UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko (26-4-1) mocked Jake Paul for claiming the UFC is “dying under Dana White,” considering the promotion is more popular and lucrative than ever. The friction started after Paul described the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House a “disappointment.” While Paul criticized the lack of names like Jon […]
Colby Covington has filed a civil lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal. The suit stems from the March 21, 2022 incident where Masvidal allegedly ambushed Covington outside Papi Steak in Miami Beach—just weeks after Covington beat him at UFC 272. While the criminal portion of the case concluded with Masvidal pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery in late […]
The first four minutes of “Beast,” the MMA action-film starring Daniel MacPherson and Academy Award winner Russell Crowe, has been released on YouTube. Set to hit U.S. theaters on April 10, the film follows the comeback of Patton James (MacPherson), a former champion forced back into professional fighting to settle a debt and protect his […]
UFC Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison (19-1) provided an update on her recovery from the neck injury that derailed her January fight with Amanda Nunes. Harrison confirmed that her rehabilitation is going well. While the UFC has not officially locked in a date, Harrison identified September 2026 as her realistic target. Harrison’s withdrawal from UFC 324 […]
Netflix has updated its pricing structure across all tiers, just weeks before the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA event on May 16. While the May 16 blockbuster remains available at no “extra” cost (no pay-per-view fee), the baseline cost to maintain a Netflix account has seen its second increase in just over a year […]
Two-weight UFC Champion Alex Pereira sparred Sean Strickland, as they traded in the centre. The clip features the two throwing heavy combinations, with Strickland channeling Max Holloway. Sean was seen pointing at the center of the mat—replicating Holloway’s invitation from UFC 300 to Justin Gaethje—before the two engaged in a 10-second exchange of power shots. […]
Islam Makhachev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, says the UFC Welterweight Champion will make his return to headline International Fight Week on July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas, subject to an opponent being announced. The announcement puts an end to weeks of speculation surrounding a reported hand injury that some contenders, including Ian Machado Garry, suggested was […]
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has welcomed Movsar Evloev as his next challenger, following the Russian’s majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy at UFC London. Evloev (31) used his post-fight interview to poke fun at the 37-year-old champion’s age, as he called him out: “Before he gets too old, let’s make it happen. I’m ready […]
Former BMF champ Max Holloway has challenged Conor McGregor to a fight at any weight following their 2013 encounter. Coming off a “BMF” title loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 this month, Holloway is prioritizing the rematch. Holloway dropped a unanimous decision to McGregor in 2013. Notably, McGregor fought the majority of the bout […]
Conor McGregor’s 18-month anti-doping suspension has concluded, making The “Notorious” eligible to return to the Octagon. McGregor’s suspension was handed down by Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) following three “whereabouts failures” in 2024. The missed tests occurred on June 13, September 19, and September 20, 2024. While three failures typically carry a two-year ban, CSAD reduced […]