(Video) Zhang Weili lifts Francis Ngannou off the ground in training footage
At UFC 281 on November 12, former UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili will have the chance to win the back the title once again. Weili will be the first to…
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Ariel Helwani says UFC dropped the ball on Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic
Jon Jones announced his move to heavyweight a long time ago. But time to announce an event came and went and it’s now all but certain we won’t be seeing…
Ben Askren questions how anyone could think Nate Diaz stands a chance boxing Jake Paul
There’s been a lot of talk about what Nate Diaz will do after getting out from his draconic UFC contract. Diaz was reportedly under contract until recently – after signing…
Rapper Spanian preparing for a professional MMA debut after a stint in Australia’s toughest jail
The popular social media personality Spanian has stated he is training for a professional MMA bout and will get instruction from a “very well known international kickboxer.” The Sydney rapper…
‘Sober October’ Joe Rogan racks up 75 push-ups during podcast to defeat friends in Fitness challenge
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is regarded as one of the most prominent personalities in the world due to his hugely successful podcast program. The podcast host infamously holds a…
Paulo Costa teases UFC departure: ‘My miserable UFC contract will expire in time’
Paulo Costa has hinted at a potential switch to boxing with his UFC contract coming to an end soon. Costa called his current contract with the Dana White-led UFC ‘miserable’…
“I was concussed and my heart rate was 200” – Sean O’Malley explains why he looked bummed out after 3 rounds against Yan
At UFC 280, Sean O’Malley defeated Petr Yan by a split decision for the greatest victory of his MMA career. However, the decision caused controversy throughout the MMA world. Some…
Mark Coleman talks shoving Joe Rogan into a wall: “I would say I gave him a gentle push”
The origin of the iconic footage of Mark Coleman pushing Joe Rogan into a wall has finally been explained. It is likely that you have seen the footage of Joe…
Conor McGregor denies mom wore blackface for Halloween amidst backlash from fans
Yesterday we covered how the MMA community was celebrating Halloween . There were many creative costumes however one picture in particular stood out – freshly shaved Conor McGregor alongside his…
MMA veteran Darren Towler sentenced to 24 years in prison
Former professional mixed martial artist Darren Towler was given a 24-year sentence for his involvement in a multi-million dollar trafficking operation. Darren Towler had skipped bail when the police tied…
(Video) Anderson Silva almost threw a kick at Jake Paul during boxing event
Jake Paul made headlines when he managed to defeat UFC legend Anderson Silva. Many fans were questioning the legitimacy of their bout afterwards but despite that the bout reportedly did…
Brendan Schaub slams Anthony Smith for criticizing Jake Paul and wanting MMA fans to boycott his boxing
In combat sports, Jake Paul has established himself as a contentious character. Not everyone agrees with Mike Tyson, who has commended Paul for bringing attention to boxing. Paul has defeated…
Mixed martial artist dies of an apparent case of food poisoning
Alexandar Pisarev reportedly passed away unexpectedly this month. He trained with the Tomahawk squad in Moscow. The exact cause of his death is currently unclear. However, food poisoning has been…
MMA world celebrates Halloween: McGregor shares wildly insensitive pics of mom in blackface
MMA community is made up of some of the world’s most colorful characters. They’re free to show off their personalities during the Halloween celebrations each year. The most spooky and…
UFC’s Anthony Smith once advocated for Silva to box Jake Paul, but now he accuses Jake Paul of exploiting aging UFC athletes
Despite some promising early performances in his boxing career, Jake Paul has yet to win over the majority of fans. This includes particularly those who participate in the combat sports…
Trans Mixed martial artist Alana McLaughlin targeting another MMA bout, has a documentary in the works
It has been 14 months since Alana McLaughlin made her MMA debut and became the second transgender woman to compete in the sport. Since then, McLaughlin has been training and…
Jake Paul slams Nate Diaz after suggesting Anderson Silva main event was fixed
Jake Paul’s love hate relationship with MMA fandom continues. After each win there’s a wave of rumors about match fixing – and a strenuous attempt to deny said rumors. This…
(Video) UFC veteran Jeff Monson floored with soccer kick, stretchered out of the cage
Former UFC heavyweight Jeff Monson returned to action on Saturday night in a Draka Boxing/MMA event in Russia. The night’s main event pitted the 51-year-old against Alexandr Ilyasov. However, things…
Aussie MMA club using Virtual Reality technology to help combat concussions
Wollongong MMA athletes from Australia are the first to test a new concussion management device that uses virtual reality. In various important athletic disciplines, the treatment of brain injuries is…
Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez has been denied bail without explanation
The MMA world has been waiting impatiently for news on Velasquez’s imprisonment. The former UFC champion filed a 246-page motion to reverse Judge Shelyna Brown’s decision to deny bail. The…