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Sean Strickland begs for UFC release in favor of Jake Paul fight

BAD MMA News — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:44:34 +0000

Sean Strickland is the latest to publicize his interest in a potential boxing match against Jake Paul . Amid the criticism, Paul has managed to fashion out a respectable career for himself as a boxer.

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Sean Strickland begs for UFC release in favor of Jake Paul fight – MMA Weekly

Conor McGregor admits superstardom ‘broke him’ during UFC rise

BAD MMA News — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:58:32 +0000

While MMA had many stars prior to him, no one captured fans attention quite like Conor McGregor during his prime years inside the octagon. The Irishman must be given huge praise for the work he did under the UFC banner to help guide it to the heights it has managed to reach. Despite fighting and talking his way into global celebrity status and a subsequent crossover boxing match against Floyd Mayweather , the fame did come at a cost. Most in the sport seek wealth and reputation, but Conor McGregor has detailed the pressure fighters feel while juggling the many aspects of combat.

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Conor McGregor admits superstardom ‘broke him’ during UFC rise – MMA Weekly

Tom Aspinall confirms first UFC title defense announcement is imminent

BAD MMA News — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:30:20 +0000

Having sat on the sidelines for a year waiting for a matchup that never unfolded, Tom Aspinall can finally resume his career under the UFC banner. After being promoted to the undisputed heavyweight champion , the Brit has been chomping at the bit to defend his championship status inside the octagon. Believing he’s the best fighter in the world at his weight class, the 32-year-old has welcomed all challengers to attempt to pry the gold away from him.

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Tom Aspinall confirms first UFC title defense announcement is imminent – MMA Weekly

Marcus Buchecha signs with UFC, will debut in Abu Dhabi

BAD MMA News — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Marcus Buchecha | Photo via ONE Jiu-jitsu legend Marcus Buchecha became a free agent after years under the ONE Championship banner and has already joined the UFC, booking his debut for July 26 in Abu Dhabi. Multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Fighting that Buchecha will take on Slovak heavyweight Martin Buday later this month in the United Arab Emirates.

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Marcus Buchecha signs with UFC, will debut in Abu Dhabi – MMA Fighting