It seems like the UFC is going through a moniker-changing season. Last month, Ilia Topuria announced that he would be abandoning his longtime moniker, "El Matador," in favor of "La Leyenda." The shift comes as Topuria vacated his UFC featherweight title to pursue a new challenge in the lightweight division, as he sets his sights […]
The lineup for UFC International Fight Week 2025 is starting to take shape. On Thursday, a report from Laerte Viana stated that Brandon Royval and Manel Kape have been rebooked for a high-stakes flyweight bout at UFC 317, set to take place on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a potential […]
The UFC is reportedly gearing up for a return to Nashville, Tennessee, with a Fight Night card featuring Derrick Lewis at the top of the lineup. On Wednesday, MMA journalist Laerte Viana reported on social media that Lewis is set to headline a non-pay-per-view event on July 12 against Tallison Teixeira, with the venue yet […]
The UFC and Meta are joining forces to deliver an innovative experience for fans. On Wednesday, UFC CEO Dana White announced a multiyear alliance with Mark Zuckerberg's tech powerhouse, solidifying its role as the MMA promotion’s "official fan technology partner." This collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge innovations to enhance fan engagement. Through this partnership, the […]
The UFC’s return to Kansas City now features an electrifying new main event. On Tuesday, the UFC confirmed a high-stakes welterweight showdown between Ian Garry and Carlos Prates as the headline bout for the Fight Night card set to take place on April 26 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The announcement comes […]
The UFC 315 card just got even more stacked with the addition of a thrilling matchup featuring Benoît Saint Denis. On Monday, Saint Denis took to his YouTube channel to announce that he’ll be making his return at UFC 315, which is scheduled for May 10 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, though […]
According to a PFL executive, Jake Paul has no intention of putting his boxing career on hold to transition into MMA. More than two years have passed since Paul inked an exclusive deal with the PFL in January 2023 to make his cage debut. In partnership with the New York-based MMA promotion, "The Problem Child" […]
The Global Fight League (GFL) is set to launch with not one, but two inaugural events. On Monday, the GFL unveiled plans for its first two events, featuring seasoned veterans, both set to take place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The action kicks off on May 24, with a second night of […]
It seems that Jorge Masvidal has never taken his eyes off of Leon Edwards. Masvidal hung up his MMA gloves in April 2023 after falling short against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. However, the former BMF champion has never truly closed the door on his fighting career, frequently hinting at a comeback and actively working […]
Chael Sonnen identifies two reigning champions whom he believes have the potential to succeed Conor McGregor as the next global superstar of the UFC. Over the years, "The Notorious" has skyrocketed to a level of fame in the UFC that few, if any, fighters in combat sports history have ever matched, blending his iconic trash […]
Darren Till is claiming that Dillon Danis refused to fight him following the fallout of his bout with KSI. Till was scheduled to take on Darren Stewart in the co-main event of Misfits Boxing 21 on March 29 at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. The fight card was set to be headlined by a […]
The UFC heavyweight division has just been reduced by one fighter on the roster. On Thursday, MMA Fighting's Damon Martin reported on X that Walt Harris has been axed from the UFC lineup due to his ongoing four-year suspension for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Harris received a 48-month suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission in March […]
Amid a wave of discontent and high-profile departures from the PFL, a former two-division Bellator champion has chosen to sever ties with the promotion on cordial terms. On Thursday, combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani was the first to report on X that MMA veteran Ryan Bader has officially split from the PFL, walking away before […]
Conor McGregor has unexpectedly been dragged into the fallout of a former UFC fighter’s suspension over a betting scandal. On Tuesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission issued a three-year suspension to UFC flyweight Jeff Molina for his involvement in a high-profile betting scandal, which also implicated his coach, James Krause. Molina was found to have placed […]
Earning a spot in the UFC through Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) is a dream for many fighters, but one contract winner recently made the surprising decision to walk away from it. Former GLORY light heavyweight champion Artem Vakhitov punched his ticket to the UFC in October with a statement-making knockout victory over Islem Masraf […]
The two UFC fighters implicated in the betting scandal have now received their respective suspensions. On Tuesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission issued a 29-month suspension to former UFC featherweight fighter Darrick Minner due to his involvement in a betting scandal connected to his coach, James Krause. The probe into suspicious betting activity was triggered after […]
The mother of the alleged molester feels that Cain Velasquez's punishment is far too lenient. On Monday, Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison at the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice in San Jose after pleading no contest in August to a series of offenses, most notably attempted murder. His sentencing comes nearly […]
Dana White’s official foray into boxing could bridge the gap to making a potential blockbuster crossover fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Alex Pereira a reality. "The Cat" has hinted that he is nearing the final chapter of his boxing career, with just two fights left before calling it quits. His top priority is a rematch […]
Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to five years in prison for charges stemming from a 2022 shooting. In August 2024, Velasquez entered a no-contest plea in a California court to charges including felony attempted murder, assault, and multiple weapons-related offenses. The plea deal not only aimed to reduce his sentence but also marked a step […]
Lower-profile MMA promotions often produce some of the most jaw-dropping moments, and Houston-based Fury FC recently delivered in spectacular fashion. On Sunday night at Imagen Venues Escapade in Houston, Texas, Marcus Nash secured a stunning knockout victory over Felipe Rocha in their middleweight showdown at Fury FC 103. After a closely contested opening round, Nash […]
