Zuffa Boxing may soon join Paramount’s lineup. Dana White continues to expand his combat sports empire. Talks with Paramount near conclusion According to John Ourand of The Puck, Zuffa Boxing is close to finalizing a broadcast deal with Paramount. An official announcement could come as early as next week. MMA Fighting reports that the agreement may link to Dana White’s recent social media posts. Last week, White teased a “big day” before walking back his statement. Second combat sports deal for TKO If confirmed, the deal would mark TKO’s second combat sports partnership with Paramount after the Skydance merger. Just…
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Deontay Wilder’s ex-trainer Malik Scott urged Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo to meet in the boxing ring. Scott predicted the clash would attract global attention, calling it a carnival that could transform celebrity boxing. Football Icons Share Passion for Combat Rooney, now a pundit, retired after management spells, while Ronaldo continues playing for Al-Nassr at 40. Both men love combat sports, with Ronaldo once admitting he prefers boxing or UFC to watching football on TV. Scott argued their star power would guarantee massive viewership, turning the exhibition into a cultural phenomenon. Friendship, Rivalry, and Respect Rooney and Ronaldo shared five…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may be preparing to hit the big screen as UFC pioneer Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, but years ago he seriously considered becoming a fighter himself. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience, Johnson revealed that during the early stages of his WWE career he was intrigued by Pride FC, then Japan’s premier MMA promotion. The spectacle and big crowds tempted him to swap the wrestling ring for the cage. However, UFC Hall of Famer and fellow WWE star Ken Shamrock convinced him otherwise. “Shamrock was very smart,” Johnson recalled. “We were wrestling each other every…
MMA legend Wanderlei Silva faced a shocking knockout during a brawl following a boxing match on September 27. Disqualification Sparks Chaos Silva competed in an exhibition boxing fight at Spaten Fight Night 2 in Brazil against former world champion Acelino Freitas. Referees disqualified Silva for repeated headbutts on Freitas. Fans did not expect the disqualification to be only the beginning of the evening’s drama. After the fight, chaos erupted as members of both camps stormed the ring. Amid the melee, a man landed a powerful punch on Silva, knocking him unconscious. Security quickly moved Silva away from the fray, but…
Gable Steveson will debut in The Dirty Boxing Championship against Billy Swanson on October 30 in Nashville. Steveson says, “Boxing challenges me in new ways. DBX lets me test myself and show my growth as a fighter.” He won his pro MMA debut at LFA 217 earlier this month, scoring a first-round TKO over Braden Peterson. Jon Jones cornered Steveson during the MMA fight, which ended in one minute and 38 seconds and aired on UFC Fight Pass. DBX Expands to Nashville Jon Jones, co-owner of DBX, calls Nashville the ideal launch city for the promotion’s national expansion and future…
YouTube star IShowSpeed got a crash course in just how dangerous a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt can be when UFC strawweight contender Vanessa Demopoulos made him tap out three times during a comical sparring session at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. Demopoulos, who famously swapped life as an exotic dancer for a career in the Octagon, needed little time to assert her skills against the streamer. After pulling him to the mat, she locked in a triangle choke for the first submission, before following up with a head-and-arm choke and a slick armbar. At one point, she even…
UFC Perth arrives this Saturday at the RAC Arena in Australia. Fans will see a stacked card featuring top fighters. MMA News brings you the latest betting odds and matchups. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, while preliminary bouts start at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT. The event promises high stakes and intense action across multiple weight classes. Ulberg vs. Reyes Headlines Light Heavyweight Showdown Carlos Ulberg faces Dominick Reyes in the main event. Both fighters look to make a statement in the light heavyweight division. In the co-main, Jimmy Crute takes on Ivan Erslan. This…
Israel Adesanya insists he is ready to face anyone after accepting that his long-desired rematch with Sean Strickland will not happen. The former middleweight champion has endured a difficult run since reclaiming his belt with a knockout of Alex Pereira, suffering consecutive defeats to Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, and most recently Nassourdine Imavov. Despite speculation about retirement, Adesanya has remained determined to return. Earlier this year, he repeatedly called for a second fight with Strickland, who shocked the world by dethroning him at UFC 293. But with Strickland suspended following a separate incident and showing no interest in a rematch,…
Ricky Hatton’s long-time manager, Paul Speak, says he found the former world champion dead at his Hyde home. Speak, who worked with Hatton for nearly 30 years, alerted police after discovering the body early Sunday morning. He went to check on Hatton after the boxer missed a scheduled event in Manchester on Saturday, September 13. Speak Describes the Moment Speak noticed the lights were off and initially assumed Hatton had overslept. He entered the house using his key, calling, “Rick, Rick, wake up!” and heard music upstairs. Speak climbed the stairs, saw Hatton, and paused to process the scene. “I…
Conor McGregor appears to be preparing for a fight at the UFC White House card next summer. He may have posted his conditions for taking part, signaling high stakes for the event. Many believed McGregor would never return to the Octagon, given the fortune and brand he has built. However, since U.S. President Donald Trump and the UFC first suggested a UFC card on the White House lawn for the 250th anniversary of the United States, McGregor has consistently advocated to compete. He has arguably pushed harder than any other fighter for this historic matchup. McGregor Seeks $100 Million and…