In a groundbreaking announcement, UFC CEO Dana White disclosed the signing of two remarkable athletes in women’s combat sports history. Holly Holm, a former UFC and boxing champion, is slated to face off against Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and two-time PFL champion, at UFC 300 on April 13 in Las
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Dwayne Johnson, more commonly known as “The Rock,” has recently made headlines with his appointment to the board of directors of TKO Group. This publicly traded company consists of the UFC and WWE, and Johnson’s addition to the board signifies a significant moment in his already illustrious career. Not only has he been granted ownership
Undefeated UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev is ready to prove his dominance in the octagon. Coming off a victory against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, Chimaev is eyeing the middleweight title currently held by Dricus Du Plessis. Despite being sidelined due to a torn ligament in his hand and a subsequent lung infection, Chimaev has returned
Raquel Pennington, after nearly six years since her demoralizing defeat to Amanda Nunes, has finally achieved her dream of becoming the UFC’s bantamweight champion. In the co-main event of UFC 297 held at Scotiabank Arena, Pennington (16-8) secured the vacant title with an impressive unanimous decision victory over Brazilian challenger Mayra Bueno Silva (10-3-1). The
After their infamous brawl in the crowd last month, Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis are ready to settle their differences inside the Octagon. The highly anticipated clash between these middleweight contenders will take place at UFC 297 on Saturday in front of a raucous crowd at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The animosity between Strickland
The world of higher education is about to experience a groundbreaking transformation as UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber teams up with Sacramento State to establish what is believed to be the first university-backed combat sports development program. This innovative initiative, known as Combat Sports and Martial Arts University (Combat U), will be overseen by
In the upcoming title bout at UFC 297, UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland (28-5) has issued a stern warning to his opponent Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) about the consequences of crossing the line. Strickland firmly believes that referencing his childhood trauma, specifically his abusive father, “transcends fighting” and has made it clear that he will
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans can look forward to an exhilarating start to the year as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to kick off its 2024 calendar with a groundbreaking pay-per-view event. Taking place on February 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the event will feature an epic clash between the PFL’s 2023 champions
In a thrilling showdown at the UFC’s Apex facility in Las Vegas, Magomed Ankalaev put an emphatic end to any controversy surrounding his previous bout with Johnny Walker. Ankalaev, with a record of 19-1-1, delivered a vicious knockout to Walker (21-8) in the second round, avenging their previous no contest matchup in October. The initial
The UFC is making its way back to Atlantic City, New Jersey, after a hiatus of nearly six years. The announcement came from UFC CEO Dana White on Friday, revealing that a welterweight showdown between Sean Brady and Vicente Luque will headline the event. This is an exciting development for fight fans in Atlantic City,
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is set to embark on a new chapter in his boxing career. In an exclusive video interview with ESPN, Ngannou’s coach, Dewey Cooper, revealed that the renowned fighter will be taking his training camp to Saudi Arabia for his upcoming match against Anthony Joshua on March 8 in
In a groundbreaking announcement by UFC CEO Dana White, the upcoming UFC 300 event will witness history in the making as two Chinese athletes face off in a title bout. Zhang Weili, the reigning UFC women’s strawweight champion, will defend her title against her compatriot Yan Xiaonan on April 13th in Las Vegas. This monumental