A career of dual championships Daniel Cormier dominated both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. He captured championship gold in each weight class. After knocking out Stipe Miocic in their first meeting, Cormier faced Brock Lesnar in a staredown that ended with a shove from “The Beast.” The tense moment inside the Octagon sparked fan interest, but the fight never materialized before Cormier retired from professional MMA. The fight that slipped away During an appearance on “Club Shay Shay,” Cormier reflected on missing a massive payday against Lesnar. He explained that WWE lured Lesnar back, preventing the bout from happening.…
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Conor McGregor has been vocal about the UFC White House card. Yet new speculation suggests he could make a surprise return outside the UFC. This claim came from Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship President David Feldman during a press event for BKFC 82. The event will feature a King of Violence title fight between Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens. Feldman told reporters that McGregor skipped the press conference. He claimed the Irishman is training instead to face the winner of Perry versus Stephens. Feldman fuels speculation “We expected my partner and friend Conor McGregor today, but he cancelled at the last…
Just weeks after it was reported that ESPN will lose UFC live events in 2026, the network is reportedly negotiating to buy UFC Fight Pass and its video library. Blake Avignon, citing multiple unnamed sources, reported that the deal is not finalized but talks are advanced. ESPN aims to integrate the UFC archive and selected live content into its new direct-to-consumer app. ESPN launched the app on August 21 with two subscription tiers. The $11.99/month ESPN Select tier offers ESPN+ content, while the $29.99/month ESPN Unlimited tier includes all ESPN content. ESPN targets UFC content It is unclear how much…
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen offered a sharp breakdown of Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant win over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. A new middleweight champion emerges Chimaev defeated du Plessis in the Chicago main event to claim the UFC middleweight title. He relied on superior wrestling from start to finish. When the final horn sounded, the result was undeniable. Chimaev had earned the right to call himself champion. While Chimaev impressed, du Plessis left many disappointed. Fans expected more resistance from him. Still, only du Plessis knows what went wrong inside the cage. Many now wonder what a rematch would reveal.…
UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa shared details about Khamzat Chimaev’s reported security at UFC 319. Costa’s clash with the middleweight champion Paulo Costa has never hidden his dislike for Khamzat Chimaev, who became middleweight champion after dominating Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. A fight between them seems unlikely, as other contenders currently rank above Costa in the division. Costa recently impressed with a win over Roman Kopylov, proving he has the tools to climb the middleweight ranks. Yet, he often appears to create obstacles for himself outside the octagon. Despite this, Costa keeps speaking out against the champion whenever…
Less than two months after his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been deported to Mexico and is now in prison. “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security deported Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. to Mexican authorities to face charges under his country’s justice system,” U.S. ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson said on social media. “This shows strong cooperation between our governments and reinforces security for both nations.” Arrest and Transfer In early July, ICE detained Chavez Jr. near his Los Angeles home, accusing him of unlawful entry into the United States. After 46 days…
The UFC has confirmed that Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS), The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), and Road to UFC are not part of its new deal with Paramount. The UFC continues to explore broadcast options for these shows. The seven-year, $7.7 billion U.S. agreement between UFC and Paramount covers numbered events and Fight Night cards. UFC President Dana White confirmed to Sports Business Journal that DWCS does not fall under this deal. A press release announcing the agreement highlighted UFC events but did not mention properties like DWCS, TUF, or Road to UFC. White confirmed that the U.S. rights for DWCS…
Lerone Murphy stuns UFC with spinning elbow knockout Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight contender Lerone Murphy put himself in the spotlight with a spectacular knockout. He stopped UFC rookie Aaron Pico in the first round with a spinning elbow during the co-main event of UFC 319 on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Fans immediately added the finish to the conversation for ‘knockout of the year’. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Murphy demanded a shot at the Featherweight title. “This sport is all about moments, and I just created one,” he said. “I took…