Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman, Turki Alalshikh, recently announced a significant agreement between Riyadh Season and the UFC, further solidifying their partnership. Plans are underway to host a major UFC event in Riyadh at the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025. This event is expected to be a monumental occasion, surpassing the
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The UFC has officially rebooked the highly anticipated bantamweight matchup between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov for the upcoming event in Abu Dhabi. This fight is set to take place on August 3rd inside the Etihad Arena, marking a long-awaited return for both fighters. The initial booking of this bout took place a year ago
Alexandre Pantoja faced a tough challenge from Steve Erceg in the main event of UFC 301, showcasing an intense battle that kept fans at the edge of their seats. Despite being the reigning UFC flyweight champion, Pantoja had to dig deep to fend off Erceg’s relentless attacks and grappling prowess throughout the 25-minute encounter. Erceg,
After nearly two decades in the sport of mixed martial arts, UFC welterweight Matt Brown has officially announced his retirement. With 30 appearances in the Octagon, Brown has left a lasting impact on the MMA world. At 43 years old, Brown made the decision to step away from competition and shift his focus towards serving
Francis Ngannou, former UFC heavyweight champion and professional boxer, recently took to his social media platforms to express his deep sorrow over the tragic death of his 15-month-old son, Kobe. In a heart-wrenching tribute, Ngannou described Kobe as his “little boy, mate, and partner” who was full of life and joy. The pain and confusion
The upcoming UFC 301 event in Brazil is set to feature two unlikely contenders, Steve Erceg and Jonathan Martinez. Erceg, ranked as the UFC’s No. 10 flyweight, will challenge Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title. Despite Erceg’s relatively short time in the promotion, with only three fights under his belt, including a notable knockout victory
The UFC Fight Night event at the UFC Apex showcased a remarkable performance by Alex Perez as he secured a second-round knockout against Matheus Nicolau. Ranked No. 8 by the UFC, Perez entered the main event picture after a last-minute replacement situation due to Manel Kape’s injury, and he did not disappoint. With a high-volume
Bellator MMA’s event in Paris has experienced a setback with undefeated lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov pulling out of his title defense against Alexander Shabliy due to an unspecified injury. The PFL, which owns Bellator, has assured fans that the bout will be rebooked in the near future. This was supposed to be Nurmagomedov’s comeback from
The anticipation is building as WWE, alongside the UFC, has revealed plans for NXT Battleground to be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on June 9. This groundbreaking event will be the first of its kind to grace the 130,000-square foot production facility, known for hosting UFC Fight Night events and Dana White’s
Magomed Umalatov showcased his skill and dominance in the PFL SmartCage during the main event of PFL 3, where he faced former Bellator MMA welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov. Despite Koreshkov’s impressive record of 27-4, Umalatov was able to secure a unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28 in his favor. This
An altercation that took place nearly a year ago in New Orleans involving Nate Diaz has led to a lawsuit being filed against the MMA fighter. The incident occurred in April 2023 when a video emerged on social media showing Diaz applying a chokehold to an amateur MMA fighter named Rodney Peterson. This resulted in
The upcoming 2024 PFL Regular Season event will showcase the Welterweights and Featherweights at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The main event features the highly anticipated debut of Andrey Koreshkov as he goes up against the undefeated PFL veteran, Magomed Umalatov. Koreshkov, coming off a five-fight win streak, will look to make a statement in