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Aori enters the bout with a 4-5-1 UFC record. He has struggled for consistency, with just two wins in his last six outings. The 33-year-old is coming off a TKO defeat to Cody Haddon in May.Meanwhile, Asakura will look to build momentum after recording his maiden UFC win in May. He knocked out Cameron Smotherman at UFC Macau, marking his 17th finish in 22 career wins. Flyweight is firmly in the rear-view mirror for t…
Fox Nation announced on Monday that it has partnered with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and BKFC co-owner McGregor for a new original documentary competition series titled "World's Baddest Man." The show is scheduled to premiere in the summer of 2027 and will culminate with a live championship finale.
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World’s Baddest Man’ brings Conor McGregor and BKFC together for a combat sports competition According to Monday's announcement, McGregor will serve as the host and a prominent on-screen presence throughout the new Fox Nation series as fighters from around the world compete in a bracket-style tournament for the right to be crowned the "World's Baddest Man."“Conor McGregor is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports, and we're excited to partner with him on a bold new…
“Notorious” suffered a knee injury on the opening kick he threw in his rematch against Max Holloway, who was then declared the victor. BetOnline.ag has now released odds for McGregor's next fight, which will serve as the final bout on the former two-division champion's current UFC contract.
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Michael Chandler opens as favorite for Conor McGregor’s next fight Michael Chandler has opened as the betting favorite at 2/1 to face McGregor next. The long-discussed matchup between the two former opposing “The Ultimate Fighter” coaches was originally set to go down in 2024 before McGregor withdrew because of injury.A trilogy bout with Holloway follows at 3/1. With their rivalry at 1-1, a rubber match could be on the cards. Moreover, “Blessed” repeatedly called for th…
The long-running talent showcase will once again give aspiring mixed martial artists the opportunity to earn an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract by impressing the UFC President and CEO, as well as the promotion's matchmakers.
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Dana White's Contender Series returns for Season 10 Season 10 will consist of 10 Tuesday night episodes beginning on Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Each episode will feature five bouts, with every episode streaming exclusively on Paramount+.Since its debut in 2017, DWCS has become one of the UFC's primary talent pipelines. Across its first nine seasons, along with Dana White's Contender Series: Brazil, the series has awarded more than 300 UFC contracts.
Furthermore, the show has also produced four UFC champions: Sean O'Malley, Jamahal Hill, Jack Della Maddalena and current light h…
The current Professional Fighters League champion claims Rousey had every opportunity to accept a super-fight during her prime but chose not to.
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The history behind the UFC superfight fans wanted between Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey Cyborg reflected on her rivalry with Rousey in a new interview with Sherdog’s Marcelo Alonso ahead of her retirement bout against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa. The Brazilian legend also noted that if "Rowdy" wouldn’t fight her when they were both active and winning, she definitely wouldn’t accept a fight now.“That was something the fans put together. Ronda had the opportunity to fight me when she was at her peak, and she didn't want to,” Cyborg explained of a fan-made poster that was rumored to be genuine. “If she didn't want it in her prime…
"Demolidor" leaves the promotion after building a 10-6 record inside the Octagon across two weight classes. However, he has lost four of his last five fights, ending his UFC run on a lackluster note.
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UFC parts ways with Michel Pereira after six-year Octagon run Pereira has exited the UFC after six years in the promotion. He made his UFC debut against Danny Roberts in 2019 and has since won 10 fights inside the Octagon. The 32-year-old completed his previous contract with a split-decision victory over Zachary Reese in February following a losing streak. He then signed a one-fight deal to face Magomedov in Azerbaijan.His last appearance ended in a unanimous decision defeat. Pereira later criticized referee Herb Dean for not deducting points from Magomedov despite issuing multiple warnings for hair pulling. Magomedov…
Mazzulla, who’s attended several Ultimate Fighting Championship events, was recently seen training MMA with esteemed coach Eric Nicksick at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. He has revealed that he looks up MMA gyms to train at while traveling through different cities during the NBA season.
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Joe Mazzulla uses MMA coaching practices in the NBA Mazzulla believes MMA helps him build a fighter mentality, which is required while taking on rival NBA teams in enemy territories.“I think it just keeps you fresh, mentally and physically, so that when I'm helping the team, I have a little bit of that fighter mentality,” Mazzulla told Ariel Helwani. “It just helps grow a little bit of an edge, and every little bit helps.”
Mazzulla is also taking specific inputs from Nicksick about communicating with athletes. He believes there are similarities betw…The former UFC middleweight champion admitted that he spent his training camp preparing for fast-paced scrambles, only for Chimaev to adopt a far more conservative approach, which ultimately threw him off.
Dricus du Plessis revisits defeat to Khamzat Chimaev: ‘There was no scramble’ The South African lost to Chimaev in August of last year, giving up nearly 22 minutes of ground control time to “Borz.” Moreover, Chimaev followed the same pattern in every round: putting du Plessis into the crucifix position and occasionally landing short strikes from top position. Speaking to Submission Radio, "Stillknocks" explained how his opponent’s grappling approach took him by surprise.“It's a style thing. The way he moved, it's something that I haven't seen, haven't felt, and it wasn't a strength problem at all,” du Plessis said. “It was just a…
MGK referenced his altercation with McGregor at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards while mocking the Irishman on social media.
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MGK revives his long-running feud with Conor McGregor after the former UFC champion's loss to Max Holloway. MGK, who refrained from publicly commenting on his infamous clash with McGregor at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at the time, ridiculed the fighter after his TKO defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor's Octagon return following a five-year hiatus ended in just 69 seconds as he appeared to suffer a knee injury while throwing his opening kick against Holloway. MGK shared a series of photos on Instagram after UFC 329, including one with McGregor throwing a punch at the musician during the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.“Knees weak of old …
McGregor suffered a knee injury with the opening strike he threw at UFC 329. The referee called a halt to the bout a little over a minute in, as "Notorious” was unable to plant both feet firmly while advancing and repeatedly fell over. This marks the second McGregor fight in a row that has ended in an anticlimactic leg injury, as his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier back in 2021 resulted in a bone break.
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The former UFC champion shares his theory behind McGregor’s comeback attempt Cruz spoke from experience, having dealt with several major injuries during his own career.“We keep saying he doesn't need to come back because he's got the money, but I disagree,” Cruz said on the UFC 329 post-show on…
Fisher’s former promoter, Eddie Hearn, has now explained how the boxer’s decision to join Zuffa Boxing came down to more than just a better payday.
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Eddie Hearn explains Johnny Fisher’s decision to join Zuffa Boxing Fisher (14-1, 12 KOs) has left Matchroom Boxing after five years to join White’s Zuffa Boxing, marking a monumental change in his career. Hearn dissected Fisher’s move in an interview with talkSPORT Boxing.He explained that the move was influenced by Fisher’s desire for more manageable opponents following his first professional defeat. Hearn claimed that those types of matchups did not fit the Matchroom Boxing or DAZN product.
“If I headlined a show for Johnny Fisher against the guys he’s going to be fighting, I would be ridiculed,” Hearn said. “But you would be prepared to pay fo…
Charles Johnson (19-9) will square off against Jose Ochoa (9-2) at the next numbered event, set to be headlined by a welterweight championship fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry.
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Charles Johnson vs. Jose Ochoa UFC 330 matchup adds depth to flyweight division Johnson is among the most active fighters on the roster, having already fought thrice in 2026. However, he’s struggled for consistency, alternating between wins and losses across his last six bouts.While he has finished the likes of Lone’er Kavanagh and current champion Joshua Van, he’s lost to Asu Almabayev, Alex Perez and Ramazonbek Temirov. “InnerG” announced the UFC 330 booking on Instagram.
Meanwhile, Ochoa will look to continue his ascent in the 125-pound division by defeating Johnson. The 25…