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It seems as though the UFC continues to expand at a rapid pace. Since becoming UFC president in 2001, Dana White has grown the brand from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the combat sporting world. Now, it seems as though the UFC will be reaching new heights sometime in the near […]

Conor McGregor may have lost his last fight to Dustin Poirier, but he’s strutting like a winner right now. His Irish whisky company, Proper 12, was recently bought out, essentially doubling the former double champion’s net worth. McGregor launched Proper 12 back in 2018. It became an instant success, as McGregor himself was featured in […]

Having fought last back in 2012, MMA fighter Dan Hardy had been working as an analyst for the UFC for quite some time. However, it seems that has all come to an end, as Dana White and the UFC have let the 38-year-old veteran go. Apparently, during UFC 258, Hardy found himself in an argument with […]

In the latest news of combat sports, UFC president Dana White made sure his opinion on Jake Paul was clear while having a conversation with the legendary Mike Tyson. Paul is set to fight MMA fighter Ben Askren on April 17th, where the two will battle it out in a boxing match. While being a […]

Reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz successfully defended his title against UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya during the main event of UFC 259 on Saturday night. Upon awaiting the result of the match, Blachowicz shared a laugh with Adesanya after he thought the latter was offering him a bodyguard gig. Instead, the Nigerian kickboxer […]

Amanda Nunes’ net worth in 2021 has been the subject of intrigue because of her fight with Megan Anderson. After all, she was already guaranteed to take home $540,000 for her fight purse and sponsorship bonus in the said bout. With that–amid a 12-fight winning streak prior to the showdown–her career earnings has also been […]

Israel Adesanya’s Net Worth in 2021 continues to rise due to his production in the sport. He is set to face off against Jan Błachowicz in the main event of UFC 259 on March 6. Adesanya has been one of the most dominant and exciting fighters in the UFC. Before making the jump to MMA, […]

Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya lead the way as the main event in UFC 259. Both fighters are coming off impressive victories, as they each enter the octagon Saturday night to continue their impressive runs. Blachowicz’s last fight was a highly anticipated matchup against Dominick Reyes. The bout ended after the Polish fighter knocked out […]

It’s time! One of the most highly anticipated fight cards this year, UFC 259 aims to be packed with action throughout the entire evening. A belt is on the line in three of the five fights on the main card. Petr Yan looks to win his first title defense against Aljamain Sterling. Amanda Nunes will […]

UFC 259 takes place Saturday, March sixth, and it’s the biggest card of the year so far. With Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya leading the way as the main event, it seems as though Blachowicz has a secret weapon he believes will give him the edge. Per TMZ Sports, Blachowicz revealed his secret weapon during […]

Max Holloway has no interest in a rematch with Conor McGregor. The former UFC featherweight champion said the company had plans for a potential scrap between Holloway and McGregor had the Notorious One won his last bout against Dustin Poirier in January. McGregor defeated Holloway back in 2013 in a three-round unanimous decision, but the […]

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is set to make his jump to the heavyweight division for his next match. As per Yahoo Sports, UFC President Dana White has already confirmed that Jones will await the winner of the upcoming bout between reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and top contender Francis Ngannou slated for […]

The UFC is targeting a Dustin Poirier–Conor McGregor trilogy for this summer. President Dana White said Friday the company will try to make the fight since ‘The Diamond” and the “Notorious One” both seem to want it: “When you’ve got two guys who want the trilogy as bad as those two do, you make it […]

Conor McGregor had some visible battle scars after getting knocked out by Dustin Poirier in the main event of their Lightweight bout at UFC 257 on Saturday. Apart from the bruises on his face, the former two-division world champion was seen gingerly leaving the Etihad Arena at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi with a crutch […]

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had some strong words for his rival Conor McGregor following his knockout loss to Dustin Poirier on Saturday. The Russian sambo specialist did not mince words when addressing why The Notorious got defeated in his UFC return, despite being the favorite heading into the match. This is what happened, […]

It didn’t take long for Jake Paul to clown Conor McGregor after the latter’s TKO defeat at the hands of Dustin Poirier in UFC 257 on Saturday night. The controversial YouTube star took to Twitter to offer The Notorious an insulting $10,000 fight offer–all in cold cash–in the aftermath of McGregor’s second round loss. As […]

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is one wealthy man and he is never shy to flaunt his riches. Before headlining UFC 257 at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Saturday, The Notorious one showed a sneak peek of a gorgeous Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette watch. It features 342 diamonds on the backdrop, 80 diamonds on the […]

Dustin Poirier shocked the world on Saturday after he came away with a convincing knockout win over Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 257 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. In the aftermath of his devastating loss to Poirier, the Irish MMA star addressed talks about his future in the UFC. In his […]

Conor McGregor is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in sports. He draws fans, media men, and paparazzi wherever he goes. As McGregor made his way to the arena ahead of his main event fight with Dustin Poirier, a cameraman was so caught up on filming the Irish MMA superstar that he accidentally hit a […]

Dustin Poirier exacted his revenge on Conor McGregor, knocking out the Irishman in the main event of UFC 257 on Saturday. After a competitive first round where both lightweight contenders had their moments, it was The Diamond who got his groove early in the second. The finish came at the 2:32 mark of the second […]

Former UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is quite familiar with both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. With his two former foes set to face off in the main event of the highly anticipated UFC257 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Saturday, “The Eagle” shared his two cents on who would win the […]

UFC 257 will headline another notable matchup featuring the returning Conor McGregor going up against Dustin Poirier. The Irishman is returning to the lightweight division for the first time since 2018 while Poirier will look to avenge his 2014 loss to McGregor, this time as the No. 1 challenger. Both fighters are expected to make […]

UFC legend Conor McGregor is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit after being sued in Ireland by a woman who accused him of raping her in 2018. McGregor broke his silence on the allegations Thursday ahead of his UFC 257 fight against Dustin Poirier, insisting he has already been “cleared of all wrongdoing,” per TMZ. McGregor went […]

Just when the boxing world thought that they had seen the last of the Paul brothers, Conor McGregor decides to open the door to a potential fight. McGregor recently sat down to do an interview for his upcoming fight against Dustin Poirer in UFC 257 but was asked about a potential fight against popular YouTuber, […]

Former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is looking to make his return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 257 after almost a year since his last fight. He is set to face fellow lightweight contender Dustin Poirier to determine the next challenger for the division championship vacated by the recently retired title-holder […]

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has opened up the possibility of a return to the Octagon. Nurmagomedov said to UFC president Dana White that if a fighter does something special in 257, he’ll consider returning. Khabib Nurmagomedov told Dana White yesterday, per White: I’m going to watch the two lightweight fights at 257. If […]

With Conor McGregor’s highly-anticipated rematch with Dustin Poirier just weeks away, the flamboyant Irishman has taken to Twitter to come out with a bold promise for the fans. According to McGregor, he has every intention to put on a show for MMA supporters all over the world: I promise a masterpiece. — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) […]

YouTube sensation Jake Paul really, really wants the Conor McGregor fight to go down. So much so, that the loud-mouthed 23-year-old recently called out McGregor, as well as UFC President Dana White, on Twitter for trying to block the exhibition match. UFC fighter Nate Diaz caught wind of Paul’s tirade, and could not help but […]

In an effort to set up the biggest boxing bout of his entire life, infamous YouTuber Jake Paul unleashed an expletive-filled call out directed at UFC megastar Conor McGregor. The 23-year-old online sensation once again grabbed headlines for all the wrong reasons with this cringe-worthy attempt for a promo on Monday. Paul, who is coming […]

Conor McGregor is set to make his return to the UFC more than a year after his last fight. ESPN reports that McGregor had signed his bout agreement to face Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 257, which will take place on January 23, with Poirier already signing the agreement at an earlier […]

At long last, it appears the UFC has found common ground on a lightweight bout between former division champion Conor McGregor and top contender Dustin Poirier. The two had been in talks with the promotion for months after initially promoting a sparring exhibition. After plenty of back and forth, the UFC is marking the bout […]

UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos is set to return to the Octagon after what has been a lengthy 16-month layoff. Santos suffered career-threatening injuries in July 2019 in a fight against Jon Jones, and at that point, it wasn’t clear if he was ever going to be able to fight again. Santos recently spoke […]

UFC star Tito Ortiz has won a council seat in his hometown of Huntington Beach, California, on Tuesday, according to a report from msn.com. Huntington Beach is an ocean side city in Orange County that is located roughly 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Locals and visitors to the area know the popular destination as […]

They may have had their differences in the past, but it seems as if Conor McGregor now respects his UFC rival in the recently retired Khabib Nurmagomedov.  McGregor revealed as much in a Twitter Q&A: A phenomenal grappler fighter. The current best in the sport with it. I’ve the answer however and they know it. […]

A former pro footballer is making significant strides in the fight business. Ex-NFL star Greg Hardy scored an impressive TKO victory over Maurice Greene on Saturday at UFC on ESPN+ 39. Hardy dropped Greene with a massive right hand, dropping the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter on the ground. The former 2nd team All-Pro then pounced on […]

The MMA world was taken aback by Khabib Nurmagomedov’s unexpected retirement shortly after successfully defending his UFC Lightweight title against Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 this past Saturday. While the Russian MMA star relinquished his claim as the best 155-lb fighter in the world, he will leave the cage an extremely […]

UFC president Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov broke his foot three weeks before his UFC 254 fight with Justin Gaethje. In typical Nurmagomedov fashion, Khabib didn’t tell anyone (via Bleacher Report). Dana White said Khabib broke his foot 3 weeks before his #UFC254 match against Justin Gaethje He didn't tell anybody. pic.twitter.com/VaNvPaZAIP — Bleacher Report […]

Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor is the latest high-profile athlete to weight in on lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shock announcement that he was retiring, following his victory over Justin Gaethje. Good performance @TeamKhabib. I will carry on. Respect and condolences on your father again also. To you and family. Yours sincerely, The McGregors. — Conor […]

Minutes after defeating Justin Gaethje with a second-round submission in UFC 254, Khabib Nurmagomedov announced that he was retiring (via UFC on Twitter). "Today is my last fight here in UFC." #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/sq6R9LxN1i — UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020 Capping what would be an undefeated career, Khabib obtained his 29th victory Saturday afternoon, continuing his […]