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Islam Makhachev Trolls Craig Jones After Dominating Jack Della Maddalena At UFC 322

Islam Makhachev just added another chapter to his growing legacy, becoming a rare two-division UFC champion after dismantling Jack Della Maddalena for five straight rounds at UFC 322. But after the...

Dana White Bans Dillon Danis From All Future UFC Events After Brawl At UFC 322

Dillon Danis has officially been banned from attending UFC events after yet another violent incident – this time a full-blown brawl that erupted during UFC 322. The clash took place more than seven...

Rafael Lovato Jr. Closes The MMA Chapter For Good: “I Was Content & Happy”

Rafael Lovato Jr. has made it official: his MMA career is over, the door fully closed – and he’s completely at peace with it. The former Bellator middleweight champion was forced to vacate his...

UFC’s Carlos Prates Chooses Craig Jones Over Khabib As Coach: “He’ll Let Me Party”

Carlos Prates has once again delivered one of the most entertaining answers of the year, this time when asked whether he’d rather be coached by Craig Jones or Khabib Nurmagomedov. The rising UFC...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reflects On The Conor McGregor Match: “Smashing Him Was My Vacation”

Khabib Nurmagomedov has never been one to revel in trash talk – but when it came to Conor McGregor, “The Eagle” enjoyed every second of letting his fists do the talking. Speaking to an...

Alex Pereira Challenges Khamzat Chimaev To A Grappling Match

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has responded to Khamzat Chimaev’s recent callout – but not in the way anyone expected. Instead of brushing Chimaev off or accepting an MMA showdown,...

Royce Gracie: “My Dad Didn’t Want Me To Hurt My Opponents, But My Mom…”

MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans have long viewed Helio Gracie as the philosophical architect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – a calm, technical master who stressed leverage, patience, and efficiency over...

Dana White Defends Mark Zuckerberg: “He’ll Beat The Living Sh*t Out Of You”

During a recent appearance on The Skinny Confidential podcast, Dana White shut down critics who mock Mark Zuckerberg – warning that the Meta CEO is far from the “computer nerd”...

Max Gimenis’ UFC Debut Ends In Brutal First-Round Knockout Loss To Josh Hokit

Elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor Max Gimenis made his long-awaited UFC debut at UFC Vegas 111 – but the fight ended in a way he did not want it to. Despite entering the octagon with significant...

Luke Rockhold Says Getting Hit In The B*lls “Doesn’t Hurt That Bad”

Luke Rockhold shared a blunt take on Kevin Holland’s controversial loss to Mike Malott, questioning whether the groin strikes that halted the fight’s momentum were as devastating as they...

Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida Set To Make Second UFC Appearance At Year-End Card

The UFC is closing out 2025 with a stacked lineup — and one of the most intriguing matchups will mark the return of Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida! The 17-time world champion will make his...

UFC Calls In The FBI After Suspicious Betting Swing: “This Is Absolutely Insane”

The UFC has escalated a betting controversy from UFC Vegas 110 to federal authorities, after unusual wagering activity preceded a first-round finish that stunned oddsmakers and triggered sportsbook...

(WATCH) Billy Elekana Scores Controversial Submission Victory At UFC Vegas 110

Rising light heavyweight Billy Elekana earned his second straight UFC victory in dramatic fashion, by submitting Kevin Christian in the first round of their preliminary bout at UFC Vegas 110....

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Calls For Reform In MMA: “Promoters Shouldn’t Control Titles & Fighters”

Former UFC welterweight champion Carlos Newton has spoken out on what he sees as one of the biggest issues in MMA – the control promoters have over fighters’ careers, rankings, and titles. His...

Kron Gracie Set For MMA Comeback – At Victory Fighting League 3

Kron Gracie is officially returning to mixed martial arts! The former UFC fighter announced that he’ll headline Victory Fighting League 3 on December 12th, 2025, marking his first fight since...

Mackenzie Dern Shares If She’ll Use More Of Grappling Or Striking In Her Upcoming UFC Match

Mackenzie Dern is ready to prove she’s evolved far beyond her jiu-jitsu roots when she steps into the co-main event of UFC 321 this Saturday. The Brazilian will face fellow countrywoman Virna...

Mackenzie Dern Admits Why Takedowns Are Her Biggest Problem In MMA

Mackenzie Dern is known for her world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but as she prepares for her upcoming bout against Virna Jandiroba for the vacant UFC strawweight title, she’s confronting a weakness...

Mikey Musumeci Reveals How Much Money He’s Likely To Make From A New UFC Contract

Mikey Musumeci has confirmed that his contract with the UFC’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division is set to expire, setting up a pivotal meeting that could shape the next chapter of his career. Speaking...

William Tackett Explains Why His Exclusive UFC Deal Is A Game-Changer For Professional Grapplers

William Tackett views his recent signing with UFC BJJ as a transformative moment – not only for his career but for the entire landscape of professional grappling. Here is what he had to say about...

Former Champ Ronda Rousey Clarifies Her Return To MMA Training

Ronda Rousey is back in training – but fans hoping for an MMA comeback shouldn’t hold their breath just yet. The former UFC bantamweight champion, whose last fight took place in 2016, recently...

Cro Cop Confirms Match With Fedor Emelianenko: “I Signed Back In February”

Two decades after their legendary 2005 clash in Pride FC — still regarded by many as one of the greatest heavyweight bouts in mixed martial arts history — Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović and Fedor...

Mikey Musumeci Reveals UFC Contract Has Expired: “It’s The Beginning, Right?”

Mikey Musumeci made headlines during his recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show by revealing that his contract with the UFC has officially expired, leaving him on the verge of free agency. The...

Merab Dvalishvili Says He Doesn’t Do S&C Training: “It Makes Me Tired”

Merab Dvalishvili recently revealed that he completely avoids traditional strength and conditioning work – because he believes it drains his energy instead of improving it. Here is what he had to...

Charles Oliveira: “My Father’d Stop Paying For His Own Things To Put Me Through Jiu-Jitsu”

Charles Oliveira has shared a deeply emotional reflection on the sacrifices his parents made to help him pursue a career in combat sports — sacrifices that, he says, made all the difference between...