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Sean Strickland Just Broke MMA’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings Again

KOReporterMay 13, 2026

Sean Strickland has done it again. And honestly, if you care even a little about pound-for-pound rankings, this guy is becoming an absolute nightmare. Yes, MMA rankings are subjective. Yes, pound-for-pound lists are basically theoretical arguments dressed up as official debate material. Nobody agrees on the criteria, everyone thinks their version makes more sense, and […]

Sean Strickland’s Coach Says the Khamzat Chimaev Beef Was 100% Real

KOReporterMay 13, 2026

If anyone thought the bad blood between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev heading into UFC 328 was just promotional theater, Eric Nicksick says that couldn’t be further from the truth. After Strickland reclaimed the UFC middleweight title with a razor-close split decision win over Chimaev in Newark, a lot of fans were left confused by […]

Full Broadcast Team Revealed for Rousey vs. Carano on Netflix

KOReporterMay 13, 2026

This weekend’s MVP MMA event isn’t just bringing a big-name fight card, it’s stacking the broadcast team too. With Ronda Rousey taking on Gina Carano in the main event this Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the production side is bringing in some serious firepower for the Netflix-exclusive event. Handling play-by-play duties will […]

Pitbull Brothers and Karate Combat Still at War Over Wild Miami Brawl Fallout

KOReporterMay 13, 2026

What was supposed to be a fight week buildup for Karate Combat 61 turned into complete chaos, and days later, nobody involved seems anywhere close to agreeing on what actually happened. Patricky Pitbull never even made it into the pit for his scheduled clash with champion Shahzaib Rind after a series of incidents in Miami […]

Nate Diaz Calls Out Charles Oliveira Over McGregor Fight Talk: “That’s Whack.”

KOReporterMay 13, 2026

Nate Diaz has never been the type to hold his tongue, and his latest comments about Charles Oliveira are exactly what you’d expect. After Oliveira captured the BMF title by beating Max Holloway back in March, Diaz saw an opportunity. A former UFC champ, current BMF titleholder, dangerous everywhere, active in the division. In Diaz’s […]

Khamzat Chimaev Explains Why He Forgave Sean Strickland After UFC 328 War

KOReporterMay 13, 2026

For all the bad blood leading into UFC 328, Khamzat Chimaev isn’t carrying any bitterness after his war with Sean Strickland. That surprised a lot of fans. Heading into the fight, the rivalry between Chimaev and Strickland was one of the nastiest the UFC has seen in recent memory. The trash talk was nonstop, tensions […]

UFC Vegas 117 Hit With Late Fight Card Changes

KOReporterMay 12, 2026

UFC Vegas 117 is getting a last-minute reshuffle. A couple of lineup changes have hit this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, but the event is still moving forward with 13 fights. The biggest adjustment comes in the light heavyweight division, where Rodolfo Bellato has been pulled from the […]

Sean Strickland Shares Emotional Message With Teammates After Winning Back UFC Gold

KOReporterMay 12, 2026

For all the chaos Sean Strickland tends to create outside the cage, one thing that keeps coming up is how much respect he has for the people around him. Fresh off reclaiming the UFC middleweight title with a huge upset win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, Strickland could have spent the week soaking in […]

Zabit Finally Explains Why He Walked Away From the UFC

KOReporterMay 12, 2026

Few UFC “what if” stories are bigger than Zabit Magomedsharipov. For a while, he looked like the next great force in the featherweight division. The skill set was ridiculous, the creativity was unmatched, and at 6-0 inside the UFC, it felt like a title shot was only a matter of time. Then he just disappeared. […]

Khamzat Chimaev Set for Surprise Grappling Match Against Dillon Danis

KOReporterMay 12, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev isn’t wasting any time staying active after losing his UFC title. Just days after dropping the UFC middleweight belt to Sean Strickland in a razor-close split decision at UFC 328, Chimaev already has his next fight booked, though this one won’t be happening inside the Octagon. Instead, he’s heading to the grappling mats. […]