In a shocking turn of events at the inaugural MVP MMA card in Inglewood, California, former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos faces an uncertain future following a devastating knockout at the hands of Robelis Despaigne. The fallout from this bout has led to significant medical suspensions for several fighters, as revealed by the California … Read more
Jon Jones is stirring the pot in the MMA world, suggesting that breaking free from his UFC contract may be more feasible than many think. After witnessing Francis Ngannou’s stunning first-round knockout victory over Philipe Lins at the recent Rousey vs. Carano event, Jones expressed a strong desire to face Ngannou in the octagon, a … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, Colby Covington has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, marking the end of an era for the former UFC interim welterweight champion. According to multiple sources, the news was confirmed to MMA Fighting on Monday, with the UFC’s athlete database now reflecting his retirement status. Covington, who boasts a professional record of 17 wins and 5 losses, last stepped into the octagon in December 2024, where he faced a tough defeat against Joaquin Buckley via TKO in the third round. This loss came just a year after his unsuccessful bid for the undisputed welterweight title against Leon Edwards, adding to the weight of his decision to step away from active competition. Throughout his career, Covington has faced some of the biggest names in the sport, achieving notable victories over fighters like Jorge Masvidal, Tyron Woodley, Rafael dos Anjos, and Robbie Lawler. His retirement is particularly unexpected, especially since he had been vocal about wanting to compete on the upcoming White House card scheduled for June 14. At 38 years old, Covington has remained active outside of the UFC, recently showcasing his wrestling skills with victories over Luke Rockhold and Dillon Danis. He is set to return to the wrestling scene on May 30 for a match against Chris Weidman in Texas. In addition to Covington’s retirement, MMA Fighting has learned that Mayra Bueno Silva and Brad Riddell have also been removed from the UFC roster. Bueno Silva exits the promotion after a challenging stretch, going winless in her last six fights, including a title bout against Raquel Pennington. Her final appearance ended in a decision loss to Michelle Montague in April. Riddell, on the other hand, faced a tough run with three consecutive stoppage losses between 2021 and 2022. Although he was scheduled to make a comeback against Thiago Moises in March 2024, he withdrew from the event, leaving fans wondering about his future in the sport. As the MMA community processes these significant changes, one question lingers: what’s next for Colby Covington and the fighters who have recently stepped away from the octagon? Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/489314/colby-covington-notifies-ufc-of-retirement
Gina Carano’s highly anticipated return to the MMA world ended in a swift defeat against Ronda Rousey, but the former fighter is embracing the experience rather than dwelling on the loss. In just 17 seconds, Carano was submitted, but she remains proud of her journey back to the cage after nearly two decades away. … Read more
King Harris is facing serious legal trouble after a late-night traffic stop in Gwinnett County reportedly escalated into an arrest involving felony charges, a firearm, and a controversial social media outburst. According to police, officers pulled Harris over around 1 a.m. after allegedly clocking him driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. What initially … Read more
Cardi B is publicly questioning the official explanation surrounding the tragic death of influencer Ashlee Jenae after authorities in Tanzania ruled the case a suicide. The Miami-based content creator, whose real name was Ashley Robinson, was found dead inside her hotel room in Zanzibar on April 8, just days after celebrating her engagement during what … Read more
Ice Spice is going viral again — but this time, it has nothing to do with music. A chaotic video involving the Bronx rapper at a McDonald’s has exploded across social media, leaving fans divided over one big question: was the altercation real… or carefully planned promo? The now-viral clip shows Ice Spice standing inside … Read more
The iconic G-Unit and Reebok sneaker collaboration is officially making a comeback — but according to 50 Cent, Tony Yayo may have revealed the news a little too soon. During a recent appearance on The Real Report podcast, Tony Yayo casually confirmed that the legendary G-Unit sneakers are returning, nearly two decades after dominating hip-hop … Read more
A California man who admitted to carrying out a horrifying double murder inside an Anaheim apartment is now facing life behind bars after a jury ruled he was legally sane during the killings. 30-year-old Ramy Hany Mounir Fahim pleaded guilty to murdering his co-worker, Griffin Cuomo, and Cuomo’s roommate, Jonathan Bahm, in April 2022. But … Read more
Rex Heuermann is now facing even more disturbing allegations after prosecutors claimed investigators uncovered a detailed “planning document” outlining how to prepare for, carry out, and clean up murders. Authorities in New York announced that the Manhattan architect was indicted on two additional murder charges connected to the deaths of Sandra Costilla in 1993 and … Read more