Misfits Boxing 22, also known as MF & DAZN X Series 22: Ring of Thrones, took place on Saturday, August 30, at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights. In the main event, former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till delivered a devastating third-round […]
Jan Błachowicz has a dangerous test ahead. Blachowicz recently took to social media, hinting that he has already signed the contract for his next fight scheduled later this year. On Saturday, Red Corner MMA reported that the former UFC light heavyweight champion is expected to square off against No. 10–ranked contender Bogdan Guskov at UFC […]
Tensions are heating up between Darren Till and Luke Rockhold ahead of their weekend clash. Both former UFC stars are set to face each other in the main event of Misfits Boxing 22: ‘Ring of Thrones', where they will battle for the inaugural MFB bridgerweight title in a six-round showdown this Saturday at the AO […]
Chael Sonnen is reportedly making his return to the canvas. Earlier this week, Gable Steveson withdrew from his scheduled grappling showdown against Craig Jones in the main event of CJI 2 this Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Center, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, due to a turf toe injury. However, on Tuesday, Sonnen claimed […]
Chael Sonnen believes he knows why Jon Jones chose a tainted path in his career. Jones is often hailed as the greatest MMA fighter of all time, and his resume more than justifies that. At 23, "Bones" made history as the UFC’s youngest champion by winning the light heavyweight title. He holds a 28-1 record […]
Daniel Cormier holds a contrasting view to Khabib Nurmagomedov when it comes to Ilia Topuria vs. Arman Tsarukyan. Topuria is widely regarded as one of the most well-rounded fighters in modern MMA, holding a flawless 17-0 record with 15 finishes, including victories over former UFC champions Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski. Adding to […]
Magomed Ankalaev is targeting UFC two-division champion status in the near future. Ankalaev captured the light heavyweight crown earlier this year at UFC 313, narrowly defeating former champion Alex Pereira via a hard-fought unanimous decision in March. Now, “Big Ank” is setting his sights on moving up a weight class to assert his dominance on […]
Quinton Jackson is seeking forgiveness in wake of his son’s shocking actions. Last weekend, the former UFC champion’s son, Raja Jackson, attended a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in Los Angeles, streaming the night live on his KICK channel. During the event, he clashed with wrestler Stuart Smith, aka Syko Stu, in a heated altercation that […]
Andrew Tate could be returning to combat sports before year’s end. Tate is one of the most polarizing social media figures, drawing widespread criticism for his misogynistic views while still maintaining a strong following among young men worldwide. Before rising to infamy for his controversial rhetoric, the 38-year-old American-born Brit made his name as a […]
Bryan Battle knew missing weight in the UFC would come at a cost. Battle was set to face Nursulton Ruziboev in a middleweight bout at UFC 319 earlier this month, but things unraveled on the scale. Coming in four pounds over the 186-pound limit, the American missed weight for the second fight in a row, […]
Tracy Cortez and Erin Blanchfield are set to run it back in a rematch. On Tuesday, MMA Junkie’s Nolan King first reported that Tracy Cortez and Erin Blanchfield are booked for a flyweight clash with possible title implications at UFC 322 on November 15. Although the promotion has yet to finalize the venue for its […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov doubts Ilia Topuria has what it takes to overcome Arman Tsarukyan. After Islam Makhachev opted to vacate the lightweight title and move up to welterweight, Topuria claimed the vacant belt with a devastating first-round knockout of former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 this past June. “El Matador” has a stacked lineup of […]
Sean Strickland shared an opinion on Raja Jackson’s incident that some may find shocking. Last Saturday in Los Angeles, Jackson attended a KnokX Pro Wrestling event while live-streaming it on his KICK channel, where he had a tense backstage confrontation with wrestler Stuart Smith, AKA Syko Stu. He then got the go-ahead from the promotion […]
Sean O’Malley admits that walking in Conor McGregor’s shoes was both his inspiration and his misstep. O’Malley has repeatedly voiced his reverence for McGregor, crediting not just the former two-division champion’s fighting style, but even more so the larger-than-life aura that made him a global icon. At the same time, “Suga” never hesitated to measure […]
Johnny Walker admitted Octagon rust affected his performance in his recent fight. Last Saturday in Shanghai, China, Walker secured a brutal second-round TKO over Zhang Mingyang in the UFC Shanghai main event, bouncing back with a much-needed victory. Walker got off to a rocky start, taking some heavy shots on both the feet and the […]
Aljamain Sterling admitted his fight with Brian Ortega nearly slipped away. Last Saturday in Shanghai, China, Sterling secured a commanding unanimous decision over Ortega in the five-round co-main event of UFC Shanghai. “Funk Master” dominated Ortega in a largely stand-up battle, dictating the pace with sharp strikes and powerful kicks that steadily wore down the […]
Bryan Battle has booked his first fight since his UFC release. Battle was cut by the UFC after failing to make weight for his middleweight showdown with Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC 319 earlier this month. The North Carolina fighter came in four pounds over the 186-pound limit, leading to the bout being canceled. However, just […]
Anthony Hernandez seems unfazed by the threats Reinier de Ridder could present when they meet in the Octagon. Last week, UFC CEO Dana White revealed that Hernandez will face surging contender Reinier de Ridder in a high-stakes clash with major title implications headlining UFC Vancouver on October 18 at the Rogers Center in British Columbia, […]
For Dricus Du Plessis, the setback is only a spark for greater things ahead. Earlier this month, Du Plessis saw his reign as middleweight champion come to a halt after suffering a lopsided unanimous decision loss to Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319. “Stillknocks” had no solution for Chimaev’s relentless wrestling, as […]
Bryan Battle has found a new home for his fighting career. It’s been a turbulent few days for Battle. As he was slated to face Nursulton Ruziboev in a middleweight bout at UFC 319 last Saturday, the fight was scrapped after the North Carolina native came in four pounds over the 186-pound limit. Just days […]
