Brett OkamotoAug 28, 2025, 10:54 PM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. …
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Bryce Mitchell is one of the most outspoken and controversial voices on the UFC roster today so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the southern loud mouth had something to say about the ongoing Cracker Barrel logo fiasco. In case you missed it, Cracker Barrel is undergoing a brand change after coming under new management. It’s become one of …
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Marcus Buchecha did not perform the way he was hoping for on July 26, losing a decision to Martin Buday in his octagon debut at UFC Abu Dhabi. Not only is he disappointed with his showing, he’s sad that the promotion opted to not re-sign the man that defeated him. Speaking with MMA Fighting in his first interview since the …
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A potential No. 1 contender’s bout at light heavyweight is booked with Carlos Ulberg clashing with Dominick Reyes in the new main event just announced for the upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Perth, Australia on Sept. 27. UFC officials announced the pairing on Tuesday. For Ulberg, the main event serves as a chance to fight close to home with …
Read More »UFC’s White House event concept has been the talk of MMA since U.S. president Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White revealed intentions to make it a reality in 2026. Several big-named fighters have proclaimed their desire to be part of the event, including the recently retired all-time great Jon Jones. The ongoing saga between Jones and the previously hostaged …
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Rapper Azealia Banks claims former UFC champion Conor McGregor, who is still under contract with the world’s preeminent MMA promotion, sent her sexually explicit photos that include full frontal nudity, then warned her against the consequences of snitching. Probably not a great look when trying to appeal a sexual assault civil verdict. “How you gonna send a b*tch a some …
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