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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 […]
MMA Fighter Isaac Johnson Dies After In-Bout Injury
MMA fighter Isaac Johnson has passed away at the age of 31 following an injury sustained during a bout against Mario Aleksandrovski at the Matador Fighter Challenge on November 21. The incident occurred in the third round, where Johnson suffered a critical injury that required him to go to the hospital at 8:38 p.m. Despite […]
What's Next For Belal Muhammad After The Machado Garry Loss?
Belal Muhammad has addressed his loss to Ian Machado Garry in the UFC Qatar co-main event, as we look at what is next. Belal suffered a unanimous decision defeat, which was his second loss in a row. The result followed his defeat to Jack Della Maddalena back in May, as he lost his UFC Welterweight […]
Arman Tsarukyan Warns Ilia Topuria – ‘I Can Beat Him So Easy'
Arman Tsarukyan is confident he would beat UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria, as we look at how the fight could play out. Tsarukyan solidified his position as the leading contender in the lightweight division, as he secured an arm-triangle choke in the second round to beat Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar. This victory marked his […]
Conor McGregor Claims Healing After Ibogaine Trauma Therapy
Conor McGregor says he has healed from his trauma after undergoing Ibogaine treatment in Mexico. Ibogaine is a psychoactive substance—a hallucinogen—that has gained traction in alternative medicine circles as a potential “cure” for trauma and addiction. McGregor had previously admitted under court testimony that he has used cocaine, something he stated during his civil sexual […]
Tsarukyan Submits Hooker, Demands Ilia Topuria
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Dan Hooker via a second-round submission at UFC Qatar, as he called out lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan stared the fight on the front foot, as he began to smother him, closing the distance and landing solid shots in the pocket. Tsarukyan successfully took the fight to the ground, where his superior […]
Garry Outpoints Belal At UFC Qatar; Calls Out Makhachev
Ian Machado Garry secured the biggest win of his career, defeating former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Qatar. Machado Garry started strong, using his movement to control the distance. He cut Muhammad just below his right eye, drawing blood. A time-out was called after a pair of stray […]
Pros Predict Belal Muhammad Vs. Ian Machado Garry – ‘It Will Be A Close Fight'
Belal Muhammad takes on Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar, pros picked their winner. Belal enters into the fight with a loss against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May, which cost him his welterweight title. The defeat ended his 11-fight unbeaten streak, but the title is now held by his close friend Islam […]
Fans React To Arman Headbutting Hooker – ‘He's Gonna Sleep Him'
Fans have reacted to Arman Tsarukyan’s headbutt towards Dan Hooker during the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC Qatar this weekend ahead of their lightweight clash. After a tense faceoff, Tsarukyan leaned in and headbutted Hooker, as Dan lost his cool. UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard and security personnel were forced to separate the two, as they exchanged […]
Maddalena’s Coach Defends The Islam Game Plan – ‘It’s A Plan We Will Use Again'
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach, Ben Vickers, has shut down suggestions there was a bad game plan for the Islam Makhachev fight. Makhachev won a one-sided unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 50-45, in Maddalena’s first title defense. Maddalena had no answer for Islam’s grappling despite the latter moving up from lightweight to […]
Jon Jones Reacts To Aspinall's Eye Injury – ‘It Was His Way Out'
Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has accused the current heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall of exaggerating his eye injuries sustained in his no-contest with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. Aspinall could not continue after the first round following an accidental double eye poke by Ciryl Gane, with Aspinall admitting he could not see. In the aftermath, […]
Valentina Shevchenko Names Her Sole Condition For A Nunes Trilogy
UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko only wants an Amanda Nunes trilogy if the latter is back to her best. The potential for a third showdown was ignited by Nunes following Shevchenko’s title defense at UFC 322 where she defeated Weili Zhang. Nunes claimed she would come out of retirement and first defeat Kayla Harrison for […]
UFC Fight Night – Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker: Preview & Betting Tips
The lightweight division gets another crucial matchup when surging contender Arman Tsarukyan faces veteran fan favourite Dan Hooker in the UFC Fight Night Qatar main event. Tsarukyan (22-3) continues to be spoken of as a future title challenger. His combination of high-level wrestling, elite scrambling, suffocating top control, and rapidly improving striking makes him one […]
UFC Fight Night – Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry: Preview & Betting Tips
https://x.com/WestTillDeath/status/1973487339528958235?t=yYJMa2AnEIvNjvMoEKYvGQ&s=19 A crucial welterweight matchup co-headlines UFC Fight Night as former champion Belal Muhammad meets Irish rising star Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad (24-4, 1 NC) transformed into a high-output, defensively sharp, stamina-driven problem for anyone aiming for a title shot. Victories over Gilbert Burns, Sean Brady, Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson, and Leon Edwards to win […]
Cris Cyborg To Face The Undefeated Sara Collins
Cris Cyborg’s next fight will take place against Sara Collins for the inaugural PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship on December 13. The fight will take place at PFL Lyon in the LDLC Arena in France. Cyborg is arguably one of the greatest female MMA fighters ever. She has won belts in the UFC, Bellator, Invicta FC, […]
Does Rakhmonov Pose The Biggest Challenge For Makhachev?
UFC analyst and Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says Shavkat Rakhmonov would be Islam Makhachev’s toughest challenge at welterweight. Rakhmonov has been sidelined for nearly a year since extending his unbeaten record to 7-0, with a victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 in December 2024. Meanwhile, Makhachev became the welterweight champion after beating […]
Arman Tsarukyan Vs. Dan Hooker Predictions – ‘He's A Beast'
A lightweight bout takes place at UFC Qatar on November 22 between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, as pros gave their predictions. Tsarukyan enters the fight with a victory against Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April 2024. He had been on course to rematch Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, but he missed out after […]
The Fallout From The Dillon Danis Brawl
Jorge Masvidal says he planned to confront Dillon Danis just before Danis was involved in a brawl with members of Islam Makhachev’s team at UFC 322, as we look at the wider fallout. Masvidal and Danis are not on good terms, having exchanged verbals on social media throughout the years. Danis has previously said he […]
McGregor Focused In Training – ‘He’s Showing Up Again'
Conor McGregor is back in training, showing he is dedicated to making a return. McGregor has said he wants to fight at the UFC White House card in June 2026, which would mark his first fight since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. His attempts to make a return against Michael Chandler […]
What's Next For Jack Della Maddalena?
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach, Ben Vickers, has spoken out after his fighter lost his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. Makhachev secured a unanimous decision victory 50-45 (x3), giving Della Maddalena his first MMA loss. The manner of the loss was hard to take, given Islam dominated despite the pre-fight narrative that he […]