The thing about dropping a huge boulder into the combat sports pond — and Zuffa Boxing’s signing of Conor Benn was most certainly that — is that it inevitably ripples out in all directions. We’re still seeing those ripples now, with everyone reacting in their own special ways. Those reactions, if we look closely, are…
Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Kyoji Horiguchi, UFC Qatar Credit: UFC After pulling out of their June date, Kyoji Horiguchi finally made his UFC return and threw down with Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC Qatar on Saturday. The former UFC flyweight title challenger, RIZIN, and Bellator MMA champion was fighting inside the octagon for the first time since…
Former UFC two-division champion B.J. Penn was once again arrested Tuesday afternoon following an alleged assault in Hilo, Hawaii. Penn has now been arrested six times since Memorial Day weekend. Penn, 46, is being charged with third-degree assault after allegedly punching and kicking a man at a residence in the early morning hours Tuesday. In…
Ronda Rousey hasn’t fought in the UFC in nearly a decade but she maintains a close relationship with Dana White all these years later. The UFC CEO speaks glowingly about the former bantamweight champion and Hall of Famer and she often returns the favor whenever his name comes up. In fact, Rousey believes White is…
The UFC heavyweight division’s new era took an unexpected turn on Saturday during Tom Aspinall’s first title defense against Ciryl Gane. The highly anticipated fight ended in a no-contest after an accidental eye poke halted the fight in the first round. Aspinall, 32, entered UFC 321 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi as the newly…
Former UFC featherweight Suman Mokhtarian was found dead Wednesday following a shooting in Riverstone, New South Wales, Australia. New South Wales police confirmed the shooting took place around 6 p.m. local time, with Mokhtarian being shot in the upper torso by an unidentified gunman. Despite revival attempts on the scene by paramedics, Mokhtarian, 33, failed…
It was supposed to celebrate America’s birthday, but now the much-discussed UFC fight at the White House will take place on Donald Trump‘s birthday. In late August, UFC chief Dana White announced the deal for the fight had been done and it was set for July 4 of next year to celebrate the 250th anniversary…
President Donald Trump has finally announced the date of the much-anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight he plans to host at the White House. The fight, born out of Trump’s seeming love for the sport and friendship with UFC CEO and President Dana White, will take place on June 14, 2026, marking the president’s 80th…
Darren Till makes his return to the boxing ring this weekend as he takes on former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22 in Manchester Darren Till and Luke Rockhold are headlining Misfits 22(Image: Getty Images) UFC icons Darren Till and Luke Rockhold are set to go head-to-head in a thrilling main event…
Darren Till takes on Luke Rockhold in the Misfits 22 main event while Tony Ferguson clashes with Salt Papi and Joey Essex makes his debut Darren Till and Luke Rockhold face off Darren Till will attempt to back up his boast of being the face of Misfits when he takes on Luke Rockhold tonight. Three…