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Ben Askren laughs at Henry Cejudo gassing out in RAF loss: ‘You’ve got to get in there and train a little’
Ben Askren and Henry Cejudo both suffered recent RAF defeats, but Askren feels like his fellow MMA champion let himself down. At RAF 11 on July 18, Askren competed for the first time since undergoing a double-lung transplant following a traumatic near-death experience, losing a decision to former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. A week […]
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Tyron Woodley headlines RAF Moscow
Former UFC champs head to the wrestling mats for an international headliner. Real American Freestyle announced on Thursday that past UFC middleweight titleholder Khamzat Chimaev is set to make his second appearance with the promotion to face former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the main event of RAF Moscow. The event takes place Sept. 5 […]
Between the Links: Reaction to Anthony Smith’s arrest, MVP-PFL merger
The mixed martial arts and UFC community were left stunned after past title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested on multiple felony charges — including domestic violence and terroristic threats — and as more alleged details emerge, the situation seems to be getting darker. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to […]
Uros Medic reacts to Daniel Rodriguez’s imprisonment prior to UFC Belgrade booking: ‘It puts a stain on all of our names’
Uros Medic is excited to compete in the first UFC main event in Serbia at UFC Belgrade this Saturday against Daniel Rodriguez, but he doesn’t feel bad for the road Rodriguez has gone through to get there. Medic and Rodriguez both enter this weekend’s five-round welterweight clash riding three-fight win streaks. Prior to the fight […]
Daniel Cormier calls Jon Jones a liar over alleged conversation about their rivalry: ‘Jon Jones, I do still hate you and I always will’
Daniel Cormier doesn’t hold the same level of animosity towards Jon Jones now that he did when they were in the midst of one of the nastiest rivalries in UFC history but he’s also not faking the bad blood between just for the cameras. In an interview addressing their coaching stint on a reality show […]
Usman Nurmagomedov welcomes ‘little short’ guy Archie Colgan to try and wrestle him: ‘He’s not going to win’
Usman Nurmagomedov has been one of the most dominant fighters in the PFL but much like his coach and cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov, there’s always going to be certain stylistic matchups that makes it look like he’s vulnerable. Throughout Khabib’s illustrious career, the question always came up ‘what happens if he faces a dominant wrestler?’ The […]
MVP, PFL officially merge to create new global combat sports platform
The highly-rumored Most Valuable Promotions and Professional Fighters League merger is officially a done deal. MVP and PFL announced on Thursday morning that the companies have merged together under the MVP banner. According to a press release, creates a global sports and entertainment company that brings together boxing, MMA, media, blockbuster live events, athlete development, […]
Morning Report: Chris Weidman jokes that Jamahal Hill looks ‘pregnant’ at heavyweight
Jamahal Hill is catching a few strays on his move up to heavyweight. The former UFC light heavyweight champion is in the process of changing divisions, with plans to become a contender again in the heaviest weight class in MMA. Hill won a vacant title in UFC 283 with a win over Glover Teixeira, but […]
Anthony Smith ‘reportedly threatened to kill’ his wife, allegedly ‘attempted multiple times’ to strike her with his vehicle leading to arrest
Ex-UFC fighter Anthony Smith faces a trio of felonies after he was arrested in Sarpy County, Nebraska on Monday before being released on $500,000 bond. On Wednesday, the Sarpy County District Attorney’s Office released a statement regarding Smith’s arrest and the pending charges against him. As part of his bond agreement, Smith was ordered to […]
Michael Morales expects to be backup for UFC 330: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry title fight
Michael Morales has built a championship résumé and if the cards fall just right, could be getting that title opportunity sooner rather than later. The undefeated Ecuadorian welterweight told MMA Junkie he will step to the scale as the official backup for the UFC 330 main event between 170-pound champion and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter […]
Islam Makhachev reacts to Conor McGregor blowing out his knee at UFC 329: ‘I feel bad’
There’s certainly no love lost between Islam Makhachev’s team and Conor McGregor, but even the reigning UFC welterweight champion couldn’t celebrate watching the Irish superstar’s long-awaited comeback end in such devastating fashion. Following a five-year long layoff due to a broken leg suffered in his previous outing in the UFC, McGregor was poised for one […]
Jon Jones reveals why F1 star Lewis Hamilton called him a coward, blocked him on social media
UFC star Jon Jones posted a video of him killing a pig in 2021 and that led allegedly to a long message from Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton. Jones was living life after vacating his UFC light heavyweight title at the time — and bulking up to eventually move to heavyweight — when he went […]
Ronda Rousey blasts UFC executive for not knowing ‘how to market f*cking anybody’
Ronda Rousey wants to remind everyone what the UFC could have had. This past May, Rousey and fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano headlined the inaugural MVP MMA event on Netflix, helping to draw an audience of over 17 million viewers for the main event. Rousey has previously discussed how her former promoters in the […]
Valter Walker talks back-and-forth with Josh Hokit, says next opponent will depend on UFC contract negotiations
Josh Hokit didn’t seem all that impressed by Valter Walker’s fifth straight submission in the UFC, when he tapped out Thomas Petersen in under two minutes at UFC Abu Dhabi, and Walker was quick to respond on social media. Walker, who called Hokit “small” prior to his recent bout, said he won’t engage more on […]
Anthony Smith released on $500K bail, ex-UFC fighter currently facing 3 felony charges
Anthony Smith has been released from the Sarpy County Jail in Nebraska after posting $500,000 bond. Ex-UFC fighter Anthony Smith is going home after posting bond following his arrest on three felony charges. Smith was arrested on Monday evening and remained in custody until Wednesday when he had his first hearing before the judge at […]
Dakota Ditcheva clarifies retirement timeline: ‘I don’t want to be in a position where I can’t let go of fighting’
Dakota Ditcheva has become the face of the PFL, and one of the most marketable fighters in the sport, but even as she hits the prime of her career at 27 years old, she’s already thinking about the day she calls it a career. As she prepares for her return to action for the first […]
‘They need to make a movie out of this, bro’: Daniel Rodriguez grateful to get UFC Belgrade headline spot after 8 months in Mexican prison
Daniel Rodriguez has had a crazy year, and now he gets to return to doing what he loves most when he faces Uros Medic in the main event of UFC Belgrade this Saturday. “Man, I’m super excited,” Rodriguez told MMA Fighting. “I’m feeling very grateful and fortunate to be here, man. It’s been a long […]
Morning Report | Brendan Schaub rips Ian Machado Garry as his own worst enemy: ‘Shut up and fight’
Brendan Schaub doesn’t want to hear anything else from Ian Machado Garry. Next month, Garry challenges Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title in the main event of UFC 330. It’s Garry’s first shot at a UFC title, and in the run-up to the event, “The Future” has done several interviews, promoting himself and the […]
Bogdan Guskov releases first statement after lopsided loss to Magomed Ankalaev in UFC Abu Dhabi headliner
Bogdan Guskov says he’ll come back stronger from a tough night at the office in his first UFC main event. Guskov faced former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi event. Ankalaev got a fifth-round TKO stoppage in the bout. Guskov wasn’t competitive in the contest, and Ankalaev wasn’t […]
Joaquin Buckley meets Mike Malott in UFC Edmonton main event
Mike Malott is getting a shot at the top 10. On Tuesday, the UFC announced that Malott will take on Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Edmonton on Oct. 17 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Currently No. 10 in the UFC’s welterweight rankings, Buckley went on a six-fight winning streak when […]
Anthony Smith arrested on felony charges for domestic violence, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment
Anthony Smith has been arrested in Nebraska and faces multiple felony charges. Following an initial report by TMZ Sports, MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin confirmed with court records that Smith was arrested on Monday evening at 8:44 p.m. and remains in custody in the Sarpy County Jail. Smith’s arrest record indicates he faces felony charges for […]
TUF 34’s Delphine Benouaich grew up fighting brothers long before pursuing UFC dream: ‘I began when I was born’
Delphine Benouaich might not have realized it, but her path to the UFC might have been laid out from childhood. The Ultimate Fighter 34 contestant grew up with three brothers, and while she was always willing to scrap with them, the thought of pursuing an actual career in fighting was remote when she was growing […]
Jake Paul, MVP team up with Eddie Hearn for women’s boxing partnership, sign Skye Nicolson
Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn are officially joining forces. On Tuesday, Paul and Hearn announced that Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions has partnered with Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing for “a strategic alliance to create more opportunities, bigger fights, and an even brighter future” for women’s boxing. MVP and Matchroom are already, arguably, the leading promoters of women’s […]
Video: Ryan Garcia blasts Joe Hendry with guitar, sets up beatdown of Danhausen during odd episode of WWE Raw
Ryan Garcia has entered the ranks of WWE, and contributing to one of the more weird editions of Raw in quite some time. During a segment involving Joe Henry and Danhuasen dancing and pumping up the crowd, Garcia was in the ring with a guitar playing along. Eventually, Garcia turned in Hendry, blasting him with […]
Arman Tsarukyan’s next bout announced — and it’s not in the UFC
Arman Tsarukyan is competing once again, but it won’t be in the UFC or RAF. Hype Fighting announced via social media that the top-ranked UFC lightweight contender is set to face Indian fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria in a submission-only grappling match in Armenia. The event is set to take place this Saturday in Armenia. Tsarukyan […]
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