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Roman Dolidze Vs. Anthony Hernandez Preview
Roman Dolidze takes on Anthony Hernandez at UFC Vegas 109 in a middleweight bout, as we preview this upcoming fight. Dolidze arrives in the fight in an impressive run of form. He has racked up three wins in a row, beating Anthony Smith, Kevin Holland and Marvin Vettori, respectively. Those wins put an end to […]
Khabib Reacts To McGregor's Legal Woes – ‘This Is Punishment'
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Conor McGregor can bounce back from his recent personal and legal issues, but he did have some harsh words for the Irishman. McGregor is one of the most iconic fighters in the UFC, having won belts in two weight classes. However, his reputation has taken a beating for his conduct outside of […]
Keith Thurman vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr., Barboza Jr. vs. Frank Martin Planned For October
Keith Thurman vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is being planned for the WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Title in October, while Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Frank Martin could feature on the card too. Thurman has had just two fights since his first loss in 2019 against Manny Pacquiao. Wins over Mario Barrios and Brock Jarvis allowed Thurman […]
De La Hoya Bashes Dana White Over Ben Askren's Struggles – ‘They Care About Their Bottom Line'
Oscar De La Hoya has slammed Dana White, blaming him for Ben Askren’s struggles in not being able to cover his medical costs following his recent struggles with pneumonia. Askren, a former Bellator and ONE Championship belt holder, joined the UFC in 2018. While he did not win a UFC title, Askren became a fan […]
What's Next For Oscar Duarte?
Oscar Duarte defeated Kenneth Sims Jr. via a majority decision, raising question marks over his next steps. Duarte secured this fourth win a row since his Ryan Garcia loss, taking his record to 29-2-1. He is currently ranked fifth by the WBA in the 140-pound rankings, although that is expected to rise with his latest […]
Keyshawn Davis Speaks Out After Locker Room Brawl – ‘I Was Wrong'
Keyshawn Davis has opened up about his recent behaviour, which saw him stripped of his WBO lightweight title, which was followed by a locker room brawl. Davis missed weight for his Edwin De Los Santos fight, coming in at 139.3 pounds. The manner in which he failed weight suggested he never intended to make the […]
Will Justin Gaethje Retire?
Chael Sonnen believes Justin Gaethje will retire from the UFC if he doesn’t receive a lightweight title shot next. Gaethje has made it clear that he will only return to the octagon for a chance at the lightweight belt, which is currently held by Ilia Topuria. The latter knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 […]
Oscar Duarte Edges Past Sims Jr.
Oscar Duarte edged past Kenneth Sims Jr. in their 140-pound bout via a majority decision, 114-114, 116-112 and 115-113, as you can see how the fight played out. Duarte arrived into the fight in good form. He made a statement by becoming the first fighter to stop former world champion JoJo Diaz. Duarte followed that […]
Regis Prograis Battles Past JoJo Diaz
Regis Prograis defeated JoJo Diaz in a hard-fought unanimous decision, as you can see how the fight played out. Prograis arrived into the fight with some serious scrutiny over his form. He won a world title in 2022 when he defeated Jose Zepeda for the WBC Junior Welterweight Title. He followed it up with a […]
Ryan Garcia Will Leave Golden Boy
Ryan Garcia says he is moving on from Golden Boy Promotions once his contract is up with them after his next fight. Garcia accused Oscar De La Hoya of disrespect, saying he gave him the worst offer after his Rolando Romero defeat. Garcia is at a crossroads in his career, having lost his last fight […]
Topuria Described As ‘Incredible, If Not The Best'
UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis has praised lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Du Plessis’ comments arrive after Topuria became a two-weight world champion after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to win the vacant lightweight strap. The belt followed his success at lightweight, as Topuria joined some esteemed company of double champions such as […]
Xander Zayas' Next Move
Bob Arum has stated that a fight between Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis would be a mega bout. Zayas, 22, secured the vacant WBO Junior Middleweight Title with a unanimous decision win against Jorge Garcia. The victory extended his record to 22-0, with 13 knockouts. The win came on Top Rank’s final fight with ESPN, […]
Will Gane Or Aspinall Handle The Pressure Better?
UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida says Ciryl Gane may not be fully focused for his UFC 321 title shot against heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Gane faces off against Aspinall on October 25 for his first title shot since 2023. On that occasion, he suffered a first-round submission loss to Jon Jones. Since then, Gane has racked […]
Duarte And Sims Jr. Size Each Other Up At Final Weigh-In
Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. made the 140-pound weight limit ahead of their August 2 clash. Duarte, who suffered a defeat to Ryan Garcia in 2023, has since rebuilt his career under trainer Robert Garcia. He made a statement by becoming the first fighter to stop former world champion Jo Jo Diaz, followed by […]
Prograis And Diaz Face Off In Final Presser – ‘He's About To Get It'
Regis Prograis returns to the ring on August 2 against JoJo Diaz, as the pair held their final presser. Prograis was once considered one of the most dangerous fighters in the 140-pound division, but his momentum has taken a hit. After a career-defining knockout of Jose Zepeda in 2022 to capture the WBC Junior Welterweight […]
De La Hoya Bashes New Muhammad Ali Act Bill – ‘This Is A Warning To All Fighters'
Oscar De La Hoya has slammed the efforts made to amend the Muhammad Ali Act, claiming that it is “malevolent.” Oscar’s comments come after the introduction of a new bill, The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, in U.S. Congress. The bill wants to offer alternatives to the way the major sanctioning bodies, WBC, WBO, […]
Mike Tyson’s Former Trainer Dies After Battle with Cancer – ‘Great Boxing Man'
Tommy Brooks, the boxing trainer who worked with the likes of Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, has passed away at the age of 71. Reports indicate that Brooks died after battling cancer, as he left behind a major legacy in the sport. Brooks was one of the few coaches who worked with fighters during the […]
Nikita Hand Speaks Out McGregor Loses His Appeal -‘Don’t Be Silenced'
Nikita Hand has spoken out after Conor McGregor failed in his bid to overturn the ruling from her sexual assault civil lawsuit on appeal. Hand alleged that in 2018 McGregor sexually assaulted her in a Dublin hotel room. McGregor’s friend, James Lawrence, was also a name who was mentioned in the suit. While Lawrence was […]
Duarte And Sims Jr. Exchange Verbals During Final Presser
Oscar Duarte and Kenneth Sims Jr. shared their last words before their junior welterweight clash on August 2 in their final presser. Since his defeat to Ryan Garcia in 2023, Duarte has rebuilt his career under the tutelage of Robert Garcia. He became the first to stop former world champion Jo Jo Diaz, followed it […]
UFC Fight Night – Tatsuro Taira vs Hyun Sung Park: Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC returns this Saturday night with a compelling flyweight main event that pits Japan’s prospect Tatsuro Taira against South Korea’s unbeaten Hyun Sung Park. Taira (16-1) has been methodically climbing the flyweight ladder in recent times. Many viewed that the Amir Albazi matchup as his breakout opportunity into the top 5. Now though, Taira […]