The Worldwide Leader has tapped out with a significant chunk out of its MMA coverage. ESPN, which had been the UFC’s broadcasting home for the past seven years before being outbid by Paramount in a groundbreaking $7.7 billion deal, let nearly all of its on-air talent contracts expire this year without renewal, sources tell The … Read more
Controversial UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell appeared to change his tune when it came to President Donald Trump. Mitchell, who has previously made antisemitic remarks when it comes to the Holocaust and Adolf Hitler, labeled Trump the “Antichrist” in a bewildering rant posted to his Instagram account on Friday. “I do not like the guy at all,” … Read more
Dwayne Johnson isn’t looking to throw punches. The actor, 53, starred as real-life MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the sports drama “Smashing Machine.” The project, directed by Benny Safdie, follows Mark (Johnson) as he “reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships along the way,” per the synopsis. After the film opened at … Read more
When it came to playing the brutal, battered and drug addled UFC fighter Mark Kerr in his new movie, “The Smashing Machine,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson agreed to a hard bargain. It was clear that there would be scenes of extreme ring violence. After all, the movie takes place in the 1990s, when UFC bouts … Read more
Former White Stripes frontman Jack White scorned the Trump administration on Wednesday after the White House called him a “washed-up loser.” In a lengthy Instagram post, White retaliated against White House communications director Steven Cheung calling him a “has-been” with an anti-Trump screed that questioned President Donald Trump’s humanity and called him a “conman” and a “low … Read more
Former MMA star and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren might not be in the clear yet after being hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Askren’s wife, Amy, shared the most recent update on her husband Monday night and continued to ask for prayers and support. “Feeling so incredibly thankful for our friends and community,” Amy wrote in a … Read more
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov raised eyebrows over the weekend when he refused to shake hands with CBS Sports broadcaster Kate Scott during UEFA Champions League coverage. Nurmagomedov was among those on hand to watch Paris Saint-Germain trounce Inter Milan to win the UEFA Champions League. It was the first time in the club’s history. It also comes in … Read more
President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Zac Efron and more at UFC 314, held at the Kaseya Center, in Miami, Florida, on April 12, 2025. Donald Trump and Kai Trump arrive. Getty Images Elon Musk and his son, X, arrive. Zuffa LLC Donald Trump arrives at UFC 314. REUTERS Donald Trump gestures to the cheering crowds. … Read more
UFC Hall of Famer and former champion B.J. Penn is claiming that his family has been murdered and replaced with imposters. Penn revealed what he believes to be evidence in a series of disturbing Instagram posts, making the claim that multiple family members of his have been replaced by imposters who killed his actual family. … Read more
Meta Platforms has signed a multi-year deal to become the first “official fan technology partner” of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), whose CEO was elected to the Facebook parent’s board in January. Under the deal, Meta will provide UFC fans a deeper immersive experience through its services, with its text-based platform, Threads, becoming the league’s official social … Read more
Last month, country star Jelly Roll’s interaction with President-elect Donald Trump at the UFC 309 event held at Madison Square Garden ignited a fervent conversation on social media, exacerbated by body language analysis. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, exhibited undeniable excitement when meeting Trump, a reaction he chose to defend on … Read more
Conor McGregor is being dropped by Proper No. 12, the Irish whiskey empire he helped construct, the company announced Tuesday. The decision comes just days after the fighter was found liable in an Irish court for the sexual assault of a woman in 2018. Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor arrives at court, on … Read more
UFC fighter David Onama found himself caught in the middle of the ongoing controversy surrounding Country star Zach Bryan after Onama shouted him out following his victory at UFC 309 and then said on a podcast this week he was asked to namedrop the “Pink Skies” singer. Bryan has been making headlines following his split … Read more
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia wanted no part in hearing a Zach Bryan song while she was taking in UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. LaPaglia had dated the country singer for more than a year before the two split and LaPaglia began to reveal the alleged emotional abuse she suffered at his hands during … Read more
Jake Paul is taking all the victory laps. One of his biggest was over Dana White. Paul and the UFC CEO have long had beef, and Paul reignited their feud after he beat Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in their heavily anticipated bout Friday night at AT&T Stadium. “Dana White has a been boxing promoter … Read more
Legends never die. UFC fighter Jim Miller used his victory speech at Madison Square Garden to call attention to the pet-political cause of P’Nut the Squirrel. Miller extended his own record for most wins ever in the UFC to 27 on Saturday night — but the New Jersey native had other things on his mind … Read more
From “being banned” from Las Vegas to having his face draped all over The Venetian, Ariel Helwani’s rise in combat sports has been shocking, if not bizarre. The popular MMA journalist is now set to launch on Oct. 14 his new Uncrowned site that will combine all three combat sports — MMA, boxing and professional … Read more
Less curb stomping, more curb appeal. For Al Iaquinta, dedicating his life to the brutal commitment of being a UFC contender gave the Long Island-based brawler an x-factor for success. So, when the 37-year-old found himself seriously slowed down by an injury from fighting back in 2017, he decided to go after another challenge — a … Read more
A rare sports media talent is coming to market soon. Ariel Helwani, widely recognized as the top MMA insider and a personality who is also growing his presence around boxing and WWE, is set to become a free agent late this summer, The Post has learned. Helwani currently hosts three total shows a week, two … Read more
Conor McGregor’s training regimen doesn’t preclude him from a wild night on the town. McGregor, who returns to the octagon on June 29 to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303, blew off steam this weekend at the pub he owns, The Black Forge Inn in Dublin, Ireland, as shown on social media. The 35-year-old deleted … Read more