9 days ago

“It’s Time to Settle Our Beef”: Maxx Crosby Playfully Teases UFC Fight With Kirk Cousins

“It’s time to settle our beef once and for all. It’s fight night,” Crosby tweeted alongside an AI-generated image depicting a World Heavyweight Championship fight between Cousins and him. “Very subtle placement of the title,” one fan commented. “Don’t mess with my cousins,” another fan joked. Earlier, there were reports that Cousins and Crosby had engaged in a locker-room fight.

By Nidheesh Kumar

30 days ago

UFC Abu Dhabi Bonuses: Rizvan Kuniev, Tyrell Fortune Share Fight of the Night

Kuniev and Fortune earned Fight of the Night bonuses of $100,000 each after the Russian’s third-round stoppage win. Ramazan Temirov and Valter Walker took the Performance of the Night awards for a first-round knockout and calf-slicer submission. Magomed Ankalaev, Muhammad Saidov, Sam Patterson, Axel Sola and Abdul Hussein each received $25,000 for their finishes.

By Leslie Xavier

30 days ago

Four Fighters Hospitalized After Brutal UFC Abu Dhabi Card

The fighters were admitted to a local hospital for precautionary reasons after their bouts at Etihad Arena. Santiago Ponzinibbio needed a CT scan of his head after a knockout loss to Sam Patterson. Ismael Bonfim and Damian Rzepecki also received head and face scans. Tyrell Fortune underwent scans of his head, face, and pelvis after a third-round stoppage loss.

By Leslie Xavier

30 days ago

Ankalaev Targets Paulo Costa After Fifth-Round TKO In Abu Dhabi

Magomed Ankalaev stopped Bogdan Guskov in the main-card fight at Etihad Arena, before calling for Costa. “If Paulo Costa wants to do it... I would happily be the one to fight here in Abu Dhabi in October,” Ankalaev said, noting the champion is sidelined with an ACL tear. He added they can “bang it out” if Costa stands and trades.

By Leslie Xavier

about 1 month ago

“Worse Than Conor McGregor”: Cam Newton Roasts Cam Skattebo Over Backflip Video

“What the hell you doing all this? You worse than Conor McGregor,” Cam Newton said about Cam Skattebo’s backflip while recovering from injury. “What you thought you was? A Ninja Turtle?,” Newton added. Earlier, Skattebo brushed aside injury concerns, saying he is “perfectly fine” despite dealing with ankle issues. John Harbaugh recently confirmed that Skattebo is "ready to roll" for Week 1.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

Emmanuel Acho: Everybody Who Bet on Conor McGregor Should Get Their Money Back

"Everybody who downloaded Paramount + to watch the fight or subscribed to the channel should get their money back," Acho said. McGregor suffered a severe right knee injury (suspected blown ACL) just 69 seconds into his UFC 329 return against Max Holloway, forcing an immediate first-round TKO stoppage. Meanwhile, Robert Griffin III echoed the same complaint in a tweet on Sunday.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

Conor McGregor Denies Pre-Fight Injury After UFC 329 Loss to Max Holloway

McGregor slipped twice early and threw sloppy jumping kicks before aggravating his right knee on another attempt during his UFC 329 welterweight bout against Holloway at T-Mobile Arena. “My head gasket is gone. Destroyed. I had no injury/injuries going into the fight,” McGregor posted after the bout. “I am beyond dark here. I can only describe it as hell.”

By Leslie Xavier

about 1 month ago

Max Holloway Calls for Conor McGregor Trilogy After UFC 329 Injury Stoppage

Holloway called for a trilogy with McGregor after their bout at T-Mobile Arena ended early. “So much hype for that, right? We've got to run it back one more time. One more time for the boys,” he said. McGregor suffered a right knee injury at 1:09 of round one. The bout was stopped even though he wanted to continue.

By Leslie Xavier

about 1 month ago

Conor McGregor Blows Out Knee in 69-Second UFC Return Loss to Max Holloway

McGregor lost to Holloway at UFC 329 with the welterweight bout ending after 1:09 of round one. “We’re assuming a blown ACL,” Dana White said. McGregor slipped twice early and threw two sloppy jumping kicks with awkward landings before aggravating his right knee. Holloway quickly got on top for ground and pound and leg attacks, controlling the brief action.

By Leslie Xavier

about 1 month ago

NFL Fans Compare Conor McGregor’s UFC Comeback With Aaron Rodgers’ Viral Injury

McGregor suffered a severe knee injury just seconds into his highly anticipated return to the Octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329. The bout was waved off by the referee just 1:09 into the first round, awarding Holloway a TKO victory. This was similar to how Rodgers played just four offensive snaps in the 2023 NFL season before his left Achilles tendon.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

Maxx Crosby, Justin Jefferson Pick Conor McGregor Over Max Holloway at UFC 329

“They’re both animals. I got McGregor,” Crosby said when asked who he is rooting for in the Holloway vs. McGregor clash. Quinnen Williams also backed McGregor, while Cam Jordan predicted Holloway is likely to win. Von Miller called McGregor the underdog and gave Holloway the advantage. Justin Jefferson, meanwhile, also picked McGregor to come out on top.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

Former Bills DT Gable Steveson Wins UFC 329 Debut by First-Round Knockout

Former Bills defensive tackle Gable Steveson delivered a stunning first-round knockout in his UFC debut at UFC 329, stopping Elisha Ellison in dominant fashion. The Olympic gold medalist entered as the biggest betting favorite in UFC history. Steveson signed with Buffalo in 2024 despite never having played organized football before attempting to join the NFL.

By Nidheesh Kumar

2 months ago

Joe Rogan Suggests UFC Freedom 250 Topped Super Bowl Viewership Mark

"I think it was 150 million just by Monday. There could be another 50 or 60 million," Joe Rogan said about UFC Freedom 250's viewership. Super Bowl LIX holds the official U.S. viewership record, drawing an average audience of 127.7 million across television and streaming platforms. "No way this is true," one fan wrote in response to Rogan's claim.

By Nidheesh Kumar

2 months ago

Cam Newton Denounces Josh Hokit's "Tasteless" Comments About Michelle Obama

“Michelle Obama is a man,” Hokit said after winning the UFC 250 freedom clash. “Be careful, slow down, big dawg, you cannot speak like that to women and children,” Cam said. He added that he respects everybody, and who knows whether Hokit was in his right or wrong mind. “Be very careful, that was tasteless,” Cam told the former NFL player turned UFC fighter.

By Nidheesh Kumar

2 months ago

10-0 Start: Former 49ers FB Josh Hokit Thriving in UFC Career

Hokit, who last played in the NFL in 2022 and started an MMA career as a heavyweight in 2023, is 10-0 and undefeated as an MMA fighter, including 5-0 in the UFC. Hokit, 28, has six knockouts and three submission wins in his 10 MMA fights, and has emerged as a UFC star who’s currently the 5th-ranked heavyweight in the company.

By Nidheesh Kumar

2 months ago

"I'm Made For This": Justin Gaethje After Dethroning Ilia Topuria

“I stuck in it. I am made for this,” said Gaethje after capturing the undisputed lightweight title with a fourth-round TKO stoppage at UFC Freedom 250. “I told myself I was gonna lose. I told myself I was gonna get embarrassed. So that I can go to my most primal place and dig deep. And I had to; he had me in trouble.”

By Leslie Xavier

2 months ago

Justin Gaethje Destroys Ilia Topuria to Capture Undisputed Lightweight Title

Gaethje dethroned Topuria as lightweight champion at Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn. After a back-and-forth war, Gaethje hurt the champion badly in the third and fourth rounds, forcing Topuria’s corner to stop the fight due to a damaged eye. The Highlight survived a tough Round 2 before taking control of the bout.

By Leslie Xavier

2 months ago

Ciryl Gane KOs Alex Pereira to Claim UFC Interim Heavyweight Title

Gane shocked the White House crowd by knocking out Pereira at 1:27 of Round 2 to capture the interim heavyweight title at Freedom 250. Gane dictated Round 1 with jabs and inside low kicks. In Round 2, the Frenchman hurt Pereira with a right hand and swarmed with elbows and a two-punch hook combo for the finish.

By Leslie Xavier

2 months ago

“What a Disgrace”: Robert Griffin III Slams Josh Hokit For Calling Michelle Obama a ‘Man’

“Josh Hokit won the biggest fight of his career at the White House and decides to finish his interview by calling Michelle Obama a man. What a disgrace,” RGIII tweeted. He added that “it takes a really small man to use his biggest moment to attack a woman by calling her a man.” Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis via second-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250.

By Nidheesh Kumar

2 months ago

Sean O'Malley Drops Aiemann Zahabi With Out-of-the-Blue Left Hook

O'Malley stayed in the bantamweight title picture with a highlight-reel TKO of Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250. After a competitive first round, O'Malley dropped Zahabi with a left hook and finished with follow-up strikes at 3:55 of Round 2. The victory improves O'Malley's record to 20-3. It was his second straight win since losing the title to Merab Dvalishvili.

By Leslie Xavier

2 months ago

Josh Hokit Continues Win Streak with Second-Round TKO of Derrick Lewis at White House

Hokit stopped heavyweight veteran Derrick Lewis via TKO (punches) at 4:09 of Round 2 at UFC Freedom 250. After controlling Round 1 with grappling and pounding, Hokit unleashed a late flurry in the second to finish "The Black Beast" in front of the South Lawn crowd. The win boosts the former footballer (10-0-0) deeper into heavyweight contention.

By Leslie Xavier

2 months ago

Tyson Fury Teases “Massive” Fight With Anthony Joshua

Fury teased a new partnership with Dana White at the UFC Freedom 250 event. “I’ll let Dana do the announcement. It’s a massive announcement,” the Gypsy King said. “I’m very excited for this fight [with Joshua]. It’s been over a decade in the making... There’s a potential fight in August, and maybe at the end of the year it happens.”

By Leslie Xavier

2 months ago

Mauricio Ruffy Stops Michael Chandler With First-Round Spinning KO

Ruffy delivered fireworks on the historic White House card, stopping Chandler with a spinning back kick and follow-up punches at UFC Freedom 250. The No. 9 lightweight contender dropped Chandler early and finished the veteran just 4:29 into the bout. The explosive win boosts Ruffy's knockout streak and solidifies his spot as a top contender.

By Leslie Xavier

2 months ago

Bo Nickal Crushes Kyle Daukaus With First-Round TKO at UFC Freedom 250

Nickal made a statement on the White House card with a dominant first-round finish of Daukaus at Freedom 250. Nickal dropped Daukaus with a right hook and followed up with grounded elbows to force the stoppage at the 1:38 mark. The win moves the wrestling standout closer to contention for middleweight gold.

By Leslie Xavier

2 months ago

Diego Lopes Stops Steve Garcia With Second-Round TKO at UFC Freedom 250

Lopes turned the tide in Round 2 to score a TKO stoppage of Steve Garcia in the featherweight opener on the White House South Lawn. After Garcia controlled much of Round 1 with jabs and body kicks, Lopes hurt him badly with hooks, swarmed with bombs, and forced the referee to wave it off. The win firmly plants Lopes as No. 2 in the division.

By Leslie Xavier

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