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Michael ‘Venom’ Page questions UFC pay structure after Conor Benn’s reported $15m deal
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (354+ words) UFC middleweight Michael "Venom" Page has expressed disappointment over how UFC fighters are valued compared to Conor Benn"s reported $15 million contract with Zuffa Boxing. The UFC recently inked'a new $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount and announced an increase to…...
‘Biggest fight in women’s combat sport history’: Rousey and Carano set for MMA clash on Netflix
1+ week, 56+ min ago (249+ words) Ronda Rousey will face Gina Carano in a women's featherweight mixed martial arts bout on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, with the event set to stream exclusively on Netflix, promoters confirmed on Tuesday. The contest was announced…...
‘Not a visionary’: Dana White escalates Eddie Hearn feud after Zuffa Boxing show in Las Vegas
1+ week, 2+ day ago (320+ words) Dana White intensified his ongoing war of words with Eddie Hearn on Saturday night, dismissing the Matchroom promoter as "not a visionary" following the latest Zuffa Boxing event in Las Vegas. "I saw Eddie Hearn saying that the belt is…...
‘Unfinished business’: Nate Diaz hints at UFC return amid White House event speculation
1+ week, 6+ day ago (224+ words) Unfinished business: Nate Diaz hints at UFC return amid White House event speculation'The Mac Life - MMA Unfinished business: Nate Diaz hints at UFC return amid White House event speculation Nate Diaz has fuelled speculation over a potential return to the…...
‘Tell him to come and fight me’: Shakur Stevenson keen to welcome UFC champion Topuria to boxing
1+ week, 6+ day ago (350+ words) Shakur Stevenson said he is open to a crossover bout with Ilia Topuria after his latest title win elevated his profile in the sport. Undefeated Stevenson recorded what has been described as the biggest victory of his career by dominating…...
‘It’s a sad thing’: Cormier comments on Jones injury status
1+ week, 6+ day ago (199+ words) Daniel Cormier has cast doubt over Jon Jones" fighting future after the former UFC champion revealed he is dealing with severe arthritis and other long-term physical issues. "When you"ve been in the public eye, you build this almost sixth…...
‘Ain’t nobody fighting’: Buckley criticises stalled welterweight division
2+ week, 1+ day ago (229+ words) Joaquin Buckley has voiced his frustration with the current state of the UFC welterweight division, criticising the lack of activity among top fighters and calling for bouts to be made at 170-pounds. Buckley, who has been sidelined since mid-2025, addressed the…...
‘This is uncharted territory’: Israel Adesanya reflects on layoff as he prepares for Joe Pyfer test
2+ week, 1+ day ago (211+ words) Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has opened up on his yearlong layoff from the sport as he seeks to arrest a three-fight skid in his upcoming UFC Seattle showdown with rising 185-pound contender Joe Pyfer. Adesanya, 36, was last seen…...
UFC Vegas 113: 3 burning questions ahead of Meta APEX showcase
2+ week, 4+ day ago (507+ words) The UFC returns home to Las Vegas this weekend for a Fight Night show at the Meta APEX that features a host of rising prospects looking to edge themselves closer to contender status. Ahead of fight night in Sin City,…...
Watch: ‘Minimal damage was the main focus’ — Volkanovski reflects on Sydney title defence
3+ week, 1+ day ago (231+ words) Alexander Volkanovski said limiting damage was central to his approach as he defended his title against Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 325 in Sydney this past weekend. The bout marked Volkanovski's second victory over top contender Lopes and…...