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UFC Fight Night: Shanghai – Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes Acosta – Preview & Betting Tips
The huge heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai pits two very different strikers against one another, as Sergei Pavlovich takes on Waldo “Salsa Boy” Cortes Acosta. Pavlovich’s (19-3) run through the top 10 was built on his ability to walk forward and blast guys out of the cage. But against the now UFC […]
UFC Fight Night: Shanghai – Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling – Preview & Betting Tips
The featherweight co-main event at UFC Fight Night Shanghai delivers two highly ranked fighters as number four ranked Brian Ortega takes on number seven ranked Aljamain Sterling. Ortega (16-4, 1 NC) looked revitalised in moments against Yair Rodríguez and Chan Sung Jung, but in other fights, like his war with Alexander Volkanovski or his near-stoppage […]
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Deported Back To Mexico
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is back in Mexico after being deported from the United States in response to his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in July. Reports indicate that Chavez Jr. was accused of entering the U.S illegally, resulting in his detention last month. The news was a massive shock especially since […]
Dwayne Johnson Called ‘Courageous' For Playing Ex-MMA Fighter Mark Kerr
Dwayne Johnson made a “courageous” decision to play Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. That is according to ex-UFC fighter and now actor Keith Jardine. Johnson will portray the two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion and PRIDE FC champion, Kerr, who had notable struggles with addiction. The Smashing Machine will debut on September 8 at the […]
Fans React To Canelo Vs. Crawford Undercard – ‘Could've Done Better'
Fans have reacted to the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford card. The two boxers headline an undisputed super middleweight title fight on September 13. Canelo became undisputed for a second time by beating William Scull in his last fight. Meanwhile, Crawford moves up two weight classes to take on Alvarez for the chance to become […]
Will Ngannou Leave The PFL?
Francis Ngannou opened up on why he skipped the first two PFL Africa events, as doubts emerge over his PFL future. Ngannou is the PFL’s biggest star, having signed with them in 2023. His deal included becoming chairman of PFL Africa, with the vision to expand MMA in the continent. Ngannou made an impressive start […]
Yoenis Tellez Vs. Abass Baraou Preview
Yoenis Tellez, the WBA Super Welterweight Interim Champion, puts his title on the line against Abass Baraou on Saturday, as we preview this upcoming fight. Tellez arrives into the fight with the best win of his career, securing a unanimous decision win over Julian Williams. The victory extended his undefeated record to 10-0, with 7 […]
UFC Fight Night: Shanghai – Rongzhu vs Austin Hubbard – Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC returns to Shanghai this weekend, and one of the more intriguing clashes on the card sees China’s Rongzhu face off against the durable veteran Austin Hubbard at lightweight. Rongzhu (26-6) is still relatively inexperienced in the UFC after having only two fights on the roster since competing on the Road to the UFC […]
Alexander Volkanovski Vs. Lerone Murphy – How Does It Play Out?
Alexander Volkanovski is eying a bout with Lerone Murphy for his next title defense, as we look at how the fight could play out. Volkanovski reclaimed the featherweight title in his last fight, which he had lost to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, by beating Diego Lopes at UFC 314. The Australian is now eying […]
What's Next For Andy Ruiz?
Andy Ruiz Jr. is plotting his return to the ring by this year or early 2026, as we look at his next steps. Ruiz is coming back from hand surgery after fracturing it during his last fight against Jarrell Miller in August 2024, which resulted in a majority draw. The Mexican is back in the […]
Victor Conte On Garcia's Failed Tests – ‘Why Didn't Ryan Attend A Hearing?'
Victor Conte, who works with VADA as an anti-doping consultant, has reacted to Ryan Garcia’s response to his failed VADA tests for Ostarine. After Garcia tested positive for Ostarine twice following his April 2024 win over Devin Haney, he provided two unsealed supplements, claiming they were contaminated. Both tested positive for Ostarine. However, Conte revealed […]
Dubois Leaves Don Charles – Is It The Right Move?
Daniel Dubois has officially split from his trainer, Don Charles, as he will now work alongside Tony Sims. The announcement follows Dubois’ knockout loss to Oleksandr Usyk, as he missed out on becoming the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. Charles, who helped Dubois resurrect his career after his first loss to Joe Joyce, was a central […]
Sylvester Stallone's Favorite Boxing Movies
Sylvester Stallone, best known for starring in the Rocky franchise, has opened up about his favorite films. Stallone starred in six Rocky films and two of the Creed spin-offs. However, beyond the franchise, there were plenty of other boxing films he recommended. Stallone mentions ‘Winner Take All.’ This film follows a boxer whose life spirals out […]
What's Next For Dillian Whyte After The Itauma Loss?
After his first round knockout loss to Moses Itauma, Dillian Whyte’s next steps are uncertain. Whyte is in the latter part of his career, knowing a title shot may not be achievable. That has left Whyte with a decision to make. He could have a third fight with Derek Chisora. Whyte has already beaten him […]
What's Next For Dricus du Plessis?
Dricus du Plessis’ reign as UFC Middleweight Champion came to an end after Khamzat Chimaev won a dominant unanimous decision, raising questions over his next steps. The former champion was dominated on the ground for nearly the entire fight. After such a definitive loss, du Plessis needs to consider his next fight carefully. A rematch […]
Nick Ball Vs. Naoya Inoue – How Does It Play Out?
Nick Ball is targeting Naoya Inoue following his win over Sam Goodman, as we look at how the fight could play out. Inoue is an explosive counter-puncher with a 90% knockout rate, while Ball is a relentless, pressure-fighting brawler. Inoue’s wide stance gives him a base for attack and defense, allowing him to set up […]
Fury Says Itauma Beats Usyk – ‘Moses Will Wreck Him'
Tyson Fury believes Moses Itauma would beat Oleksandr Usyk, but is he right? Fury’s comments were made after Itauma knocked out Dillian Whyte in his last fight in a first-round knockout. While Whyte is 37-years-old, it was still the biggest win of Itauma’s career. Fury’s view is primarily based on the idea that boxing is […]
Andy Ruiz: Jake Paul More Likely To Beat AJ Than Andre Ward
Andy Ruiz Jr. says Jake Paul has a better chance of beating Anthony Joshua than Andre Ward, but is that accurate? Ruiz’s argument is about the heavyweight advantage. Ward, a former light-heavyweight and super-middleweight champion, is simply not a heavyweight. While Ward’s boxing IQ, and defensive skills are among the best, he is a much […]
Chimaev Dominates Du Plessis To Become Middleweight Champ
Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus Du Plessis to become the UFC Middleweight Champion with a unanimous decision win at UFC 319: Du Plessis WAS one of the most in form fighters in the UFC. He became the champion by beating Sean Strickland at UFC 297, followed by title defenses against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 and […]
What's Next For Itauma After Beating Whyte?
Moses Itauma stopped Dillian Whyte in one round, raising question marks over his next steps. Itauma’s win extended his record to 13-0, as he secured the biggest victory on his resume. Naturally, he has been linked with many fights moving forward, as we explore the options. One of the most talked-about possibilities is a fight […]