Anthony Smith isn’t going to vilify Jon Jones after his latest drug testing scenario. Jones, 36, was alleged to have threatened Drug Free Sport International (DFSI) during a random visit in March 2024. Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Heavyweight champion entered a plea deal after being handed a pair of misdemeanors this week. Although the United …
Conor McGregor is part owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). But the former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division titleholder could soon be a player, as well, if he manages to complete the final two fights on his current contract. The first step in that process is healing the broken pinky toe that sabotaged his …
On July 27th, UFC 304 will take place in Manchester, England, showcasing two U.K. champions defending their titles. However, Conor McGregor doesn’t seem particularly impressed with the main event featuring Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad. “There’s too many decisions going on now with that Leon fella,” McGregor said back in May during a DuelBits Q&A. …
Zhilei Zhang believes that Alex Pereira possesses the necessary qualities to thrive in the heavyweight division. Zhang, who is presently the fifth-ranked heavyweight boxer globally, would likely have a higher ranking if financial constraints didn’t repeatedly prevent him from competing against top contenders. This highlights his credibility in assessing striking skills, and he believes that …
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Welcome to Midnight Mania! Jake Paul has never seen eye-to-eye with Dana White, but if the UFC CEO is willing to pay his fighters more then Paul is willing to bury the hatchet. This weekend, the boxing ring welcomes back the renowned social media star, who will be facing off against the ex-UFC fighter and …
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While the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing match ended up being surprisingly entertaining earlier this month (Sat., July 6, 2024) in Anaheim, Calif. , it looks like the pay-per-view (PPV) event was a financial flop. Indeed, Diaz is currently suing promoter Fanmio over $9 million in unpaid money, and his filing suggested that Fanmio …
Dustin Poirier has no intention of ending his career with a defeat. That’s why “The Diamond” is currently working with the promotion to secure his final UFC fight, which could come at the end of 2024 or perhaps early 2025. His most recent appearance ended in a submission defeat to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. “The …
Welcome to Midnight Mania! Jake Paul and Mike Perry will meet inside the boxing ring this weekend live on DAZN PPV from Tampa, Fla., but the two faced off in a pre-fight interview this week that quickly turned weird. Paul was supposed to be fighting Mike Tyson this month, but “Iron Mike” had a health …
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones entered a plea of not guilty on Wednesday, appearing virtually for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court (alongside attorney Christopher Dodd) to answer for a pair of misdemeanor charges filed against him back in March. “Bones” was released on his own recognizance and will return for a bench trial within the next …
Jake Paul is a man who knows how to generate attention. The job title of an influencer is often met with ridicule and criticism for its perceived lack of purpose. However, the primary objective of an influencer is to attract attention from both the media and the public. Whether it’s fans, haters, or professionals, an …
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