Another former UFC star turned analyst has waded into the Mike Tyson debate as Daniel Cormier aired his views on the controversial Jake Paul fight. Tyson dusts off his professional gloves on November 15, nineteen years and more since his last outing. Despite ‘Iron’ Mike losing his previous two contests via knockout, YouTuber Paul sees Tyson as a monetary opportunity to grab some kudos.

‘Mike Tyson knocking Jake Paul out is an all-time backfire’

Rising welterweight contender, Carlos Prates, continues his ascension up the stacked 170-pound division by defeating Li Jingliang at UFC 305 via second-round knockout (see it again here), improving his win streak to 10 straight, which includes three straight inside the Octagon. While Prates still isn’t racked in the Top 15,...

Carlos Prates says UFC wants Michael Page fight, but ‘MVP’ doesn’t answer the phone

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Shavkat Rakhmonov considers himself the clear No. 1 contender for the next UFC welterweight title shot and believes Kamaru Usman should be ashamed to even compete in that race.

Shavkat Rakhmonov:  It’s 'Kind of a Shame' for Kamaru Usman to Request Title Shot

Belal Muhammad has mentioned two likely first-title challengers to his Welterweight throne. Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) 170-pound titleholder has two very different types of contenders circulating in the mix to fight him next. On one hand, there’s the undefeated 18-0 rising star, Shavkat Rakhmonov. On the other, there’s the former champion, Kamaru Usman, who Muhammad has bantered back and forth with since he won the title at UFC 304 last month (July 27, 2024).

Better for Belal? Kamaru Usman declared ‘over the hill’ and ‘big name’ challenger in Muhammad sweepstakes

Carlos Prates has been a fantastic edition to the UFC roster since earning his contract via the last season of the Contender Series. The Fighting Nerds athlete has gone 3-0 inside the Octagon, stopping all three opponents with devastating finishes. His latest win over Li Jingliang at UFC 305 set...

Undefeated UFC Contender Targets Michael ‘Venom’ Page Having Emulated Him In The Past: “I Know The Way To Knock The Guy Out”

Iron’ Mike Tyson may be 58 years old, but he can still knock your head into “another dimension. On Friday, November 15, the former unified heavyweight world champion will return to the ring for his first professional boxing bout in nearly 20 years against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. News...

Joe Rogan Expresses Concern Over Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: “He’s Still a Different Kind of Human Being”

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And new! That’s what Henry Cejudo thinks Bruce Buffer will be announcing at the end of the Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili bantamweight title fight at UFC 306. O’Malley (18-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) and Dvalishvili (17-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) clash in the main event of the Sept. 14 card, which goes down at the Sphere in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews).

Henry Cejudo: 'Merab Dvalishvili is going to stop Sean O'Malley' at UFC 306

The year is 2044. Shakur Stevenson, 47-year-old retired boxing great, is going to earn in excess of $20 million for an exhibition bout against John Gotti IV, such is the enduring public interest in this crossover sports celebrity several years after his hall-of-fame induction. Sounds not just far-fetched, but downright...

Comparisons to Floyd Mayweather, Pernell Whitaker, and other all-timers don’t shake out well for Shakur Stevenson

With the 2024 Professional Fighters League season in the books, pending only the star-studded finale, Sean takes a look at the playoffs. Did the PFL's trademark season-and-tourney format work this year? Do the finals truly represent the best fighters in each division?

The Sheehan Show: 2024 PFL Playoffs Analysis

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Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is giving Frank Mir the edge over Henry Cejudo in a competition being referred to as the ‘NBA of MMA’. On August 30, at UFL 5, Team Vegas and Team Phoenix will battle it out for the bragging rights, with a whopping $50,000 on the line.

Exclusive: Rampage Jackson gives the edge to Team Mir in ‘5 versus 5’ tournament described as the ‘NBA of MMA’

Former super middleweight champion Caleb Plant plans to make the rising Trevor McCumby regret signing on the dotted line for their contest. The pair meet on the undercard of Plant’s ex-opponent Canelo’s clash with Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas. Plant has one victory in three after facing three top foes in his last trio of bouts.

Caleb Plant certain he’s no stepping stone for Trevor McCumby

Francis Ngannou and UFC CEO Dana White played the blame game over the past week as they disagreed about why a fight between Ngannou and Jon Jones never happened. White claimed it was Ngannou who prevented the matchup from taking place, while the former UFC heavyweight champion stated that the promotion told him it was Jones who didn’t want the fight when Ngannou was attempting to negotiate a new deal to stay with the organization. In the end, the two sides never came to an agreement, and now Ngannou is preparing for his PFL debut in October against Renan Ferreira, while Jones is expected to fight Stipe Miocic on Nov. 16 at UFC 309.

Randy Couture: UFC’s ego ‘too big’ to allow Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall to fight Francis Ngannou

Cris Cyborg is one of the greatest fighters in women’s MMA history, but Larissa Pacheco still expects some fans and experts to downplay her feat if she beats her fellow Brazilian countrywoman in the co-main event of PFL’s Oct. 19 pay-per-view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Pacheco enters the...

Larissa Pacheco expects people to downplay win over Cris Cyborg: ‘They’ll always have excuses’

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On Thursday, the Nevada Athletic Commission suspended Khalil Rountree for four and a half months after being tested positive for Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a type of steroid hormone. Rountree self-reported the accidental ingestion of a blended supplement. NSAC fined him $157.04 for prosecution fees. Khalil Rountree was supposed to fight Jamahal...

Khalil Rountree Suspended For 4.5 Months

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Following her 3rd straight loss with the UFC, Mariya Agapova’s time with the organization came to an end, but she has now found a new stomping ground with BKFC. Agapova finished her UFC career with a record of 2-4, with both victories coming by way of impressive submissions. BKFC...

Former UFC Competitor Mariya Agapova Finds New Home With BKFC

Amid links to a lightweight return off the back of his stunning featherweight title fight loss to the incumbent, Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 earlier this year, former pound-for-pound number one, Alexander Volkanovski has revealed plans to now await the victor for the Georgian’s fight with former three-time foe, Max Holloway at UFC 308 in October.

Alexander Volkanovski plans to wait for title fight after UFC 308: ‘I’m sure I’ll be fine’

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UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov believes Belal Muhammad will not be active as champion. ‘Remember...

Shavkat Rakhmonov accuses Belal Muhammad of avoiding UFC 310 fight: “All that talk about being an active champion”

The Ultimate Fighting Championship should take a page out of the World Wrestling Entertainment playbook and give fans what they want, writes Dayne Fox.

Opinion: Why Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Needs to Happen

Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili will fight for the UFC bantamweight championship on September 14, 2024, at the Sphere, Nevada. While the champion is already one of the most popular MMA fighters out there, Dvalishvili has all the hype around him due to his ten-fight win streak in the UFC.

Sean O’Malley’s Coach Calls Merab Dvalishvili ‘Scary’ But Highlights Major Flaw In His Game: ‘Too Close To The Fight Now To Fix’

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Carlos Prates: I Know How to Knock Out 'MVP'

After getting his third UFC KO and third performance bonus in six months, Carlos Prates is making waves in the UFC welterweight division. In this Sherdog...

Carlos Prates: I Know How to Knock Out 'MVP'

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