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Jon Jones Hits Back At Daniel Cormier's Comments
Jon Jones continued his feud with Daniel Cormier after the latter criticized Jones for appearing to spend Thanks Giving without his family. This was after Cormier commented on a clip, which showed Jones spending time in Russia. The pair have a long history having faced each other twice in the Octagon. Jones secured a unanimous […]
Cristiano Ronaldo's Big MMA Venture – ‘I Live By The Pursuit Of Greatness'
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become a shareholder in the leading Spanish MMA promotion, WOW FC. Ronaldo joins forces with UFC two-division champion Ilia Topuria in this landmark business venture. WOW FC is already recognized as Spain’s leading MMA organization, but their CEO Arturo Guillén described the partnership with the football icon as “transformational.” WOW FC […]
Justin Gaethje Vs. Paddy Pimblett Headlines UFC 324
UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will fight for the interim UFC lightweight championship at UFC 324. The card marks the UFC’s first event under Paramount+, which is slated for January 24 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The winner is expected to earn a title shot against […]
Shavkat Rakhmonov On His Return
UFC Welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov is ready to return to the Octagon after recovering from a knee injury, but has revealed that his desired opponent, Kamaru Usman, previously “turned him down.” Rakhmonov, who holds a 7-0 record in the UFC, last fought in December 2024 when he secured a win over Ian Machado Garry to cement […]
What's Next For Arnold Allen?
UFC featherweight Arnold Allen will face Jean Silva in his Octagon return at UFC 324, which will be under the first card of the UFC’s new broadcasting deal with Paramount+, with the card to take place on January 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Allen’s last fight was a win over Giga Chikadze at […]
Khabib Invites McGregor To Dagestan
Khabib Nurmagomedov hit out at Conor McGregor, as he invited the Irishman to Dagestan for treatment. The comments come after McGregor claimed to have healed from trauma after undergoing Ibogaine treatment in Mexico—a psychoactive substance often used for addiction and trauma recovery. Khabib, however, pitched a different kind of “treatment” to resolve the Irishman’s issues: an […]
Jon Jones ‘Preparing' To Face Alex Pereira
Jon Jones is preparing to face UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira just in case the UFC makes the fight. Jones, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, retired in June which prevented the Tom Aspinall fight from going ahead. However, he reversed his decision soon after by stating that he wanted to face Pereira at the […]
Makhachev Names His Condition For Fighting Topuria
Islam Makhachev states a bout against Ilia Topuria would require big money from the UFC, especially if the fight is to take place at the 155-pound limit. Makhachev moved up from lightweight to beat Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 and capture the welterweight championship. Having achieved his two-division dream, Islam—backed by his coach Khabib […]
MMA Fighter Isaac Johnson Dies After In-Bout Injury
MMA fighter Isaac Johnson has passed away at the age of 31 following an injury sustained during a bout against Mario Aleksandrovski at the Matador Fighter Challenge on November 21. The incident occurred in the third round, where Johnson suffered a critical injury that required him to go to the hospital at 8:38 p.m. Despite […]
What's Next For Belal Muhammad After The Machado Garry Loss?
Belal Muhammad has addressed his loss to Ian Machado Garry in the UFC Qatar co-main event, as we look at what is next. Belal suffered a unanimous decision defeat, which was his second loss in a row. The result followed his defeat to Jack Della Maddalena back in May, as he lost his UFC Welterweight […]
Arman Tsarukyan Warns Ilia Topuria – ‘I Can Beat Him So Easy'
Arman Tsarukyan is confident he would beat UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria, as we look at how the fight could play out. Tsarukyan solidified his position as the leading contender in the lightweight division, as he secured an arm-triangle choke in the second round to beat Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar. This victory marked his […]
Conor McGregor Claims Healing After Ibogaine Trauma Therapy
Conor McGregor says he has healed from his trauma after undergoing Ibogaine treatment in Mexico. Ibogaine is a psychoactive substance—a hallucinogen—that has gained traction in alternative medicine circles as a potential “cure” for trauma and addiction. McGregor had previously admitted under court testimony that he has used cocaine, something he stated during his civil sexual […]
Tsarukyan Submits Hooker, Demands Ilia Topuria
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Dan Hooker via a second-round submission at UFC Qatar, as he called out lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan stared the fight on the front foot, as he began to smother him, closing the distance and landing solid shots in the pocket. Tsarukyan successfully took the fight to the ground, where his superior […]
Garry Outpoints Belal At UFC Qatar; Calls Out Makhachev
Ian Machado Garry secured the biggest win of his career, defeating former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Qatar. Machado Garry started strong, using his movement to control the distance. He cut Muhammad just below his right eye, drawing blood. A time-out was called after a pair of stray […]
Pros Predict Belal Muhammad Vs. Ian Machado Garry – ‘It Will Be A Close Fight'
Belal Muhammad takes on Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar, pros picked their winner. Belal enters into the fight with a loss against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May, which cost him his welterweight title. The defeat ended his 11-fight unbeaten streak, but the title is now held by his close friend Islam […]
Fans React To Arman Headbutting Hooker – ‘He's Gonna Sleep Him'
Fans have reacted to Arman Tsarukyan’s headbutt towards Dan Hooker during the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC Qatar this weekend ahead of their lightweight clash. After a tense faceoff, Tsarukyan leaned in and headbutted Hooker, as Dan lost his cool. UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard and security personnel were forced to separate the two, as they exchanged […]
Maddalena’s Coach Defends The Islam Game Plan – ‘It’s A Plan We Will Use Again'
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach, Ben Vickers, has shut down suggestions there was a bad game plan for the Islam Makhachev fight. Makhachev won a one-sided unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 50-45, in Maddalena’s first title defense. Maddalena had no answer for Islam’s grappling despite the latter moving up from lightweight to […]
Jon Jones Reacts To Aspinall's Eye Injury – ‘It Was His Way Out'
Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has accused the current heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall of exaggerating his eye injuries sustained in his no-contest with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. Aspinall could not continue after the first round following an accidental double eye poke by Ciryl Gane, with Aspinall admitting he could not see. In the aftermath, […]
Valentina Shevchenko Names Her Sole Condition For A Nunes Trilogy
UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko only wants an Amanda Nunes trilogy if the latter is back to her best. The potential for a third showdown was ignited by Nunes following Shevchenko’s title defense at UFC 322 where she defeated Weili Zhang. Nunes claimed she would come out of retirement and first defeat Kayla Harrison for […]
UFC Fight Night – Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker: Preview & Betting Tips
The lightweight division gets another crucial matchup when surging contender Arman Tsarukyan faces veteran fan favourite Dan Hooker in the UFC Fight Night Qatar main event. Tsarukyan (22-3) continues to be spoken of as a future title challenger. His combination of high-level wrestling, elite scrambling, suffocating top control, and rapidly improving striking makes him one […]