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Photo: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson / Instagram   Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is stepping into a big new role. In the upcoming movie The Smashing Machine , Johnson will play MMA legend Mark Kerr, a fighter known for his intense battles both in and out of the ring. The movie, made by A24, is set to come out next year. Johnson, known for his love of sports, especially wrestling and MMA, was excited to take on this role. He even got to give UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal his BMF title at Madison Square Garden in 2019, showing his passion for MMA. But playing Mark Kerr was a different level of challenge for Johnson. Kerr, who fought in organizations like Pride and the UFC, had a career marked by both victories and personal struggles. Besides facing tough opponents in the cage, he also struggled with addiction and mental health issues. Johnson said he felt drawn to Kerr’s story because of its depth and the chance to explore someone with such a complex life. Photo: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson / I...

Photo: Instagram/Nate Diaz Nate Diaz claims he hasn't received the $9 million he was promised for his boxing match with Jorge Masvidal . Diaz has filed a lawsuit, saying he hasn't been paid for their fight. After leaving the UFC last year, Diaz fought Jake Paul in his first boxing match and lost. This month, he fought Masvidal in a boxing rematch and won.  Despite his victory, Diaz says he hasn't been paid for the fight. TMZ Sports reports that Diaz had a deal with Fanmio promoter Solomon Engel to be paid $9 million for the match.  Photo: Instagram/Nate Diaz However, after the fight, Engel told Diaz he couldn't pay because the event didn't do as well as expected. Now, Diaz is suing for fraud and breach of contract. The situation is a setback for Diaz as he continues his career outside the UFC. Despite this, he still has many opportunities for future fights. Read Next: Michael Jordan Rocks Travis Scott's Unreleased Sneakers at The Beach Source: Sports Illustrat...

Photo: Instagram/Nate Diaz Conor McGregor has added £1.2 million to his fortune after betting on Nate Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal in their recent boxing match. The rivalry between Masvidal and Diaz goes back to their 2019 UFC fight, which ended when Diaz suffered a severe cut, giving Masvidal the win. The unresolved tension led to a rematch five years later, this time in the boxing ring. Before the match, McGregor, who has fought Diaz twice, publicly supported Diaz and placed a large bet on him. Photo: Instagram/Nate Diaz "I've decided to put $500,000 on Diaz to win tonight's boxing match," McGregor said. "With just hands being used, I can't see Masvidal causing any problems for Nate... $500k gets me back $1,625,000 all in." Diaz managed to defeat Masvidal by majority decision, securing McGregor's big win. When asked about McGregor's successful bet, Diaz responded, "That's cool, good job for us." McGregor and Diaz have a long his...

Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor Conor McGregor has made a big bet on Saturday night's boxing match between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal . The UFC star announced on social media that he has wagered $500,000 on Diaz to win. If Diaz wins, McGregor stands to earn $1,625,000. "I've decided to put $500,000 on Diaz to win tonight's boxing match," McGregor shared. "Range, form, experience, solely hands being used, I can't see Masvidal causing any problems to Nate in a boxing ring whatsoever." McGregor knows Diaz's fighting style well. The two have fought twice before in the UFC. Diaz won the first fight in 2016, but McGregor won the rematch later that year. Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor This fight, however, will be different since it's in a boxing ring. Both Diaz and Masvidal have limited boxing experience. Diaz's only professional boxing match was a loss to Jake Paul in 2023. Masvidal's last boxing match was in 2005, which he won. Diaz...

Photo: Instagram/Nate Diaz In an exciting boxing rematch, Nate Diaz defeated Jorge Masvidal by majority decision on Saturday night. The fight, held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, ended with scores of 95-95, 97-93, and 98-92 in favor of Diaz. This win avenges Diaz’s TKO loss to Masvidal in their UFC clash at UFC 244. From the start, Diaz was aggressive, throwing a flurry of punches in the first round. Masvidal, however, remained patient, landing powerful combinations and counter shots. Diaz impressed the crowd with his endurance and showmanship, smiling, dancing, and even walking away from Masvidal mid-round to loud cheers. Diaz showcased his incredible stamina, throwing a total of 740 punches over 10 rounds. Although Masvidal landed more total punches (182) and power punches (152), the judges favored Diaz’s approach, awarding him the win. Photo: Instagram/Nate Diaz After the fight, Diaz dismissed the idea of a trilogy with Masvidal. Instead, he set his sights on other op...

Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal Jorge Masvidal is gearing up for a big fight against Nate Diaz this Saturday in a boxing ring. But he’s also planning his return to the UFC, targeting a rival he never got to fight: Leon Edwards . Masvidal and Diaz were supposed to box on June 1, but the match got moved to July 6 to avoid clashing with UFC 302. The fight will stream on DAZN, Fanmio, and UFC Fight Pass. Masvidal told Michael Bisping that he’s still under contract with the UFC, which let him take a break to fight outside the organization three times. After those fights, he’ll return to the UFC for at least one more match. Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal “The plan is to come back to the UFC, definitely do another fight,” Masvidal said. “From there, I’ll see if I’m staying in the UFC or going back to boxing.” The welterweight division has changed a lot since Masvidal was at the top, with new stars like Ian Machado Garry , Shavkat Rakhmonov, and Jack Della Maddalena. Masvidal thinks the div...

Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal Former UFC ‘BMF’ champion Jorge Masvidal has raised concerns about Conor McGregor 's preparation for his upcoming UFC 303 fight. Videos surfaced this week showing McGregor partying at his pub , The Black Forge Inn in Ireland, causing a stir in the MMA community. Despite the concerns, McGregor responded on social media, stating, “Some are just built different. I am only now coming into my own. June 29th, records and jaws are getting smashed.” Meanwhile, his opponent, Michael Chandler , appears to be in top shape as he gears up for his first welterweight fight in 14 years. Masvidal weighed in on McGregor's preparation and the fight itself on the Timbo and Sugar Show. He questioned McGregor's commitment and hinted at possible drug use, referencing McGregor’s absence from the USADA testing pool since his leg injury in 2021. However, McGregor has been tested nine times this year, making him the most-tested athlete in the UFC. Photo: Instagram/Jor...

Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal Jorge Masvidal Sr. , the father of retired UFC star Jorge Masvidal , was arrested in South Florida after allegedly shooting someone in a domestic dispute at the fighter's Miami home. Although Masvidal Jr. is not considered a suspect, police swarmed the star's home after the shooting. Masvidal Sr. was taken into custody and accused of the shooting, according to a senior law enforcement official. The victim, who has not been identified, was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition. Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns stare each other down, brimming with determination and focus. Investigators believe the victim was shot in an upper extremity, possibly the arm, and are treating the incident as a domestic dispute. The shooting occurred just days after Masvidal Jr.'s fourth straight defeat in the co-main event against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287.  Masvidal Jr. retires with an MMA record of 35-17 dating back to 2003. Durin...

Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal Following his loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287, Jorge Masvidal has responded to accusations that he used greasing as a tactic during their fight. Burns had alleged that Masvidal used an old-school lotion technique to gain an advantage during their grappling exchanges, but Masvidal has denied the claims, stating that he has never cheated or been caught for cheating. Masvidal suggested that Burns should blame his own technique for being "s—tty" and not being able to do anything but hold on the ground. Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal Masvidal pointed out that there were three commissioners backstage, besides the UFC anti-doping partner United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and that he has never put on anything to grease his body. The 38-year-old fighter, who retired after the bout, wants to make it clear that he didn't need any underhanded tactics during his 20-year mixed martial arts (MMA) run. Masvidal said he's never even had a po...

Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal Jorge Masvidal , a well-known UFC fighter, announced his retirement on April 10, 2023, following a loss to Gilbert Burns in UFC 287's co-main event. The fight was a unanimous decision loss, with Masvidal receiving scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28, marking his fourth consecutive defeat. Masvidal, who ends his career with 35 wins and 17 losses, had previously lost to top welterweights like Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington , with two of those losses being title fights. Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal During his retirement speech in his hometown, Masvidal expressed his love for the sport, but stated that he no longer felt the same when he entered the Octagon. Masvidal began his career as a street fighter in Miami and fought in Bellator and Strikeforce before debuting in the UFC in 2013. Despite losing six times in the Octagon, Masvidal's career breakthrough came in 2019, when he knocked out Darren Till in the second round in London. This victory ...

Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya  Israel Adesanya has declared that his upcoming fight with Alex Pereira at UFC 287 will be their last meeting. Adesanya is seeking to regain the UFC middleweight title that he lost to Pereira last November and to earn his first victory over Pereira in their rivalry that dates back to their kickboxing days. At the ceremonial weigh-ins, Adesanya stated that the fight meant everything to him and that it would be “one and done”. Photo: Instagram/Israel Adesanya  Pereira, typically stoic, took aim at Adesanya's dog collar, which he has been wearing since media day this past Wednesday. Pereira promised to take the collar off and take Adesanya out, like a dog. The co-main event features Miami's Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns in a welterweight contenders' bout. Masvidal has been in high spirits all week and promised that his hometown will have plenty to celebrate after the fight. Burns, on the other hand, was booed by the crowd but welcomed it...

Photo: Instagram/Khamzat Chimaev Khamzat Chimaev , an undefeated UFC fighter, has been targeting multiple fighters on the UFC roster ahead of Saturday’s UFC 287 event in Miami, Florida. He used a series of tweets to troll his fellow fighters, including the middleweight champion, Alex Pereira , and Jorge Masvidal , both of whom have previously criticised him in the media. Pereira had accused Chimaev of turning down a fight at 205lbs, which Chimaev denied, responding that he had offered to fight Pereira at 205lbs at UFC 283 in Rio. Photo: Instagram/Khamzat Chimaev  Chimaev also challenged Masvidal to "wake up to reality boy" after Masvidal questioned his longevity in the sport and hinted that he may have taken steroids. Chimaev also took aim at Gilbert Burns , who he fought in a highly acclaimed bout at UFC 273, with a Hasbulla meme. Chimaev won the unanimous decision in the bout, but Burns proved that he was not invincible. Colby Covington , who is rumoured to be the next in l...

Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal  Jorge Masvidal has made it clear that he has no interest in fighting Jake Paul after the YouTuber-turned-boxer's unbeaten record was broken by Tommy Fury . Masvidal, who is still under contract with the UFC, had been one of the many MMA names that Paul had called out to face in a boxing match. However, the fight never materialized, and Paul went on to fight and defeat Anderson Silva. Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal  Masvidal acknowledged that if Paul had remained undefeated and become a household name, he would have been interested in fighting him. But now, he sees no purpose in it. Masvidal, who takes on Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of UFC 287, has already acknowledged that this could be his last fight if he loses his fourth outing in a row, potentially leading to a UFC exit. Meanwhile, Paul is set to make his MMA debut for the PFL in 2023. Masvidal stated that there is no scenario where they collide in the cage, especially as he does...

Photo: Instagram/Dana White  Dana White has defended his decision to announce Colby Covington as the next contender for Leon Edwards ' welterweight title shortly after UFC 286, stating that it was a "no-brainer" due to Covington's past achievements and his willingness to step in and fight. Despite Edwards' back-to-back victories over former UFC champion Kamaru Usman , White stated that the UFC would still have given Covington the next title shot if Usman had won. He added that Covington deserved the title shot, citing his past injuries and recent activity, despite criticism from some who point to his lack of wins over current welterweight contenders. Photo: Instagram/Dana White  White also dismissed the idea that Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal 's upcoming fight should have been considered before making a decision, and he bristled at the suggestion that Belal Muhammad deserved the title shot more than Covington, stating that the UFC had plans for Muhammad...

Photo: Instagram/Belal Muhammad  The feud between Belal Muhammad and Colby Covington , two top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight contenders, continues to escalate. Despite Muhammad's nine-fight unbeaten streak and No. 4 ranking, UFC President Dana White declared Covington as next in line for the 170-pound title after Leon Edwards retained it at UFC 286. Covington's recent threats to UFC commentator Jon Anik were enough for Muhammad to continue blasting "Chaos" on social media. Photo: Instagram/Belal Muhammad  Muhammad even threatened to physically confront Covington in Miami, referencing his alleged assault case outside Papi Steakhouse with bitter rival Jorge Masvidal . Muhammad has been vocal about only wanting to fight for the title next or against someone ranked above him, and Covington fits the bill as the No. 2-ranked Welterweight. Edwards, however, has shown no interest in a Covington bout, so Muhammad proposed a fight against Karen and the w...

Photo: Instagram/Colby Covington  After Leon Edwards successfully defended his UFC welterweight title against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286, Dana White has confirmed that Colby Covington is next in line to challenge for the championship. The British fighter made history with his win, becoming the first to defend the title. Covington, who was present at the event and had cut weight as a backup fighter for the main event, will now be preparing for his shot at the title. Photo: Instagram/Colby Covington  UFC president White stated that Covington deserves the fight, and it makes sense to have him as the next contender. The judges scored the fight 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47 in favor of Edwards after a five-round war. A number of celebrities and UFC fighters were present at the event.  Edwards expressed his displeasure with the idea of fighting Covington, saying that he had not fought for over a year and a half and questioned how he could slide in for a world title shot. Edwards, who ...

Photo: Instagram/Kamaru Usman Kamaru Usman , the former UFC welterweight champion, has responded to Leon Edwards ahead of their trilogy match by stating that he believes Edwards is forgetting about the previous 39 minutes of their in-cage encounters. Usman acknowledged Edwards' head kick that knocked him out in the fifth round of their last fight, but questioned what else Edwards had shown him in the two previous fights that would suggest he is a better fighter. The 35-year-old Usman also admitted that he became complacent towards the latter stages of his undefeated 15-0 start to his UFC career, but said that he was feeling a renewed sense of motivation for this fight. Photo: Instagram/Kamaru Usman  Usman is looking to recapture the welterweight title on Saturday when he faces Edwards in the main event of UFC 286 at London's O2 Arena. Despite his most recent loss, Usman is still the betting favourite to reclaim his belt at UFC 286. Usman alluded to an old maxim of not fixing ...

Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal  Jorge Masvidal , a well-known UFC fighter, is notorious for making controversial statements and stirring up controversy. Despite his absence from AEW television for some time, he has now made claims that he would inflict actual harm on wrestlers in AEW. Masvidal had previously appeared on AEW television in 2021 as part of Dan Lambert 's American Top Team, and was involved in a feud with The Inner Circle. Photo: Instagram/Jorge Masvidal  During an interview with Jim Varsallone, Masvidal confirmed that he will be returning to AEW in April, but as a spectator rather than a participant. However, some have speculated that Tony Khan may be hesitant to involve Masvidal in the show due to his altercation with Chris Jericho. Masvidal did not confirm whether he will participate in the show or not, but he did state that he is not playing around when he enters the wrestling ring and intends to cause real harm to his opponents. He expressed his love for A...