The contentious issue of fighter compensation within the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has ignited fresh debate, as a prominent figure from the promotion has openly criticized two of its most influential athletes, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. The condemnation specifically tar

Johnny Eblen, a fellow fighter, has strongly criticized Colby Covington's recent statements regarding Dustin Poirier's arrest. Eblen described Covington's remarks as "so tasteless" and indicated that he would relish the opportunity to physically confront Covington. Eblen's sentiment suggests a si

The esteemed City Kickboxing (CKB) gym has broken its silence following the surprising news of mixed martial arts superstar Israel Adesanya's departure from the team he has been a part of for many years. The gym, a well-known hub for elite combat sports talent, issued a statement addressing the si

Contrary to what some might assume regarding a weight class change, Robert Whittaker approached his move to light heavyweight for UFC 305 with his familiar training regimen and weight. According to a long-time teammate, Whittaker did not drastically alter his training weight in preparatio

In a significant development for the mixed martial arts world, former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has announced a surprising and abrupt split from his longtime training base, City Kickboxing. The decision comes in the wake of Adesanya's recent performances in the Ultimate Fighti

Even before the dust settles on the highly anticipated UFC 329 showdown between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, the UFC president, Dana White, finds himself in a position of enviable flexibility. The potential outcomes of this marquee fight open up a wealth of exciting possibilities for futur

Conor McGregor has publicly addressed his former opponent Dustin Poirier's recent arrest for public intoxication. McGregor, never one to shy away from a verbal sparring match, took aim at Poirier's subsequent statements, particularly his alleged attribution of the incident to his father.

Former UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is reportedly scheduled to make her highly anticipated return to competition. She is expected to step back into the octagon at the upcoming Noche UFC event, where she will face a fighter who has previously challenged for the title. This matchup p

Jonathan Haggerty, the current king of ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai, is confirmed to defend his championship belt for the first time. His formidable opponent will be Hiroki Akimoto, a former world champion himself. This highly anticipated showdown is scheduled to take place at ONE 167. Engl

French lightweight contender Benoit Saint Denis is radiating confidence ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with Paddy Pimblett at UFC 309. Saint Denis has openly stated his ambition to deliver a performance worthy of the "Fight of the Night" bonus, indicating he believes the clash will b

Shozo Isojima has boldly declared his intention to dominate Eduard Folayang in their upcoming clash at The Inner Circle 21. The Japanese fighter is entering a phase of "survival mode," signaling a fierce and relentless approach to the bout. Isojima is not just looking for a win; he is determin