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Jorge Masvidal to host $500,000 bare-knuckle MMA Tournament featuring Anthony Smith’s return
Jorge Masvidal has announced a major cash tournament as his bare-knuckle MMA promotion makes its return. Since stepping away from the cage, the former BMF champion and welterweight contender has turned his attention to promoting, even introducing a glove-free version of MMA.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 17
Dana White Breaks Silence on Tom Aspinall UFC Title Vacancy Rumors With Firm Response
Did the UFC release Tom Aspinall over negotiations for the title vacancy? The rumors say it. And hearing it might have surely raised questions about what’s next for the heavyweight division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17
Jack Della Maddalena is hopeful of an Islam Makhachev rematch ahead of second title push
Jack Della Maddalena has described a second shot at Islam Makhachev as ‘the dream’. Della Maddalena was beaten by Makhachev last November in the first defense of his welterweight title at UFC 322.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 17
Conor McGregor Responds to Nate Diaz’s White House Trilogy Call-Out With Subtle Message
Uncertainty still surrounds the upcoming UFC White House event, but things escalated this week when UFC veteran Nate Diaz, during a public appearance, declared his intention to return to the Octagon for “real action” on June 14th.
Kamaru Usman News / EssentiallySports / February 17
Kamaru Usman Announces Retirement Decision as He Reveals Final Career Goal
Is it too soon for Kamaru Usman to retire? He is 38 years old, but had an impressive win over Joaquin Buckley in his last fight. While the answer can be subjective to everyone, for ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, he seems quite clear in his head.
Merab Dvalishvili News / HITC / February 17
Sean O’Malley claims ChatGPT declared him the winner of his first fight against Merab Dvalishvili
Sean O’Malley says artificial intelligence supports his view of his fight with Merab Dvalishvili. After dropping the bantamweight title at UFC 306 by unanimous decision, O’Malley has continued to question the scoring.
Joaquin Buckley calls out Dana White for forgetting his name during press conference
Joaquin Buckley publicly addressed Dana White after the UFC president appeared to forget his name at a recent press conference. White was discussing what he called a “dumb beef” involving Buckley and Terence Crawford when he seemingly failed to mention the welterweight by name.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 17
Sean O'Malley shares disappointing UFC White House update
UFC CEO Dana White predicts that the UFC event at the White House in June will be the most watched event in the promotion's history. He's also promised the best fight card UFC matchmakers have ever put together.
Dustin Poirier has three-word response to Nate Diaz calling him out for UFC White House fight
Dustin Poirier needed only three words after Nate Diaz publicly called him out. Diaz recently mentioned Poirier as a potential opponent for a proposed UFC White House event, alongside Conor McGregor and Mike Perry.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 17
UFC insider 'confident' Alex Pereira will fight at UFC White House event
UFC CEO Dana White said the fight card for the UFC White House event in June is in place, but no bout announcements have been made. Who'll be featured on the historic fight card has been speculated since President Donald Trump made the announcement that the White House South Lawn would host a UFC event for the American 250 celebration.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 17
Jack Della Maddalena Believes Another Big Win Puts Him Back In Line For Islam Makhachev Rematch
For any UFC champion, losing their title is like Iron Man losing his suit and JARVIS. At UFC 321, Islam Makhachev created history for himself, but it was the worst night for Jack Della Maddalena, as he was completely outclassed for all five rounds and lost his 18-fight winning streak.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 17
Lerone Murphy Issues Chilling Warning To Movsar Evloev Ahead Of UFC London Showdown
While in the UFC, there is always excitement when a title is on the line or when there is a heated rivalry between fighters. Likewise, whenever two undefeated stars fight each other, like when Ian Garry took on Shavkat Rakhmonov, there are always many eyeballs on the matchup.
Merab Dvalishvili News / EssentiallySports / February 17
Sean O’Malley Uses ChatGPT to Tarnish Merab Dvalishvili’s Legacy
The UFC Noche at the Sphere was supposed to be the spot where everything exploded for Sean O’Malley. Big stage. Massive production. Larger promises. Instead, the bantamweight star left Las Vegas without his title and, eventually, without the rivalry.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 16
Tom Aspinall Gets Insider’s Backing as Dana White’s Stance Fuels UFC Title Uncertainty
Dubai, London, Las Vegas—none of it matters if the champion can’t see clearly. And that is where the tension lies. Months after a title contest ended in chaos, the talk about Tom Aspinall hasn’t stopped.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 16
Sean O’Malley Concerned for His UFC White House Spot While Conor McGregor Accepts Nate Diaz Callout
The hype for the UFC White House card has been steadily building, but Sean O’Malley is still waiting for his call. ‘Suga’ is coming off a clean bounce-back win over Song Yadong at UFC 324, sits at no.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 16
Jorge Masvidal announces he will host $500,000 bare-knuckle MMA tournament including return of UFC star Anthony Smith
Jorge Masvidal has confirmed plans for a massive money tournament as his bare-knuckle MMA promotion returns. The former BMF champion and welterweight title contender has taken to promoting in his post-fighting days, and has introduced a new type of MMA without gloves.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 16
Dustin Poirier Gives Three-Word Response to Nate Diaz’s UFC White House Callout
Dustin Poirier wasn’t chasing a spot on the UFC White House card, but it looks like Nate Diaz has dragged his name into the conversation anyway. With the promotion lining up the historic June 14 event and veterans circling for relevance, the Stockton legend recently threw out his wish list for his return to the Octagon.
Kamaru Usman News / Bloody Elbow / February 16
Kamaru Usman wants to retire in 2026 as a two-division champion by avenging his last defeat
‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has got plans in mind for the year ahead. Islam Makhachev’s team are still pushing for Kamaru Usman to be his first welterweight title challenger.
25-Fight UFC Veteran Shockingly Ends Retirement for Bareknuckle MMA Tournament
Former UFC title challenger and 25-fight UFC veteran Anthony Smith is set to make his return to MMA after announcing his retirement last year. With a staggering
Cain Velasquez News / Dice City Sports / February 15
Cain Velasquez Released on Parole After Nearly 11 Months in State Prison
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is no longer behind bars. Velasquez, 43, was released on parole Sunday after serving nearly 11 months at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 15
Dricus Du Plessis Eyes Miami Return, Vows to 'Fix' Chimaev Puzzle in Title Rematch
Former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t looking for tune-ups. He isn’t looking for excuses either. He’s looking for his belt back and ideally, he wants it from the man who took it.
Aljamain Sterling News / Dice City Sports / February 15
Aljamain Sterling: 'Everything I Said Was Fair and Valid'
In a video posted after UFC 321, Sterling questioned how quickly Aspinall opted out of the fight. “Was he milking it? Was he using his best Aljamain Sterling acting attributes to take home the gold?” Sterling asked.
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