many more options. White […]
Chandler Ready For McGregor At 185; Strickland Reacts To Du Plessis' Controversial Comments
Michael Chandler is not fazed by the weight set for his fight with Conor McGregor. The duo had been linked with a fight since their days as rival coaches on the TUF 31 series. After months of waiting, McGregor announced the fight on New Year’s Day. The date is June 19, 2024, during International Fight […]
Undefeated Dagestani Prospect Picks PFL
Signing Murad Ramazanov won’t be enough to solidify the PFL’s brand. But signing the undefeated Russian prospect is the first step in what could be later viewed as a step toward challenging the UFC’s position as the top MMA brand. The PFL convinced Ramazanov to flee from ONE Championship and sign with them. It’s an […]
McGregor's Next Fight Confirmed For June 29 Against Chandler
Conor McGregor’s next fight will be against Michael Chandler during International Fight Week in Las Vegas on June 29, 2024. McGregor has mentioned his return for some time. His loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021 at UFC 264 kept him out of the octagon for over two years. A severe leg injury raised doubts over whether McGregor would […]
McGregor Will Confirm His Next Fight On New Year’s Day
As MMA fans wait for his return, Conor McGregor’s next fight will become clear on New Year’s Day. Conor McGregor’s future has been in doubt since his loss and injury against Dustin Poirier. During the UFC 264 clash, McGregor broke his leg. The injury was career-threatening, keeping him out of action for an extended period. McGregor […]
McGregor Won't Fight At UFC 300 – Says Chael Sonnen
In today’s MMA news,Conor McGregor will not fight at UFC 300 despite his desire to do so. That is according to Chael Sonnen. Following McGregor’s decision to renter USADA testing, the Irishman was desperate to fight in April in time for the card. Dana White dismissed those hopes, stating that a fight for the summer […]
Tsarukyan Stole Show as Best Moment of December 2023 MMA Events
The last UFC pay-per-view of the year, UFC 296, was great until the two championship fights. The battles between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval and the bout between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington were one-sided, technical decisions for the champions. But while the final fights of the year weren’t the most entertaining to watch, there […]
What Now for Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev, the reigning lightweight champion, sits atop of the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. Widely regarded as the top fighter in the world right now, what should the Dagestan fighter do next? Keep the Lightweight Division on Lock Could Islam Makhachev just continue on his current course and continue to dominate the UFC lightweight division? He’s […]
MMA Fighter of the Year #1: Larissa Pacheco
With 2023 drawing to a close, it’s time to review some of the top MMA fighters of the year. Our top fighter for the year is the PFL’s Brazilian sensation and first-ever two-weight champion, Larissa Pacheco. Changed Weight Division MMA fighting latest news has long documented Larissa Pacheco’s career and how she’s not always had […]