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Bautista Submits Oliveira With Second-Round Choke
Mario Bautista secured a second-round finish over Vinicius Oliveira in their bantamweight clash at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The main event began as a tactical battle before Bautista overpowered his man. The fighters traded kicks early, but the momentum shifted when Bautista secured a timed double-leg takedown. Although Oliveira stayed active from his […]
UFC White House Expectations
The UFC White House event is set for June 14, but it won’t be the massive stadium spectacle some expected. TKO CEO Ari Emanuel has clarified that the card will only feature six to seven fights in total. Emanuel also addressed claims from President Trump, who previously teased a 100,000-seat stadium on the lawn. Emanuel […]
What Is Volkanovski's Next Move?
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has cast doubt on Jean Silva fighting him next after the latter called him out. Following his second victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 325 to retain his belt, Volkanovski made it clear that the “line-cutters” will have to wait. This was after the exchange had turned personal. Before UFC […]
Brandon Figueroa Stuns Nick Ball With A Stoppage Win
Brandon Figueroa stopped Nick Ball in the 12th round to secure the latter’s WBA featherweight title, as you can see how the fight played out live. Since his title win over Raymond Ford in Riyadh in 2024, Ball had been on an impressive run. This fourth defense came after big wins over TJ Doheny and […]
Medina Outclasses Curiel To Retain Bantamweight Belt
Christian Medina secured a unanimous decision win to retain his WBO Bantamweight Title in his hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico, against Adrian Curiel: 120-108, 116-112 and 115-113. Medina set the tone in the first three rounds, utilizing his jab to set up left hooks to Curiel’s ribs and overhand rights to the head. The challenger, though, […]
Ryan Garcia Denies VADA Rumors – ‘Things Will Be Met With Legal Action'
Ryan Garcia has denied rumors regarding his drug testing status, warning that anyone spreading “false” claims about his lack of VADA enrollment will be hearing from his lawyers. Garcia slammed reports suggesting he is operating without VADA for his current training camp. As he prepares for a showdown with WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios on […]
Nick Diaz Wants UFC World Title – ‘People Are Going To See'
Nick Diaz confirmed he is not only sober but planning a return to the Octagon, with a view to becoming a world champion. The 42-year-old, who spent much of 2025 in a recovery program in Mexico, made the comments after multiple fight cancellations in 2024. Diaz was meant to fight Vicente Luque at UFC Abu […]
UFC Releases Aaron Tau After Weigh-In Scandal
The UFC has parted ways with flyweight Aaron Tau following a controversial weigh-in scandal at UFC 325. The trouble began when Tau arrived for his scheduled bout against Namsrai Batbayar at the weigh-in. Tau initially requested the “hoop” (a curtain used for fighters who need to strip naked to make weight). Behind the curtain, he […]
Is McGregor A Victim Of His Own Success?
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Conor McGregor is a victim of his own success, meaning it is difficult to see him return to the Octagon. Conor hasn’t fought since his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Conor suffered a broken leg, while his comeback plans for a Michael Chandler fight at […]
Albert Ramirez vs Lerrone Richards: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/2018701019148923304 The upcoming bout between Albert Ramirez and Lerrone Richards takes place this weekend in the light-heavyweight division. Ramirez (22-0, 19 KO’s) enters this contest as a fighter on the rise, bringing confidence, physicality, and a willingness to press the action. Known for his assertive approach, Ramirez looks to dictate tempo early, forcing […]
Ilia Topuria Back In Training, Is Gaethje Next?
After a hiatus that left the lightweight division under some uncertainty, Ilia Topuria looks close to coming back. Topuria is back in the gym, signaling that his recent troubles are behind him. The primary reason for Topuria’s absence was alegal battle with his ex-wife, Giorgina Uzcategui. That meant he had not had a fight since […]
Will Usyk Box A Kickboxer Next?
Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight champion, is being linked with a fight against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. Usyk is looking for his next fight after stopping Daniel Dubois last July to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. This was the second time he had achieved this following his first win over Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian then vacated […]
Jennifer Garner Went Full Mike Tyson During Fight Scene
Jennifer Garner recently revealed her commitment to an action role, which resulted in her biting someone’s ear. The incident dates back to the filming of the 2007 film The Kingdom. Garner was locked in a fight scene with stuntman Sala Baker. Director Peter Berg wanted the scene to look as raw as possible, telling both […]
Ennis Vs Ortiz Moves Closer
A fight in the junior middleweight division is on the verge of being finalized as Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is close. The fight gained momentum after Ennis dismantled Uisma Lima in a single round during his 154-pound debut in October, while Ortiz followed up in November with a KO of Erickson Lubin. The […]
Mike Tyson Recalls The Most Dangerous Puncher
Mike Tyson identified Donovan Ruddock as the hardest opponent he ever shared the ring with. While Tyson is famously remembered for his rivalries with Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, he maintains that Ruddock’s unique power was on a completely different level. The two engaged in two brutal fights. Tyson walked away with a seventh-round TKO […]
Andrew Cain vs Alejandro Jair Gonzalez: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/2019123793843908824 The bantamweight bout between Andrew Cain and Alejandro Jair Gonzalez is an intriguing matchup on Saturday night. Cain (14-1, 12 KO’s) enters the bout as a fighter very much on the rise. Known for his sharp fundamentals and measured approach, Cain has steadily built momentum by doing the basics extremely well. He […]
Mayweather To Box Kickboxer Mike Zambidis
Floyd Mayweather will box Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis on June 27 at the Telekom Center, OAKA Olympic Complex, in Athens. The news comes after reports that Mayweather sued Showtime Sports and its former President Stephen Espinoza, alleging there had been a misappropriation of funds in a $340 million lawsuit. The fight will see Mayweather come […]
Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: DAZN The featherweight showdown between Nick Ball and Brandon Figueroa is one of those fights that is a must-see contest on Saturday night. Ball (23-0-1, 13 KO’s) has quickly built a reputation as one of the most aggressive and physically imposing fighters in the featherweight division. Despite giving up height and reach to […]
Mario Bautista Vs. Vinicius Oliveira Predictions
Bantamweight Mario Bautista headlines against Vinicius Oliveira on February 7, as fans picked their winner. Bautista’s last outing at UFC 321 in October 2025 saw an eight-fight win streak end by Umar Nurmagomedov. Despite the unanimous decision loss, Bautista pushed Nurmagomedov, even dropping him briefly in the second round. Before the Nurmagomedov loss, Bautista had […]
Haney Wants Shakur Next – ‘The Biggest Fight In Boxing'
Devin Haney has issued a challenge to Shakur Stevenson, labeling a potential meeting between the two “the biggest fight in boxing.” Haney’s call-out came just days after Stevenson’s 119-109 unanimous decision victory over Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden, a performance that saw Shakur capture the WBO and Ring junior welterweight titles and secure his […]