Dana White announced that Conor McGregor will face Michael Chandler in a five-round main event at UFC 303 on June 29. McGregor returns to the Octagon after a three-year absence following a leg injury in his last fight. White highlighted the challenges of recovering from such injuries and mentioned McGregor's recent training commitments as the reason for the delay in the fight announcement.
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Allen (also known as UFC Fight Night 240 or UFC on ESPN+ 98) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on April 6, 2024, at the UFC Apex facility, in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on April 13, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.
Conor McGregor has spoken out on Jake Paul and Mike Tyson 's shock announcement that they will face off this summer. The boxing world was stunned by the news after 'Iron Mike' opted to come out of retirement to fight YouTuber Paul , with an age gap of 30 years between them. Veteran Tyson, 58, has not boxed since an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr in November 2020 - while his last professional bout came in 2005 when he was beaten by Kevin McBride. Paul, meanwhile, has quickly risen up the ranks in boxing by defeating a number of former MMA stars, including Tyron Woodley , Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz - before being beaten by pro boxer Tommy Fury last year. The influencer led some to believe he was pursuing traditional boxers after beating professionals Andre August and Ryan Bourland, but he has instead opted for another money-spinning fight against a legend of the sport that left fans and boxing experts scratching their heads.
Conor Anthony McGregor (Irish: Conchúr Antóin Mac Gréagóir; born 14 July 1988) is an Irish professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer. He is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight Champion, becoming the first UFC fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes simultaneously. He is also a former Cage Warriors Featherweight and Lightweight Champion. Known for his counter-striking skills, striking precision and knockout power, the majority of McGregor's victories in mixed martial arts have come by way of knockout or technical knockout via punches. His signature style off arena is to repeatedly engage in trash talk against his opponents, which has led to earning him the moniker The Notorious. Throughout his career, McGregor has become the subject of many controversies due to his behaviour. McGregor is the biggest pay-per-view (PPV) draw in mixed martial arts history, having headlined the five highest-selling UFC PPV events. His bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 drew 2.4 million PPV buys, the most ever for an MMA event. His debut professional boxing match, during which he was defeated by Floyd Mayweather Jr., drew over 5.3 million buys across the United States and the United Kingdom. McGregor was ranked as the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes in 2021, earning a reported $180 million. He also featured in the list in 2018, when he was ranked fourth, with a reported income of $99 million. He is credited with popularizing mixed martial arts around the globe.
UFC 300 is set to feature a highly anticipated fight between light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and former champ Jamahal Hill along with a stacked card including Zhang Weili, Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway, Kayla Harrison, and Holly Holm. Pereira aims to defend his title for the first time against Hill who vacated the title due to injury. The event marks the first all-China title fight in UFC history and boasts a lineup of former champions making it one of the most stacked cards in UFC history.
At UFC 300 in Las Vegas on April 13, 2024, notable moments included Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje in a lightweight bout, Arman Tsarukyan's intense fight against Charles Oliveira, and Bo Nickal's victory over Cody Brundage in a middleweight bout.
UFC 300, a historic event, features three title fights including Alex Pereira defending his Light Heavyweight title against Jamahal Hill. The event will be aired exclusively on ESPN+ in the US via PPV, with various subscription options available. Other title fights include Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan and Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway. The event will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a stacked card featuring 12 current or former champions. Viewers worldwide can watch the event with different streaming options or VPNs.
Michael Chandler (born April 24, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2009, Chandler first gained notoriety while competing for Bellator MMA, an organization he competed in from 2010 through 2020. There, Chandler became a three-time Bellator Lightweight Champion and was the winner of the Bellator Season Four Lightweight Tournament. As of March 12, 2024, he is #6 in the UFC lightweight rankings.
UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Justin Gaethje will defend the BMF title against Max Holloway at UFC 300 on April 13 in Las Vegas. Gaethje won the belt by knocking out Dustin Poirier last year. Holloway, a former UFC featherweight champion, will be moving up to lightweight for the bout. The event will also feature a strawweight title bout and a title eliminator, as well as several other scheduled fights.
Dana White's Contender Series, formerly named Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, is an American mixed martial arts promotion. In May 2017, the UFC announced White would hold the competition weekly on UFC Fight Pass (It has since been moved to ESPN+). As with the earlier web series Looking for a Fight, the goal of the series is for White to scout talent for the UFC. Similar to The Ultimate Fighter none of the fighters involved will have existing UFC contracts. Licensed separately from the UFC with Dana White applying for a promoter's license, it was stated ahead of the license being approved that “this is not the UFC, this is not the UFC brand, but instead a promotion that will allow up and coming fighters the chance to showcase their talents in hopes that one day they may compete in the UFC."The inaugural event took place on July 11, 2017. All events have been held at the UFC's home base of Las Vegas.
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 31 and TUF 31) is a 2023 installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN+. Former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor and former three-time Bellator Lightweight World Champion Michael Chandler (also former lightweight title challenger) served as head coaches for the season.This season will feature male bantamweights and lightweights. Filming began in February in Las Vegas and the show debuted on May 30. The cast was officially announced on March 4, featuring 8 former UFC fighters (including The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated featherweight winner Brad Katona) and 8 promotional newcomers.
Oscar De La Hoya proposed a mixed martial arts fight against UFC president Dana White, suggesting it could be the co-main event of a card featuring Ryan Garcia vs. Sean O'Malley. De La Hoya and White have a history of tension, with De La Hoya expressing willingness to settle any ill will through a fight. While this matchup may be unlikely, Garcia is eager to face O'Malley in the Octagon, with both De La Hoya and Garcia aiming for significant paydays from UFC promotions.
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 17, 2024, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor, billed and promoted as The Money Fight and The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History, was a professional boxing match between undefeated eleven-time five-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and two-division mixed martial arts (MMA) world champion and, at the time, UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor. The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, on August 26, 2017, at the light middleweight limit (154 lbs; 69.9 kg). It was scheduled for twelve rounds and recorded the second highest pay-per-view buy rate in history, behind Mayweather vs. Pacquiao.Mayweather extended his professional boxing undefeated streak to 50 victories and 0 defeats (50–0), surpassing the 49–0 record of Hall of Famer Rocky Marciano, after defeating McGregor by technical knockout (TKO) in the 10th round. Mayweather's guaranteed disclosed paycheck was $100 million and McGregor's guaranteed disclosed paycheck was $30 million. However, the purse for the two fighters was expected to be substantially higher for each, with Mayweather reportedly earning $280 million from the fight and McGregor earning $130 million.
UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot (also known as UFC on ESPN 54) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on March 30, 2024, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.
UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas (also known as UFC on ESPN 53 and UFC Vegas 89) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 23, 2024, at UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, United States.
Jamahal Hill, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, is set to face champion Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 300 after recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Pereira, previously a middleweight champion, is confident despite Hill's injury layoff. Pereira's standout striking statistics and power make him a formidable opponent, while Hill's aggressive stand-up style and striking preferences differ. The fight is anticipated to end in an early knockout due to the fighters' concussive power and aggressive approaches.
UFC 300 in Las Vegas features Alex Pereira vs Jamahal Hill and Zhang Weili vs Yan Xiaonan title fights, along with other matchups like Gaethje vs Holloway and Oliveira vs Tsarukyan. The event is on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena with early prelims at 6pm ET, prelims at 8pm ET, and main card at 10pm ET. Pereira vs Hill airs on PPV (streamable on ESPN+) while prelims are on ESPN and ESPN+. Viewers can access UFC 300 on ESPN+ for $80, discounted to $134.98 with an annual subscription. UK viewers can watch on TNT Sports Box Office for $25 USD.
Conor McGregor displayed odd behavior while promoting his upcoming movie 'Road House' alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. Despite his energetic speaking style, McGregor appeared twitchy and struggled to speak, sparking concerns about his well-being. McGregor, in his acting debut, also faces a pivotal time in his UFC career with an upcoming fight against Michael Chandler. While McGregor's performance in 'Road House' showcases his quick wit and charisma, opinions on his acting skills are divided, with some noting room for improvement in delivering lines. McGregor's background in MMA shines through in the film's action sequences, adding authenticity to his performance.
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Las Vegas plays host to UFC 300 where Alex Pereira takes on Jamahal Hill in the light heavyweight title bout. This fight and a thrilling undercard should provide tons of entertainment on Saturday night in Sin City! This lineup of fights could be one of the best sporting events of the year and you can get in on the action with some of the top promotions from the best sports betting sites . Below is an outline the best UFC 300 betting promos for new customers.
Conor McGregor's first acting role in the film Road House alongside Jake Gyllenhaal has attracted over 50 million viewers in the first two weekends of its release on Amazon Prime, making it the most-watched Amazon Original movie debut. McGregor became the highest-paid first-time actor, earning over $4 million for his work. The film features fight scenes between the actors, with Gyllenhaal accidentally hitting McGregor, creating memorable moments. McGregor, who hasn't fought in UFC since 2021, is rumored to return to the cage against Michael Chandler, with an official announcement pending.
On paper, the UFC 300 headliner should provide the kind of fireworks befitting the tricentenary card in Las Vegas this Saturday night. Both Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill are frightening knockout artists and it would be a major surprise if both men were to see out the 25 minutes. Hill was champion before having to relinquish the belt due to his Achilles injury , a vacant title claimed by Pereira against Jiri Prochazka. The bookmakers have Pereira as a narrow favourite but it is always revealing to see how fellow top UFC fighters past and present are predicting the fight. Interestingly, the majority of them are going with the underdog, including Michael Bisping, who said on his YouTube channel : 'I believe Alex Pereira loses the belt on this one.
Francis Ngannou suffered a second-round knockout to Anthony Joshua in a boxing match, following his impressive debut against Tyson Fury. Dana White criticized Ngannou's performance, suggesting he benefitted from Fury's poor condition in their match. Ngannou, despite two money-spinning fights in boxing, faced doubts after the loss to Joshua. Despite the defeat, Ngannou expressed determination to continue boxing, with Joshua offering his support. Ngannou had a successful MMA career before transitioning to boxing, where he faced two major heavyweight boxers in a short span. He may return to MMA after his recent boxing endeavors.
Max Holloway defeated Justin Gaethje in the final second of their UFC 300 fight to become the new BMF titleholder after utilizing his boxing skills to control the contest. The intense battle saw Holloway land a spinning back fist that left Gaethje compromised for the rest of the fight. Despite a momentary setback when Gaethje dropped him in the fourth round, Holloway recovered and dominated the match, solidifying the legendary showdown between the two fighters.
During the UFC Fight Night in Mexico City, a mass brawl broke out among the crowd leading to one fan being floored by a vicious left hook. Despite the chaos, UFC President Dana White downplayed the incident, stating it didn't reflect badly on the UFC but admitted it was one of the craziest things he's seen. White mentioned that the lack of security intervention was unusual. The event featured former UFC champions Brandon Moreno and Yair Rodriguez, with Rodriguez losing to Brian Ortega and Moreno falling to Brandon Royval.
This is a list of events held and scheduled by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. UFC's first event, UFC 1, took place on November 12, 1993. Each UFC event contains several fights. Traditionally, every event starts off with a preliminary card followed by a main card, with the last fight being known as the main event.
Conor McGregor has admitted that he's 'unlikely to act again' despite winning top reviews for his role in new action movie Road House alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. The UFC star, who has not fought since July 2021, made his debut acting performance alongside the Hollywood superstar in a remake of the late Patrick Swayze 's 1989 film. He was hired to play muscle 'Knox' who collides with Gyllenhaal's protagonist, UFC fighter-turned-security 'Elwood Dalton'. The new Dalton is a ripped fighter who becomes a bouncer for a dingy bar in the Florida Keys. McGregor appeared with his co-star at the debut screening of the Amazon Prime film at the Curzon in Mayfair, London on Thursday.
Zhang Weili successfully defended her women's strawweight title at UFC 300 against Yan Xiaonan in a dramatic co-main event that saw Zhang come close to finishing Yan multiple times, but ultimately winning by unanimous decision after a dominant performance.
During the UFC Fight Night in Mexico City, a brawl broke out in the stands involving more than half a dozen fans, with no security present to intervene. Social media captured the chaos, with one fan notably knocking out others with a strong left hook. Despite the incident, UFC president Dana White downplayed its impact on the organization, emphasizing that such occurrences are rare. The event featured matches between Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval, as well as Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega, showcasing Mexican MMA talent. Additionally, the UFC opened its first Performance Institute in Mexico City.
Former President Donald Trump appeared at UFC 299 in Miami accompanied by daughter Ivanka, where he was warmly received by fans and interacted with notable figures like Dana White, Dave Portnoy, and Sage Steele. Trump's support for the UFC and Dana White was evident, despite not gaining support from Joe Rogan. He has attended multiple UFC events in the past year, praising the organization publicly. The event was headlined by the Sean O'Malley-Marlon Vera fight, with O'Malley as the favorite.
The trailer for the movie 'Road House', starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, has been released. McGregor plays the antagonist in the film, delivering a brutal headbutt to Gyllenhaal's character in a fight scene. McGregor's character is named Knox, and Gyllenhaal's character is an ex-UFC fighter. The movie was shot during McGregor's hiatus from the UFC, and it is set to premiere on Amazon Prime on March 21.
Dana Frederick White Jr. (born July 28, 1969) is an American businessman who is CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a global mixed martial arts organization. He is also the owner of Power Slap, a slap fighting promotion. In August 2019, White's net worth was estimated at $500 million.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA promotion in the world as of 2023. It produces events worldwide that showcase 11 weight divisions (eight men's and three women's) and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. As of 2022, it had held over 600 events. Dana White has been its president since 2001 and CEO since 2023. Under White's stewardship, it has grown into a global multi-billion-dollar enterprise.The UFC was founded by businessman Art Davie and Brazilian martial artist Rorion Gracie, and the first event was held in 1993 at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The purpose of the UFC's early competitions was to identify the most effective martial art in a contest with minimal rules and no weight classes between competitors of different fighting disciplines. In subsequent events, more rigorous rules were created and fighters began adopting effective techniques from more than one discipline, which indirectly helped create a separate style of fighting known as present-day mixed martial arts.The UFC was initially owned by the Semaphore Entertainment Group (SEG) until it had financial issues and it was sold to the brothers Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta in 2001, who formed the company Zuffa to operate the UFC, and placed Dana White as the president of the company. In 2016, UFC's parent company, Zuffa, was sold to a group led by Endeavor, then known as William Morris Endeavor (WME–IMG), including Silver Lake Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and MSD Capital for US$4.025 billion. In 2021, Endeavor bought out Zuffa's other owners at a valuation of $1.7 billion. The organization had 578 fighters contracted as of January 2023.With a TV deal and expansion in Australia, Asia, Europe, and new markets within the United States, the UFC has achieved greater mainstream media coverage. It earned US$609 million in 2015, and its next domestic media rights agreement with ESPN was valued at $1.5 billion over a five-year term.In April 2023, Endeavor Group Holdings announced that UFC would merge with the wrestling promotion WWE to form TKO Group Holdings, a new public company majority-owned by Endeavor, with Vince McMahon serving as an executive chairman of the new entity and White remaining as UFC president. The merger was completed on September 12, 2023.
UFC president Dana White raised the post-fight bonuses for the UFC 300 event from $50,000 to $300,000 after fighters, including Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway, advocated for the raise during a press conference. The decision was met with celebration and support, with Conor McGregor praising White's decision on social media. The event will also feature the presentation of the BMF title by Mark Coleman to the winner of the Gaethje vs. Holloway fight. This bonus increase marks a significant gesture towards the fighters on the star-studded UFC 300 card.
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal reveals that during the filming of his new movie 'Road House,' where he plays a former UFC fighter turned bouncer, he was actually hit by professional boxer Conor McGregor during some fight scenes. Gyllenhaal mentioned that the punches were not all scripted and that McGregor apologized for the accidental hits. Despite the surprises during filming, Gyllenhaal maintained a strict diet and workout regimen to stay in shape for the action-packed role.
LAS VEGAS When I sat down to talk with Jim Miller a few days before his fight with Bobby Green at UFC 300 , I really only had one question: How? How does a person manage to be at a high enough level early on in his career that he gets the call to fight at UFC 100, but also manage to stay healthy, successful and relevant enough to also get the call for UFC 200 and UFC 300? And its not just about the numbers attached to the events. That part is at least somewhat arbitrary. But almost 15 years have passed between UFC 100 and this Saturdays UFC 300 event. Thats a lifetime in this sport. And in the lightweight division, where Miller has spent almost all of his nearly 20-year career, its practically an eternity.
Kayla Harrison defeated Holly Holm in her UFC debut at UFC 300 with a second-round rear-naked choke submission, showcasing her dominant grappling skills and striking ability. Harrison, a former Olympic judoka, aims to become the UFC champion by the end of the year. Amanda Nunes, the former champion, took notice of Harrison's performance. Holm, known for her striking, struggled against Harrison's relentless attacks in the bantamweight bout. Harrison's win signals a strong start to her UFC career and sets the stage for a potential title fight in the future.
This list of current UFC fighters records current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters' information, country origins, recent fighter signings and departures, fight schedules and results and the champion of each division. As of 21 July 2023, the UFC roster consisted of fighters from 73 countries.
Callum William McGregor (born 14 June 1993) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Celtic, which he captains, and the Scotland national team. He has previously played for Notts County on loan and has represented Scotland at every youth international stage and at senior level.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump attended UFC 299 in Miami, Florida, where he interacted with elite NFL players like Joe Burrow and Nick Bosa, as well as UFC CEO Dana White. Trump received a warm reception from the MMA-hungry crowd, and some 'F*** Joe Biden' chants were heard. The event also featured Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump. Notable figures such as Dave Portnoy and Sage Steele were seen interacting with Trump. Fans welcomed Trump with applause and support, emphasizing the UFC's affinity for the former President.
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