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O’Malley Targets Yan Rematch At The White House
Sean O’Malley wants a title rematch against UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan at the UFC’s White House event on June 14. The bantamweight division has shifted after Yan dethroned Merab Dvalishvili via a unanimous decision at UFC 323. The win avenged Yan’s loss in the first fight, while also ending Merab’s 14-fight winning streak. O’Malley […]
Ilia Topuria And Merab Dvalishvili Spar
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria and former Bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili were seen sparring, as they prepare for what hopes to be a big 2026. The session comes at a pivotal time for both men. Topuria, currently in the midst of a hiatus while addressing legal matters, looked as sharp as ever despite his time […]
Paramount+ And The UFC's Price Plan
Paramount+ will introduce a $59.99 annual fee that eliminates the need for PPV in the United States for UFC events. The $59.99 price point is part of the UFC’s new broadcast deal with the UFC. For the cost of what was once just a single major fight night, subscribers gain total access to: Credit: UFC/Paramount+ […]
Pimblett Reponds To Topuria's Comments – ‘I Still Hate Him'
Paddy Pimblett recently offered support for Ilia Topuria during the lightweight champion’s personal struggles, but he was quick to shoot down rumors that the “beef” has been squashed. The feud started in 2022 at a London fighter hotel, where the two nearly came to blows in the lobby. During the scuffle, Pimblett threw a bottle […]
Ferguson On Brock Lesnar's Influence
Tony Ferguson says he sought out former UFC and WWE Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar’s advice after his UFC departure. Ferguson lost to Michael Chiesa last year, which was his eighth loss on the spin. He subsequently transitioned into Misfits Boxing. In August, Ferguson secured a TKO victory over influencer Salt Papi, capturing the middleweight belt. […]
Paulo Costa Vs. Brunno Ferreira Breakdown
Paulo Costa will reportedly face Brunno Ferreira in a middleweight clash at UFC 326 on March 7 from Las Vegas. Costa enters the bout on a poor run of form, having won just one of his last three fights. This slump includes back-to-back decision losses to Robert Whittaker and Sean Strickland. However, Costa got back […]
Anderson Silva Has ‘No Beef' With Dana White
Former UFC Middleweight Champion and Hall of Famer Anderson Silva says he has no ‘beef’ with UFC CEO Dana White, stating he never took things personally. Silva’s comments were made in the run-up to his December 19 boxing fight with Tyron Woodley on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua undercard. For years, the relationship between […]
Holm Addresses Talk Of A Rousey Rematch – ‘The Offer Still Stands'
Holly Holm wants to rematch Ronda Rousey if the fighter is offered to her. Despite the potential for an MMA rematch, Holm is focused on boxing. She will face Stephanie Han for the WBA Lightweight Title on January 3, 2026. A win would add to her previous belts in boxing, where she was the WBA […]
Mark Zuckerberg ‘Takes Down' Merab Dvalishvili
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took on UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili in an intesnse sparring session. The session, attended by ex-bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, highlighted Zuckerberg’s evolving skills. Despite facing one of the world’s elite bantamweights, Zuckerberg gave a respectable account of himself, even managing to land a takedown on Dvalishvili. While Merab was not […]
Topuria Puts His Pimblett Feud To One Side – ‘We All Learn From Our Mistakes'
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria appears to have put his feud with Paddy Pimblett to one side. Topuria is currently taking a break from fighting due to personal and family issues. That resulted in an interim lightweight title fight between Pimblett and Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 on January 24. The winner of that bout […]
Topuria Speaks Out On His Personal Problems
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria has spoken out after reports that he is dealing with personal issues. Topuria has taken a break from MMA following his first-round stoppage win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in June to win the vacant lightweight title. There were reports that Ilia is dealing with a divorce, as doubts […]
Kape Stuns Royval With First-Round KO
Manel Kape stopped Brandon Royval in the first round during their flyweight clash at UFC Vegas 112, as you can see how the fight played out live. Royval entered the main event determined to regain his momentum after suffering a loss to Joshua Van at UFC 317 in June. That defeat halted what had been […]
Cyborg Submits Collins To Retain Featherweight Title
Cris Cyborg retained her PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship by submitting Sara Collins in the co-main event of PFL Lyon in the third round. The fight was competitive, with Collins staying resolute until Cyborg’s class ultimately showed. Collins utilized a varied attack early on, landing leg kicks and timing Cyborg with her jabs as she closed […]
Diaz Targeting Pimblett Fight
Nate Diaz has said he wants to fight Paddy Pimblett in 2026. Diaz has not competed since his 2024 boxing match against Jorge Masvidal, where he secured a majority decision victory to avenge his defeat at UFC 244 in 2019. Since then, Diaz has been aggressively pushing for a return to the UFC. His last […]
Is Arman Tsarukyan Being Blackballed From A Title Shot?
UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan should be fighting for the lightweight title following the news that Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett will be an interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 on January 24. The Gaethje vs. Pimblett fight came as a surprise, especially since the lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is taking […]
Should Makhachev Be On UFC White House Card?
UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev has revealed that his coach, Khabib Nurmagomedov, is against him fighting on the UFC White House card on June 14, 2026, saying there will be too many distractions. Makhachev called for a fight on the card after beating Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 last month to become the UFC […]
Pimblett Says He Will Stop Gaethje – Is It Realistic?
Paddy Pimblett predicts he will stop Justin Gaethje in their UFC Interim Lightweight Title fight in the main event at UFC 324 on January 24. Pimblett enters the fight with a 7-0 professional record, having shown an ability to secure finishes. His recent victories highlight his finishing—a first-round submission over King Green at UFC 304 […]
Henry Cejudo’s Legacy
The sun has set on Henry Cejudo’s UFC career, as we look at his legacy. The former two-division UFC champion and Olympic Gold medalist is hanging up his gloves following a unanimous decision loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 323. This defeat marked the fourth setback since he returned from retirement in 2020. His place in […]
Chimaev Looking To ‘Avoid' Imavov
UFC Middleweight Champion and Chechen fighter Khamzat Chimaev is not keen on facing Nassourdine Imavov as the latter’s Dagestani background would create ‘drama’. Chimaev captured the title in August by beating Dricus Du Plessis via a unanimous decision at UFC 319. Immediately, speculation turned to his first challenger. The fighter currently surging to the front […]
UFC Fight Night – Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape: Preview & Betting Tips
The flyweight division gives us an explosive matchup as Brandon Royval meets Manel Kape in the main event at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Royval (17-8) has carved out a reputation as one of the most chaotic, creative, and dangerous flyweights in the UFC. His pace is relentless, and his willingness to engage in high-risk, […]