Nate Diaz, a well-known MMA fighter, found himself at the center of legal trouble after an altercation in New Orleans almost a year ago. The incident, which led to Diaz being arrested and charged with second-degree battery in April 2023, involved him applying a chokehold to amateur MMA fighter Rodney Peterson. The confrontation escalated when
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The headline fight at the 2024 PFL Regular Season event features Andrey Koreshkov making his PFL debut against undefeated veteran Magomed Umalatov. Koreshkov is riding a five-fight win streak, with his most recent victory being a split decision win over Lorenz Larkin in 2023. On the other hand, Umalatov, despite being undefeated, has never competed
After a slightly disappointing performance at UFC 300, Nickal has vowed to come back stronger and showcase his true talent at UFC 400. With his impressive skills and promising future, Nickal could be a potential candidate for a second UFC championship. His storyline of redemption and ultimate success could be a highlight of the UFC
Kayla Harrison made a stunning UFC debut by completely dominating former champion Holly Holm in a preliminary fight at UFC 300. Harrison, a former two-time Olympic judo champion, showcased her skills by securing a rear-naked choke submission victory over Holm at 1 minute and 47 seconds of the second round. This performance was a clear
Nate Diaz recently expressed his confidence in a potential trilogy fight against Conor McGregor, stating that he guarantees they will meet in the Octagon once again. Diaz, who has previously defeated McGregor via submission in 2016, seems determined to settle the score in another highly anticipated matchup. McGregor himself has hinted at the idea of
UFC president Dana White announced that Hall of Famer Mark Coleman will be presenting the BMF championship belt to the winner of the Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway fight at UFC 300. Coleman recently emerged from a coma after saving his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio. After the rescue, Coleman was placed
The 2024 PFL season event is gearing up to be a night of champions with an impressive lineup of current and former titleholders set to compete. The main card will feature a mix of light heavyweight and lightweight bouts, with the likes of former champions Rob Wilkinson and Antonio Carlos Jr. headlining the event. The
In the world of mixed martial arts, injuries are a common occurrence that can significantly impact a fighter’s career. The recent torn hamstring suffered by UFC middleweight Chris Curtis during a fight against Brendan Allen serves as a stark reminder of the physical toll that these athletes endure. The Grade 3 tear of Curtis’s hamstring
In a highly anticipated rematch, UFC middleweight Brendan Allen emerged victorious over Chris Curtis after a grueling 25-minute fight. It was a showdown of epic proportions, with both fighters leaving it all in the octagon. Allen, with a record of 24-5, narrowly defeated the seasoned veteran Curtis (31-11) via split decision. The fight was a
The recent filing of a police report in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by a testing agent for the UFC’s anti-doping program has brought to light some serious allegations against heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Crystal Martinez, the agent for Drug Free Sport International, claims that Jones assaulted her and even threatened her life during a routine sample
The PFL’s 2024 regular season kicked off with a bang as heavyweights put on a show with four knockouts earning bonus points. Leading the pack is Russian heavyweight Valentin Moldavsky, who secured six points with a first-round knockout of Ante Delija. Moldavsky, a former interim champ hailing from Bellator, delivered a dominant performance under the
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) kicked off its 2024 regular season, following its recent acquisition of rival Bellator MMA. The first card of the season boasted a Bellator crossover theme, with past or present champions from both promotions facing off. The event, held at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas, showcased
Manon Fiorot showcased her skills and proved her worth as a top contender in the UFC’s flyweight division with a dominant performance against Erin Blanchfield at UFC Fight Night in Atlantic City. Fiorot’s ability to thwart Blanchfield’s takedown attempts and land cleaner strikes throughout the fight earned her a unanimous 50-45 victory on the judges’
Igor Severino, a UFC fighter from Brazil, faced a shocking turn of events in his debut match when he bit his opponent, Andre Lima, resulting in his disqualification. The unexpected bite left a visible mark on Lima’s arm, causing an uproar in the UFC community. Severino expressed deep regret for his actions, acknowledging that there
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Western Australian Government that will see the return of UFC events to Perth in the coming years. The partnership kicks off with UFC 305 set to take place at RAC Arena on Sunday, August 18. This event will mark the third UFC
The highly anticipated 2023 PFL season opener in San Antonio is now faced with unexpected changes as the promotion announced that Bruno Cappelozza, the reigning heavyweight champion, will no longer be competing on April 4th. Originally slated to face Sergey Bilostenniy on the main card, Cappelozza has been replaced by Blagoy Ivanov without any explanation
The PFL is gearing up for its 2024 regular season, set to kick off next week on April 4th. Following a busy year for the promotion, which saw the acquisition of Bellator MMA, the PFL has made significant changes during the offseason. One of the biggest additions is the introduction of a new women’s flyweight
Rose Namajunas, a former two-time UFC champion at strawweight, made a significant impact on the flyweight division by securing a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Ribas at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Despite coming into the fight with a two-bout losing streak, Namajunas showcased her skills and determination to outpoint Ribas. This victory marked