Lobov Takes Aim at McGregor's Reasons for a Comeback
Artem Lobov, once McGregor's teammate, questioned why Conor McGregor wants another UFC fight and renewed their feud in a series of posts on X.
Fighter Controversies & Social Media
MMA Fight News
Fresh from the cage
Fight Camps & Training
Christian Lee Runs a Gym Fight Night in the Middle of Ruotolo Camp
Ahead of his Nov. 6 title defense against Tye Ruotolo, Christian Lee staged a 15-bout smoker for his Hawaii students and says the gym is thriving.
Pro Wrestling (WWE, AEW)
John Cena Classic Gets a Date, a Belt and Its First Entrant
WWE used Raw in Brooklyn to put Dec. 14 on the John Cena Classic, show a new title and name Cody Rhodes as the first competitor.
Asian MMA
Unbeaten Czaban Predicts a Second-Round Finish of Souza
Poland's Magdalena Czaban, 5-0, meets Vick Souza on Nov. 6 in Bangkok. She says the fight ends in round two and is chasing a US$50,000 bonus.
Retirements & Legends
Moicano Plans to Leave MMA After Three More UFC Fights
Renato Moicano says he will stop fighting MMA once his UFC contract runs out. He wants to try influencer boxing next and does not want a Tony Ferguson ending.
Kickboxing & Muay Thai
ONE Friday Fights 177 Sets Isannuea vs. Jack at Lumpinee
ONE has filled out a nine-bout Friday Fights 177 card for Nov. 6 in Bangkok. Two fighters who have finished every ONE opponent meet in the Muay Thai main event.
Betting Odds & Picks
Paul Opens as a -500 Favorite Over Doumbe
BetOnline made Jake Paul a heavy favorite against Cedric Doumbe for their Dec. 24 boxing match in Dubai, with Doumbe priced at +340.
UFC Matchups
Whittaker Says Other Names Were Offered Before Guskov
Before Bogdan Guskov signed for the UFC Sydney co-main event, other opponents were suggested to Robert Whittaker but were unavailable, he said.
Freestyle Wrestling
Cerrone Warns Pettis About Tsarukyan After Pulling Out of RAF 15
Donald Cerrone withdrew from his Real American Freestyle bout with Anthony Pettis. Arman Tsarukyan took his place, and Cerrone has some advice for Pettis.
Influencer Boxing
Jake Paul Books Cedric Doumbe for Dec. 24 in Dubai
MVP has named Paul's opponent for his comeback after the Joshua knockout: former kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe, over eight rounds at cruiserweight.
UFC Matchups
Whittaker Gets Guskov in the UFC Sydney Co-Main Event
The former middleweight champion has his next bout set: a ranked light heavyweight opponent in Sydney on February 7, 2027, with Whittaker at 27-9 and Guskov at 18-4-1.
Retirements & Legends
McGregor Calls His Next Fight "My Final Fight"
Conor McGregor says he will try to sell his next bout as his last and chase new numbers. He made the comments while questioning what the Canelo Alvarez card drew.
Previews and Predictions
Next Opponents Proposed for UFC Vegas 123 Winners
After UFC Vegas 123, one writer suggests the next fight for five winners, from Tom Nolan's main-event finish to Luana Santos and a possible title eliminator.
Influencer Boxing
Jake Paul Salutes Canelo's Return and Keeps Fight Talk Alive
Canelo Alvarez beat Christian Mbilli to regain the WBC super middleweight belt, and Jake Paul, who has long wanted that fight, replied on X that they will dance.
Asian MMA
Inner Circle 37 Card Set With Lee vs. Ruotolo on Top
ONE's November 6 show in Bangkok is headlined by Christian Lee defending his MMA lightweight title against grappling champion Tye Ruotolo.
UFC Results
Nolan Says He Never Asked the Referee for a Standup
After his TKO of Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123, Tom Nolan said he only complained about strikes to the back of his head. The standup call is still being criticized.
Business and Rankings
UFC Vegas 123 Bonuses Go to Nolan, Erosa, Szabova and Kropschot
Tom Nolan's knockout win over Renato Moicano earned him a Performance of the Night bonus at UFC Vegas 123, despite the disputed standup in round two.
Fighter Talk
Moicano Won't Blame the Referee for His Vegas 123 Loss
Renato Moicano says he will not curse the referee after losing to Tom Nolan. He says he needs to improve, even as fighters, including commentator Daniel Cormier, criticise the stand-up call.
Grappling & BJJ
Marcelo Garcia on Being Choked Out in 20 Seconds at Worlds
The ADCC and World champion says a quick loss at the 1998 Worlds shaped how he handles setbacks, including his cancer.
Business and Rankings
Nolan Heads to the Top 10 as Moicano's Stock Falls
Tom Nolan's knockout of No. 8 Renato Moicano should move him into the lightweight top 10. Moicano's loss, with two fights left on his UFC deal, may cost him leverage.