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Ilia Topuria Partying With Ferran Torrez at an Ibiza Nightclub Raises Several Eyebrows
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (457+ words) Aug 3, 2026 | 8:00 AM EDT While the lightweight division continues to move on without him, and questions swirl over when he’ll fight again, the former champion has been spotted partying in Ibiza with Spain and Barcelona star Ferran Torres, fresh off winning…...
Benoit Saint-Denis Breaks Silence on Staph Infection Rumors Ahead of Paddy Pimblett, UFC 329 Fight
3+ week, 5+ day ago (411+ words) Jul 8, 2026 | 6:23 AM EDT “No, I don’t have staph,” Saint-Denis told RMC Sport Combat. “Things can move very quickly on social media now, and it gets a bit ridiculous. I did have a scab on my foot, yes, but it’s not…...
“It Takes a Real Man”: Max Holloway Makes a Big Claim on Conor McGregor Hitting Rock Bottom Ahead Of UFC 329
4+ week, 1+ day ago (408+ words) Biplob Chakraborty is a passionate UFC and MMA writer at EssentiallySports, where he delivers clear and engaging fight analysis, event previews, and post-fight breakdowns. With over two years of experience writing about mixed martial arts, Biplob combines his love for…...
Islam Makhachev’s Teammate, ‘John Pork,’ Books His UFC Debut Against Undefeated Fighter
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (610+ words) Jul 1, 2026 | 4:22 AM EDT Image Credit – Imago Who knew a misheard pronunciation of someone’s nickname would propel them to global MMA fame? Thanks to Islam Makhachev, his friend and teammate Magomed Zaynukov, better known to MMA fans as ‘John Pork,’ is…...
UFC Freedom 250 Payouts: How Much Will Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, and Others Earn for White House Event?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (683+ words) Jun 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM EDT On June 14th, the UFC will bring some stellar clashes to the White House in a once-in-a-lifetime event dubbed “UFC Freedom 250.” For the spectacle, the promotion is reportedly splurging over $60 million in total. Well, it’s not hard to…...
Heavyweight MMA GOAT Fedor Emelianenko Starts Training for Combat Return
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (552+ words) Mar 31, 2026 | 3:45 PM EDT Even at 49, Fedor Emelianenko isn’t done with combat sports just yet. More than four years after his final MMA fight in 2023 — a knockout loss to Ryan Bader — the legendary heavyweight is preparing for one more run. In…...
Maycee Barber Among Three UFC Seattle Fighters Sent to Hospital After Crushing Losses
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (838+ words) Mar 29, 2026 | 8:26 AM EDT Thirteen fights. Eight finishes. UFC’s fifth visit to Seattle delivered violence on a scale no other card has this year so far. Even those fights that went the distance managed to entertain the audience at Climate Pledge…...
Justin Gaethje Confronts Daniel Cormier Face-to-Face for ‘Lying’ About UFC Fighter Pay
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (744+ words) Jan 22, 2026 | 10:01 PM EST Justin Gaethje wasn’t interested in spinning optics or softening edges. He wanted answers about his UFC pay. And when he finally got Daniel Cormier in front of him, the frustration spilled out in real time. ‘The Highlight…...
Trump Family Promises $23 Million to “MMA’s Most Prominent Investor” Conor McGregor
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (559+ words) Jan 4, 2026 | 1:16 PM EST Moving beyond diplomacy, McGregor and the Trump family are now strengthening their personal connection through this major business partnership. Over time, the two families naturally bonded through a shared passion for mixed martial arts. Now, they are…...
14-Fight UFC Veteran Expresses Gratitude After Dana White & Co. Send Life-Changing Medical Aid
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (601+ words) Jan 4, 2026 | 1:10 PM EST Sometimes, all it takes is the right platform to make your voice heard, and former UFC star Darren Stewart found his. Right now, he is fighting the “hardest fight” of his life, as stage 4 arthritis and a…...