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A recent leak of 2014 text messages between UFC President Dana White and former owner Lorenzo Fertitta has reignited the feud between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones. The leaked texts showed White referring to Jones as a “punk” and a “scumbag” during a contract dispute. Cormier seemingly sided with White, hinting that Jones was a …
Daniel Cormier Responds to Jon Jones Amidst Leaked Text Controversy Read More »
Veteran MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy has pointed out a common weakness shared by rising star Khamzat Chimaev and former two-division champion Conor McGregor. Despite their initial explosive performances in the first round, both fighters tend to experience a noticeable slowdown in later rounds due to fatigue. McCarthy, speaking on the WEIGHING IN podcast, drew …
‘Big’ John McCarthy Analyzes Shared Weakness in Chimaev and McGregor’s Game Read More »
PFL CEO Peter Murray expressed disappointment over the apparent collapse of a highly anticipated bout between Cris Cyborg and Kayla Harrison. Harrison recently signed a deal with the UFC, bringing an end to her six-year stint with the PFL. This development has dashed hopes for a showdown between two of the best women’s fighters in …
PFL CEO Disheartened as Cris Cyborg vs. Kayla Harrison Fight Falls Through Read More »
Laura Sanko, UFC analyst and color commentator, has expressed agreement with the judges who scored the main event of UFC 297 for Dricus du Plessis over Sean Strickland. The closely contested five-round battle in Toronto ended with du Plessis capturing the UFC middleweight title, ending Strickland’s 132-day reign as champion. Sanko explained her scoring of …
Laura Sanko Agrees with Judges on Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland UFC 297 Decision Read More »
Jiu-jitsu specialist Mahamed Aly made a successful transition to MMA with a spectacular debut victory over John Ott in the co-main event of PCS 4 in Houston, TX. Aly, known for his grappling accolades, showcased his evolving striking skills and expressed ambitious plans for his MMA career, including joining the UFC and eventually competing for …
Jiu-Jitsu Champion Mahamed Aly Scores MMA Debut Victory with Head-Kick Knockout Read More »
Fresh off his hard-fought title win over Sean Strickland at UFC 297, middleweight champ Dricus du Plessis faced the press with a sense of humor about his battered appearance. Jokingly addressing the damage sustained in the fight, he remarked, “Do you remember how handsome I was before this fight? I look like a cauliflower now. …
Dricus du Plessis Eyes Quick Turnaround, Calls Out Israel Adesanya for UFC 300 Bout Read More »