Ex-UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin Usman slapped with a $50,000 fine and six-month ban from Bellator after failed drug test

Usman Nurmagomedov

Usman Nurmagomedov

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Usman Nurmagomedov, currently competing in Bellator MMA, holds the title of the lightweight division. Previously, the Russian mixed martial arts fighter participated in the UAE Warriors and Eagle Fighting Championship as well. The still undefeated fighter, who started his career at the Moscow Pankration Federation promotion tournament, is also cousin of former UFC lightweight champion … Read more

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UFC 270 Bonuses: Fighter Salaries & Incentive Pay Revealed

UFC 270 Bonuses: Fighter Salaries & Incentive Pay Revealed

UFC 270 Official Poster.

Now that UFC 270 is over, the fighters will be relishing their victories or be dwelling on their defeats. Either way, the huge amounts of money that they’ve earned will surely give them good company.  In one of the most memorable and entertaining UFC Events, we got to see some very good fights. Fans will be feeling … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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Deiveson Figueiredo Career Earnings (purse, payouts) + Net Worth

Deiveson Figueiredo Career Earnings

Deiveson Figueiredo is the former Flyweight champion and the #1 contender in the UFC. Also known as “Deus Da Guerra”, the Brazilian fighter is one of the most dangerous and lethal fighters of his division.  After gradually climbing up the rankings, Figueiredo (20-2-1) became a big name in his division. As time went on, Deiveson … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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Brandon Moreno Career Earnings (purse, payouts) + Net Worth

Brandon Moreno Career Earnings

Brandon Moreno is the current Flyweight champion and #10 in PFP rankings in the UFC. Also known as “The Assassin Baby”, the Mexican fighter is one of the hardest working athletes in the UFC.  After making an unsatisfactory start, Moreno (19-5-2) had to leave the UFC. However, he made his return just a year later … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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Ciryl Gane Career Earnings (purse, payouts) + Net Worth

Ciryl Gane Career Earnings

Ciryl Gane is the current Interim Heavyweight champion and #15 in PFP rankings in the UFC. Also known as “Bon Gamin”, the Frenchman has established himself as a mainstay in his division and is also one of the craftiest fighters in the sport. After gradually climbing up the rankings, Ciryl (10-0-0) became a big name … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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Francis Ngannou Career Earnings (purse, payouts) + Net Worth

Francis Ngannou Career Earnings

Francis Ngannou is the current Heavyweight champion and #4 in PFP rankings in the UFC. Also known as “The Predator”, the Cameroonian has established himself as a mainstay in his division and is also the record hardest puncher. After gradually climbing up the rankings, Ngannou (16-3-0) became a big name in his division. As time … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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Official: Emanuel Navarrete vs Joet Gonzalez Purse, Payouts, Salaries – How Much Will The Fighters Make?

Emanuel Navarrete vs Joet Gonzalez

Emanuel Navarrete (L) and Joet Gonzalez (R) face-off during the weigh-in prior to their WBO world featherweight championship fight at Omni San Diego Hotel on October 14, 2021 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)

Emanuel Navarrete vs Joet Gonzalez fight for WBO featherweight title is underway in San Diego, California. The Mexican boxer Navarrete joined the fight with a 34-1 record, who has 29 knockout records. Further, Navarrete is a two-division world title holder and will win the WBO title in October 2020. He already defended the title against … Read more

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Bellator 263 Salaries: Patricio Pitbull vs AJ McKee Purse, Payouts, Bonus, Fight Card Results & More

Patricio Pitbull vs AJ McKee Purse

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Patricio Pitbull is going to meet A.J. McKee at Bellator 263 for the featherweight grand prix on July 31. This bout is considered as one of the biggest fights in Bellator history. Moreover, the winner will take home a huge amount of money. As per the California State Athletic Commission the winner will take a … Read more

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UFC legend Nate Diaz shares contract details vs Jake Paul boxing bout, highlighting 50/50 profit split: “No rematch clause”

Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz is all set to have his first-ever boxing match against Jake Paul, and the venue for the event is the state of Texas. However, there is a catch associated with Diaz’s participation in the upcoming bout. A journalist queried Nate about the possibility of drug testing before his fight with Jake Paul. Diaz … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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Jon Jones dismisses possibility of trilogy bout vs Daniel Cormier, as he challenges Ciryl Gane for heavyweight championship at UFC 285

Except for off-ring activities Jon Jones has always been revered as one of the finest fighters in MMA history because of his fierce and aggressive fighting skills. This American holds a record of 26 wins and only one loss in his 28 pro MMA appearances; his only defeat was against Matt Hamill, although Jones was … Read more

Saifullah Nayem

225 articles

Business undergrad and has been a culer since childhood, currently working as a combat sportswriter at SportsZion. Aside from sports, he is passionate about marketing and business-related activities.

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