A testing agent for the UFC’s anti-doping program has filed a police report in Albuquerque, New Mexico, alleging heavyweight champion Jon Jones assaulted and threatened her life during a sample collection on March 30. Crystal Martinez, the agent for Drug Free Sport International, filed the report with Albuquerque Police on Friday. Martinez alleged to police
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The PFL’s 2024 regular season kicked off with a bang as heavyweights showcased their power with impressive knockout victories. Valentin Moldavsky stole the show by securing a division-leading six points with a first-round knockout over Ante Delija. Oleg Popov and Daniel James followed closely behind with five points each, setting the tone for an action-packed
The PFL recently presented its first fight card of 2024, marking the beginning of a new era in combat sports. The event, which showcased a crossover theme, was a pay-per-view event billed as PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions. Multiple bouts featured past or present champions from both promotions facing off against each other. The event
Manon Fiorot’s impressive performance at UFC Fight Night in Atlantic City has positioned her as the next likely contender for the UFC flyweight title. With a dominant display against Erin Blanchfield, Fiorot showcased her skills and determination, earning a unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring the fight 50-45 in her favor. The main
Igor Severino, a UFC fighter from Brazil, was forcibly removed from the UFC after disgracefully biting his opponent Andre Lima during a match. This unethical behavior occurred during the second round of his UFC debut. As a result, UFC CEO Dana White promptly announced Severino’s permanent expulsion from the UFC. The violent nature of the
UFC, in collaboration with the Western Australian Government, has officially announced a multiyear partnership that will see the return of the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Perth. The partnership kicks off with UFC 305, scheduled to take place at RAC Arena on Sunday, August 18. This event will mark the third time that Perth hosts a
The unexpected news broke on social media that Bruno Cappelozza, the reigning PFL heavyweight champion, will no longer be part of the season-opening fight card scheduled for April 4th. The promotion made the announcement, revealing that Cappelozza’s spot in the main card against Sergey Bilostenniy will now be filled by Blagoy Ivanov. Surprisingly, no reason
The 2024 PFL regular season promises to deliver excitement and anticipation as the promotion gears up for another action-packed year. With the newly formed women’s flyweight division replacing last season’s women’s featherweight division, there are new faces and matchups to look forward to. Notable fighters such as Liz Carmouche, Taila Santos, and Dakota Ditcheva bring
Rose Namajunas, a former strawweight champion, made a successful debut in the flyweight division by defeating Amanda Ribas in a unanimous decision. Despite coming off a two-bout losing streak, Namajunas showcased her skills and outpointed Ribas in almost every aspect of the fight. Namajunas demonstrated superior control throughout the fight, maintaining range and dictating the
Corey Anderson’s journey to become the Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion was not an easy one. After two failed attempts, Anderson finally claimed the vacant title by defeating Irish challenger Karl Moore in a hard-fought battle that showcased his wrestling prowess. The event, which took place at SSE Arena in Belfast, marked a new era
Mental health is often a taboo topic in the world of professional sports, particularly in the realm of mixed martial arts. That is why when former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland decided to open up about his personal struggles with mental health, it was a bold and courageous move. In a recent social media post,
Conor McGregor recently revealed to ESPN that he will be making his return to the UFC Octagon this summer. This news comes after the former double champion made his feature film debut in the movie “Road House,” which is set to premiere on Amazon Prime on March 21st. McGregor’s return to fighting will mark a