Brock Lesnar was paid $2.5 million to save historic UFC event after Conor McGregor’s shock retirement
Lesnar stepped in to save the day.
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UFC champion ‘played with fire’ against GOAT opponent before having their nose broken in UFC 200 beatdown
On this day, July 9, in 2016, the legendary reign of Amanda Nunes got underway in brutal fashion at UFC 200. Nunes is the first…
Tallison Teixeira paid tribute to in attendance Alex Pereira after flattening opponent with head kick KO
The UFC is heading to Nashville on Saturday night where two hard-hitting finishers will collide in the headliner. July 12 sees the return of the…
UFC Nashville star had $10 in his bank before ‘shocking the world’ as huge underdog in 2021 debut KO
One UFC Nashville star was in desperate need of his long-awaited arrival on MMA’s biggest stage four years ago. Before all eyes turn to Dustin…
‘Dead immediately’… Stephen Thompson hilariously reacted to devastating first KO loss of his career
Stephen Thompson is one of the greatest strikers that we’ve ever seen inside the Octagon. During his incredible UFC career, Thompson has recorded some remarkable…
UFC champion threw his title on the floor after Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero saved the UFC with Fight of the Year contender
Whittaker and Romero saved the UFC with a Fight of the Year contender.
UFC underdog admitted even she was surprised by record-breaking 20-second knockout to end opponent’s undefeated run
On this day in 2023, an upset in the strawweight division made history. UFC 290 produced one of the best cards of the year with…
UFC fighter had zero KOs before bouncing rival’s head off the canvas in terrifying 17-second knockout no one saw coming
Arguably the most brutal knockout in UFC flyweight history took place on this day in 2023. For much of MMA and combat sports history, mainstream…
UFC Nashville star ended The Ultimate Fighter 1 winner’s UFC career with beatdown so bad he wanted to apologize
UFC legend Diego Sanchez had plenty of memorable moments throughout his career in the Octagon, but he won’t want to look back on his farewell.…
Stephen Thompson once scolded two-time UFC rival for being ‘so mean’ to him in hilarious pre-fight trash talk
Stephen Thompson had a hilarious reaction to Tyron Woodley’s brutal trash talk. UFC welterweight star Stephen Thompson and former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley shared one…
Stephen Thompson KO’d debut opponent with ‘beautiful’ head kick before ‘cleanest celebration’ of all time
Stephen Thompson kicked off his UFC career with a trademark head kick knockout. ‘Wonderboy’ was just 5-0 when he was called up to MMA’s premier…
Joe Rogan called Derrick Lewis vs Francis Ngannou the ‘worst heavyweight fight’ ever after 31-punch snoozefest
On this day in 2018, a UFC fight that promised to deliver devastating punches and a brutal knockout…well, did not. UFC 226 took place on…
UFC Nashville star yelled out to Dana White mid-fight while winning brutal and bloody 2020 war with 513 strikes
One UFC Nashville fighter made the most of an empty arena to call out Dana White during a brutal back-and-forth battle. Before focus turns to…
Derrick Lewis dedicated come-from-behind KO to Donald Trump after sleeping Russian fighter and undressing in the cage
UFC all-time knockout leader Derrick Lewis turned into a worldwide sensation with four words after a legendary finish. Derrick Lewis returns to the Octagon this…
UFC Nashville star once left Conor McGregor rival dripping with blood in sickening elbow knockout
One of the UFC Nashville stars delivered a 2020 finish that might have left Conor McGregor smiling. The mixed martial arts leader is back in…
Derrick Lewis once channeled his inner Jorge Masvidal to stun fans by dropping opponent with move nobody saw coming
UFC Nashville headliner Derrick Lewis has been responsible for many of the most shocking moments seen inside the Octagon. Before MMA’s leading promotion turns its…
UFC 318 star landed epic head kick to arguably outdo Justin Gaethje’s KO against Dustin Poirier on the same card
One UFC 318 fighter delivered a knockout so devastating that it might have even outdone Justin Gaethje’s BMF title-winning finish. Following this year’s edition of…
Jon Jones was carried out the cage after almost losing against fighter who suffered horror injury at UFC 239
Jon Jones survived one of the scariest nights of his career on July 6, 2019. UFC 239 will always be remembered for Jorge Masvidal scoring…
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…
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…