UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has revealed he plans to take at least three more fights before retiring from mixed martial arts, according to comments made to reporters in Dagestan following his win at UFC 330. At age 34, the pound-for-pound leader holds a 29-1 professional record, including an 18-1 mark inside the Octagon, and … Read more
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry are locked in for their welterweight title fight at UFC 330. The championship main event takes place on Saturday, setting up a high-stakes clash where Garry has the opportunity to unseat the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport and claim his first title, while Makhachev pursues a historic milestone. … Read more
Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from combat sports at age 49, according to an interview on “The Pat McAfee Show.” The decision follows his Hell in a Cell loss against Oba Femi at SummerSlam Night 1 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, closing a career spanning multiple championships across the WWE and UFC. Retirement Announcement Following SummerSlam Main … Read more
Usman Nurmagomedov has officially emerged as mixed martial arts’ most prized free agent after completing his promotional contract with the Professional Fighters League. Usman Nurmagomedov Free Agency Status Following PFL Contract Completion Usman Nurmagomedov enters the free-agent market holding an unblemished professional record, bolstered recently by a dominant victory over Archie Colgan at PFL New … Read more
According to MMA Fighting, Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez headline a high-stakes card at the Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, featuring a pivotal clash for the No. 15-ranked welterweight contender. Medic enters the matchup carrying momentum from three consecutive first-round knockout victories, while Rodriguez returns to the Octagon after an eight-month stint in a Mexican … Read more
Anthony Smith Arrested in Nebraska on Multiple Felony Charges Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday evening at 8:44 p.m. in Nebraska and remains in custody at the Sarpy County Jail, according to court records confirmed by MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin following an initial report by TMZ Sports. Smith faces … Read more
Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC ended in a 69-second technical knockout loss at UFC 329 after the fighter suffered a severe knee injury while attempting a jumping roundhouse kick against Max Holloway. McGregor, who had been away from the octagon for five years, confirmed via social media that the injury occurred without prior physical … Read more
Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC octagon ended in 69 seconds after the fighter suffered a potential knee injury during his bout against Max Holloway. McGregor attempted a jumping roundhouse kick immediately after the opening bell, landing awkwardly and appearing to compromise his right knee, which forced referee Mike Beltran to stop the contest to … Read more
UFC fighter Josh Hokit faces mounting scrutiny following disparaging remarks made about former First Lady Michelle Obama during the UFC White House event. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier publicly criticized the comments, while Hokit doubled down on his rhetoric, rejecting calls for unity and framing his persona around intentional divisiveness. Why are Josh Hokit’s … Read more
Justin Gaethje secured the undisputed UFC lightweight championship after stopping Ilia Topuria via corner stoppage at UFC White House. According to coach Trevor Wittman, the victory resulted from a strategic shift in footwork and patience, effectively neutralizing Topuria’s power-punching reliance. The win marks a career milestone for Gaethje, who previously held two interim titles but … Read more