UFC 300 Epic Showdown: Max Holloway’s Sensational Win Over Justin Gaethje At the landmark UFC 300 event in Las Vegas, Max Holloway stole the show with brilliance in the final seconds of his lightweight contest against Justin Gaethje. With just 10 seconds remaining, Holloway gestured to the floor, inviting Gaethje to stand and exchange blows. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Johny Hendricks was truly a welterweight champion in the world of MMA. Hendricks was a UFC Champion and was in his prime from 2009 up until his early retirement earlier this year. His last fight was at UFC 217 in November with a loss to middleweight Paulo Costa. On The MMA Hour earlier this week, […]
On Tuesday, the United States Anti-Doping Agency suspended Fabrício Werdum (23-8-1) from UFC fighting for two years. The Brazilian fighter, commonly known as “Vai Cavalo,” will not be able to participate again until May of 2020. On April 25th, the USADA conducted a urine screening test on the 41-year-old fighter. He tested positive for steroids […]
Dana White, the UFC President, just declared that Nicco Montaño is no longer the UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion. Montaño (4-2-0) was scheduled to fight Peruvian-Kyrgyz Valentina Shevchenko (15-3-0) on Saturday at UFC 228 in Dallas, Texas. White announced the cancellation at the FS1 UFC 228 show on Friday. Montaño was cutting weight early Friday and […]
Nick Diaz has been cleared of domestic violence charges as of Thursday. Nevada’s Clark County District Attorney’s Office dropped the charges made against Diaz, which included one misdemeanor and three felony charges. Diaz (26-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) allegedly strangled a woman and slammed her to the ground. The woman’s hip was severely injured as a […]
Professional athletes face tough opponents on a regular basis but a few of them faced the strongest opponents possible this week: sharks. From football players to professional fighters, some of the sports world’s most popular faces took part in the Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week this year. The athletes all interacted with different kinds of […]
