Dana White close to securing private island to host UFC fights
Meanwhile, Justin Gaethje has replaced Khabib Nurmagomedov as Tony Ferguson’s opponent in the interim lightweight championship bout at UFC 249.
Meanwhile, Justin Gaethje has replaced Khabib Nurmagomedov as Tony Ferguson’s opponent in the interim lightweight championship bout at UFC 249.
He reached a plea deal in his case for driving while intoxicated.
UFC 249 had originally been set for 18 April in Brooklyn.
‘We are having this fight,’ the UFC boss says.
The UFC are attempting to move next weekend’s London event to a new venue elsewhere.
Dominick Reyes was adamant that he did enough to dethrone Jon Jones last night in Houston.
Both men tipped the scales bang on the 170-pound limit.
They face off at UFC 246 on Saturday.
The Dubliner will take on Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone on Saturday.
The Dubliner is due to make his UFC comeback against Donald Cerrone later this month.
Fury has dismissed comments made by White over his suitability to compete in mixed martial arts.
Jorge Masvidal benefited from a third-round TKO after Nate Diaz had a big cut over his right eye in the non-title clash.
Dozens of protesters had placards with slogans such as “Trump/Pence Out Now!” and “Headlock Him Up”.
Talks have taken place between Conor McGregor’s team and Donald Cerrone over a UFC bout in January.
The pair are being targeted to headline the UFC on ESPN 5 card on 3 August.
The UFC lightweight champion said that in the last three years, McGregor has won only once – in an amateur boxing match.
Safety concerns surrounding the event had been raised.
Norman Parke chats to The42 about bare-knuckle boxing, life after the UFC and closing in on title glory ahead of his KSW bout this weekend.
The pair are facing lengthy lay-offs after they were knocked out at UFC 237 in Rio.
The Brazilian celebrated her win in front of a home crowd at UFC 237.
With one fight left on his current contract, Wexford’s Brian Moore is fighting to secure his future with MMA promotion, Bellator.
Elsewhere on the card, Israel Adesanya proved himself on the biggest level by defeating Kelvin Gastelum.
The pair have traded insults during an online feud that Dana White has said will not be tolerated.
The Dubliner said because he had reached such an elite level of fighting, he was lacking motivation at UFC 229.
The organisation’s president is going nowhere for now.
Having not stepped foot in the octagon since 2017, the Brazilian was overcome with emotion in Melbourne on Saturday.
Meanwhile former NFL defensive linesman Greg Hardy was disqualified in UFC main card debut.
Floyd Mayweather Jr says he can do three rounds in his sleep, but Tenshin Nasukawa plans to give him a wake-up call.
Amanda Nunes emulated Conor McGregor and Daniel Cormier with last night’s knockout of Cris Cyborg.
Light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones is eyeing a third clash with Daniel Cormier after regaining the belt.
Brian Ortega showed plenty of heart, but it seemed only a matter of time before Holloway would secure his victory.
The UFC lightweight champion says he met with a Russian boxing chief today.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has challenged Floyd Mayweather Jr. to a fight and the retired boxing star says he wants the bout.
Khabib Nurmagomedov called out Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday night and it did not take the American long to respond.
The UFC star was a guest of the NFL side as they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
The Russian president met with the undefeated fighter and congratulated him on his victory at UFC 229.
After the scenes that marred UFC 229, Floyd Mayweather Jr believes Khabib Nurmagomedov can expect a hefty fine for his antics.
UFC’s promotional videos should not have influenced Khabib Nurmagomedov’s actions after beating Conor McGregor, says president Dana White.
The two fighters could renew their rivalry, according to the UFC chief.