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  • BREAKING NEWS: Conor McGregor GUILTY of Dublin R*** in 2018

    November 22, 2024
    UFC star Conor McGregor has been found civilly liable for raping a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018, and has been fined 248,000 Euros (around $258,000). “Brutally r***d and battered” – Civil Jury Delivers Damning Verdict The case centred around a sexual encounter between McGregor, a second man (James Lawrence), the Claimant and another woman in December 2018, a couple of months following McGregor’s devastating defeat to Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov. The woman at […]

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  • BREAKING NEWS: Conor McGregor GUILTY of Dublin R*** in 2018
    November 22, 2024
    UFC star Conor McGregor has been found civilly liable for raping a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018, and has been fined 248,000 Euros (around $258,000). “Brutally r***d and battered” – Civil Jury Delivers Damning Verdict The case centred around a sexual encounter between McGregor, a second man (James Lawrence), the Claimant and another woman in December 2018, a couple of months following McGregor’s devastating defeat to Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov. The woman at […]
  • Change On The Horizon? Judge Rejects UFC Antitrust Settlement
    August 5, 2024
    Amidst all of the typically busy furore of the world of combat sports, one of the biggest stories of the year has actually come from outside the Octagon, as opposed to within the confines of the cage; in fact, it has come from a Nevada courtroom, where the settlement (totalling $335 million) of a pair of class action lawsuits against Zuffa LLC, the parent company of the UFC has been rejected. Stay tuned to find […]
  • REPORT: Daniel Jacobs vs Shane Mosley Jr to co-main Diaz/Masvidal
    May 31, 2024
    Ladies and gentlemen, we’re getting ever-closer to our July 6th night of boxing, featuring UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal facing off in Anaheim, California. Today, though, some big news was announced for the event, with the co-main event being unveiled; and it’s a big one. Jacobs and Mosley Jr to meet in Anaheim, CA Daniel Jacobs (37-4, 30 KOs) is a two-time former middleweight world champion, having held the WBA middleweight world title […]
  • New England Fights: Christian Turner in to fight Kyle Pufahl at NEF 57
    April 11, 2024
    Ladies and gentlemen, one of the hottest organisations on the regional scene is back with another epic night of fights! April 20th sees New England Fights present “NEF 57” from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Last week, the promotion announced that the card will feature an extra professional catchweight bout; Kyle Pufahl will now face Christian Turner in a fight with a weight limit of 161 pounds. Fighting out of Nostos MMA in […]
  • Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki OFFICIAL for UFC 302
    March 12, 2024
    Ladies and gentlemen – we have a big fight confirmed for UFC 302. Grant “KGD” Dawson, one of the most exciting fighters in this stacked UFC lightweight division, makes his return against fellow prospect Joe Solecki. Solecki, who is 5-2-0 in the UFC, will pose a dynamic and interesting challenge to Dawson, who is hoping to get back onto top form following his loss to Bobby Green last October. Our very own Dave Van Auken […]
September 30, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on September 30, 2024

Moicano Wants Money!

Renato Moicano walked into UFC Paris as a heavy underdog wanting a higher ranking and of course MONEY.  Money Moicano dominated Benoit Saint Denis in the main event of UFC Paris causing the doctors to stop the fight. With Moicano’s latest WIN, the world is now his oyster and his next fight will be a “Money” Fight. Renato Moicano has expressed his desire for financial success in his UFC career. As a professional athlete, financial […]
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August 1, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on August 1, 2024

PFL Nashville Weigh In Results

Official weigh-in results for PFL Playoffs 1 in Nashville, TN: Written by: Elle Dawson   MAIN CARD (ESPN/ESPN+, 9-11 PM ET)   Heavyweight Semi-final   Denis Goltsov (247.6) v Tim Johnson (265.8)   Women’s Flyweight Semi-final   Dakota Ditcheva (125.2) v Jena Bishop (125.2)   Heavyweight Semi-final   Oleg Popov (247.2) v Linton Vassell (248.0)   Women’s Flyweight Semi-final   Liz Carmouche (127.0)* v Taila Santos (125.8)     EARLY CARD (ESPN+, 6 PM ET) […]
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May 19, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on May 19, 2024

Lerone Murphy Victorious at UFC Vegas 92

The world of mixed martial arts is known for its unpredictability and for one night a fighter can change the projection of his career, Lerone Murphy just achieved that at UFC Vegas 92 by defeating Edson Barboza. This victory showcased Murphy’s skills and determination, solidifying his place as a rising star in the sport. One key factor in Murphy’s victory was his ability to effectively counter Barboza’s aggressive striking and capitalize on openings in his […]
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May 16, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on May 16, 2024

Fury v Usyk “Ring of Fire”

Written by: @TheGooseMMA FURY V USYK: UNDISPUTED Finally, the Top 2 heavyweights in the world will collide, for all the gold. This Saturday we finally get to find out who the undisputed baddest man on the planet really is. England’s Gypsy King Tyson Fury will meet Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with the undisputed heavyweight title on the line. This is the first time the undisputed title has been fought over since 1999, […]
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May 13, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on May 13, 2024

Edson Barboza is Back Headling a UFC Fight Night

Edson Barboza, a Brazilian mixed martial artist, is set to headline UFC Vegas 93, a highly anticipated event in the world of MMA. Known for his dynamic striking abilities and impressive knockout power, Barboza has established himself as a top contender in the lightweight division. With a record of exciting fights and memorable performances, Barboza has garnered a loyal fan base and the respect of his peers in the sport. One of the key reasons […]
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April 19, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 19, 2024

UFC 304 Possibilities

UFC 304 Possibilities As the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to grow in popularity and reach a global audience, fans eagerly anticipate each new event. With UFC 304 on the horizon, we speculate that the summer event will be held in Manchester, England.   We will delve into the 3 possibilities that UFC 304 may feature. First we are predicting that UFC 304 will be headline by Tom Aspinall.  The heavyweight division in the UFC […]
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April 3, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on April 3, 2024

Thiago Moises will take on Ľudovit Klein on June 8th

A UFC Lightweight fight is booked for June 8th between Thiago Moises (18-7) & Ľudovít Klein (21-4) location TBA. The sensational grappler Thiago Moises, just won via 3rd round TKO (leg kicks) against Mitch Ramriez on March 16th and told Fight Bananas last week he want to be back in the octagon in the early summer. Thiago Moises still has championship aspirations and knows that a winning streak needs to happen to get back in […]
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February 23, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on February 23, 2024

PFL v Bellator Weigh IN Results

PFL Champion vs. Bellator Champion – Heavyweight Renan Ferreira 263.2 lbs vs. Ryan Bader 231.1 lbs PFL Champion vs. Bellator Champion – Middleweight Impa Kasanganay 185.8 lbs vs. Johnny Eblen 185.5 lbs  Catchweight (182 lbs) Bout Ray Cooper III 182.4 lbs vs. Jason Jackson 182 lbs Heavyweight Bout Bruno Cappelozza 236.2 lbs vs. Vadim Nemkov 238.1 lbs  Light Heavyweight Bout Thiago Santos 205.2 lbs vs. Yoel Romero 205 lbs Lightweight Bout Clay Collard 155.5 lbs […]
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January 29, 2024
Published by Dave Van Auken on January 29, 2024

Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA creates history in Orlando, Florida on March 2nd

This spring, Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA will create history in the Sunshine State with crowning there first world champion. Combat sports legends Junior Dos Santos & Alan Belcher will fight for the inaugural Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA World Heavyweight Championship. Junior Dos Santos won the main event of GBKMMA Jacksonville back in September against Fabricio Werdum. Alan Belcher won the main event at GBKMMA Biloxi in a split decision against Roy “Big Country” Nelson. Now both men will […]
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September 5, 2023
Published by Dave Van Auken on September 5, 2023

Jared Cannonier BACKS UP!

UFC 293 takes places this Saturday Night in Sydney, Australia and will be headlined by the UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya against brash challenger Sean Strickland. However, due to an unseen incident if Strickland or Adesanya can’t make the walk Saturday night, we now know that ex Title Challenger Jared Cannonier is the Backup Fighter for the Main Event of UFC 293. Jared Cannonier, has wins in 4 out of his 5 fights including a […]
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