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Ronda Rousey Vs. Gina Carano Presser
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano held their pre-fight presser ahead of their May 16 clash. Rousey’s fighting career halted in December 2016 following a first-round loss to Amanda Nunes, which came a year after her upset defeat to Holly Holm. Between MMA stints, Rousey, now 39, captured multiple titles in the WWE before departing the […]
Dmitry Bivol's 2026 Targets
Unified light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol has mapped out a triple-header for 2026. After a 15-month absence caused by back surgery, Bivol is ready to re-establish his dominance, starting with a mandatory obligation. Bivol’s first order of business is a mandatory title defense against Michael Eifert. This matchup was delayed several times while Bivol recovered, but […]
IBF Strips Janibek Over Failed VADA Test
The IBF has removed Janibek Alimkhanuly as middleweight champion following a doping violation involving meldonium last year. The downfall began in November 2025 during the lead-up to the unification bout against Erislandy Lara. Testing conducted by VADA flagged Alimkhanuly’s A-sample for the prohibited metabolic modulator. Upon further investigation, the B-sample confirmed the initial findings, leaving […]
Hearn Vows To Secure Croke Park For Katie Taylor’s Finale
Eddie Hearn has doubled on Katie Taylor’s retirement fight being at Croke Park. The Matchroom Boxing promoter declared the stadium his absolute priority for Taylor’s swan song, which is being targeted for July or August 2026. Taylor, now 39, confirmed in February that 2026 will be her final year in the ring. She has only […]
Holloway Reacts To His Oliveira Loss – ‘No Excuses'
Max Holloway addressed the loss of his BMF title to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 last weekend. Oliveira put on a dominant grappling display to sweep the scorecards 50-45 and avenge the loss in the first Holloway fight. Holloway, known for his high-volume striking, was never allowed to find his rhythm, spending over 20 minutes […]
Oliveira Dethrones Holloway To Become BMF Champ
Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway to claim the BMF Championship. Headlining UFC 326, all three judges turned in identical scorecards of 50-45. Oliveira utilized a relentless grappling-heavy game plan that completely neutralized Holloway’s striking. Oliveira set the tone in the opening minute with leg kicks followed by a transition to a takedown. He spent the […]
Canelo On His Retirement – ‘Maybe Two Years'
Canelo Alvarez revealed that he expects to remain active for at least two more years before retiring. Canelo is coming off a loss to Terence Crawford last September, which cost him his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. Alvarez recently signed a four-fight agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season. After a lengthy layoff following […]
Shakur Hints At 135 Move Again – ‘I May Go Back'
After beating Teofimo Lopez in January to become a four-division champion, Shakur Stevenson is ready for the big fight. However, in doing so, Stevenson suggested that his future at lightweight may not be over. After beating Lopez, the WBC stripped Shakur of his belt at 135. There were reports that Shakur refused to pay a […]
Will Ngannou Fight In MMA After PFL Departure?
Francis Ngannou has addressed his future for the first time since being released from The PFL. Despite a three-year partnership with the PFL that yielded only a single MMA appearance, the 39-year-old former UFC heavyweight champion remains adamant that his career in MMA is far from over. Critics were quick to suggest that Ngannou’s focus on […]
UFC White House Card Announced
The UFC White House card has been announced for June 14, which will be headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje. Topuria, the lightweight champion, will have his first fight since stopping Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 last June to pick up the vacant lightweight title. That win made him a two-weight world champion, having […]
UFC 326 – Drew Dober vs Michael Johnson: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/2023899308354056541 The lightweight showdown between Drew Dober and Michael Johnson feels like guaranteed action at UFC 326 on Saturday. Dober (28-15, 1 NC) has built his reputation as one of the division’s most reliable action fighters. He’s compact, powerful, and thrives in firefights. Dober’s left hand, in particular, has become a signature weapon. […]
WBA Lining Up Schofield Vs. Bahdi For Tank Davis' Old Title
Following the WBA’s decision to turn Gervonta Davis to a “Champion in Recess”, the sanctioning body is moving forward with plans to order a vacant lightweight title clash between Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi. Davis’ last active defense in March 2025 ended in a polarizing draw against Lamont Roach. Public outcry centered on a ninth-round […]
Jai Opetaia Vs. Brandon Glanton Predictions – ‘A Crushing Victory'
Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton headline Zuffa Boxing 04 on March 8, as fans picked their winner. The bout will crown the promotion’s first-ever Cruiserweight World Champion. Opetaia enters the ring following a devastating 8th-round knockout of Huseyin Cinkara in December 2025. This capped a year of three successful title defenses, including dominant stoppage wins […]
Fans React To Fury vs. Makhmudov Undercard
The April 11 Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov undercard has been announced. Fury makes his return to the ring after retiring in January 2025 following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. The event, co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing and The Ring, will air on Netflix. Beyond the main event, the card features the following bouts: Co-Main Event: […]
Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 Predictions – ‘He's Dangerous In Any Moment'
BMF Champion Max Holloway (27-8) defends his BMF title against Charles Oliveira (36-11, 1 NC), as pros picked their winner. Their first ended with a win for Holloway after Oliveira suffered a neck injury during the first round. It was later revealed that Oliveira had suffered a micro-tear in his esophagus. Since that night, Max […]
Rolando Romero Vs. Devin Haney – How Does It Play Out?
WBA Welterweight Champion Rolando Romero has talked up a fight with WBC Welterweight Champion Devin Haney (33-0, 15 KOs, 1 NC), claiming an offer has been sent for a 147-pound title clash on May 30. Romero entered the welterweight conversation last May, scoring an upset unanimous decision over Ryan Garcia at Times Square to secure […]
UFC 326 – Rob Font vs Raul Rosas Jr: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/1958244186697728076 The bantamweight clash between Rob Font and Raul Rosas Jr is a fascinating clash at UFC 326 on Saturday night. Font (22-9) has long been respected as one of the cleanest boxers in the bantamweight division. His game revolves around a sharp, consistent jab and high-volume combinations. Rosas Jr (11-1) represents youthful […]
Rogan And Crawford Address Kendrick Lamar Mix-Up
Joe Rogan spoke with Terence Crawford about the viral mix-up that saw him get mistaken for rapper Kendrick Lamar during a live UFC broadcast. The incident occurred during the “crowd cam” segment of the UFC 306 Sphere event in September 2024. As the camera focused on Crawford, the on-screen graphic identified him as “Kendrick Lamar.” […]
Jones In Talks For UFC White House Card Fight
Following retirement and persistent health rumors, Jon Jones confirmed he is in active negotiations with the UFC to fight on the White House card on June 14. The 38-year-old former heavyweight champion signaled that the allure of the card—slated for the U.S. 250th anniversary —has convinced him to fight again. Jones had walked away from […]
Jai Opetaia Vs. Brandon Glanton Breakdown
Jai Opetaia faces Brandon Glanton on March 8 at Zuffa Boxing 04, as we preview the upcoming fight. This fight will crown the first-ever Zuffa Boxing Cruiserweight World Champion. Opetaia’s 2025 campaign was particularly dominant. He defended his IBF and Ring titles with an 8th-round knockout of Huseyin Cinkara in his last fight in December 2025. […]