Former UFC flyweight champion and current ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson recently shared his admiration for ONE bantamweight world champion Fabricio Andrade in a Reddit Ask Me Anything session. Johnson referred to Andrade as the fighter who currently “fascinates” him the most, and his statement implies that he sees potential in the bantamweight champion. This is significant, as Johnson …

In an interview with the UFC’s McKenzie Pavacich, Adesanya revealed that he is done with the long-standing rivalry with Pereira. It’s been seven years since the two first faced off in combat sports, and they have been fierce competitors ever since. But after the recent fight, it seems that the mutual respect between them has finally put an end to …

The world of mixed martial arts is abuzz with the news of Reinier de Ridder’s highly anticipated return to the ONE Championship Circle. The former two-division world champion, known for his impressive grappling and striking skills, suffered an unexpected knockout loss to Anatoliy Malykhin in his last bout, marking the first blemish in his previously unblemished record. But ‘The Dutch …

It’s great to hear that Justin Gaethje is looking to continue his run towards UFC gold after his impressive win against Rafael Fiziev. A potential matchup between Gaethje and Dustin Poirier would undoubtedly be an exciting fight for fans, as both fighters are known for their striking abilities and exciting styles. Gaethje’s win against Fiziev was particularly impressive given that …

There is a potential shakeup in the world of MMA, as it appears that Bellator may soon have new owners. Currently owned by Paramount Global, the MMA promotion has been airing on Showtime, which is part of the conglomerate formed through the merger between Viacom and CBS in December 2019.  However, according to MMA journalist Jed I. Goodman, Paramount Global …

What a night it was at UFC 287! The energy was electric as fans eagerly awaited the epic showdowns that were about to unfold. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. From start to finish, this was a PPV event that had it all. First up, the main event. The one everyone had been waiting for. The ‘Last …

Khabib Nurmagomedov, a retired mixed martial artist and coach, has been relatively quiet since stepping away from the sport to focus on his family. However, the MMA world was sent into a frenzy when he made a big announcement that caught everyone’s attention. Ever since his early days in the sport, Khabib has enjoyed immense support from the Russian and …

The world of combat sports is abuzz with excitement as ONE Championship gears up for its first-ever live event on US soil. Dubbed ONE Fight Night 10, the event promises to be an epic night of martial arts action, featuring some of the biggest names in the sport today. Among the many high-profile bouts on the card, fans can look …

Alyse Anderson Surprised by Stamp Fairtex’s Callout Ahead of Biggest MMA Fight Alyse Anderson, an American mixed martial artist, is set to face No. 1 ranked atomweight contender Stamp Fairtex in the Circle on May 5. Anderson, who is preparing for the biggest fight of her professional career, expressed her surprise at being called out by Stamp in a recent …

The highly anticipated UFC 287 rematch between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is finally upon us. The two middleweight titans will step into the octagon this weekend in what promises to be a spectacular showdown for the ages. Fans are on the edge of their seats as they wait to witness ‘The Last Stylebender’ and ‘Poatan’ battle it out for …

Cris Cyborg, the reigning Bellator MMA women’s featherweight champion, is currently in the midst of negotiations with the promotion regarding her future fights. While there is uncertainty surrounding the location of her next bout, it seems that the time of her next fight is a more settled matter. Cyborg, who boasts an impressive professional record of 26 wins, 2 losses, …

Demetrious Johnson, widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, recently provided an update on his physical condition as he prepares for his upcoming world title defense against his former flyweight rival, Adriano Moraes. The highly anticipated event will be held at the 1stBank Center in Colorado and will mark ONE Championship’s first-ever on-ground debut …

Nong-O Hama, the reigning ONE bantamweight Muay Thai king, has been captivating fans with his exceptional performances in the ring. The veteran fighter has been on a roll, finishing all five of his last opponents in impressive fashion. His most recent victory was an electrifying one-shot knockout of Felipe Lobo that left fans in awe. Nong-O’s knockout power was on …

In a recent statement at UFC 287 media day, middleweight champion Alex Pereira indicated his disinterest in fighting Khamzat Chimaev for his next bout, as his first title defense is already set against Israel Adesanya at UFC 28. Poatan’ stated: “This week, I’m obviously focused on Israel, but talk about [Robert] Whittaker and Paulo Costa. I know they want to …

Liz Carmouche vs. DeAnna Bennett 2, Raufeon Stots vs. Patchy Mix, and other fights are on the Bellator MMA programme for 2023. With a strong lineup of upcoming events, Bellator MMA proceeds through the spring. In the first fights of the year, Yaroslav Amosov defeated Logan Storley to keep his welterweight championship, and Ryan Bader defeated Fedor Emelianenko to keep …

In 2023, Jake Paul is scheduled for an MMA match. ‘The Problem Child’ made headlines earlier this year when he joined the Professional Fighters League. (PFL). Nate Diaz, a former UFC fighter, was referenced by Paul during the announcement as a possible opponent for his MMA debut. Since then, the social media star has hardly mentioned it. Loren Mack, senior …

In 2018, Dustin Poirier TKO’d Justin Gaethje in the fourth round to win the UFC on Fox 29 fight. Since beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286, the No. 3 lightweight has been pursuing a rematch. The Highlight, in a conversation with Damon Martin of MMA Fighting, pushed for the fight again, saying: “I think that’s the obvious answer. He’s No.2, …

Jackie Buntan is aware of the value of creating a good first impression in front of the ONE Championship’s first American audience. On May 5 on Prime Video, the promotion will make its American premiere. Some of the biggest stars in combat sports, including Demetrious Johnson, one of the best fighters to ever put on the 4 oz gloves, will …

The Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California, hosted Bellator 293 on March 31. The main event of the card featured a heavyweight battle between Daniel James and Marcelo Golm, with James winning via third-round TKO. A shot at the Bellator heavyweight championship could have been up for grabs in the Bellator 293 main event between Marcelo Golm and Daniel …

The Professional Fighters League returned to action with its primary international draw after kicking off its season schedule for 2023 across the pond last week with the inaugural PFL Europe event taking place in Newcastle, England. PFL 1 took place on Saturday, April 1, from The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the first game of the …

Israel Adesanya describes how Alex Pereira harmed his mobility while watching the opening bout. At UFC 281, former kickboxing rival Alex Pereira submitted Israel Adesanya to end his three-year middleweight championship reign. Adesanya addressed the issues with the first fight while reviewing the video as he prepared for the eagerly awaited rematch against “Poatan” at UFC 287. “The Last Stylebender” …

At ONE Fight Night 10, Sage Northcutt intends to defeat Ahmed Mujtaba. When he returns to action at ONE Fight Night 10, the 27-year-old is aiming to make a big impression. Sage Northcutt stated to the press that he intended to finish: “Whether it’s a submission, whether it’s ground-and-pound, or it’s a knockout, whatever it is, everybody wants a finish. …

Combat sports enthusiasts were able to learn more about other MMA and boxing promotions that they might not have followed with the same fervour because it was a UFC-free Saturday. Brendan Loughnane and Marlon Moraes headlined PFL 1, the first contest of the promotion’s 2023 season, while Rob Wilkinson introduced Thiago Santos to the promotion in the co-main event. After …

On March 31 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, the main event of ONE Friday Fights 11, Superball Tded99 reasserted his dominance over Kongklai Annymuaythai with a commanding unanimous decision win. Back in February at ONE Friday Fights 5, the two earlier traded blows in a thrilling three-round brawl. The Thai strikers resumed where they left off as soon as …

Word on the street is that the former 45-KO Glory Kickboxing champ, who took home the title not once but twice, is making a move to the UFC. It’s no surprise, really – the UFC has a reputation for snagging top-tier talent as soon as it hits the market, and this two-time GLORY Kickboxing kingpin is no exception. With a …

Israel Adesanya has made a shocking revelation about his upcoming rematch against Alex Pereira at UFC 287. As we all know, ‘The Last Stylebender’ faced off against his arch-nemesis back in November of last year. Though he appeared to be ahead on the judges’ scorecards, Adesanya ultimately suffered a devastating TKO loss in the fifth round, losing his UFC middleweight …

The ONE Fight Night 9 program, scheduled for April 21, is made public by ONE Championship. On April 21, ONE will deliver the popular Lumpinee Boxing Stadium’s Amazon Prime Video series. The Asia-based promotion made the matches taking place in Thailand public less than a month before showtime. In addition to the main event world title fight, there will be …

Cris Cyborg’s accusations that Cat Zingano is dodging her are refuted by Cat Zingano. Cris Cyborg has been accused of dodging Cat Zingano ever since she joined Bellator, and Cat Zingano has responded. Zingano addressed Cyborg’s remarks and the reasons why a battle between the two fighters hasn’t taken place during her Bellator 293 pre-fight media availability. She mentioned that …

Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal discussed his fight with Gilbert “Durinho” Burns, scheduled for UFC 287 in Miami, Florida, with MMA addict. Gilbert Burns’ face will be painted like Vincent Van Gogh’s work at UFC 287 in Miami, according to Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal will welcome Burns to his homeland in an effort to reclaim the welterweight title with a victory. Masvidal said …

Zhang Peimian, a former ONE strawweight kickboxing world championship challenger who lost his attempt to win the title last year, triumphantly returned to competition. Against Torepchi Dongak, “Fighting Rooster” displayed exceptional skill. With a convincing decision victory and a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Championship, Zhang Peimian ascended the stage and demanded a rematch with Jonathan Di Bella, the ONE …