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, […]
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UFC 213 Loses Another Fight
Just when you were settled in to enjoy some MMA action on a nice summer night, the bad news had to come and spoil the party. Just hours before the start of UFC 213, the main event was scrapped. Women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes was forced to pull out of her title fight with challenger […]
Previewing UFC 213
UFC 213 will be held in Las Vegas in the T-Mobile Arena. The main card will feature two championship fights, one for an interim belt, as well as former champions looking to get back into the title picture. Here is a preview of UFC 213. #6 Anthony Pettis vs. Jim Miller (Lightweight) The first fight […]
Boxing Fans Have A Lot to Look Forward to this Summer
With the rise of MMA over the recent years and the dreaded Mayweather-Pacquiao super flop in 2015, there has been a shift in the combat sports world. Boxing was easily the premier combat sport in America and around the world for decades. When MMA was still in its infancy period the biggest stars in boxing where […]
What Does Mayweather-McGregor Mean For Boxing and MMA?
The once crazy idea that Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor could compete against one another in a boxing match was finally made a reality today. Both men went to social media to confirm reports that the terms of the mega fight were finally agreed upon. The fight will be on August 26th at T-Mobile Arena in […]
Mayweather-McGregor Eyeing Aug. 26th in Vegas
There may finally be some concrete information regarding the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor super fight. There was a report that came out yesterday that Mayweather Promotions plans to request to the Nevada State Athletic Commission a date for an unknown Mayweather Promotions event. Boxing and MMA fans should not officially mark their calendars yet because it is […]
Previewing UFC 212
This Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the UFC will host UFC 212. The main card features five bouts, with one of them being for a world title. Another fight features a long time competitor in the UFC and a former world champion in what is expected to be his last match with the […]
Oscar De La Hoya Blasts Potential Mayweather-McGregor Fight
The speculation around the combat sports world is that the potential mega fight between boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and MMA superstar Conor McGregor is very close to being finalized. The fight could potentially take place at the end of this year. Last week Dana White confirmed on TNT during their postgame coverage of game one […]
NSAC Announces Settlement Agreement With Conor McGregor
The Nevada State Athletic Commission announced on Wednesday that they have approved a settlement agreement with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. McGregor was punished for his actions when he purposely threw a water bottle and energy drink at Nate Diaz prior to their UFC 202 news conference last August. Originally, the NSAC had penalized the […]
Dream Matchup of Conor McGregor Versus Floyd Mayweather Becomes Closer to Reality
The dream matchup of UFC’s latest superstar Conor McGregor and boxing icon Floyd “Money” Mayweather is inking closer and closer to a reality this year. On Friday, March 17, McGregor announced that a date in September will showcase the super fight between the two combatants. “[September] is what I’m thinking. That’s that the word is. […]
NSAC Would Approve Mayweather-McGregor Fight
The wheels are in motion for a Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor super bout in Las Vegas. Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday evening that he doesn’t “anticipate any issues” in regards to the sanctioning of the possible Mayweather-McGregor bout. “That’s certainly a fight that we would approve and […]
Nate Diaz to Apply for Boxing License in Nevada
UFC fighter Nate Diaz is intending to apply for a boxing license in the state of Nevada, days after rival Connor McGregor announced he was given one in California. Nevada State Athletic Commission director Bob Bennett confirmed to ESPN that Diaz has already begun the process, as well as paying the $50,000 fine for a […]