MMA News
PFL 2019 finals set for New Year's Eve finale in New York City
Adam Martin - November 1, 2019
The finals for all six PFL 2019 tournaments have been officially set for the promotion’s finale, which takes place on New Year’s Eve in New York City. PFL 2019: Week 10 takes place on December 31 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The event will air live on ESPN.
Conor McGregor convicted of assault, fined for punching man in bar
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2019
Conor McGregor appeared in an Irish courtroom today and pled guilty to punching a man in a bar earlier this year in Dublin. The Irishman was convicted of assault and fined 1000 Euro for the incident.
Nate Diaz might stop fighting 'forever' after UFC 244
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2019
When Nate Diaz defeated Anthony Pettis at UFC 241 in August, it marked his first fight in three years. Ahead of his fight with Jorge Masvidal, which tops UFC 244 this Saturday, it sounds like there could be another lengthy absence in his future. Speaking to the media ahead of the fight, Diaz divulged that he’s prepared to leave the sport forever if the UFC doesn’t make him offers he deems suitable going forward.
UFC 244 weigh-in results: Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvial get green light
Tom Taylor - November 1, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to our screens with UFC 244, arguably the promotion’s biggest pay-per-view of the year, emanating from New York City’s hallowed Madison Square Garden. The card will be topped by a special, one-and-done BMF title fight between fan favorite welterweight contenders Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. The winner of the fight will be awarded a special belt by none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Derrick Lewis wants to throw down with Greg Hardy after UFC 244
Natasha Hooper - November 1, 2019
Derrick Lewis is feeling in top form ahead of his UFC 244 bout this Saturday. The heavyweight beast is preparing to battle Blagoy Ivanov, but already has his sights on his next opponent. The 36-year hasn’t hidden his desire to throw down the new MMA prospect, Greg Hardy. The former NFL standout transitioned to professional MMA last year and has already fought 7 times. The 31-year old has had his fair share of controversy including domestic abuse allegations and cocaine possession. Hardy also came under fire for using an inhaler in the middle of his last fight, a three-round contest with Ben Sosoli.
The Rock cuts UFC 244 promo from inside the gym
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2019
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has previewed this Saturday’s epic main event between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal in his own special way. Following a series of rumors and hints over the course of the last few weeks, it was finally confirmed recently that The Great One will be wrapping the BMF Championship belt around the waist of whoever wins between Diaz and Masvidal this weekend.
Jorge Masvidal reveals 'anxious' reaction to Nate Diaz's USADA issues
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2019
UFC 444 headliner Jorge Masvidal has revealed how he felt in the hours prior to knowing what the fate of Nate Diaz’s status on the card would be. This Saturday’s main event at Madison Square Garden is easily one of the most anticipated fights of the year, as Masvidal and Diaz meet for the BMF Championship. Both men have been able to will this bout into existence, and with less than 48 hours remaining until fight night, it’s clear to see that the excitement levels amongst MMA fans are at an all-time high.
Conor McGregor appears in court over assault allegations
Natasha Hooper - November 1, 2019
Conor McGregor is due to appear in court this morning in connection to an alleged altercation with a man in an Irish pub. The former two-division champion is facing a single assault charge. He is accused of assaulting Desmond Keogh at the Marble Arch pub in Drimnagh on April 6th when McGregor was promoting his whiskey brand, Proper No. Twelve.
Tyson Fury says he'd fight Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou 'in a heartbeat'
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2019
Tyson Fury recently came out and said he wants to train MMA with Conor McGregor and it turns out he is working on setting that up. Not only has he spoke to McGregor, but he has also talked to a former UFC heavyweight champion about training MMA.
VIDEO | Sneak peak of the UFC’s new BMF Belt
Natasha Hooper - October 31, 2019
The UFC has released a sneak preview of ‘The Baddest Motherf****r’ belt in the lead-up to the much anticipated ‘BMF’ fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. On Saturday, November 2nd at Madison Square Gardens in New York, the welterweight legends will collide in the UFC 244 main event. They will battle it out for the unprecedented ‘BMF’ title, awarded by none other than Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father says Conor McGregor is a 'showman' and 'not a tough opponent'
Natasha Hooper - October 31, 2019
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father had some harsh words for his son’s former opponent, Conor McGregor, during a Russian press conference. In fact, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov called the Irishman a ‘showman’ and never considered him a tough opponent. Khabib Nurmagomedov fought his longstanding rival in October 2018 at one of the most highly anticipated events in UFC history. In the main event of UFC 229, the Russian native put his grappling skillset on full display and submitted the Irish warrior in the fourth round.
Paul Daley not retiring, but refuses to fight in the United States again
Adam Martin - October 31, 2019
Bellator welterweight Paul Daley is not retiring, but in a new social media post he says he will not fight in the United States again. Check out what Paul Daley said below on Instagram.
Nate Diaz: 'I've been the best for a long time'
Tom Taylor - October 31, 2019
Nate Diaz might not be a UFC champion, but he considers himself the best fighter in the sport. Diaz opened up on his place in the sport ahead of his UFC 244 fight with Jorge Masvidal.
VIDEO | Tyson Fury snuffs Braun Strowman in WWE debut
Tom Taylor - October 31, 2019
Not longer after Brock Lesnar made quick work of former UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez at WWE Crown Jewel, another decorated combat sports champion took to the ring: lineal heavyweight boxing champ Tyson Fury. Fury was matched up with the hulking Braun Strowman, and despite taking some licks early, wound up winning in exciting fashion. The end came when he blasted Strowman out of the ring with a right hand and won via count out.
Manny Muro's message following win over Nick Newell: 'If you think it was a fluke, try me'
Mike Heck - October 31, 2019
According to the oddsmakers and many MMA fans around the world, Nick Newell was supposed to kick off his new Bellator contract with a victory on Saturday night at Bellator 232. Although the respect levels for his opponent were at an all-time high, Manny Muro had other ideas. Despite being as high as a +550 underdog heading into this past weekend’s event at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., Muro overcame a tough opening round to pick up a split decision win over Newell, much to the dismay of the pro-Newell crowd.
John Kavanagh says Conor McGregor fight announcement is 'imminent'
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2019
John Kavanagh says his pupil Conor McGregor will have a fight announcement very soon. McGregor recently said he will return on Jan. 18 but wouldn’t reveal an opponent. Rumors started to swirl that it was Donald Cerrone, yet Kavanagh wouldn’t confirm. Rather, he says the fight is agreed to.
VIDEO | Brock Lesnar beats Cain Velasquez at WWE Crown Jewel
Tom Taylor - October 31, 2019
The rivalry between former UFC heavyweight champions Cain Velasquez and Brock Lesnar continued at the WWE’s Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. While Velasquez won the pair’s first encounter — an actual fight — via first-round TKO, Lesnar won the scripted rematch with a kimura in similarly abrupt fashion.
Nate Diaz noncommittal on Conor McGregor trilogy fight
Tom Taylor - October 31, 2019
Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor are currently tied 1-1 across two fights, and the potential for a score-settling trilogy fight is hard to ignore. From the sounds of it, Diaz is open to the idea, but he’s in no rush to make it happen. The Stockton, California native discussed the matchup during a media scrum ahead of his UFC 244 fight with Jorge Masvidal.