Best ever? Beating Leon Edwards puts Belal Muhammad above Kamaru Usman, ‘right underneath’ Georges St-Pierre | UFC 304

UFC fighters have no problem declaring themselves the greatest of all time. That includes No. 2-ranked welterweight contender Belal Muhammad, who’s convinced he’ll retire as the best 170-pound fighter to ever compete inside the Octagon. That’s a pretty lofty goal when you consider he’s up against the likes of former champions Kamaru Usman and Georges …

ESPN names Top 10 MMA fighters of 21st century — and no, Conor McGregor did not make the list

The Top 10 men’s MMA fighters of the 21st century have just been announced by ESPN. Not surprisingly, reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones was No. 1, followed by former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre (No. 2) and ex-middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva (No. 3). It’s worth noting that both Jones and Silva were popped for performance-enhancing …

Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze: Odds, full fight preview and prediction | UFC 304

This weekend (Sat., July 27, 2024), two fierce Featherweight strikers, Arnold Allen and Giga Chikadze, will face off in an intense battle at UFC 304. The event will take place at Co-Op Live in Manchester, England. After a remarkable start to his UFC career, Allen remained undefeated for seven years and 10 fights, establishing himself …

Watch Leon Edwards sink an impossible basketball trickshot in fishy viral video

Leon Edwards is getting some serious hype coming into his UFC 304 title defense against Belal Muhammad in Manchester. But it may be for something that didn’t even really happen. Rocky is currently in the midst of establishing his stardom, even within his home country of England. While devoted mixed martial arts (MMA) enthusiasts admire …

Jake Paul denies weight bully accusations, claims mere ‘10 pound difference’ over Mike Perry

Welcome to Midnight Mania! Over the weekend, Jake Paul viciously battered Mike Perry en route to a sixth-round knockout victory, improving his professional record to 10-1. The boxer certainly looked sharper than in previous performances, but by far the biggest narrative after the fact was that size difference between the two combatants. Paul was training …

Sean O’Malley: ‘Mentally weak drug addict’ Conor McGregor ‘isn’t in anyone’s GOAT talk’ — ‘He needs rehab’

Sean O’Malley has seemingly turned his back on Conor McGregor once again. The world expected to see the return of the former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight champion, McGregor, at UFC 303 last month (June 29, 2024). Unfortunately for McGregor and fans around the globe, a broken pinky toe forced his withdrawal from …

‘That motherf*cker’s an a**hole, for sure:’ Joaquin Buckley calls out ‘Ellen DeGeneres of MMA’ Stephen Thompson

Not many have anything bad to say about Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson … unless you’re Joaquin Buckley (or Colby Covington). In 2024, Buckley, now 30 years old, has experienced a remarkable transformation within the Octagon. After his unforgettable spinning heel kick knockout in 2020, which made him a viral sensation, he is now beginning to fulfill …

‘I don’t f*cking cheat:’ Kayla Harrison says Julianna Pena ‘building an excuse for when I whoop her a**’

Julianna Pena hasn’t given Kayla Harrison the warmest of welcomes to Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) roster. UFC 300 was an unforgettable night for all involved. The former two-time Professional Fighters League (PFL) Lightweight champion, Harrison, in particular, picked up the biggest win of her mixed martial arts (MMA) career in her promotional debut. A second …

Global takeover! Riyadh Season officially partners with Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions

It’s Turki Alashikh’s combat sports world and we’re all just living it. Saudi Arabia’s presence in boxing has led to the sport finally getting some of the big dream matches fans have long desired along with some more obscure ones never imagined (hi, Francis Ngannou). As 2024 progresses, so does Riyadh Season’s involvement. Alashikh announced …