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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, […]
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 […]