Butterbean names hardest hitting opponent who ‘rocked his world’ during iconic ‘300-fight’ career
Boxing legend Butterbean claims he was only rocked once during his combat sports career. The heavyweight icon – real name Eric Esch – had 126…
MMA Archives: 07/2025
Islam Makhachev makes bold prediction for UFC 318 main event featuring former opponent Dustin Poirier
Islam Makhachev has made his feelings clear ahead of Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight. ‘The Diamond’ will call time on his career after facing Max Holloway…
Paul Hughes draws inspiration from Tom Aspinall in subtle message to Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL Europe 2
PFL superstar Paul Hughes used a Tom Aspinall-inspired technique to send a message to his former rival. Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov spoiled fight fans…
Anthony Pettis celebrated superman punch KO over beloved UFC star by tasting his own blood
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis was the first man to knock out Stephen Thompson. Anthony Pettis and Stephen Thompson clashed in a prototypical striking…
Watch PFL Europe 2 headliner flatten Jack Della Maddalena’s former rival with a wild head kick KO
Patrick Habirora wrapped up an eventful night at PFL Europe 2 with a wild knockout in his home nation. Undefeated PFL welterweight Patrick Habirora sent…
UFC permanently banned UK legend after throwing a cheap shot at Georges St-Pierre’s two-time rival
UFC CEO Dana White handed Paul Daley a lifetime ban after throwing a post-fight punch at Josh Koscheck. UK MMA legend Paul Daley was on…
Jon Jones and late UFC legend once made Dana White panic with hilarious press conference prank
Jon Jones and scheduled opponent Anthony Johnson played a brutal prank on UFC CEO Dana White. Jon Jones has been at the center of some…
Conor McGregor receives ‘winner takes all’ fight offer as excitement builds about UFC comeback at special venue
Fight fans are getting excited about the prospect of Conor McGregor making a long-awaited comeback. The former dual-weight UFC champion hasn’t fought since breaking his…
UFC White House dream card features Conor McGregor, Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall and Donald Trump’s biggest fan
Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the world by announcing that an upcoming UFC event will take place at the White House. On Friday, the…
Boxing icon Butterbean claims ‘crazy’ rule is all that prevented him from fighting in the UFC
Butterbean has looked back at what could’ve been for his 28-fight MMA career. The heavyweight boxing legend – real name Eric Esch – made his…
Brock Lesnar called out by 58-year-old legend eyeing comeback after losing 220lbs
Brock Lesnar is still receiving call-outs almost 10 years after walking away from combat sports. The former UFC heavyweight champion hasn’t fought since beating Mark…
Paddy Pimblett predicts prime vs prime fight between Conor McGregor and ‘carbon copy’ Ilia Topuria
Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria is a poor imitation of MMA’s greatest legend. The lightweight rivals clashed in the Octagon after UFC 317 to set…
Francis Ngannou in conversations for mixed rules super fight against Tom Aspinall’s champion teammate
Could we see Francis Ngannou return for a super fight?
Herb Dean KO’d fighter with one brutal punch for last professional win just months after UFC referee debut
Don’t mess with longtime referee Herb Dean in the cage. Herb Dean is known as one of the veteran presences of the UFC Octagon dating…
UFC fired an elite grappler despite a 31-second finish for refusing to let go of brutal heel hook submission
UFC welterweight Rousimar Palhares became one of the few fighters to be kicked out of the promotion following a victory. Rousimar Palhares is undoubtedly one…
Carlos Prates targeted for UFC 319 return against familiar foe as he looks to bounce back from first UFC loss
UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates will reportedly return on the Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev undercard. Carlos Prates is reportedly weeks away from making…
Bo Nickal set for combat sports return amid uncertain UFC comeback timeline after suffering first career loss
UFC middleweight star Bo Nickal is returning to his roots as he waits to sign off on his UFC return. Bo Nickal suffered one of…
Ilia Topuria ‘welcomed’ to welterweight by former UFC champ despite making promise after Charles Oliveira KO
UFC pound-for-pound king Ilia Topuria has a willing adversary for a potential move to the welterweight division. Ilia Topuria is the talk of MMA after…
‘Use your brain’…Israel Adesanya vehemently defends Jon Jones against trolling fan at UFC meet-and-greet
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya didn’t appreciate one UFC fan’s attempt to get him to troll Jon Jones. Jon Jones‘s retirement continues to send…
Paddy Pimblett clears the air on rumored showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 319
UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett responded to Dricus du Plessis’s recent assertion that he’s set to feature in the UFC 319 co-main event opposite Justin Gaethje.…