The latest chapter in the UFC/James Krause betting scandal has hit a new level after the promotion announced its barring Krause-coached fighters. MMA journalist Ariel Helwani was among the first to report the news of the indefinite ban on fighters working under Krause. Helwani shared a statement from UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell. Krause
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UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe that Conor McGregor will be back in action soon. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of action since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 last July. During the defeat, McGregor famously broke his leg in the closing seconds of round one. As a result, he’s been out of
Jorge Masvidal has parted ways with his long-time management. MMA Mania has learned that two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Masvidal is no longer represented by First Round Management (FRM). However, per sources, the split was amicable, and the pair are on good terms. Masvidal will be negotiating his own deals and fights going forward. Jorge
Two Canadian provinces have banned betting on UFC fights in the last two days. First it was Ontario, and now Alberta has done the same thing. On Thursday, The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) prohibited gambling on UFC fights citing potential ‘insider betting and suspicious betting patterns.’ “In recent weeks, the AGCO has learned of
1:13 PM ET Betting on the UFC has been banned at Ontario sportsbooks due to integrity concerns. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on Thursday ordered registered entities to stop offering and accepting wagering on the UFC “due to non-compliance with AGCO’s betting integrity requirements” The AGCO, which oversees the regulated gaming industry
Welcome to the MMA News’ Sleeper Scrap! The relentless schedule of the MMA world means that some fans don’t have a full look at a fight card until days before the event, leaving the promoters to decide which bouts you should be paying the most attention to. Everyone wants to tune in for main events
Colby Covington has what it takes to beat Khamzat Chimaev according to Stephen Thompson. ‘Chaos’ is coming off of a win over friend-turned-enemy Jorge Masvidal as UFC 272. His next challenge looks likely to be against ‘Borz.’ The American has been heavily-linked with fighting the Swede. Thus far, the Stockholm-based fighter has looked almost unstoppable
UFC flyweight up-and-comer Maycee Barber is nicknamed “The Future” … probably because she wants nothing to do with her past. Barber, now 24, was being terrorized by a stalker in the early part of her mixed martial arts (MMA) career, to the point where it was affecting both her personal and professional lives. “I had
UFC Orlando Weigh-in Results: One fighter misses weight The athletes competing on Saturday’s UFC Orlando fight card at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida officially weighed in on Friday. It will be the fourth time the fight promotion has hosted an event at the Amway Center. The fight card is headlined by a welterweight match
1:14 PM ET The world’s preeminent fight promotion and one of the world’s most important soccer leagues are teaming up. The UFC and LaLiga North America announced a partnership Thursday that includes social media and digital collaboration and promoting each other’s brands. The UFC will send fighters to Spain for LaLiga events three times a
UFC flyweight Maycee Barber early years in MMA featured a relentless stalker that almost impacted one of her early UFC fights. Barber has won three straight in the Octagon, with a most-recent unanimous decision victory over Jessica Eye. She’s been on a roll since back-to-back losses to Roxanne Modafferi and Alexa Grasso earlier in her
Glover Teixeira may have lost his title shot, but he’s not going to sit around and cry about it. The Brazilian has been out of action since UFC 275 in June. Teixeira headlined the event in his first title defense against Jiri Prochazka, and the pair put on a classic. The fight was back and
Welcome to Midnight Mania! Stephen Thompson stands out from the average UFC fighter. He’s got a different background and different fighting style, sure, but a big part of “Wonderboy” is his friendly and amiable personality. In over a decade on the roster, he’s yet to say a negative word about anyone, and opponents have been
Aljamain Sterling: ‘Henry Cejudo is the fight that’s gonna happen next’ UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling appears to have his next fight lined up. “Funk Master” will be facing former two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo next. Sterling made the announcement in a video posted to his YouTube channel on Thursday. “I’m announcing that I am gonna
Jake Paul has put up one million dollars to spar Paddy Pimblett, but someone else is trying to jump in. Tis the season for shopping, and Jake Paul is fitting right in. The boxer is currently shopping for his next opponent. He has called out Nate Diaz for an official bout, and it seems that
Tai Tuivasa wasn’t sure who Sergei Pavlovich was when he got the offer to face him at UFC Orlando. After Tuivasa lost to Ciryl Gane at UFC Paris he wasn’t sure what would be next for him. Yet, the Aussie wanted to fight one more time in 2022. He ended up getting his wish as
The Liver King has been uncrowned. Social media sensation Brian Johnson, who rose to fame by looking jacked and eating raw liver, has long denied any use of performance-enhancing drugs, previously telling Pardon My Take that PED stands for Prioritize, Execute, and Dominate. “He’s got an ass filled with steroids is what he’s got,” podcaster
Sean O’Malley doesn’t think Aljamain Sterling wants to fight Henry Cejudo UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is likely facing former titleholder Henry Cejudo in his next outing, but top contender Sean O’Malley doesn’t think Sterling wants the fight. “Henry vs. Aljo, it’s pretty much announced,” O’Malley said on the TimboSugarShow on YouTube. “This is what