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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 / Bloody Elbow / September 10

Charles Oliveira shares honest response to fans ‘speaking bad’ about his quick UFC Rio return

Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has released a statement addressing his quick return at UFC Rio de Janeiro. Just weeks removed from his horrific lightweight title loss to Ilia Topuria, former divisional gold holder Charles Oliveira is set to fight on home soil for the first time in five years.

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.

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 21

Francis Ngannou Breaks Silence on PFL Founder Donn Davis Harsh Criticism

MMA fans are well aware of Francis Ngannou’s infamous split with the UFC in January 2023. After defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, ‘The Predator’ engaged in a year-long standoff with the promotion, demanding a better contract and the freedom to compete in boxing.

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.

News & Politics News / FirstSportz / August 2

Triple H Comments on Being Included in Donald Trump’s Presidential Council on Physical Fitness After White House Appearance

Paul “Triple H” Levesque visited the White House this past Thursday to partake in a POTUS Donald Trump-convened meeting for signing an executive order to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 29

Ric Flair on why Hulk Hogan Excelled as WWE’s Bad Guy Unlike John Cena

Ric Flair has explained why Hulk Hogan's heel run was so successful while suggesting that John Cena can't play the role of WWE's number one heel. Cena shocked the pro wrestling world when he turned on Cody Rhodes and aligned with The Rock at Elimination Chamber earlier this year.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / July 29

Ric Flair Blasts Use of Charlotte Flair’s Divorce by Tiffany Stratton as the ‘Cheapest Shot’ He’s Ever heard

WWE has, at times, used real-life elements in its on-screen storylines to augment fan interest. But this approach has always been a double-edged sword.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 23

UFC on ABC 9 Brings Awesome Main Card to Abu Dhabi This Saturday Night

UFC on ABC 9 fight week continues. This coming Saturday afternoon (USA time), Dana White’s promotion touches down in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for the second edition of UFC Fight Night on the ABC Television Network in as many months.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 6

UFC 316 Betting Tips – Blockbuster Rematch Scheduled

Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. The stage is set for UFC 316, and we have your need-to-know UFC 316 betting tips. In the main event, Sean O’Malley looks to get his bantamweight title back as he rematches Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 25

Champion Injured Just Two Weeks Before Title Fight

Reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili just can’t catch a break In two weeks, Merab Dvalishvili will make the walk to the world-famous Octagon for the second time as the 135-lb gold standard.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 23

Ex-Lightweight Frothing After Sonnen’s Comments

Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) bested Renato Moicano (20-6-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC) this past January during UFC 311, getting the job done by way of first-round submission due to D’arce choke.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 13

'They're Still Nipping At My Heels' Hulk Hogan Gives Delusional Answer As To Why WWE Fans Booed Him On Raw

Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania stops running wild on you?! Hulk Hogan is in the news yet again, this time sitting down for an interview and offering his take on why WWE fans booed him out of the building on Raw's Netflix debut.

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MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Fan-Favorite Fighter Was Jailed Moments Before Winning a UFC Contract

While the life of an MMA fighter can be difficult, it often serves as a transformative path for individuals facing adversity, offering redemption and a platform for success.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 1

‘7.6 Million and More!: Using Conor McGregor and His Star Power Records, Chael Sonnen Blasts Ariel Helwani’s ’MMA in Recession’ Claim

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has once more gone scorched earth on mixed martial arts reporter Ariel Helwani, amid claims the sport is in a period of negative growth.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 9

Gunther Confirms New WWE Contract, Secures Interesting Perk

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther signed a new contract with major travel accommodations. Gunther initially wasn't interested in joining WWE, but Triple H convinced him to make the move.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 19

Lightweight Discusses UFC Return, New Contract

Soon-to-be UFC lightweight Jeremy Stephens has revealed the reasons behind his resigning with the company, as well as the details of his current contract.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 10

Will UFC 311 Go On? Ariel Helwani Shares Update on L.A Event Amid Wildfires

UFC 311, the promotion's first Pay-Per-View event of the year, is set to go down on Jan. 18 from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles... but will it, though?

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Ariel Helwani Explains Why McGregor vs. Paul Can Happen: 'Very Easy To Get Done'

A boxing match between Conor McGregor and Logan Paul might not be as improbable as it sounds. Yes, the former is still a mixed martial artist and the latter a WWE performer, but they have more than enough in common to make a meeting inside the squared circle a realistic proposition.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 14, 2024

‘He Has to Fight Like His Life Depends On It’: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Face Off in New York

At the famous Apollo Theater in New York, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson faced off for the first time since Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announced their upcoming fight for July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

MMA News / Yardbarker / May 16, 2022