Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will be appearing as a licensed corner for Bellator MMA lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov at Bellator 300 in San Diego. This decision has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy due to Velasquez’s ongoing legal issues. Currently out on $1 million bail and awaiting a criminal trial on attempted murder and
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In a surprising turn of events, Angela Lee, a prominent figure in ONE Championship, has announced her retirement from mixed martial arts (MMA). Lee made this announcement during the ONE Fight Night 14 broadcast in Singapore, leaving fans and fellow fighters stunned by her decision. Along with her retirement, Lee also revealed that she would
Deiveson Figueiredo, the former two-time UFC bantamweight champion, is set to finally make his much-anticipated move up to the bantamweight division before the year comes to a close. This exciting news comes as sources have confirmed that Figueiredo will face off against Rob Font in a contender bout at UFC Fight Night on December 2nd.
The world of mixed martial arts is no stranger to rising stars and potential champions. In the ever-evolving landscape of the UFC, one name that has been making waves is Ian Garry. With his upcoming bout against the experienced Vicente Luque at UFC 296 on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas, Garry is set to prove
In a highly anticipated matchup, English lightweight sensation Paddy Pimblett will make his long-awaited debut against former interim champion and fan-favorite Tony Ferguson. Having amassed an impressive record of 20-3, Pimblett’s arrival to the UFC has been met with great excitement. However, his last fight against Jared Gordon left some observers questioning his victory. Now,
In a move that has surprised many, retired MMA fighter Chris Leben is set to make his debut as a judge in the state of Nevada. While Leben has been working as a pro referee and judge in California for the past four years, his appointment in Nevada is certainly a significant development. The decision
In a highly anticipated showdown, two of the most electrifying heavyweights in the UFC, Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira, will clash for the vacant light heavyweight championship. Set to take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden, this monumental battle is slated as the co-main event of UFC 295. With their impeccable skills and incredible
Former UFC women’s flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, will be out of action for a while due to a fractured right thumb. In an Instagram post, Shevchenko announced that she will require surgery for the comminuted fracture, revealing that her thumb is broken in more than three separate pieces. The injury occurred during her recent fight
From unexpected title changes to retirements and comebacks, 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for MMA fans. With just a few more months left in the year, it’s safe to assume that the chaos will continue. Let’s take a closer look at what we can expect in the coming months. Jon Jones’ Retirement and Return
The long-awaited rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko concluded in a split draw in the main event of Noche UFC at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This intense battle for the UFC women’s flyweight title left both fighters unsatisfied, fueling speculation of a potential trilogy that could define their rivalry. The result not only
The highly anticipated rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko is set to take place at the Noche UFC event in Las Vegas. This thrilling showdown will see Grasso defend her UFC women’s flyweight title against Shevchenko, the former longtime champion. As the main event of the evening, fans can expect an action-packed night of
The UFC is set to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend with an event that focuses on Mexican and Mexican-American fighters. The highlight of the event will be the women’s flyweight title fight between the UFC’s first Mexican-born women’s champion, Alexa Grasso, and former champion Valentina Shevchenko. Taking place at the T-Mobile Arena, this event
Despite being arguably the closest person to Israel Adesanya in his fight camp, City Kickboxing head trainer Eugene Bareman couldn’t identify from cageside what many observers called out after his fighter’s loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 on Saturday. It was a disappointing night for Adesanya, who has now lost two of his past
In a groundbreaking move, the UFC and WWE have officially merged, bringing together two global-powerhouse live-event and sports promoters under one roof. The merger has resulted in the creation of TKO, a new company that aims to leverage the strengths of both organizations to cater to more than one billion young and diverse fans worldwide.
The UFC recently made the decision to cancel a highly anticipated featherweight bout between Khusein Askhabov and Daniel Pineda, set to take place next month. This unexpected move came in light of Askhabov’s arrest, which is linked to a reported case of kidnapping and robbery in Thailand. The promotion wasted no time in addressing the
In what can only be described as the greatest upset in UFC middleweight title fight history, Sean Strickland (28-5) achieved the impossible by dethroning the legendary Israel Adesanya in a five-round decision at UFC 293 inside Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Coming into the fight as a massive underdog, Strickland’s victory sent shockwaves through the
Junior Dos Santos showcased the immense power of a heavyweight puncher in a thrilling bare-knuckle fight. Going head-to-head against fellow former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum, Dos Santos unleashed a barrage of strikes that resulted in severe cuts near both of Werdum’s eyes. As a result, Dos Santos emerged victorious with a split-decision win (28-29,
Model Nina Agdal, known as Logan Paul’s fiancée, has taken legal action against Dillon Danis, Paul’s upcoming boxing opponent, for “revenge porn.” The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, accuses Danis of conducting a smear campaign against Agdal on social media platforms. The complaint alleges that Danis posted