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The father of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Abdulmanap, has died in a hospital in Moscow after a battle with coronavirus, according to reports in Russia. Abdulmanap was placed in an induced coma in April following a heart attack he suffered after contracting coronavirus. The 57-year-old was considered one of the best wrestling and sambo coaches in the […]
UFC boss Dana White said in April he was looking to secure an island to host events amid the coronavirus pandemic. And that goal has now become a reality with a location and date set for UFC 251. Where is UFC 251? UFC 251 will take place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Three other […]
Conor McGregor has sensationally claimed that Khabib Nurmagomedov has faked his father’s serious health problems to avoid UFC fights. Abdulmanap contracted coronavirus in May and had been in a life-threatening situation after suffering a stroke and being placed in a medically induced coma. Thankfully his condition has improved, but he remains in a serious condition […]
The co-main event may have stolen the limelight away from the highly-billed main event fight after two warriors went to work. Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos went all the way to the third round bell in an epic battle that saw punches swung at the same rate as a game of Rockem Sockem Robots. Watch […]
Dana White is hoping a man who shot eight people at a bar in Texas is not a UFC fighter after reports emerged he could be employed by the MMA promotion. San Antonio police chief William McManus confirmed they were searching for a man who wounded five women and three men on Friday night after […]
Former MMA star Chael Sonnen claims he once lost 8kg in just 22 hours to make weight after agreeing to a fight on short notice. The ex-UFC and Bellator fighter told former NFL punter Pat McAfee on his podcast about the drastic weight loss, which was sparked by needing to shed 16.5kg in 20 days. […]
Kamaru Usman launched a scathing attack on Nate Diaz’s credentials as an elite fighter after the UFC star slammed the welterweight champion accepting a bout against Gilbert Burns. The UFC have handed Burns the next shot at the welterweight belt after falling to come to terms with top contenders Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards. Masvidal […]
Conor McGregor has slammed the UFC for pushing him into retirement after refusing to let him fight Justin Gaethje for the lightweight interim title. Gaethje won the belt in his showdown with Tony Ferguson and McGregor immediately said on social media he would be the next man to challenge for the title. Dana White, however, […]
Dana White has dismissed Jorge Masvidal’s demands that he needs a pay rise, insisting the welterweight has just signed a new deal with the UFC. Masvidal joined light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in criticising the UFC for underpaying their biggest fighters, as well as the entire roster. The ‘Baddest Motherfu*ker’ champion has publicly slammed the […]
UFC president Dana White is adamant he has no issue with Conor McGregor calling time on his career and insists there is nothing ‘nuts’ about the Irishman’s shock announcement. The 31-year-old, who only made his return to the sport six months ago following a lengthy absence, made his intentions known with an emotional message on […]