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Michael "Venom" Page makes plea to remain in UFC after contract expires

BAD MMA News — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:22:35 +0000

Michael “Venom” Page is now a free agent after the expiration of his UFC contract on Saturday. The Brit had long been a target for the UFC before making the jump over from Bellator , where he put on many show-stopping performances and delivered viral, highlight-calibre knockouts throughout the decade he spent in their cage. Now 38-years-old, Page is approaching the tail end of his career, but his aspirations are bigger than ever.

Michael "Venom" Page makes plea to remain in UFC after contract expires – MMA Weekly

Justin Gaethje eyes Conor McGregor fight

BAD MMA News — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:52:04 +0000

After almost two decades in the sport and several major setbacks, Justin Gaethje has finally reached the pinnacle following his UFC title win in June. As his days in the sport are nearing their end, Gaethje named Conor McGregor as his ideal legacy fight. ‘The Highlight’ has been a sensation, unlike anything ever seen before since joining the UFC in 2017.

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Joe Rogan stunned by Conor McGregor’s career decision

BAD MMA News — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:05:17 +0000

Conor McGregor spent five years away from the octagon nursing injuries and dealing with personal issues. Many expected a tailor-made matchup for his return, but that wasn’t the case. ‘The Notorious’ instead called for a rematch with a man he beat 13 years earlier, Max Holloway .

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Heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall issues statement: ‘I’m not leaving the UFC’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:47:47 +0000

It’s been 10 months since UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall last stepped inside the octagon at UFC 321. He took on former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane but eye pokes rendered him unable to continue and left him with long-lasting eye injuries. In his time away recovering and undergoing surgeries, the fight promotion put together an interim title bout between Gane and former two-division champion Alex Pereira

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Carlos Prates confirms he’s next in line, promises he’ll KO Islam Makhachev

BAD MMA News — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:26:40 +0000

Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev successfully defended his title in the UFC 330 main event, defeating Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision. Days after the win, Makhachev’s next opponent is reportedly known. After a recent meeting with UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell, top ranked welterweight contender Carlos Prates has a new multi-fight contract and assurances that he’s next in line for a title shot.

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Carlos Prates confirms he’s next in line, promises he’ll KO Islam Makhachev

BAD MMA News — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:26:40 +0000

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Sport doctor provides shocking insight into Conor McGregor’s injury

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:06:51 +0000

Conor McGregor ‘s homecoming was ruined just seconds into the fight when he landed wrong, damaging his leg, rendering himself unable to continue moments after the opening bell in the UFC 329 headliner. The long layoff and subsequent injury led many to call for the Irishman’s retirement from the sport. Instead of laying down his gloves and moving on from a career that brought much success, ‘The Notorious’ is determined to fight his way back to full fitness and give the story of the greatest comeback in sports history a second chapter.

Sport doctor provides shocking insight into Conor McGregor’s injury – MMA Weekly

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov receive invites to soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:31:50 +0000

Despite their troubled relationship, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov have both established a lasting bond with soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo over their years in the spotlight. Ronaldo is second to none among the world’s most famous people, capitalizing on his notoriety beyond the sport to amass a staggering 1+ billion followers across all social media accounts

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Dana White confirms Conor McGregor’s timeline for return

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:04:51 +0000

After five years away from the sport, former two-division champion Conor McGregor made his octagon return on July 11 in the UFC 329 main event in a rematch against former featherlight champion and BMF titleholder Max Holloway . As soon as the bout began things unraveled for the 38 year-old Irishman. At the sound of the bell to start the bout, McGregor rushed across the cage and leaped into the air with a jumping switch kick

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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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