When Jon Jones was asked about a potential fight against Russian heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion’s response was short and to the point. “I’d rather retire than fight that guy,” Jones answered bluntly. It seems like Jones has had enough of elite-level competition and is planning on exiting the sport at […]
Video: Nick Diaz Challenges Driver after Car Accident
On Wednesday, a video surfaced online that shows former UFC welterweight title contender Nick Diaz in an altercation with another motorist on the Vegas strip. According to witnesses, the altercation was sparked by a fender bender between the two cars and quickly escalated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MMA PACK (@mmapack) […]
Cejudo Calls for “Privileged Brat” O’Malley after Sterling Win
Henry Cejudo is back. After a three year retirement, the 2008 Olympic gold medalist has returned to the UFC with an ambitious plan for himself and it doesn’t involve just reclaiming the bantamweight title. Instead, he’s got his eyes set on becoming the first-ever three division champion in UFC history by eventually taking on featherweight […]
Manny Pacquiao Ordered to Pay 8 Million in Breach of Contract Lawsuit
It’s not often that one of the greatest boxers in history loses a legal battle, however that is exactly what happened to Manny Pacquiao recently. The eight-division world champion was ordered by a jury in Orange County, California to pay 5.1 million dollars plus 2 million in attorney fees to Paradigm Sports as part of […]
Kron Gracie Set to Return at UFC 288, Explains Reason for Hiatus & Benefits of Longer Rounds
Kron Gracie has been out of the fight game for over three years, but now he’s ready to make his return at UFC 288. In an effort to explain why it took him so long and what changes he believes are needed in the sport, Kron recently opened up about his hiatus from MMA and […]
Jon Jones Says Stipe last bout unless Francis returns
It looks like Jon Jones’ potential heavyweight title fight against former champion Stipe Miocic could be his last, unless another former champion can make their way back to the UFC. Jones won the vacant heavyweight title in a quick fashion at UFC 285 back in March and he will likely face Miocic next. This landmark […]
Sonnen: “PFL and Francis have come to an Agreement”
After months of speculation, it has been said to be confirmed by former UFC Contender Chael Sonnen that the former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, has signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Though there had been rumors previously linking Ngannou to a move to Bellator MMA, PFL have come out as the victors in […]
Nunes vs. Aldana Official as Pena Withdraws with Injury
The fight for the UFC bantamweight championship will go on – but with a new challenger. On Tuesday, UFC President Dana White announced that Amanda Nunes originally scheduled opponent Julianna Peña has been forced out of their upcoming trilogy bout due to injury. Stepping in to replace her is top contender Irene Aldana. Peña broke […]
Video: MMA Fighter Disqualified for Bite Submission
On Saturday night at Octagon 44 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, welterweight fighters Thiago Oliveira and Erkin Darmenov were almost certain to put on a show for the fans. What transpired between them was something no one could have predicted. Late in the first round Oliveira dropped Darmenov with what appeared to be an illegal knee to […]
UFC Jacksonville: Magny vs. Rowe Confirmed for June 24th
The welterweight division has another matchup to look forward to, as multiple people with knowledge of the UFC’s plans have confirmed that Neil Magny will take on Phil Rowe at UFC Jacksonville. The bout is scheduled for June 24th, and MMA Junkie was the first to report it. Magny looks to bounce back from his […]