Terroristic threat and 1st degree false imprisonment carry a maximum of three years in prison, plus fines and post-release supervision. Meanwhile, the domestic violence charge can result in a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Smith left the UFC on a three-fight slump following a loss to Mingyang Zhang last year. “Lionheart” returned to competition this past April, scoring a submission win in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA.
🚨 Anthony Smith was arrested in Nebraska yesterday on three felony charg…
Costa (16-4) recently slammed former champions Jiri Prochazka and Magomed Ankalaev, calling Prochazka “dumb” for his loss to current champ Carlos Ulberg and labeling Ankalaev’s last bout “boring.” The former middleweight title challenger is now eyeing a title shot.
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Paulo Costa unloads on Magomed Ankalaev after UFC Abu Dhabi while making his case for a UFC light heavyweight title shot Following Ankalaev’s stoppage of Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi, Costa has taken repeated shots at the Russian. Despite Ankalaev securing a late finish, their recent bout was lackluster, primarily due to Guskov backtracking throughout. Costa now claims the former 205-pound king is closer to getting cut from the roster than the title.Costa also slammed Prochazka for his lapse in judgment against Ulberg, wherein the latter clearly suffered a leg injury in the op…
When recently asked to describe the Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO in one word, Jones said White is an “asshole.” However, the former double champ made sure to emphasize that he describes White as such “right now” and clarified that he loves White for changing his life.
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Jon Jones explains why he called Dana White an 'asshole' after UFC split with Tom Aspinall The relationship between Jones and White soured amid the promotion’s efforts to book him against Tom Aspinall. “Bones” ultimately vacated the heavyweight championship, drawing the ire of the UFC head honcho. Nevertheless, White continues to proclaim Jones is the GOAT despite their past differences.While their working relationship has seemingly hit a low point, Jones admits that he’ll always be grateful for the opportunities afforded to him by the UFC.
“Right now, I’ll say asshole,” Jones told ALF Global. “But I love him, no matter what.…
Undefeated welterweight contender Michael Morales has been tabbed as the official backup for the championship bout between Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry, which headlines UFC 330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
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Michael Morales becomes UFC 330 backup for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry title fight Morales (19-0) has confirmed that he has been instructed to make championship weight (170 pounds) and remain on standby should either Makhachev (28-1) or Garry (17-1) be forced to withdraw due to injury, illness or any other unforeseen circumstance.The assignment marks another significant milestone for the Ecuadorian prospect, who has rapidly emerged as one of the division's top contenders. Morales has remained unbeaten through seven Octagon appearances and secured the biggest victory of his career with a first-round knockout of Sean Brady in No…
Strickland recently detailed the financial plight of newly signed UFC fighters. The outspoken reigning middleweight champion also hit out at a UFC matchmaker and some of the promotion’s practices that have rubbed him the wrong way.
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UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says aspiring fighters should understand the financial challenges of MMA During a recent appearance on the “Shawn Ryan Show,” Strickland offered a blunt assessment of the life of the average UFC athlete, arguing that entry-level contracts and the financial realities of competing in the Octagon leave many fighters struggling to make ends meet despite reaching MMA’s biggest stage.“When you’re a fighter, you’re so f*cking poor,” Strickland said. “Even in the UFC. UFC guys, they’re signing guys at like, 10 and 10, [$10,000] to show, [$10,000] to win, $20 grand. So, then you pay off your manager, …
The unbeaten British standout meets former Bellator kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz on July 31 at UBS Arena on Long Island, New York, marking her return after suffering a broken hand against Sumiko Inaba in 2025, an injury that sidelined her for more than a year.
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Dakota Ditcheva discusses confidence struggles before PFL fight with Denise Kielholtz Despite a 100% physical recovery from her injury, Ditcheva still struggles with the mental aspect of returning to competition. She recently admitted that the biggest hurdle has been regaining complete confidence in her repaired hand, especially having undergone reconstructive surgery.“You have to try and forget about it,” Ditcheva said about her recovery after the surgery. “I’m doing everything I was doing before it was broken, so for now, it’s just the mind. I don’t hav…
Ahead of Zuffa Boxing's launch in 2025, White repeatedly stated that the promotion had no interest in doing business with the WBA, WBC, IBF or WBO. However, following Zuffa Boxing 9, the promotion’s founder acknowledged that they would work with the aforementioned organizations depending on the circumstances, prompting a reaction from Paul on social media.
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Jake Paul criticizes Dana White’s changing stance on WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO partnerships When asked about working with the major sanctioning bodies at the recent Zuffa Boxing presser, White claimed that he’s willing to do so for certain boxers.“On a case-by-case basis, trying to figure out what the fighters want and what their goals are, we will try to figure out whatever we can do to make those fights happen,” the Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO said.
This drew an immediate response from …
The longtime UFC lightweight will square off against the former two-division KSW champion in the UFC Paris main event on Sept. 5 at Accor Arena. While the French standout looks to announce himself on the sport's biggest stage, Hooker plans to silence the home crowd.
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Dan Hooker targets Salahdine Parnasse’s UFC arrival in UFC Paris main event Hooker has revealed that the bout announcement was quickly followed by a barrage of hostile messages from Parnasse's supporters, including death threats.“The death threats have been outrageous,” Hooker told Submission Radio. “I didn’t get it when I fought [Benoit St. Denis]. French people have been speaking French and telling me I’m going to die and telling me they’re going to kill me… Whoever this c*nt’s fans are, they’re outrageous. It’s going to feel pretty sweet to shut this kid’s lights out and making these guys eat …
Rivalries involving Colby Covington, Belal Muhammad, Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo are set to headline the promotion's next two events. RAF recently announced that Dvalishvili will meet Cejudo in the main event of RAF 12 on Aug. 22 in Cleveland, while Covington will defend his cruiserweight crossover championship against Muhammad at RAF 13 on Sept. 19 in Miami.
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Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad bring UFC rivalry to Real American Freestyle RAF 13 Both Dvalishvili vs. Cejudo and Muhammad vs. Covington will be contested for crossover championships, a division created to allow active and former UFC fighters to compete on the wrestling mats.Covington became the inaugural cruiserweight crossover champion with a victory over UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11 in July. Muhammad confronted Covington during the post-event press co…
Following Zuffa Boxing 9 in New York, White addressed the possibility of booking a blockbuster showdown between Stevenson and Davis, revealing that he has already held discussions with the latter, having already signed the former.
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Zuffa Boxing’s Shakur Stevenson deal could lead to talks with Gervonta Davis White admitted that he has spoken to Davis and he’s definitely interested in working together in the future.“I don’t know [about booking Tank vs. Shakur],” White said. “I do love Tank Davis. I’m actually a fan and we’ve talked to them. I don’t want to speak for him or whatever, but I have talked to him and I’m a fan.”
Stevenson recently signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, immediately fueling speculation about potential marquee matchups under the promotion's banner. A clash with D…
McGregor’s long-awaited comeback lasted just 69 seconds as the former two-division champion suffered a knee injury in his rematch against Max Holloway with the first kick he threw. With one fight remaining in his contract, “Notorious” has begun his rehabilitation and has his sights set on his Octagon return. White has now weighed in on when McGregor will be back.
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Dana White updates Conor McGregor’s UFC return after ACL and meniscus injury Days after losing to Holloway, McGregor revealed that he suffered an ACL and meniscus injury. The Irishman later claimed that he’s targeting a return for the summer of 2027. Speaking to reporters following Zuffa Boxing 9, White revealed that McGregor is expected to be sidelined for a year.McGregor recently shared a video on Instagram of his rehabilitation, …
Kutateladze recently got engaged to his partner, Erika Nielsen. Ilia and Aleksandre were seen rejoicing and congratulating their longtime friend and teammate. This is one of the few occasions the former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder has been spotted without sunglasses since his title loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
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Ilia Topuria's latest public appearance comes at Guram Kutateladze's celebration Kutateladze was a highly touted prospect going into his UFC debut in 2020 and lived up to the hype with a split decision win over Mateusz Gamrot. However, “Georgian Viking” endured an inconsistent UFC stint thereafter, going 3-3 in the promotion. He was released from the UFC following a loss to Kaue Fernandes last year and has since scored a first-round knockout win over fellow UFC veteran Victor Hugo on the regional circui…