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Khamzat Chimaev accuses Sean Strickland of running from rematch

BAD MMA News — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:14 +0000

Khamzat Chimaev made the walk to the octagon inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on May 9 as the undefeated middleweight champion of the world. He faced former training partner and former 185-pound titleholder Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event. Chimaev entered his first title defense as the betting favorite but left the cage with the first L on his record and without the middleweight belt

Conor McGregor: ‘The return is coming’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:53:51 +0000

Conor McGregor has been teasing an octagon return for years and it appears that it could be just around the corner. The former two-division UFC champion hasn’t fought since UFC 264 in July 2021 when he lost to Dustin Poirier after suffering a gruesome leg injury. It was his second consecutive loss to “The Diamond” and the Irishman has been on the sidelines since.

Islam Makhachev is tired of Ilia Topuria’s ‘made-up stories’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:54:17 +0000

Two-division UFC titleholder and current UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev claims that a super fight against lightweight champion Ilia Topuria did not get booked for the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House because Topuria ‘pulled out’ of the fight negotiations. In a recent interview, Topuria accused Makhachev of refusing to fight him at the White House event

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Islam Makhachev is tired of Ilia Topuria’s ‘made-up stories’ – MMA Weekly

Conor McGregor confirms return: The rumors are true’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:14 +0000

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor seemingly confirmed his return to the octagon on Wednesday with a social media post. The Irishman was expected to return at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler in June 2024, but pulled out of the fight citing a toe injury.

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Conor McGregor confirms return: The rumors are true’ – MMA Weekly

Ronda Rousey starts war with UFC executive following Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry announcement

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:57:46 +0000

Ronda Rousey ‘s feud with the UFC is continuing to build as she nears her MMA return . Considered by many to be among the greatest female fighters ever to grace mixed martial arts, ‘Rowdy’ hasn’t enjoyed the best of relationships with her former employer over recent years, despite rising to superstardom with the promotion. As she approaches her return , originally discussed to take place inside the octagon, the 39-year-old is doing everything she can to promote the comeback, including discrediting the UFC

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Ronda Rousey starts war with UFC executive following Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry announcement – MMA Weekly

Francis Ngannou responds to Dana White ‘bully’ comments

BAD MMA News — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:51:00 +0000

Since his departure from the UFC, a lot of negative news has been spread, mostly by Dana White , about Francis Ngannou .

Francis Ngannou responds to Dana White ‘bully’ comments – MMA Weekly

Valentina Shevchenko explains why she came to Joe Rogan’s defense after Ronda Rousey comments

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:20:31 +0000

In a recent interview, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey criticized MMA fans and media. During the interview, she also stated the longtime UFC color commentator Joe Rogan was no expect on the sport. ”He’s not an expert

Wanderlei Silva ‘going after justice,’ plans to sue over post-fight brawl injuries

BAD MMA News — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:10:05 +0000

MMA legend Wanderlei Silva returned to the ring last weekend in an exhibition bout in Sao Paulo, Brazil against former Brazilian boxing champion Rafael Freitas. The bout didn’t look like an exhibition bout, though. Silva, known for his aggressive style, took the fight to Freitas.

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Wanderlei Silva ‘going after justice,’ plans to sue over post-fight brawl injuries – MMA Weekly

Conor McGregor ends Irish presidential campaign

BAD MMA News — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:40:30 +0000

Conor McGregor will not be the next president of Ireland. The former two-division UFC champion announced he’s ending his presidential campaign

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Conor McGregor ends Irish presidential campaign – MMA Weekly

B.J. Penn’s mother granted protective order, hear his closing statement

BAD MMA News — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:10:59 +0000

UFC legend B.J. Penn cannot have contact with his mother until May 2026 after a family court ruling in Hawaii on Tuesday. Penn’s mother, Lorraine Shin, was granted a one-year, no-contact protection order by judge Jeffery Ng.

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B.J. Penn’s mother granted protective order, hear his closing statement – MMA Weekly