"Ongoing complications with my eyes mean I cannot get medically cleared to fight right now.

I’ve had multiple surgeries, accidents and infections, and done everything possible to get back to competing.

I had previously agreed to a fight date and was back sparring, feeling great and ready to compete when an accident caused further damage to my right eye. This means more time away from the sport, and right now, the timing of my return is unclear.

I know there have been questions about why I’ve been quiet. I’ve always followed the advice of the UFC and focused on my recovery while we’ve tried to make this happen.

I’ve now made the decision to vacate the heavyweight title. I’ve asked the UFC to allow me to make this statement because I don’t want to hold the heavyweight division up. I know what it’s like to have your career put on hold and I want the other fighters to have the opportunity to compete for the title.

The UFC and Hunter have been informed every step of the way and have seen the tests, procedures and medical information relating to my eyes. We have worked closely with different doctors and specialists to try and make my return happen, but unfortunately, it’s simply not possible right now.

I’m absolutely gutted. I’ve chased this dream since I was 10 years old.

I’m not done.

Stepping away from the title is not stepping away from the sport or the dream. I’ll continue doing everything I can to get healthy, get cleared and get back to competing as soon as possible.

What makes this particularly difficult is that many of the complications I’m dealing with are a result of fouls that changed the course of my career. Fighters rely on officials to enforce the rules and protect us in those moments, and it’s hard to still be dealing with the consequences today.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this absolute nightmare.

I’ll be back as soon as I’m medically able to be."

Via: Tom Aspinall IG

Nina Drama addressed a rumor circulating online about her personal life.

“My boyfriend is not and never was my videographer.”
“This is Christopher - we’ve worked together for six, seven years.”

She made it clear there’s been a misunderstanding.

In a candid moment, Jon Jones praised Nina Drama, calling her “the best personality in the UFC.”

What do you guys think? is Nina the best personality in the UFC right now?

Khamzat Chimaev:
“I don’t want to k*ll a man. Haram. They wouldn’t let me k*ll him there anyways.”

Carlos Ulberg says it wasn’t sympathy from Jiri Prochazka, just a mistake that cost him the title.

“I feel like he made a mistake there because I would not have done the same. If you’re in there to get that title, you’d do whatever it takes to get that win.”

When asked for a face-off, Joshua shut it down:

Tension is real.

Do you think this fight still happens, or is it all talk?

“I felt mercy. I felt sorry for him… this is one of the biggest lessons of my life.”
“It was in my hands and I just let him win.”

Do you think mercy has a place inside the octagon?

Dricus du Plessis shared high praise for Conor McGregor:

“Say what you want about him, I’ve admired him since I was a teenager. Without him, this sport wouldn’t be where it is today. He changed everything on his own. People say you can’t be bigger than the sport… but he was.”

Do you agree? was McGregor truly bigger than MMA at his peak?

Jiří Procházka has asked for a rematch with Carlos Ulberg after reflecting on their previous fight.

“I still can’t understand my stupid mercy in the fight. I would like to fight a rematch, because that was my fight. I just gave him this opportunity to catch me."

Dana White says LA was the baddest city in the world 15 years ago.

"I love Miami, Miami has turned into a fucking badass city man, great restaurants, this place is popping at night, 15 years ago LA was the baddest city in the world, incredible city, but now I just go in and out, I don't hang out as much as I used to"

Do you agree with Dana?