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Conor McGregor details knee injury, sets timeframe for return

BAD MMA News — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:34:38 +0000

Conor McGregor ‘s octagon return was five years in the making. When it finally happened, the fight lasted 69 seconds. The former two-division champion headlined the UFC 329 fight card on July 11 in a rematch with former featherweight champion and BMF titleholder Max Holloway .

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Chuck Norris dead at 86

BAD MMA News — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:10:18 +0000

Chuck Norris, a legendary figure in the mixed martial arts world and beyond, has died after being rushed to a hospital in Hawaii. Throughout his years of acting, Norris has influenced generations by being one of the early MMA practitioners to portray a realistic depiction of the sport on the big screen.

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Anthony Joshua breaks silence on deadly car crash

BAD MMA News — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:44:00 +0000

On Dec. 19, Olympic gold medalist and former two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in the sixth round at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Ten days later, while visiting Nigeria, Joshua’s life was turned upside down when the car he was traveling in was involved in a deadly crash .

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Conor McGregor claims contract with UFC is canceled after Paramount deal, rallies for new deal

BAD MMA News — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:14:55 +0000

With the UFC’s $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, Conor McGregor believes his old contract is now void and is expecting a new one to be on the horizon. Desperate to get back into the firing line for the first time in half a decade, the global superstar is hoping to add to his already impressive legacy in the sport. Not only do future title fights interest him , but he is also expected to be the main attraction in what is being touted as the biggest card in UFC history at the White House.

Nick Diaz returns to sparring after hitting sobriety landmark

BAD MMA News — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:43:25 +0000

Nick Diaz epitomizes a movie-like fighter throughout his years in the spotlight.

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Reinier de Ridder’s coach releases statement after throwing in the towel at UFC Vancouver

BAD MMA News — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:53:11 +0000

Middleweight contender Reinier de Ridder has an opportunity in the UFC Vancouver main event against Brendan Allen to likely earn a title shot against champion Khamzat Chimaev , instead he couldn’t answer the bell to start the final round. De Ridder quit on the stool and his corner threw in the towel. His coach, Harun Ozkan released a statement on Sunday explaining why the decision was made the stop the fight. “Friends, fans, and supporters, I normally don’t share personal things on here, but I feel I owe a little explanation to everyone who’s been behind us. First of all, thank you for the amazing support we’ve been receiving.

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Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather exhibition bout ‘signed’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:06:16 +0000

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have signed to box in an exhibition bout in spring 2026. The two signed with CSI SPORTS/FIGHT SPORTS, who will promote the but, but the date and location of the match have yet to be determined

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Rampage Jackson’s son violently assaults pro wrestler in disturbing video

BAD MMA News — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:24:29 +0000

Anything can occur when attending a wrestling event, but nobody in attendance at a wrestling show in California expected to see MMA legend and fan-favorite Rampage Jackson ‘s son brutally assault a man within an inch of his life. Raja Jackson was invited to a KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy event, where he would be given a small part to play in the outcome of Syko Stu’s match

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‘I think Jake Paul knocks him out’: Tyson Fury picks Jake Paul to beat Anthony Joshua in potential fight

BAD MMA News — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Images via Getty Images Jake Paul has at least one heavyweight legend backing him in a potential fight against Anthony Joshua . Former champion Tyson Fury , who has been teasing a possible comeback from retirement, believes that the former YouTuber turned boxer has a great chance to beat Joshua if they actually fight. Not only is Fury picking Paul to win but he believes it would be an emphatic finish.

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Ben Askren refuses to pity himself after double lung transplant: ‘I will not feel sorry for myself’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 03:30:00 +0000

Ben Askren is still on the mend with hopes that he’ll be able to leave the hospital soon but he’s not allowing himself to get mired in pity after requiring a double lung transplant to survive. The retired UFC veteran was admitted to the hospital several weeks ago after a severe case of pneumonia left him in bad shape. Askren was sedated with doctors constantly monitoring his condition before eventually deciding that he would need two new lungs to breath on his own moving forward.

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