Chris Weidman, the man infamously put an end to the dominating era of Anderson Silva at middleweight, has announced his retirement from being a UFC fighter. The former UFC Middleweight Champion, 40, revealed the end of his career during the UFC 311 Weigh-In Show on Friday. “Since I decided to get into this sport, since … Continue reading Former Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman Announces Retirement From UFC
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Injury Takes Arman Tsarukyan Off UFC 311, Islam Makhachev Gets New Short-Notice Opponent
UFC 311 has received a massive blow. An injury has forced Arman Tsarukyan out of his main event tilt against UFC Lightweight Champion and pound-for-pound top MMA fighter Islam Makhachev, as announced Friday afternoon. UFC was quick to pivot and find a Plan B for its main event, lining Makhachev up for a new title … Continue reading Injury Takes Arman Tsarukyan Off UFC 311, Islam Makhachev Gets New Short-Notice Opponent
1/16/25 Notebook: UFC Parts Ways With Two Lightweights
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PFL Unveils Single Elimination Tournament For 2025 Season
PFL's original season-to-playoff format is officially no more. The unique year-long format that PFL has used since it first launched in 2018 has been retired, as revealed by the promotion this week. Instead, simpler single-elimination tournaments will take place throughout the year as part of the brand's flagship tour. PFL plans to host eight-person brackets … Continue reading PFL Unveils Single Elimination Tournament For 2025 Season
Bellator Legend Patricio Pitbull Granted PFL Release
Patricio Pitbull’s wish has been granted. The most decorated fighter in Bellator history has been released from his PFL contract, ending a lengthy public dispute in which the featherweight champ repeatedly pleaded for his deal with the company to be terminated. PFL Founder Donn Davis confirmed the move on Tuesday night. “We are releasing Patricio … Continue reading Bellator Legend Patricio Pitbull Granted PFL Release
Conor McGregor Accused of Sexual Assault In Florida Lawsuit
Conor McGregor is facing another lawsuit in relation to an alleged act of sexual assault. A newly filed lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida this week accuses McGregor of assaulting a 49-year-old woman at a Miami Heat NBA game in 2023, per court documents obtained by ESPN. The documents, which do not name the … Continue reading Conor McGregor Accused of Sexual Assault In Florida Lawsuit
Former Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm Granted UFC Release
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm is a free agent. Holm, a decade-long UFC vet who is best known for ending the undefeated record of Ronda Rousey with a brutal head kick knockout, reportedly parted ways with the promotion after requesting her release, per Ariel Helwani of Uncrowned. Holm, 43, wraps up a UFC stint … Continue reading Former Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm Granted UFC Release
Former Welterweight Champ Leon Edwards Targeted To Face Jack Della Maddalena At UFC London
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards may have a home-field advantage when he makes his return to the cage later this year for another tough assignment. UFC is reportedly in the process of making a clash between Edwards and fast-rising contender Jack Della Maddalena for March 22nd at The O2 Arena in London, England. News … Continue reading Former Welterweight Champ Leon Edwards Targeted To Face Jack Della Maddalena At UFC London
Khabib Nurmagomedov Claims Mistreatment Following Removal From Frontier Airlines Flight
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov has gone public with allegations of mistreatment by Frontier Airlines staff after being forced to leave a flight over the weekend. A video surfaced recently of Nurmagomedov, who was seated in an emergency exit row of an airplane, being told that he must either be moved to a different … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov Claims Mistreatment Following Removal From Frontier Airlines Flight
PFL To Discontinue Bellator Events, Ending The Brand’s 17-Year Run
Bellator, one of the more notable challenger MMA brands of the past two decades, is dead. PFL will no longer use Bellator as part of its branding, per an announcement made by Donn Davis on Tuesday. Ariel Helwani of Uncrowned reported the incoming change earlier in the week. "Professional Fighters League acquired Bellator MMA one … Continue reading PFL To Discontinue Bellator Events, Ending The Brand’s 17-Year Run
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