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Ariel Helwani Calls Out UFC 324: “Bogus Fight” Sparks Matchmaking Controversy

UFC 324 will feature an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett despite top-ranked Arman Tsarukyan being available Ariel

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27

Ariel Helwani Calls Out Dana White’s Hypocrisy After UFC 324 Announcement Sparks Backlash

The UFC wanted a spectacle to launch its $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, and boss Dana White made sure fans heard about it in the loudest way possible.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 6

Oscar De La Hoya calls out UFC and TKO in fiery video

Dana White’s move into boxing has been anything but straightforward. The Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez fight was a bright start, but the proposed

MMA News / NY Fights / November 5

Dana White Finally Breaks Silence on UFC Vegas 110 Betting Scandal Allegations

UFC Vegas 110 was supposed to be just another routine fight night at the Apex, but its aftermath has sparked major controversy. Suspicion has arisen over the featherweight bout between Issac Dulgarian and Yadier del Valle, which took place on the main card.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 4

UFC Fighter Vince Morales Claims He Was Offered $70K To ‘Take a Dive’

The UFC, long viewed as the pinnacle of MMA, is expected to maintain honesty, transparency, and integrity in every competition. However, recent controversies involving alleged fight-fixing have forced both fans and analysts to question the organization’s fairness and ethical standards.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 3

UFC axes MMA fighter linked with betting scandal after suspicious loss

Although UFC Vegas 110 is two days old, the fallout from this event won't likely be forgotten any time soon. As the dust began to settle from the event, the MMA community grew suspicious of a featherweight fight between Issac Dulgarian and Yadier del Valle, which took place during a six-fight main card from the UFC APEX.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 31

Ronda Rousey Slams Joe Rogan in Uncomfortable Interview

Ronda Rousey recently sat down with Joe Rogan’s good friend, Bert Kreischer and discussed a wide range of different topics from MMA’s lack of respect for legends to being the GOAT, from Dana White vs Vince McMahon to fighter pay, but one of the more interesting parts of the interview was when UFC commentator Joe Rogan was brought up.

MMA News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

Jazmyn Nyx Clarifies Nature of Her WWE Departure

Former NXT superstar Jazmyn Nyx appeared on the Ariel Helwani Show, where she clarified that her departure from WWE was purely financial. The former Fatal Influence member last appeared on WWE programming on the September 23 edition of NXT.

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis Reveals Negotiations With Fighter At The Top Of His List

Jaron "Boots" Ennis only needed 72 seconds to make a statement in the junior middleweight division, and now he's looking to call the shots for his next fight.

MMA News / KO on SI / October 20

Oscar De La Hoya Blasts Ryan Garcia, Addresses Simmering Feud

Oscar De La Hoya and Ryan Garcia have not been on not on the best of terms lately, to say the least. The strained business partnership has deteriorated over the last two years, with both sides expressing discontent with each other.

Darby Allin & Ariel Helwani Interview: Takeaways, Fan Reaction, Opinion

On The Ariel Helwani Show, Darby Allin opens up about AEW, his personal life, and even baffles Helwani after pouring water on himself. His interview features many insightful and controversial moments, which have sparked conversation online.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 1

BKFC 82’s Must-See Fights Saturday Night in New Jersey

BKFC 82 fight week is here. This Saturday, the October schedule for the world of combat sports continues in the Garden State. While the League Division Series in MLB begin this weekend, you’re not going to find a single soul inside Prudential Center wondering who’s on first base in the bottom of the ninth inning.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 18

Ariel Helwani Doubts Dana White’s Sincerity in Hinting at Reconciliation Nearly 9 Years After UFC 200 Fallout

MMA journalism is often criticized for revolving around surface-level questions rather than addressing the deeper issues affecting the sport. Ariel Helwani, however, has long stood out as a voice unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 11

Jean Silva Accused of ‘Jealousy’ After Hating on UFC Noche Rival Diego Lopes

The UFC has produced countless rivalries, some born from championship stakes, others fueled by personal grudges. While many escalate into heated trash talk, a few stay lighthearted.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 10

UFC Noche Almost Had the Perfect Main Event After Diego Lopes Reveals Fight Offer

The UFC has seen several fighters rise quickly by capitalizing on significant opportunities, and Diego Lopes has emerged as one of the most talked-about names in the featherweight division.

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MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Rampage Confronted on Relationship With His Son Raja, Opens Up About His Decision

Rampage opens up about his strained relationship with son Raja following the Syko Stu incident When it comes to pressure, few have handled it like Rampage Jackson inside the Octagon.

Bryan Battle UFC Release: Why He Joined The Excitement at Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing

Bryan Battle’s MMA career has been a story of transformation, turbulence, and now, transition. From ballooning to nearly 300 pounds as a teenager to winning The Ultimate Fighter, he showed flashes of elite talent.

MMA News / NY Fights / August 12

Tom Aspinall Shuts Down Jon Jones’ UFC White House Fight Hopes With a Decisive Response

It’s safe to say the heavyweight division was in disarray during Jon Jones’ reign as undisputed champion. While Jones held the top spot, Tom Aspinall was left waiting, carrying the interim title for over 550 days without ever getting his long-promised unification bout.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 7

Paul Heyman Defends Brock Lesnar's WWE SummerSlam Return Amid Controversy

Brock Lesnar is going to be a name that will keep coming up, probably months after his shocking return during night 2 of WWE SummerSlam. If being honest, he was a former WWE Superstar who wasn’t close to the radar for a return due to allegations against him from former WWE employee Janel Grant.