Days before he was forced out of the main event of UFC 311, Arman Tsarukyan admitted to a friend that he is not “100 percent committed” to MMA. For most fighters at any level, the opportunity to fight for a UFC world title is an ultimate goal that is the culmination of years of struggle. […]
Unlike most UFC stars, Arman Tsarukyan doesn't have to fight for a living. The lightweight prospect has won nine of his past 10 fights for a shot at Islam Makhachev's lightweight title at UFC 311, which takes place Saturday night at the Intuit Dome in California. Private jets, luxury cars and cool villas aren't something
Butterbean's first MMA title fight ended in a disastrous 40-second defeat. The boxing icon – real name Eric Esch – switched to MMA in 2003 and enjoyed some success when he scored a spectacular KO win over a 6ft 7in heavyweight known as 'The Colossus'. It wasn't all plain sailing when Butterbean was dropkicked and
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is in the latter part of his coaching career ahead of what is expected to be a busy night for him at UFC 311. UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov has become one of the top coaches in MMA since retiring from his legendary fighting career. All of his students, including current UFC
One of MMA's experienced minds defended Chris Curtis' stance on the controversial ending to his fight at UFC Vegas 101. UFC middleweight Chris Curtis' first Octagon appearance of 2025 did not go as he expected on Saturday night against the talented Roman Kopylov. Curtis, a UFC fan favorite who is consistently involved in high-octane fights,
Cesar Almeida just sent shockwaves through the MMA community with a truly devastating knockout against Abdul Razak Alhassan. The Brazilian fired a remarkable shot, sending his rival spiraling towards the canvas. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Cesar Almeida may have won the knockout of the year Although 2025 is less than two
Conor McGregor has made waves on social media for his brutal display on the football pitch for his pub team. The legendary mixed martial artist certainly didn't hold anything back when it came to tackling. Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Conor McGregor performs brutal tackles on the football field In his esteemed UFC career, Conor
Ahead of his third Bellator lightweight title defense, Usman has named Nurmagomedov his MMA GOAT, surprising fans. On January 25, Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight title against Irish star Paul Hughes in another grudge match between Russia and Ireland. Ahead of his title fight against 'Big News', tensions have risen between the two after
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Academy Award-winning actor Mel Gibson often sympathizes with UFC fighters who suffer stomach cramps in the cage. MMA is not for everyone. Martial arts involve some of the most brutal injuries you'll ever see in the cage, along with graphic cuts that turn some of the most stable stomachs into knots. The perception of MMA
Whether it's his choppy fighting style, his success as a consistent underdog or his hilarious antics on social media; Dricus Du Plessis is quickly becoming one of the most popular UFC champions. For 'Stillknocks', world championships are one thing, but when it comes to leaving a lasting legacy for your country and continent, there is
From PPV buys to social media trends, 2024 was another banner year for MMA promotions around the world and especially for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However, that's not to say the UFC dominates the sport across the board; In fact, a new statistical study has now revealed that the promotion is curiously lagging behind some
Khabib Nurmagomedov reignited his feud with Conor McGregor this week when he stormed into Ireland and his crop of MMA fighters. The pair shared one of the bitterest rivalries in the history of any sport, but had remained relatively separated from each other in recent years. But as promotion for Usman Nurmagomedov's Bellator lightweight title