A full-time health benefit plan could be coming for fighters according to UFC president Dana White. As things stand, fighters do not have a long-term health benefit plan that they can utilize once their fighting careers are over. While they are covered by a health insurance plan for any injuries sustained during a training camp
Some fans were shocked at the news that former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley would be fighting YouTube boxer Jake Paul. After hearing an explanation from T-Wood though, it all makes a lot more sense. Woodley had an altercation with the younger Paul brother during Jake’s bout with Tyron’s friend and training partner Ben Askren.
As each day passes, the likelihood of Georges St-Pierre competing again seems to be dwindling away. However he showed with a recent update that he is still in phenomenal condition, even years into his retirement. When GSP called it quits on his career, it came after he failed to come to terms with the UFC
As it stands, Kevin Lee has decided to leave the lightweight division behind. However he believes that the future of the division will rest on the shoulders of Charles Oliveira for a long time to come. When Lee was doing the majority of his work at 155lb, the division was ruled over by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul appears to have his next fight, against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. As shocking as it may seem, the former champ is opening as a betting underdog. Woodley is not going to be the first former UFC fighter that the younger Paul brother has fought. In his third bout
Khabib Nurmagomedov has finally responded to Khamzat Chimaev. The former UFC lightweight king was the target of a recent comment from Chimaev on Ramzan Kadyrov’s Instagram Live, claiming he would tear him apart for the Chechnyan dictator. Kadyrov — who was thought to have a good relationship with Nurmagomedov — notably suggested in his video
The wait is over. Jake Paul finally has the name of his next opponent. Former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley will be next in line to challenge the famous YouTuber to a boxing match, sources told MMA Island. BREAKING: Tyron Woodley will make his boxing debut against Jake Paul, sources tell MMA Island. It will
Georges St-Pierre has been able to beat every man that he has ever faced. However Colby Covington says that he would have been the exception, had they fought while GSP was in his prime. As controversial as he is, it is hard to deny that Covington is one of the best welterweights in the world
Things have not gone well for Conor McGregor in the Octagon, since becoming the first ever UFC Champ-Champ. Michael Bisping seems to think he knows the reason for this dramatic change. Bisping has been supportive but fair over the years, when it comes to McGregor, While the Irishman burst onto the UFC scene and skyrocketed
Things were relatively friendly between UFC Flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, before their first contest. However that is not the case ahead of their much anticipated rematch at UFC 263. Both Figueiredo and Moreno were making lightning quick turnarounds when they faced each other at UFC 256 in November. They were each coming
UFC traditions will be altered when Nate Diaz faces Leon Edwards in a welterweight fight, not slotted in a leading or co-main event, nor a title fight. Although fans of the sport aren’t complaining about the decision, UFC President Dana White explained why the UFC would conduct the five-round contest. Edwards vs. Diaz Announcement In
Movie legend Sylvester Stallone believes that Dustin Poirier is walking into his trilogy fight against Conor McGregor with an advantage. Similar to their back-and-forth exchanges on social media, both McGregor and Poirier have exchanged wins over each other as well. Poirier Finishes McGregor via TKO in Second Fight McGregor looked sharp in the opening round
As far as Joanna Jedrzejczyk is concerned, only herself and Weili Zhang should fight for the title next. Jedrzejczyk hasn’t competed since her razor-thin split decision defeat to Zhang in their war for the women’s strawweight title back in March 2020. Zhang would since lose her title after getting knocked out by Rose Namajunas at
If Khabib Nurmagomedov was down to fight Floyd Mayweather, it could have happened in Saudi Arabia. It was recently revealed by Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz that “The Eagle” turned down a $100 million offer to box Mayweather. “But you know, Khabib got offered $100 million after he was retired to fight Floyd Mayweather,” Abdelaziz said.
Chris Weidman continues to make rapid progress on his right leg. It was only just over a month ago that the former middleweight champion horrifically snapped his leg after Uriah Hall checked his low kick on the main card of UFC 261. Having undergone surgery since, Weidman has been sharing his progress on the road
Richard Schaefer’s main task as the advisor of Jon Jones is to get a fight with Francis Ngannou to come to fruition. Jones recently announced that the former Golden Boy CEO would now serve as his advisor and help get him the fights that he and the combat sports world want to see. The big