The Bellator lightweight champion, Usman Nurmagomedov, has recently found himself in hot water as he has been suspended for six months and fined $50,000 due to a positive test for a banned substance. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the mixed martial arts community, tarnishing the reputation of one of the sport’s rising stars. The
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Kayla Harrison, the renowned two-time PFL champion and Olympic gold medalist in judo, is set to make her highly anticipated return to the octagon later this month. However, there has been a significant change in her opponent. Originally slated to face former Bellator MMA champion Julia Budd, Harrison will now square off against Aspen Ladd
In a surprising turn of events, Cris Cyborg, the renowned Bellator women’s featherweight champion and one of the greatest women’s fighters in MMA history, is set to embark on a new challenge in the boxing realm. Sources have revealed that her next professional fight will be against Kelsey Wickstrum, an up-and-coming boxer. The highly anticipated
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to thrill fans with two highly-anticipated main events in the coming months. Excitement is brewing as Sean O’Malley, one of the leading emerging stars in the UFC, prepares to step back into the Octagon in March. In an announcement made by CEO Dana White on social media, it
The anticipation was high as Jailton Almeida stepped into the Octagon to face off against the formidable Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC Sao Paulo. Almeida, giving up around 30 pounds to Lewis, showcased his exceptional skill and strength throughout the match. Despite the weight disadvantage, Almeida was able to dominate Lewis in
Former UFC fighter and television analyst, Paul Felder, has made a surprising move by re-enrolling in the USADA drug-testing pool. This development has prompted speculations about a possible comeback for the popular fighter. However, it is important to note that Felder’s re-enrollment does not guarantee his return to the octagon. Despite being officially back in
Texas is set to witness an explosive lightweight contest as the UFC returns to the Lone Star State. Beneil Dariush, a seasoned veteran, will headline the event against the rising star Arman Tsarukyan. This announcement was made by UFC CEO Dana White, who took to social media to reveal the exciting matchup. Additionally, fans can
Francis Ngannou has undoubtedly become the most intriguing athlete in the world today. With his recent departure from the UFC as the undisputed heavyweight champion and subsequent move to the Professional Fighters League (PFL), Ngannou has taken the combat sports world by storm. However, what sets him apart is not just his accomplishments inside the
UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev recently suffered a torn ligament in his right hand, adding a frustrating setback to his promising career. The injury occurred during his victorious fight against Kamaru Usman in Abu Dhabi. Despite the setback, Chimaev managed to secure a majority decision victory over Usman. However, the injury clearly affected his performance
In a surprising turn of events, Jon Jones took to Instagram to apologize to Stipe Miocic and announced his plans for surgery. The upcoming UFC 295, where Jones was scheduled to defend his heavyweight title against Miocic, will now be without its highly anticipated main event. Jones revealed that he tore a pectoral tendon during
The UFC is no stranger to last-minute changes and disappointments. Once again, the promotion has been forced to shuffle its pay-per-view deck due to injury. This time, it involves two of the biggest names in the sport: Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Jones had torn his pectoral tendon, rendering him unable to defend his heavyweight
In a groundbreaking move, the UFC has recently announced a new partnership with Anheuser-Busch, bringing Bud Light back as the official beer of the promotion. This deal, regarded as the biggest sponsorship agreement in UFC history, has generated a significant buzz among fans and industry experts alike. While the specific terms of the contract remain