UFC newcomer Michael Chandler has been enjoying life since knocking out Dan Hooker in his promotional debut on January 23 in Abu Dhabi. In the UFC 257 co-main event, Chandler looked fantastic. He put it on his opponent from the first bell. The 33-year-old went to the body consistently in round one before coming over […]
Khamzat Chimaev destroys a heavy bag and sends a warning to Leon Edwards ahead of UFC Fight Night 187. Khamzat Chimaev means business ahead of his headlining bout with Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night 187. The surging UFC prospect annihilated a heavy bag in training with repeated slams and suplexes before sending a stern […]
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC A bantamweight fight between “Suga” Sean O’Malley and Thomas Almeida is in the works for UFC 260. O’Malley on Tuesday announced via his YouTube channel a bout with Brazilian slugger Almeida for the March 27 pay-per-view event at a location to be announced. A person close to Almeida told MMA […]
Ben Askren can’t wait to get his hands on Jake Paul – quite literally. Askren, who’s scheduled to fight YouTube star Paul in an eight-round boxing match on April 17, has received a special gift to help him prepare. A sports equipment manufacturer called Combat Corner created a custom-made Jake Paul punching bag for Askren, and “Funky” […]
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith admits that he doesn’t like seeing women trade leather in the UFC. For many, the UFC has provided the best opportunity for women in combat sports to thrive. High-level female boxers such as Claressa Shields have expressed gripes over the lack of promotion for women in the world of boxing. […]
The PFL has announced a list of participants for two weight classes in the 2021 season. On April 23, the promotion will make its return after being shelved in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The lightweights have 10 participants, while the featherweight division is at 8. There will be two more additions to the […]
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images After a tumultuous couple of years, the UFC welterweight division is slowly but surely starting to work itself out. Reigning champion Kamaru Usman will defend his title against Gilbert Burns later this month while Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev collide shortly thereafter. The fight most fans have […]
Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images Boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao gives his take on the Dustin Poirier-Conor McGregor fight at UFC 257. According to eight-division world boxing champion, Conor McGregor may have underestimated Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. The 42-year-old boxing icon/Philippine senator recently gave his take on the fight. (Losing) is part of […]
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Lightweight standout Charles Oliveira is holding out for a shot at the UFC lightweight title, according to a recent report. Oliveira, who’s won his past eight octagon bouts and is ranked No. 3 in the promotion’s top-15 at 155 pounds, turned down a non-title fight against Michael […]
Who is the UFC’s most violent fighter? Michael Chandler wants to prove it’s him. Chandler enjoyed a dream promotional debut when he defeated Dan Hooker via first-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC 257 earlier this month. It put him right into the title picture mix with some observers calling for him to fight […]