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Conor McGregor teases BKFC move after UFC contract expiration

Following weeks of rumours and speculation regarding Conor McGregor leaving the UFC to join BKFC , “The Notorious One” recently addressed the matter. McGregor has been speculated for weeks to make a comeback to BKFC, a promotion he also co-owns. The Irishman is currently expected to have his UFC fight in 2027 .
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Conor McGregor Breaks Silence: ‘Back Yourself. Do The Work.’

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has broken his silence with a cryptic social media post where he hinted at what his comeback to MMA could entail. McGregor last competed at UFC 329 in July, when he lost via first-round TKO due to a knee injury against rival Max Holloway in their rematch. Now, three months later, […] The post Conor McGregor Breaks Silence: ‘Back Yourself. Do The Work.’ appeared first on HEAVY.

Sean Strickland Threatens to Leave UFC, Tips Jake Paul Fight

UFC Middleweight Champion has threatened to leave the UFC "unless things change" with regards to the ongoing negotiations for his next fight. The post Sean Strickland Threatens to Leave UFC, Tips Jake Paul Fight appeared first on HEAVY.

Sean Strickland frustrated with UFC, considering giving up middleweight belt

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is frustrated with the fight promotion over money.

Money problems? UFC champ Sean Strickland threatens to vacate title, go beat up Jake Paul – ‘I’m over it’

Sean Strickland is ready to trade UFC gold for Jake Paul money. The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion has threatened to surrender his 185-pound title, move up to Light Heavyweight, and burn through the remaining fights on his contract after becoming increasingly frustrated with his pay. “I gotta be honest: unless things change […]

Two-time UFC champion considers leaving promotion, rages over Conor McGregor pay gap

Sean Strickland lashes out at Conor McGregor and Conor Benn

Jake Paul cleared after Anthony Joshua knockout, eyes UFC stars

Jake Paul has been medically cleared to return to boxing after recovering from the broken jaw he suffered in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua last year.

Sean Strickland threatens UFC exit, eyes Jake Paul money fight

Sean Strickland has yet again publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with fighter pay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Alex Pereira Speaks on Potential Future in Boxing

UFC superstar Alex Pereira spoke on a potential future in boxing, revealing he doesn’t see it happening due to having seven UFC fights left.The 39-year-old Pereira returns to the Octagon at UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when he battles Sergei Pavlovich in a presumed No. 1 contender bout […] The post Alex Pereira Speaks on Potential Future in Boxing appeared first on HEAVY.

Sean Strickland ponders vacating UFC title, departing promotion over pay dispute

Sean Strickland spoke out against UFC pay in a series of tweets Wednesday indicating he's considering vacating his title to expedite his contract.

Sean Strickland honestly ‘over’ with current UFC contract, teases joining Jake Paul

UFC star Sean Strickland has expressed his displeasure with his current contract and teased a jump to Jake Paul’s MVP. Just days after being in a car accident , the UFC middleweight champion mused about that possibility on social media. “I gotta be honest unless things change with the UFC Im kinda over it. McGregor makes 30 million to fight for 30 […] The post Sean Strickland honestly ‘over’ with current UFC contract, teases joining Jake Paul appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sean Strickland rages amid pay dispute, threatens to vacate UFC title and leave promotion

Sean Strickland's ongoing contract dispute with the UFC may be getting even messier.

Sean Strickland threatens to ‘nuke’ his UFC contract: ‘My heart’s not in MMA any more’

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland continues to crash out on X (formerly Twitter) over his promotion refusing to pay him well to fight. Strickland was a leading candidate to headline UFC 335 on December 12th in Las Vegas, but money issues led to the UFC booking a BMF title fight between Charles Oliveira vs. Diego […]

Sean Strickland blames UFC for ruining legacies: ‘They don’t pay you enough to walk away’

Sean Strickland continues verbal assault on UFC

Disgruntled UFC Champion Sean Strickland Considers Leaving UFC to Fight Jake Paul

UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland is apparently dissatisfied with his UFC contract and is considering leaving the promotion to box Jake Paul.

Sean Strickland suggests he’s ready to leave UFC to fight Jake Paul amid pay dispute

UFC middleweight champion Strickland says his ‘heart isn’t in MMA anymore’

Sean Strickland threatens to leave UFC, ponders fight with Jake Paul

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expressed his unhappiness with the UFC and raised the possibility of 'scrapping' with Jake Paul.

Alex Pereira UFC Contract: Seven Fights Left and Why Boxing Is Off the Table

Alex Pereira has seven fights left on his UFC contract, and his camp says that and his age make a boxing move kind of impossible for now.

Canelo, Connie, And Franny, Oh My!

Jake Paul is a man with options. Unlike all those UFC fighters locked down by impenetrable contracts, “The Problem Child” is a free man. Alongside former UFC executive Nakisa Bidarian, Paul is the co-founder of Most Valuable Fights (MVP), meaning he’s promoting his own fights and has the agency to seek out whatever opponents interest […]

Sean Strickland Accuses UFC of Exploiting Fighters and Damaging Their Legacies

Sean Strickland's latest attack on the UFC highlights a fatal flaw in how the company handles its fighters and their long term security.

Sean Strickland: 'My heart isn't in MMA anymore'

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he's over mixed martial arts.

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