Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home where he was accused of being hostile. During a virtual hearing, Jones appeared with his attorney and entered the pleas on his behalf. The charges included assault and interference with communication in connection
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Recently, Nate Diaz filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Miami claiming that he is owed $9 million by promoter Solomon Engel and his company, Fanmio. Diaz alleges that he had a prior agreement with Engel and Fanmio to be paid $10 million for his fight against Jorge Masvidal, with $1 million paid upfront
In a dominating performance, Rose Namajunas showcased her superior striking and grappling skills to shut down Tracy Cortez in the main event of UFC Fight Night. The fight, which took place at the sold-out Ball Arena in Denver, was a home game for Namajunas, who has been residing in Denver for the past decade. The
After his triumphant victory at UFC 303, Alex Pereira is already looking ahead to his fighting future. The light heavyweight champion has expressed his desire to defend his title in his next fight and has a target date in mind for his return. Despite nursing two broken toes, Pereira is optimistic about making his comeback
Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is gearing up to face off against Tracy Cortez in the women’s flyweight main event of UFC Fight Night. This highly anticipated match will take place at Ball Arena in Denver and will be broadcasted on ESPN and ESPN+. Namajunas, who is currently ranked ninth at flyweight, is coming
In a bizarre turn of events that occurred on April Fool’s Day, FanDuel found itself in hot water after accepting bets on mixed martial arts fights that had already taken place a week earlier. The sportsbook accepted 34 bets on these fights, promoting them as live events scheduled for April 1, 2022, when in reality
Nate Diaz finally got his long-awaited revenge over Jorge Masvidal in a professional boxing ring after almost five years. The intense 10-round match took place at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, with Diaz emerging victorious by majority decision. Two out of the three judges scored the bout in favor of Diaz with scores of 98-92
Alex Pereira showcased his dominance once again as he scored a brutal second-round knockout of Jirí Prochazka to retain his light heavyweight championship at UFC 303. The rematch between the two fighters happened sooner than expected, with both athletes stepping up on short notice. Pereira’s victory was not only impressive but also solidified his status
UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan faced consequences for his actions during his walkout at UFC 300 in April. The Nevada State Athletic Commission imposed a nine-month suspension and a $25,000 fine on Tsarukyan for throwing a punch at a fan. However, the suspension can be reduced to six months if Tsarukyan agrees to participate in an
Bryce Mitchell, also known as “Thug Nasty,” is not your typical MMA fighter. When he’s not in the Octagon competing as a UFC featherweight contender, Mitchell leads a lifestyle as a farmer in Arkansas. Embracing sustainability and repurposing, Mitchell has taken an old MMA training cage and transformed it into something truly unique on his
Robert Whittaker once again proved his willingness to fight anyone at any time during his recent matchup against Ikram Aliskerov. Despite the last-minute opponent change due to Khamzat Chimaev’s injury, Whittaker accepted the challenge and stepped into the octagon without hesitation. A Risky Fight with Aliskerov The fight against Aliskerov was undoubtedly one of the
Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in Las Vegas was called off due to a broken toe, according to McGregor himself. This injury was not disclosed until McGregor took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news with his fans and followers. McGregor expressed his disappointment in not being able to