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UFC 323 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC.com The co-main event of UFC 323 presents reigning flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja against surging prospect Joshua Van. Pantoja (30-5) has established himself as one of the most complete flyweights ever to hold the belt. His pressure, pace, jiu-jitsu skills, and willingness to engage in chaos have produced some of the division’s best […]
UFC 323 – Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner: Preview & Betting Tips
The lightweight bout between Edson Barboza and Jalin Turner at UFC 323 is one of the most fascinating matchups on the card. Barboza’s (24-13) late-career years have been uneven, but he remains one of the cleanest, sharpest outside strikers the UFC has ever seen. Even at 38, the Brazilian still possesses world-class technique, elite kicking […]
Merab Dvalishvili Vs. Petr Yan Predictions – ‘He's Operating On A Different Level'
UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili rematches Petr Yan at UFC 323 this weekend, as pros gave their predictions. Merab is chasing history, knowing that a win makes him the first champion ever in the UFC to defend a belt four times within one calendar year. Dvalishvili’s confidence is riding high, based on the calibre of […]
UFC 323 – Jan Blachowicz vs Bogdan Guskov: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC.com UFC 323 kicks off its main card with a compelling light heavyweight showdown, as former champion Jan Blachowicz looks to break a three-fight winless skid against surging knockout artist Bogdan Guskov. Blachowicz (29-11-1) returned earlier this year after missing the entirety of 2024 recovering from shoulder surgery, but the comeback has not […]
UFC 323 – Henry Cejudo vs Payton Talbott: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC,com Henry Cejudo makes his final walk to the Octagon at UFC 323, closing the book on one of the most decorated combat sports careers in modern history. Standing across from him is Payton Talbott, a surging bantamweight prospect eager to stake his claim as the division’s next major breakout star. Cejudo (16-5) […]
UFC 323 – Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira: Preview & Betting Tips
On a night when the flyweight title is on the line, Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira meet in a pivotal clash that could determine the next man to challenge for UFC gold at UFC 323. While Moreno (23-8-2) is just 31 years old, he’s still in the typical prime window for flyweights, but he enters […]
Aspinall Diagnosed With Bilateral Brown's Syndrome
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has been diagnosed with Bilateral Brown’s syndrome, a condition in both eyes which may require surgery, after his no-contest with Ciryl Gane. Aspinall’s first defense as the heavyweight champ ended in a no-contest at UFC 321 last month after he could not continue following the first-round due to an accidental […]
Merab Dvalishvili Vs. Petr Yan Breakdown
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan’s rematch takes place at UFC 323 on December 6, as we preview the upcoming fight. The card will be the UFC’s final PPV event of the year, as the bout takes place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Merab attempts to defend his belt for the fourth time since […]
Sean O'Malley Worried For Jake Paul Ahead Of AJ Fight – ‘That Is Insane'
Sean O’Malley is worried for Jake Paul ahead of his December 19 fight against Anthony Joshua. Paul faces the biggest test of his career against the former unified heavyweight champion. There are worries over the disparity in size, power, and skill level. Joshua possesses a professional record of 28 wins and 4 losses, with 25 wins […]
Alex Pereira Slammed For Knocking Out Sparring Partner
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has been slammed after knocking out a sparring partner in the gym. Pereira is considered one of the leading knockout artists in the division. Alex has secured five stoppages out of his last six fights, including a KO in his last fight against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 to […]
Grasso vs. Namajunas Set For UFC 324
UFC 324 will feature a bout between ex-flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. The fight will be part of the UFC’s first card under their new Paramount+ deal, which is headlined by Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Grasso is determined to get back to winning ways after losing her last […]
Chimaev Hints At Next Fight: Imavov Is The Target
UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev has suggested that his next fight will be against Nassourdine Imavov. Chimaev secured the biggest win of his career by defeating Dricus Du Plessis in a unanimous decision to secure the middleweight belt at UFC 319 in August. However, Chimaev disclosed that he suffered a foot injury, which will keep […]
Jon Jones Hits Back At Daniel Cormier's Comments
Jon Jones continued his feud with Daniel Cormier after the latter criticized Jones for appearing to spend Thanks Giving without his family. This was after Cormier commented on a clip, which showed Jones spending time in Russia. The pair have a long history having faced each other twice in the Octagon. Jones secured a unanimous […]
Cristiano Ronaldo's Big MMA Venture – ‘I Live By The Pursuit Of Greatness'
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become a shareholder in the leading Spanish MMA promotion, WOW FC. Ronaldo joins forces with UFC two-division champion Ilia Topuria in this landmark business venture. WOW FC is already recognized as Spain’s leading MMA organization, but their CEO Arturo Guillén described the partnership with the football icon as “transformational.” WOW FC […]
Justin Gaethje Vs. Paddy Pimblett Headlines UFC 324
UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will fight for the interim UFC lightweight championship at UFC 324. The card marks the UFC’s first event under Paramount+, which is slated for January 24 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The winner is expected to earn a title shot against […]
Shavkat Rakhmonov On His Return
UFC Welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov is ready to return to the Octagon after recovering from a knee injury, but has revealed that his desired opponent, Kamaru Usman, previously “turned him down.” Rakhmonov, who holds a 7-0 record in the UFC, last fought in December 2024 when he secured a win over Ian Machado Garry to cement […]
What's Next For Arnold Allen?
UFC featherweight Arnold Allen will face Jean Silva in his Octagon return at UFC 324, which will be under the first card of the UFC’s new broadcasting deal with Paramount+, with the card to take place on January 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Allen’s last fight was a win over Giga Chikadze at […]
Khabib Invites McGregor To Dagestan
Khabib Nurmagomedov hit out at Conor McGregor, as he invited the Irishman to Dagestan for treatment. The comments come after McGregor claimed to have healed from trauma after undergoing Ibogaine treatment in Mexico—a psychoactive substance often used for addiction and trauma recovery. Khabib, however, pitched a different kind of “treatment” to resolve the Irishman’s issues: an […]
Jon Jones ‘Preparing' To Face Alex Pereira
Jon Jones is preparing to face UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira just in case the UFC makes the fight. Jones, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, retired in June which prevented the Tom Aspinall fight from going ahead. However, he reversed his decision soon after by stating that he wanted to face Pereira at the […]
Makhachev Names His Condition For Fighting Topuria
Islam Makhachev states a bout against Ilia Topuria would require big money from the UFC, especially if the fight is to take place at the 155-pound limit. Makhachev moved up from lightweight to beat Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 and capture the welterweight championship. Having achieved his two-division dream, Islam—backed by his coach Khabib […]