European MMA promotion Oktagon pledges to yearly stadium shows ahead of 60,000-fan event Oktagon returns to Eintracht Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park for its 10-year anniversary show this weekend The Independent UK · Sep 25
67 Dystopian Things And Experiences That Have Somehow Become A Normal Part Of Everyday Life Dystopia doesn’t always look like Oceania or Gilead. In real life, it can look like a chatbot you mistook for a real person, a job you lost to AI, or an influencer entering an MMA fight with a six-foot robot. Those aren’t scenes from some far-off dystopian future; they’re things… Bored Panda · Sep 24
She gave up CA career to become MMA referee: Meet Prachiti Nagpurkar, first Indian to officiate a bout at Asian Games Maharashtra’s Prachiti Nagpurkar scripted history at the Asian Games by becoming the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts bout at the continental multi-sport event, marking a major milestone after she left behind a career in chartered accountancy to pursue her passion for MMA officiating. The Economic Times · Sep 22
Mixed martial arts bids to make the Olympics sans the wire cage and blood A modified mixed martial arts version is being showcased at the Asian Games. This sport aims for Olympic inclusion in Brisbane by 2032. Organizers are removing the cage to align with Olympic values and safety. The International Olympic Committee currently finds the sport too violent. Efforts are underway to change… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Suchika Tariyal: Asian Games medalist who was eve-teased at 12 in a salon; 24 years later at 36, she makes history as India’s first-ever MMA medalist Suchika Tariyal made history by securing India's first Asian Games medal in MMA. She transitioned from judo and Ju-Jitsu to achieve this significant combat sports milestone. Tariyal's journey began with self-defense after a childhood incident at a salon. She aims to inspire more women to participate in combat sports and… The Economic Times · Sep 21
Tom Aspinall net worth: UFC star’s fortune, wife Justyna, family and career Tom Aspinall has stepped down from his position as UFC heavyweight champion in light of ongoing eye complications. After enduring several surgeries and dealing with infections, he made the tough decision to prioritize his health over holding the title. Aspinall expressed a desire to avoid hindering the division's progress and… The Economic Times · Sep 14
Lawyer charged over alleged insurance fraud after Hurricane Ida poised to plead guilty Richard Huye charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in apparent scheme linked to 2021 storm aftermath The Guardian - US · Sep 13
Attorney charged in largest Louisiana home insurance fraud after 2021’s Hurricane Ida Richard William Huye III accused of conspiracy to commit wire fraud after clients allegedly bilked of damage payouts The Guardian - US · Aug 30
US territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacific US agency releases plan to lease millions of hectares of seabed off the coast of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam The Guardian - AU · Aug 24
Ian Machado Garry is not your typical UFC fighter – and that’s why fans can’t stand him Comment: If the Irishman beats Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330, he will be one of the most-divisive champions in MMA history... but why? The Independent UK · Aug 13
MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob hid his illness and made history as Jammu and Kashmir's first BRAVE CF winner: Who is he? MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob news: Owais Yaqoob made history as the first from Jammu and Kashmir to win in BRAVE Combat Federation. He competed while unwell, choosing not to disclose his sickness before the significant bout. His journey from Pulwama to international MMA showcases determination and relentless training. Yaqoob also… The Economic Times · Aug 5
MMA world rocked by sudden death of UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 4
Who Was Allan Nascimento? 10 Photos of the UFC Flyweight Star After His Sudden Death Brazilian UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has died at 34 from an apparent heart attack. Known for his grappling skills, he was a beloved member of the MMA community, leaving a lasting impact. International Business Times UK · Aug 4
Jake Paul’s fight promotion acquires UFC’s rivals to launch new MMA brand MVP and the PFL have merged, but with the new company operating under the MVP banner as Paul bids to disrupt the UFC’s hold on mixed martial arts The Independent UK · Jul 30
Tom’s Guide · Jul 27 5 best new Netflix movies and shows to stream this week (July 27-Aug. 2) Dig into all the new Netflix movies and shows this week, including "The Fast and the Furious" movies 1-7, "The Bombing of Pan Am 103" and more.
The Times of India · Jul 22 Rampage Jackson vs Sweatergxd controversy explained after MMA legend punches Kick streamer in the face A party encounter between MMA legend Rampage Jackson and Kick streamer Sweatergxd turned physical after the streamer repeatedly touched Jackson inappropriately, including his groin area. After issuing several verbal warnings and telling him not to touch him again, Jackson threw a punch before leaving the scene, with the incident now…
Cinemablend · Jul 13 UFC's Daniel Cormier's Questioned What's Next For Conor McGregor After Disappointing Return, And I Think The Answer Is Clear The UFC legend had to get real about the comeback.
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Eddie Hearn signs UFC fighter Ian Machado Garry as Dana White feud rumbles on Ireland’s Machado Garry, the UFC’s No 1 welterweight contender, follows heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall in joining the boxing promoter’s talent agency
The Independent UK · Jun 25 The reinvention of Tom Aspinall: ‘It was important to get away from MMA’ INTERVIEW: As the UFC heavyweight champion launches his podcast The Inner Game, he tells Alex Pattle about the novel experience of interviewing Louis Theroux, Aitch and more
International Business Times UK · Jun 24 'I Need Help': UFC Legend Dustin Poirier Breaks Silence After Arrest and Disturbing Airport Bodycam Footage Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at Atlanta airport, admitting struggles with alcohol post-retirement.
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Conor McGregor and Terence Crawford clash over Ilia Topuria: ‘You don’t have the courage’ Crawford mocked a beaten Topuria, who previously expressed a desire to fight the boxer – and now McGregor has waded in with his own claim
The Guardian - US · Jun 17 Alex Pereira blasts Ciryl Gane for ‘illegal shots’ during White House UFC fight The Brazilian MMA star said it was difficult for him to recover from ‘illegal shots’ during their fight for the interim heavyweight title on the White House lawn
Salon · Jun 17 When the White House becomes fight club A cage fight on the South Lawn helps us understand violence, politics and spectacle in the Age of Trump
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 UFC 6 review: a bloody, brilliant MMA fighting game Micromanaging your fighter is a little tedious, but the action is thrilling in this authentically detailed sporting simulation
Reason · Jun 16 Trump Sees World Cup Visitors as a Threat, But America Sees a Chance for Hospitality Plus: How the UFC and MMA went from outsiders to the sporting and political establishment—to the point where they’re being used for “diplomacy.”