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UFC Fight Night – Giga Chikadze vs Kevin Vallejos: Preview & Betting Tips
The featherweight division gets an intriguing style clash on the upcoming UFC Fight Night card as Giga Chikadze returns to action against rising Argentine prospect Kevin Vallejos. Chikadze (15-5), once seen as a potential title challenger, has long been respected as one of the most technically gifted kickboxers in the UFC. His “Giga Kick”, a […]
Alex Pereira Chasing Three-Division Glory
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira wants to move up to the heavyweight division to add a third belt, with a view to facing Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Pereira is a two-weight champion, having stopped Magomed Ankalaev in his last fight at UFC 320 in October to reclaim the light heavyweight title and avenge […]
What's Next For Petr Yan?
Petr Yan secured a unanimous decision victory over Merab Dvalishvili to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion at UFC 323, as we look at what is next. The win, which avenged his 2023 loss to Merab was a blueprint on how to defeat a man whose greatest strength is his relentless pressure. Merab, renowned for his […]
UFC Fight Night – Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha: Preview & Betting Tips
The light-heavyweight clash between Kennedy Nzechukwu and Marcus “Buchecha” takes place at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night. Nzechukwu (14-6) has carved out a reputation as one of the most physically gifted fighters in the division. Standing 6’5” with an 83-inch reach, he brings the kind of frame usually seen in heavyweight contenders. Over the years, […]
Trump Outlines Massive UFC White House Plans – ‘The Biggest Fights Ever'
US President Donald Trump has revealed new details into the planning for the UFC White House event, slated for June 2026. Speaking at the Kennedy Center Honors award show, the President provided a glimpse into the scale of the card, boldly claiming it will feature 8-9 title fights. The event, which will be staged on […]
Jamahal Hill Threatened To KO Joanna Jedrzejczyk
EX-UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill has caused controversy after footage showed him threatening to KO UFC Hall of Famer Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The incident happened backstage at UFC 323 where Jedrzejczyk allegedly made Hill angry due to her conduct towards his partner, but it was not clear if she was present. The video shows Hill […]
Brandon Royval Vs. Manel Kape Predictions – ‘A Finish Within 3'
The UFC Flyweight division features Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape in a five-round main event this Saturday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, as pros picked their winner. Royval is looking to bounce back after a hard-fought loss to Joshua Van at UFC 317 in June. That defeat snapped an impressive two-fight win […]
What's Next For Merab Dvalishvili?
Merab Dvalishvili lost his UFC Bantamweight Title against Petr Yan in a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, and 48-47) at UFC 323, as we look at what is next for him. Merab entered the contest riding a spectacular 14-fight win streak, built almost entirely on his record-setting pace and takedown ability. However, Yan successfully stopped an […]
Brandon Royval Vs. Manel Kape Breakdown
Flyweight Brandon Royval takes on Manel Kape in the main event at UFC APEX this weekend in their final UFC bout of 2025, as we preview his upcoming fight. Royval arrives into the fight on a loss, having come up short against Joshua Van at UFC 317 in June. The defeat ended his two-fight win […]
Yan Upsets Dvalishvili To Become Bantamweight Champ
Petr Yan made history by beating Merab Dvalishvili to become a two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion via a unanimous decision: 49-46, 49-46, 48-47. The win avenged the defeat in their 2023 clash, which Merab won. Merab thus missed out on setting the record for the most successful title defences in a calendar year, which would have […]
McGregor Wants Makhachev Fight At Welterweight
Conor McGregor wants to challenge UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev in a bid to become the first ever three-division champion. McGregor is a two-weight champion, having won belts at featherweight and lightweight. McGregor, who has been sidelined since 2021, is looking to fight at the UFC White House card, with Michael Chandler being the likely […]
Max Holloway Vs. Charles Oliveira Rematch Announced
BMF Champion Max Holloway will rematch Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas. Holloway is making a comeback from a hand injury sustained during his victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 in July. That win meant he retained the BMF belt he captured by knocking out Justin Gaethje at UFC […]
Alexandre Pantoja Vs. Joshua Van Predictions – ‘I Don't Think Anybody Beats Him'
The UFC Flyweight Title will be on the line this weekend in the co-main event of UFC 323, as the champion Alexandre Pantoja takes on Joshua Van, as MMA pros picked their winner. Pantoja enters the fight at the peak of his career. The 35-year-old boasts a remarkable eight-fight win streak dating back to July […]
Kayla Harrison's Bad Blood With Ronda Rousey
Manager Ali Abdelaziz claims that his fighter, Kayla Harrison, the current bantamweight champ, is not on good terms with former UFC bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey. The comments come ahead of Harrison’s title defense against a returning Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 in January. Harrison has a history with Rousey that dates back to their time […]
UFC 323 – Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan: Preview & Betting Tips
The bantamweight division will serve up the rematch between reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili and former titleholder Petr Yan at UFC 323. Dvalishvili (21-4) enters UFC 323 attempting his fourth successful title defence of the year, a volume of activity practically unheard of for a modern champion. The Georgian powerhouse has built his reign on relentless […]
Conor McGregor Sexual Assault Lawsuit Officially Dismissed
Conor McGregor has cleared a significant legal obstacle as a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him over an alleged incident during the 2023 NBA Finals in Miami has been officially dismissed. The accuser, who remains “Jane Doe,” filed a notice of “voluntary dismissal with prejudice.” The implications are that the accuser will not be allowed […]
Aspinall Slams Jones For Continued Trolling – ‘I Thought This Guy Was The GOAT?
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has hit back at Jon Jones, who continues to troll him following his no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October. Aspinall’s first defense ended in a no-contest after an accidental double eye-poke in the first round from Gane left him unable to continue. Jones responded by changing his […]
Dana White's UFC Commitment Questioned
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley has questioned Dana White’s enthusiasm, noting a lack of excitement when announcing the promotion’s first two major pay-per-view events for 2026. White’s recent fight announcements for UFC 324 and UFC 325 caught O’Malley’s attention, leading Sean to wonder if White’s passion for matchmaking is waning. UFC 324 features Justin […]
Alexandre Pantoja Vs. Joshua Van Breakdown
UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja defends his belt against Joshua Van at UFC 323 this weekend—here is a breakdown of the fight. Pantoja arrives into the fight on an impressive run of form. He is undefeated in his last eight fights, with his last defeat coming all the way in July 2020 against Askar Askarov. […]
Is Heavyweight Champ Aspinall Losing His Cool?
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has responded to the criticism he received following his no-contest at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane in October—including the comments from Dana White. The question is: Is he losing his cool? Aspinall’s first defense ended in a no-contest when a double eye-poke from Gane left Tom unable to continue after […]