Justin Gaethje had an impressive performance against Paddy Pimblett earlier this year to take home the interim lightweight title, but still feels he missed an opportune moment to finish the fight in the fourth. With the win over Pimblett behind him, Gaethje will now attempt to capture the undisputed title when he meets champion Ilia […]
Dana White has predicted UFC Freedom 250 will draw Super Bowl-level viewership figures when the event takes place on the White House lawn on Sunday. Last year’s Super Bowl had over $125 million viewers, but aired on network television while UFC Freedom will be streamed on Paramount +, meaning it will be tough to match. […]
Max Holloway (26-7) says he has no concerns about stepping up from 155 to 170-pounds to face Conor McGregor (22-6) on July 11, which will be Conor’s first fight in 5 years. “My thoughts on the fight being at 170 was like, who cares? Weight is just a number. Real gladiators back in the day, […]
Several high-profile celebrities invited to UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14 have no plans to attend. Adam Sandler, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jared Leto and Mario Lopez were among the names UFC CEO Dana White had been invited to the card. Representatives for all four, along with a person close to […]
The UFC will use the broadcast of UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, with vignettes telling the story of the United States throughout the evening. Craig Borsari, the UFC’s head of production and chief content officer, echoed the sentiment: “This is a very patriotic moment for us to integrate a […]
Michael Chandler (23-10) has reacted to Conor McGregor’s (22-6) upcoming UFC return against Max Holloway (27-9) at UFC 329 on July 11, as he wishes Conor well in his comeback fight while insisting a fight between the two will happen at some point. The pair were set to face each other in June 2024, however […]
24-year-old Muay Thai competitor Jaosuayai returns to action this Friday on ONE Championship’s ‘The Inner Circle’ card in Bangkok. Through his hard work on Thailand’s tough Muay Thai circuit, Jaosuayai achieved his goal of competing in ONE, and he recently recounted a time his success even led to him dipping his toes into the entertainment […]
Conor McGregor (22-6) posted training images and videos showcasing a leaner physique ahead of his UFC comeback against Max Holloway (27-9) at UFC 329 on July 11. The former two-division champion appeared visibly lighter and more defined in the footage and reignited debate about what McGregor can still produce inside the octagon after years of […]
Colby Covington (17-5) has not ruled out a return to MMA despite announcing his retirement from the sport on May 19, insisting that if he does come back it will only be inside the UFC octagon. Covington retired to focus on wrestling, having signed with Real American Freestyle. He is 3-0 on the RAF mat […]
Former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder Ben Askren has announced he will compete at RAF 11 on July 18 in Milwaukee, less than a year after undergoing a double lung transplant, taking on former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad on the same card as Colby Covington vs. Arman Tsarukyan. Askren contracted a severe case of […]