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Conor McGregor addresses pre-existing injury conspiracy theories

BAD MMA News — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:35:22 +0000

Conor McGregor ‘s highly anticipated return to the fight game didn’t go as planned. Mixed martial arts is unforgiving, with some of the highest highs and lowest lows in all of sports

Conor McGregor addresses pre-existing injury conspiracy theories – MMA Weekly

Dricus Du Plessis weighs in on Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway rematch

BAD MMA News — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:37:48 +0000

With Conor McGregor ‘s octagon return just days away, fighters, analysts and fans are getting their predictions in. Former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is the latest to weigh in on the Irishman’s rematch against Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event. “How exciting.

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Conor McGregor outraged by performance-enhancing drugs allegations

BAD MMA News — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:36:32 +0000

Conor McGregor is nearing his UFC return after a five-year absence, but a performance-enhancing drug claim looms over his head. Outside the octagon, McGregor is known to skate around the rules from time to time, but has always upheld a professional standard in his career.

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Ambitious MMA fighter dies following fatal encounter with black bear

BAD MMA News — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:58 +0000

The life of an ambitious MMA fighter, with dreams of one day competing in the UFC, was horrifically cut short after a rare fatal encounter with a bear. Hrishikesh Koloth was a 27-year-old mixed martial artist who was new to combat sports, having spent less than two years honing his skills as an amateur before tragically losing his life .

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Ambitious MMA fighter dies following fatal encounter with black bear – MMA Weekly

Ambitious MMA fighter dies following fatal encounter with black bear

BAD MMA News — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:58 +0000

The life of an ambitious MMA fighter, with dreams of one day competing in the UFC, was horrifically cut short after a rare fatal encounter with a bear.

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Ambitious MMA fighter dies following fatal encounter with black bear – MMA Weekly

Colby Covington explains decision to retire

BAD MMA News — Fri, 29 May 2026 09:51:41 +0000

Earlier this month, on May 19, former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington notified the fight promotion of his retirement from mixed marital arts competition. He had been with the company for 12 years.

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Holly Holm wasn’t surprised by Ronda Rousey returning

BAD MMA News — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:16:29 +0000

Ronda Rousey ‘s dominating three-year reign atop the UFC women’s bantamweight division was brought to a sudden halt by Holly Holm at UFC 193 in November 2015. Holm knocked out Rousey with a head kick early in the second round sending shockwaves throughout the combat sports world. Rousey returned to the cage after nearly a decade away on May 16 against fellow women’s mixed martial arts trailblazer Gina Carano in the first Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix promoted MMA event.

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Holly Holm wasn’t surprised by Ronda Rousey returning

BAD MMA News — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:16:29 +0000

Holly Holm wasn’t surprised by Ronda Rousey returning – MMA Weekly

Sean Strickland storms out of Brand Risk 14 event: ‘I hate myself’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:46:17 +0000

Under the tutelage of popular streamer Adin Ross, Brand Risk has started to pick up steam and has crafted itself an audience. However, not everyone is a fan of the bizarre combat sports promotion. Brand Risk is an influencer-led crossover fighting establishment featuring some of the most famous and viral celebrities.

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Sean Strickland continues verbal assault on ‘coward’ Khamzat Chimaev

BAD MMA News — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:27:00 +0000

Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev have clear disdain for each other, but ‘coward’ Chimaev would be solely to blame should any altercation unfold ahead of their fight this weekend, claims Strickland.

Sean Strickland continues verbal assault on ‘coward’ Khamzat Chimaev – MMA Weekly