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Do We Need McGregor Vs. Chandler?
Matt Brown has criticized the idea of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler headlining the UFC White House event next June. McGregor has claimed that he will face Chandler at the event in June, but the fight has not been officially confirmed by the UFC. While McGregor has been vocal about his interest in headlining the […]
UFC Fight Night – Jake Matthews vs Neil Magny: Preview & Betting Tips
Saturday’s welterweight clash between Jake Matthews and Neil Magny brings together two very different storylines in Perth. Matthews (22-7) has been in the UFC for nearly a decade, yet he’s still just 30 years old. Known for his well-rounded skill set, Matthews mixes sharp boxing combinations, consistent body-to-head variation, and reliable wrestling. Magny (30-13) is […]
UFC Fight Night – Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan: Preview & Betting Tips
The light heavyweight division often delivers chaos, and this weekend’s UFC Fight Night bout between Jimmy Crute and Ivan Erslan has the makings of another firefight in Perth. Crute (13-4-2) returned from a 19-month layoff in February at UFC 312, where he fought Rodolfo Bellato to a draw. While the result stretched his winless skid […]
UFC Fight Night – Jack Jenkins vs Ramon Taveras: Preview & Betting Tips
Featherweights collide this weekend at the UFC Fight Night in Perth as Jack Jenkins meets Ramon Taveras in a matchup that promises fireworks. Jenkins (13-4), fighting out of Australia, enters with a reputation for extreme toughness and versatility. The hometown crowd will be firmly in his corner this weekend, adding some of that energy which […]
UFC Fight Night – Justin Tafa vs Louie Sutherland: Preview & Betting Tips
The heavyweight division is always good for chaos, and Saturday’s UFC Fight Night clash between Justin Tafa and newcomer Louie Sutherland is a prime example. Tafa (7-5, 1 NC) has made his name in the UFC as a fan-friendly brawler. He’s a striker with a granite chin and concussive punching power who thrives when opponents […]
Sean O'Malley Vs. Cory Sandhagen – How Does It Play Out?
Sean O’Malley has hinted at a showdown with Cory Sandhagen at the UFC White House event in June 2026, as we look at how the fight could play out. O’Malley is not in the best form, having suffered back-to-back defeats against Merab Dvalishvili. He lost his UFC Bantamweight belt to Merab at UFC 306 in […]
Charles Oliveira Vs. Mateusz Gamrot – How Does It Play Out?
Charles Oliveira has stated that Mateusz Gamrot is next for him at UFC Rio on October 11 following Rafael Fiziev’s withdrawal with injury, as we look at how the fight could play out. Oliveira is seeking to bounce back from a first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria in June, as he missed out on the vacant […]
Pros Predict Carlos Ulberg Vs. Dominick Reyes – ‘I'm Leaning Towards Him'
Light heavyweights Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes face off at UFC Perth, as pros picked their winner. Ulberg enters the fight with an impressive eight-fight win streak, building a case for a shot at the title. The third-ranked fighter has been particularly dominant in his last two outings, securing victories over Volkan Oezdemir and Jan […]
Robert Whittaker Vs. Sean Strickland – How Does It Play Out?
Robert Whittaker has called out Sean Strickland for a potential fight in Sydney, as we look at how the bout could play out. Whittaker is looking to get back to winnings ways after suffering two consecutive defeats. He came up short against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308, while losing to Reinier de Ridder in July. […]
Dwayne Johnson Was ‘Inspired' By Mark Kerr
The Smashing Machine’s Dwayne Johnson revealed that he was deeply inspired by a specific moment in the career of former MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Johnson portrays Kerr in The Smashing Machine, as his role has been tipped to secure an Oscar nomination following the premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Johnson recalled Kerr’s fight with […]
Fans Predict Carlos Ulberg Vs. Dominick Reyes – ‘I Lean Towards Him'
Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes face off at UFC Perth this weekend, as fans picked their winner. Ulberg arrives into the fight with an impressive run of form. He has won eight fights on the spin, beating Volkan Oezdemir and Jan Blachowicz in his last two fights. A win over Reyes would shoot him up […]
Aspinall: I Didn't Cause Jones Fight Delay
Tom Aspinall has revealed that the delay in trying to secure a fight with Jon Jones was not his choice. Aspinall became the UFC Heavyweight Champion after Jones announced his retirement from the sport. The news came as a shock since Dana White was adamant the fight would get made. The failure to do so […]
UFC Fight Night – Carlos Ulberg vs Dominick Reyes: Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC light heavyweight division is the main focus in Perth this weekend, as surging contender Carlos Ulberg headlines in a main event against former title challenger Dominick Reyes. Ulberg (13-1) has quietly pieced together one of the division’s strongest win streaks. Riding eight straight victories, the City Kickboxing product hasn’t lost since his UFC […]
Adesanya Not Planning To Retire Yet
Despite three consecutive losses, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is not planning to retire. Eugene Bareman, Adesanya’s coach, made the comments about his fighter. Adesanya’s recent struggles have fuelled speculation about his future. His last victory came in April 2023 with a knockout win over Alex Pereira, but since then, he has faced a […]
Will Ronda Rousey Return To The UFC?
Ronda Rousey is enjoying MMA again, as speculation continues that she could return. Rousey is the former UFC Bantamweight Champion. During the peak of her career, she made six title defenses. Her rise made her one of the leading names in women’s MMA, paving the way for other leading female fighters. However, during the latter […]
Topuria Warned About Boxing Crawford
Michael Chiesa has warned Ilia Topuria not to pursue a boxing fight with Terence Crawford. Topuria and Crawford have been exchanging verbals of late. Ilia stated that he would knockout Crawford as the latter was preparing to face the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez. Crawford then came out on top to become a three-weight […]
Conor McGregor Vs. Michael Chandler – How Does It Play Out?
Conor McGregor says he is fighting Michael Chandler at the UFC White House event next June, as we look at how the fight could play out. McGregor’s return has long been in the making. His last UFC appearance took place at UFC 264 when he suffered a knockout loss to Poirier in 2021. The defeat […]
Kayla Harrison Vs. Amanda Nunes – Will It Happen?
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison is ready to fight Amanda Nunes, but she is also making it clear she won’t hold up the division. Harrison, an Olympic gold medalist in judo, became the champion after beating Juliana Pena at UFC 316 in June. After the fight, Harrison and Nunes faced off in the Octagon. […]
Rampage Jackson’s Son Arrested – What's Next?
Rampage Jackson’s son, Raja, has been arrested and is facing a felony charge after an assault on a professional wrestler. According to reports, Jackson’s arrest came on September 18 and he is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. The assault happened in August when Raja attacked wrestler Stuart Smith, also known as “Syko Stu.” […]
Five Worst Fouls in UFC History
The UFC has come a long way from its no-holds-barred early days, with a modern ruleset designed to protect fighters and ensure fair competition. Yet, even in the last 15 years, moments of frustration or recklessness have led to fouls that shocked fans and sometimes changed careers. Here are five of the worst fouls in […]