Corey Anderson Claims Bellator Belfast Victory, Crowned New Light-Heavyweight Champion Karl Moore’s quest to become Ireland’s inaugural Bellator champion came to a bitter end in Belfast on Friday, as American Corey Anderson clinched the light-heavyweight title with a resounding unanimous points victory. Anderson, 34, dominated the bout over five rounds, leaving Moore, the local favorite, […]
Conor McGregor’s UFC Testing: Twice the Norm for Irish MMA Star Conor McGregor is currently the most frequently drug-tested fighter under the UFC’s new anti-doping regime, with the Irishman having undergone five tests since January 1. This number exceeds the testing frequency of any other fighter, with no other athlete having been tested more than […]
UFC Settles Lawsuits with Former Fighters, Agrees to $335 Million Payment Before Court Case The parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), TKO Group, has reached a significant settlement of $335 million (£263 million) on two lawsuits brought forth by a group representing approximately 1,200 former UFC athletes. These athletes alleged that the UFC’s […]
UFC 299 Highlights: Michael ‘Venom’ Page Secures Entertaining Debut Win Over Kevin Holland In his UFC debut, British welterweight Michael ‘Venom’ Page secured a unanimous victory over Kevin Holland at UFC 299 in Miami, Florida. Page 36 displayed his signature kickboxing, distance control, and showboating skills to outpoint the American opponent. This win marked Page’s […]
Organizers announced on Thursday that the fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world would take place in Riyadh on February 17. Fury of Great Britain is the reigning world champion in the WBC, while Usyk of Ukraine has the titles in the WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO. […]
Due to a disagreement over Conor McGregor’s drug tests, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will no longer be responsible for monitoring UFC fighters. This marks the end of an eight-year cooperation between the two organizations. McGregor hopes to participate for the first time since he had a horrific leg injury in July 2021, but USADA […]
Following the show on Saturday, the UFC awarded four post-fight bonuses, including one for the main event’s quick conclusion. Four combatants received an additional $50,000 for their performances in Las Vegas following UFC Fight Night 229. The winners are listed below. Through his effort against Ricky Glenn, Drew Dober created history. Dober, tied with Dustin […]
The newest addition to the first UFC show of 2024 is a bantamweight match between Mario Bautista and Ricky Simon. The three-round fight will occur on January 13 as a UFC Fight Night event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The booking was just revealed to MMA Junkie by two sources, who requested to […]
Los Angeles – With mixed emotions, Joe Pyfer leaves UFC Fight Night 229 today. On the one side, Pyfer (12-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) is thrilled to have won again and kept his perfect record in his debut in the UFC co-main event. On the other hand, despite submitting Abdul Razak Alhassan (12-6 MMA, 6-6 UFC) […]
While it waits for Conor McGregor to formally rejoin the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) testing pool, UFC president Dana White has stated that the organization has “nothing planned” for him. The Irishman’s intended return in 2023 has been derailed by his absence from the Usada pool since July 2021, when he injured his leg […]
Islam Makhachev will defend the lightweight championship against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 294; Mateusz Gamrot has been named his backup opponent. At the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi in October 2022, Makhachev submitted Oliveira to earn the vacant belt five months after Oliveira had his gold medal taken away. One day […]
In the heart of Dublin, Ireland, a force was born that would revolutionize the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and captivate millions with his fearless spirit. Conor McGregor, a name that echoes with resounding impact, emerged from humble beginnings to become a true icon in combat sports. With his unparalleled charisma and unwavering determination, […]
