Tatsuro Taira | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Tatsuro Taira is back on the winning track, but where does he currently stand in the contender line at 125 pounds? The 25-year-old super prospect took out Hyun Sung Park in dominant fashion in the UFC Vegas 108 main event, needing a little more than a minute […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Conor McGregor can recover from his recent struggles. McGregor was found liable for a civil sexual assault after Nikita Hand accused him of commiting it in 2018 at a Dublin hotel room. Although McGregor said things were consensual, he was found liable. He was ordered to pay her legal fees and damages, […]
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC Everyone knows an undefeated record in mixed martial arts (MMA) is a rare and precious commodity that can significantly elevate a fighter’s career. Indeed, that coveted zero at the end of a record doesn’t just represent perfection — it builds a fighter’s mystique, boosts their marketability, and generates unparalleled hype […]
Photo via LFA LFA CEO Ed Soares has seen fighters from his organization get signed to the UFC for many, many years. With his and the company’s goal of getting as many fighters as possible to the big show, Soares was prepared to see another top prospect leave the company. “Bia Mesquita,” Soares told MMA […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title at UFC 322 from Madison Square Garden. Makhachev moved up in weight after having defended his lightweight title four times since beating Charles Oliveira for the belt. Makhachev’s move up in weight also came after he was initially expected to defend […]
Elizeu Zaleski stopped Zach Scroggin in November 2024 | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Neil Magny holds the record for most fights in UFC welterweight history heading into his 35th octagon appearance this Saturday at UFC Vegas 108 against Elizeu Zaleski, and Zaleski sees it as an opportunity to climb back into the 170-pound rankings. […]
Max Holloway’s victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 has been clouded by a serious hand injury that could keep him out until 2026. Holloway defeated Poirier in the latter’s last fight, spoiling his homecoming, as he retained his BMF title via a unanimous decision: 49–47, 49–47, and 48–47. Holloway dropped Poirier in the first […]
Brock Lesnar made a surprise return to WWE at Summerslam on Sunday, marking his first appearance in two years. After Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena for the WWE Championship, the 48-year old Lesnar made his way to the ring. The former heavyweight UFC champ and WWE champ quickly hit his signature F5 finishing move on […]
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Khamzat Chimaev is in full gear for his first-ever UFC title shot later this month at UFC 319, but “Borz” may have missed out on a huge opportunity to promote his next fight. According to popular streamer, Adin Ross, the undefeated middleweight contender requested a whopping $700,000 to make an […]
Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC Dustin Poirier turned the page from his fighting career, and his biggest supporter is showing her appreciation. Following Poirier’s loss to Max Holloway in his final fight at UFC 318 in July, the former interim lightweight champion’s wife Jolie posted a heartfelt message to her husband on Instagram to celebrate […]