Michael Bisping claims Khabib Nurmagomedov’s early retirement from the UFC takes the Dagestani OUT of the GOAT debate as his record ‘does NOT stack up’ with the likes of Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva Michael Bisping says Khabib Nurmagomedov should not be in GOAT debate  The Dagestani, 33, retired with an unblemished record of 29-0 last year  However, […]

Dustin Poirier reveals Conor McGregor is the ‘biggest puncher’ he has ever faced and labels his UFC lightweight rival a ‘special individual’ after ‘tearing through everyone’… despite their past war of words Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor have faced each other three times so far McGregor took victory in 2014, before Poirier hit back twice earlier this year  The two […]

Conor McGregor has revealed the number of pay-per-view sales from his high-profile fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 McGregor and Poirier met in January, in a rematch of their bout in September 2014. The Irishman lost the fight via second-round technical knockout, the first KO of his career, and then lost again to the same opponent in July when […]

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov reportedly turned down a glass of wine from Sir Alex Ferguson – and had a message for the legendary former Manchester United boss as he did so. Khabib was in attendance to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday. The 33-year-old was pictured with the former United boss in the […]

Fighting Islam Makhachev is ‘the next best thing’ to dream match-up with retired Khabib Nurmagomedov and victory over his protege at UFC 267 will open the door to a title shot, claims Dan Hooker Dan Hooker recently bounced back from his defeat by Michael Chandler  Lightweight beat Nasrat Haqparast and has already accepted a huge fight  He will take on […]

MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Dustin Poirier will indeed get his chance to hold UFC gold by the end of the year. Poirier (28-6) has agreed to challenge Charles Oliveira (31-8) for the lightweight championship at UFC 269 on Dec. 11. The matchup had been in talks for weeks, and Poirier […]

Gaetano Pirrello is knocked out while in MID-AIR by Douglas Silva de Andrade as Brazilian bantamweight pockets $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus… and BACKFLIPS off the cage in celebration! Douglas Silva de Andrade pocketed $50,000 after his sensational knock out  The Brazilian, 36, knocked Gaetano Pirrello out while in mid air in Las Vegas  The fight was soon stopped […]

Anthony Joshua HAS activated his rematch clause to fight Oleksandr Usyk again, reveals Ukrainian’s promoter as he claims second world heavyweight title fight will ‘definitely happen’ Anthony Joshua has activated his rematch clause, Usyk’s promoter has claimed The 31-year-old was outclassed during a one-sided defeat in North London AJ intends on facing Usyk a second time, despite warnings from fans […]

Rising British star Lerone Murphy will face ‘Mr Finland’ Makwan Amirkhani in featherweight showdown on Fight Island at UFC 267 Lerone Murphy is one of the UK’s most exciting rising stars in the UFC He remains undefeated and is now set for the biggest test of his career so far   Manchester native will take on Makwan Amirkhani at UFC 267 […]

A jumping knee so powerful it crushed his opponent’s skull, legendary showboating and a Tornado kick from hell… Michael ‘Venom’ Page’s best moments ahead of Bellator 267 rematch with Douglas Lima Michael ‘Venom’ Page is renowned for his slick, entertaining striking style  He has delivered a number of viral moments during his fights down the years  British star is in […]