Ariel Helwani, the veteran MMA journalist known for putting fighters and promoters on the spot, recently found himself on the receiving end of a very different kind of confrontation. The 43 year old Canadian host was out with his family, including his children, when pro-Palestine supporters approached him on the street over his public stance […]
Netflix is never shy about reaching deeper into subscribers’ pockets. But the timing of their latest price increase, right before their first-ever live MMA event, has fans questioning whether they’re paying for entertainment or funding a combat sports empire. The streaming giant raised subscription prices across all three tiers on Thursday, March 26, just weeks
Israel Adesanya once stood as one of the UFC’s biggest stars and most marketable champions. The Nigerian-born New Zealander dominated the middleweight division for years with spectacular knockouts and creative striking. At his peak, Adesanya would have been an automatic selection for any historic UFC card. But circumstances have changed dramatically for the former champion
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from MMA in 2020 with a perfect 29-0 record as lightweight champion. Since stepping away from competition, he’s focused on coaching elite fighters including Islam Makhachev. The Dagestani legend has also become increasingly vocal about his traditional values and cultural beliefs. He’s never hidden his conservative views on various social issues throughout
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Conor McGregor has teased his UFC return more times than anyone can count over the past few years. The former two-division champion last fought in 2021 when he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier. Since then, McGregor has repeatedly announced comeback dates that never materialized into actual fights. He’s blamed injuries, contract disputes, and
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Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya share one of the most compelling rivalries in combat sports history. Their battles began in kickboxing where Pereira defeated Adesanya twice during their GLORY days. The rivalry carried over to MMA when Pereira followed Adesanya to the UFC years later. Pereira stunned the world by knocking out Adesanya in the
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Colby Covington built his entire fighting persona around politics and controversy for nearly a decade. The former three-time UFC welterweight title challenger embraced the MAGA movement and made it central to his identity. He wore red hats to press conferences and incorporated political talking points into his trash talk. That approach elevated his profile significantly
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Jonathan Haggerty prepares for one of the most challenging defenses of his ONE Championship reign. The British striker faces Japanese contender Yuki Yoza for the bantamweight kickboxing world title in Japan on 29 April. Fighting in front of Yoza’s home crowd adds pressure that Haggerty rarely experiences during his championship tenure. Most ONE Championship events
Jon Jones has spent the past few months engaged in public warfare with Dana White. The former two-division champion desperately wanted a spot on the historic UFC White House card scheduled for June 14th. He campaigned publicly for a super fight against Alex Pereira that would have generated massive pay-per-view numbers. But White refused to
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Arman Tsarukyan has spent months sitting on the sidelines watching the lightweight title picture unfold without him. The Armenian contender destroyed Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar back in November. That dominant performance should have earned him a title shot against the winner of upcoming championship fights. Instead, the UFC booked an interim title fight between
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