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UFC Seattle: Michael Chiesa Closes Out Career with Sub of Niko Price, Also Retiring

3 days ago

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Patricio 'Pitbull' sets sights on former champ after Aaron Pico fight at UFC 327

1 week ago

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Iwo Baraniewski had multiple sparring partners to emulate Austen Lane

Raul Rosas Jr. has youth and history on his side against the experience of Rob Font

Rob Font, 38, faces 21-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 326, creating a 17-year age gap that reflects the sport's diverse competitor demographics.

Encore, Aspinall! Encore, Topuria! Five UFC rematches to look for in 2026

UFC's early 2026 schedule centers on multiple high-profile rematches, including Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes and Holloway vs Charles Oliveira.

10 hours ago

Yousri Belgaroui credits difficult training camp for UFC Seattle win

Yousri Belgaroui secured a victory against Mansur Abdul-Malik at UFC Seattle, showcasing his training and experience in the octagon.

UFC Seattle: Michael Chiesa Closes Out Career with Sub of Niko Price, Also Retiring

Michael Chiesa and Niko Price both retired after their fight at UFC Seattle, with Chiesa winning by submission in the first round.

3 days ago

Patricio 'Pitbull' sets sights on former champ after Aaron Pico fight at UFC 327

Patricio Freire is preparing to face Aaron Pico at UFC 327 after mixed results in the UFC since joining in 2025.

1 week ago

Iwo Baraniewski had multiple sparring partners to emulate Austen Lane

Iwo Baraniewski defeated Austen Lane quickly, earning a $100,000 bonus and showcasing his training with fighters of similar physique.

Raul Rosas Jr. has youth and history on his side against the experience of Rob Font

Rob Font, 38, faces 21-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 326, creating a 17-year age gap that reflects the sport's diverse competitor demographics.

MMA

Encore, Aspinall! Encore, Topuria! Five UFC rematches to look for in 2026

Flyweight GOAT Demetrious Johnson headed to UFC Hall of Fame

Demetrious Johnson will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, recognized as the greatest flyweight in MMA history.

UFC Seattle: Ricky Simon vs. Adrian Yanez Ends in Controversial Draw

Ricky Simon and Adrian Yanez delivered an exciting bantamweight fight at UFC Seattle, showcasing their skills despite both coming off losses.

Nate Diaz teammate to face fellow UFC vet on MVP 'Rousey vs. Carano' card

Chris Avila will fight Brandon Jenkins in a 165-pound catchweight bout on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

UFC set to bring cage-match bout to White House as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration

Cage-match fighting will be held at the White House to celebrate Trump's 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary.

#pfl

2 days ago

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Post-UFC Bryan Battle eager to turn the page at PFL Pittsburgh

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PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai - The Rematch Weigh-In Results

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Tom Pagliarulo Hyped To Finish Turnbull Who Hadn't Been TKO'd Before

2 days ago

Post-UFC Bryan Battle eager to turn the page at PFL Pittsburgh

Bryan Battle makes his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen in a high-stakes middleweight clash on March 28.

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PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai - The Rematch Weigh-In Results

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Tom Pagliarulo Hyped To Finish Turnbull Who Hadn't Been TKO'd Before

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4 days ago

PFL Belfast gets new main event after Paul Hughes injury

Without going into too much detail, I picked up a knee injury in preparations and having explored every option it just isn't possible for me to carry on training. I've consulted with my team alongside top professionals and unfortunately this injury cannot be pushed through anymore.

MMA

4 days ago

Report: Pat Sabatini vs. William Gomis booked for UFC 328

Pat Sabatini and William Gomis will compete at UFC 328 on May 9.

5 days ago

Hollywood treatment: Biopic to chronicle story of UFC legend Georges St. Pierre

"We have been considering telling my story for a moment now, and when we found this team it was clear to us that we wanted this to be told in a new creative way."

MMA

1 week ago

PFL Madrid: van Steenis vs. Edwards Weigh-In Results

Costello van Steenis faces Fabian Edwards as the Professional Fighters League starts to ramp up its 2026. While they've already held their successful Road to Dubai card, the next couple of weeks features big shows in Madrid, Pittsburgh, and beyond.

MMA

2 weeks ago

LFA 228: Garcia vs. Natividad Full Results

LFA 228 featured flyweight prospect Christian Natividad, an undefeated 8-0 fighter seeking UFC advancement like his brother Kevin, facing Adrian Garcia in Phoenix.

#ufc-326

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Donte Johnson 'slightly disappointed' with win over Cody Brundage at UFC 326

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Max Holloway Praises Charles Oliveira's Evolution: "That's Pretty BMF"

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Donte Johnson 'slightly disappointed' with win over Cody Brundage at UFC 326

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Max Holloway Praises Charles Oliveira's Evolution: "That's Pretty BMF"

UFC Mexico City: Moreno vs Kavanagh Post-Fight Reactions

Lone'er Kavanagh defeated Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision at UFC Mexico City, establishing himself as a top flyweight contender with a potential title shot in the near future.

Major League Baseball

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1 month ago

Did you know Walt Weiss earned a taekwondo black belt?

Walt Weiss trained extensively in martial arts, holds a taekwondo black belt, trained with MMA fighters, and tried cage fighting without entering full competitions.

1 month ago

PFL MENA Season 3 Tourney to Kick Off in Saudi Arabia on May 8

PFL MENA returns May 8 in Khobar, Saudi Arabia with a $100K tournament series scaled to three divisions and showcase bouts.

1 month ago

American Sumo Wrestler, 5-Time Pride FC Vet Henry Miller Dies at 56

Henry "Sentoryu" Miller, a former sumo who later fought in Pride FC, died at 56 after a prolonged struggle with multiple health issues.

2 months ago

MMA 2025 Year in Review: Fight of the Year

Prochazka vs. Rountree Jr., Brandon Royval vs. Joshua Van, and Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes were the standout fights of 2025.

UFC 18 Vet, Wrestling Champ Darrell Gholar Dead at 63

Darrell Gholar, three-time U.S. Greco-Roman national champion, former UFC and international MMA fighter, Illinois Medal of Courage recipient, died at 63 after health struggles.

UFC 323: Fares Ziam Smashes Nazim Sadykhov with Second Left in Second Round

Fares Ziam controlled grappling exchanges and secured back control while pressuring Nazim Sadykhov throughout the lightweight bout.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Molly McCann: I'm a scouse female gay athlete who supports Everton it's like my cards are marked already'

Molly McCann has endured severe, repeated injuries across a lifelong fighting career, with her mother and partner bearing significant emotional strain.

Baisangur Susurkaev Survives Early Chaos, Scores Highlight KO Of McConico

Susurkaev imposed pressure through clinch control, wrestling, and activity while McConico landed heavy strikes but struggled to create sustained space.

Television

fromLos Angeles Times

Combate Global MMA franchise to move production to Burbank from Miami

Combate Global will relocate production from Miami to Burbank to film 20 live events at Estrella TV's new studio, creating jobs and economic impact.

Film

McGregor Absent, But Poirier, Chandler Join Jake Gyllenhaal for Road House 2

Road House 2 adds MMA stars Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Michael "Venom" Page, Stephen Thompson, Tyron Woodley, and Rico Verhoeven; Conor McGregor unlikely to return.

#biopic

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Film

"There's an Opera Out On the Turnpike": Benny Safdie on The Smashing Machine

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Arts

Taylor Swift, George Orwell and Dwayne Johnson are in movie theaters. Take your pick

fromFilmmaker Magazine

Film

"There's an Opera Out On the Turnpike": Benny Safdie on The Smashing Machine

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

Taylor Swift, George Orwell and Dwayne Johnson are in movie theaters. Take your pick

UFC 321: Ludovit Klein Wrecks Ankle in Win Over Mateusz Rebecki

Rebecki rebounded with aggressive grappling and back control, causing Klein to visibly deteriorate late in the fight.

Mike Malott Explains Accidental Fouls, Focused On Entire Division

Honestly, I was just focused on the fight. Don't get too hyped and like frustrated at stuff that you can't control. I think we both threw kicks at the same time and one of mine went low first,

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Film

fromThe Atlantic

The Director Who Fell in Love With Losers

A celebrated mixed-martial-arts champion's fall from dominance becomes an intimate study of failure, addiction, and personal transformation.

fromwww.theguardian.com

From cage to screen: The Smashing Machine and Mark Kerr's second act with The Rock

Mark Kerr met Dwayne 'The Rock' in 1997; Kerr rose in Pride then struggled with injuries and drugs; Johnson returned to WWE and rose.

#addiction

fromSlate Magazine

Film

The Rock Is Reaching for an Oscar With His Brutal New Movie. It Claims to Be a True Story. Is It?

fromAnOther

Film

The Smashing Machine: Benny Safdie's Adrenaline-Fuelled Wrestling Biopic

fromSlate Magazine

Film

The Rock Is Reaching for an Oscar With His Brutal New Movie. It Claims to Be a True Story. Is It?

fromAnOther

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

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The Smashing Machine: Benny Safdie's Adrenaline-Fuelled Wrestling Biopic

more#addiction

#dwayne-johnson

Film

FilmWatch Weekly: Dwayne Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine,' Daniel Day-Lewis in 'Anemone,' and a whole lot more * Oregon ArtsWatch

fromSFGATE

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The Rock aims for an Oscar in 'The Smashing Machine'

fromVulture

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Film

The Smashing Machine Is Too Soft for Its Own Good

Film

FilmWatch Weekly: Dwayne Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine,' Daniel Day-Lewis in 'Anemone,' and a whole lot more * Oregon ArtsWatch

fromSFGATE

Film

The Rock aims for an Oscar in 'The Smashing Machine'

fromVulture

Film

The Smashing Machine Is Too Soft for Its Own Good

Oktagon 76's Tamerlan Dulatov: Proud to Represent Germany After Tough Start

Tamerlan Dulatov, a Chechen-born middleweight, overcame cultural clashes and legal trouble in Germany to become a proud representative of Germany in MMA.

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch

Mark Zuckerberg encouraged execs to do MMA training with him | TechCrunch

Mark Zuckerberg invited senior Meta executives to participate in MMA workouts at a management offsite, leading to an awkwardly intimate mount by Joel Kaplan.

Film

fromRoger Ebert

Venice Film Festival 2025: The Smashing Machine, Kim Novak's Vertigo, The Testament of Ann Lee, Father Mother Sister Brother | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Films portray intense, twisted human emotions—addiction, victory, loss, crisis, and emotional unraveling driving character choices and consequences.

Decorated Wrestler Gable Steveson Set for Professional MMA Debut

Gable Steveson will make his mixed martial arts debut against Braden Peterson at LFA 217 on September 12 at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Minnesota.

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#ufc-319

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Aaron Pico Releases Statement on Loss in UFC Debut

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UFC 319: Alexander Hernandez Drops, Finishes Chase Hooper in Round 1

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UFC 319: Micha Oleksiejczuk's Left Hand Too Much for Gerald Meerschaert

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UFC 319: Loopy Godinez Comes Out Ahead of Jessica Andrade In Action-Packed Affair

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UFC 319: Carlos Prates Melts Geoff Neal with Spinning Elbow

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Spinning Back Elbows by Prates, Murphy Among Four Performance of the Night Bonuses at UFC 319

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Aaron Pico Releases Statement on Loss in UFC Debut

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UFC 319: Alexander Hernandez Drops, Finishes Chase Hooper in Round 1

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UFC 319: Micha Oleksiejczuk's Left Hand Too Much for Gerald Meerschaert

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UFC 319: Loopy Godinez Comes Out Ahead of Jessica Andrade In Action-Packed Affair

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UFC 319: Carlos Prates Melts Geoff Neal with Spinning Elbow

MMA

Spinning Back Elbows by Prates, Murphy Among Four Performance of the Night Bonuses at UFC 319

White: 'Billion-to-1' odds Jones fights on WH card

Dana White rules out Jon Jones's participation in the 2026 White House UFC event due to his unreliable history.

PFL Charlotte: Marcirley Alves Survives Late Surge by Justin Wetzell, Wins Tournament Title

Marcirley Alves won the bantamweight World Tournament championship against Justin Wetzell after a competitive match that showcased his striking and grappling skills.

PFL Charlotte: Alfie Davis Believes Beating Rabadanov Makes Him One of the Best Lightweights in the World

Both fighters are confident, promising an exciting matchup in the PFL Charlotte main event.

#ufc-vegas-108

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UFC Vegas 108: Esteban Ribovics Wins Action-Heavy Affair Against Elves Brener

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UFC Vegas 108: Chris Duncan and Mateusz Rebecki Engage in Bloody Good, Just Plain Bloody Brawl

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UFC Vegas 108: Esteban Ribovics Wins Action-Heavy Affair Against Elves Brener

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UFC Vegas 108: Chris Duncan and Mateusz Rebecki Engage in Bloody Good, Just Plain Bloody Brawl

Israeli MMA Fighter Challenges Muslim Boxer to a Match After He Chases Jewish Zionist in NYC

Natan Levy challenged Adam Saleh to a fight after an altercation in New York City regarding Israel and Palestine.

#ufc-318

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UFC 318: Brunno Ferreira Feels He's Proved Himself a Finisher, Not Just KO Artist

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UFC 318: Michael Johnson Still a Menace, Wins Decision Over Daniel Zellhuber

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UFC 318: Paulo Costa Erases Losing Streak, Looks Strong Against Roman Kopylov

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UFC 318: Brendan Allen Claims Decision Over Marvin Vettori After Heated Build-Up

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Ateba Gautier Makes Quick Work Of Valentin, Gets Early First Round TKO

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Daniel Rodriguez Has Plenty To Gain From Beating Holland

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UFC 318: Brunno Ferreira Feels He's Proved Himself a Finisher, Not Just KO Artist

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UFC 318: Michael Johnson Still a Menace, Wins Decision Over Daniel Zellhuber

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UFC 318: Paulo Costa Erases Losing Streak, Looks Strong Against Roman Kopylov

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UFC 318: Brendan Allen Claims Decision Over Marvin Vettori After Heated Build-Up

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Ateba Gautier Makes Quick Work Of Valentin, Gets Early First Round TKO

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Daniel Rodriguez Has Plenty To Gain From Beating Holland

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Brendan Allen Details Words Spoken To Vettori Following Win

I just told him, our problems aside, my heart goes out to him and his family. My brother has his accident and he totally lost his brother so I can't imagine the pain that it feels to fully lose your brother.

MMA

#dustin-poirier

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UFC 318: Dustin Poirier Reveals What He Wants His Story to Be

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Holloway ends trilogy with win in Poirier's farewell

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Dear 'Diamond:' Letters to Dustin Poirier on the eve of his final UFC fight

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UFC 318: Dustin Poirier Reveals What He Wants His Story to Be

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Holloway ends trilogy with win in Poirier's farewell

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Dear 'Diamond:' Letters to Dustin Poirier on the eve of his final UFC fight

KSW 108 Full Results

KSW 108 featured a main event between Adam Soldaev and Leo Brichta, showcasing fighters with impressive win streaks.