News — Page 228
6,343 articles · Breaking boxing and UFC news, analysis, interviews, and betting previews.
Umar Nurmagomedov Vs. Mario Bautista Predictions – ‘Gonna Knock Him Out'
Bantamweights Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista face off at UFC 321 on Saturday, as we preview the upcoming fight. Nurmagomedov enters the fight, with plenty to prove. He suffered the first loss of his career against UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili in his last fight at UFC 311. He suffered a broken hand during the […]
Virna Jandiroba Vs. Mackenzie Dern Predictions – ‘Win By Arm Bar'
Virna Jandiroba takes on Mackenzie Dern at UFC 321 in a vacant strawweight title this weekend, as fans picked their winner. Jandiroba comes into this bout in an impressive run of form. She has won her last five fights, beating Angela Hill, Marina Rodriguez, Loopy Godinez, Amanda Lemos and Yan Xiaonan, respectively. Five of her […]
Dana White Talks Up The UFC's Future
Dana White talked up the UFC’s relationship with Abu Dhabi, as the UFC heads to the capital for UFC 322 on Saturday. It has been 15 years since the UFC first held their event there, which will now host the UFC Heavyweight Championship of the world. Tom Aspinall makes his first defense of the belt […]
Conor McGregor's ‘Spiritual Journey' – But Is It Too Late?
Conor McGregor has declared he has been “saved” and “healed,” claiming a powerful “spiritual journey” has reawakened his competitive spirit ahead of a potential UFC return. McGregor is one of the UFC’s most iconic fighters, becoming a two-weight champion during his prime years. However, his career has stagnated of late, having not made an appearance […]
Jon Jones Addresses His Brother's Passing – ‘Will Truly Be Missed'
Jon Jones has broken his silence on the death of his brother, former NFL star and Super Bowl champion, Arthur Jones, who passed away on October 3rd at the age of 39. After taking time to grieve, Jones issued a tribute to his older brother, who was known for his support in the UFC champion’s […]
UFC 321 – Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane: Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC heavyweight division is about to witness a collision of modern giants in the UFC 321 main event as Tom Aspinall faces Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title. Aspinall (15-3) has rocketed to the top of the division with an explosiveness and composure that’s almost alien among heavyweights. His only defeat in the […]
Is Alex Pereira The Real BMF Champion?
Joe Rogan believes UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, and not the current titleholder Max Holloway, is the actual BMF champion. Holloway, who won the belt after stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April 2024, has had two fights since then. A stoppage defeat to Ilia Topuria followed at UFC 308 in October 2024, […]
UFC 321 – Alexander Volkov vs Jailton Almeida: Preview & Betting Tips
The heavyweight division takes the spotlight at UFC 321, as Alexander Volkov faces off against Jailton Almeida in a matchup that could have serious implications for the title picture. Volkov’s (38-11) recent resurgence has shown he’s far from a fading veteran. Wins over Tai Tuivasa, Alexander Romanov and Sergei Pavlovich highlighted his improved defensive awareness […]
UFC 321 – Virna Jandiroba vs Mackenzie Dern: Preview & Betting Tips
Nearly five years after their first meeting, Brazilians Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern are set to run it back for the vacant UFC strawweight title at UFC 321. Jandiroba (22-3) enters this vacant title bout after racking up five-straight wins, four of which came via decision. And whilst that may sound boring, it shows her […]
UFC 321 – Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC. The bantamweight division takes centre stage at UFC 321 as Umar Nurmagomedov looks to continue his march towards another title shot with a win against red-hot contender Mario Bautista. Nurmagomedov (18-1) enters UFC 321 as one of the most complete prospects to ever emerge from the famed Nurmagomedov camp. A cousin of […]
UFC 321 – Nathaniel Wood vs Jose Delgado: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/mma_orbit/status/1966181744962674861?t=9p28LKKDJRbElmQuqiDPSA&s=19 The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for UFC 321, and one of the most intriguing matchups on the card features a clash between the seasoned Nathaniel Wood and the explosive Jose Delgado. Wood (21-6) comes into this fight with a clear edge in UFC experience and fight IQ, and he’s trending in […]
UFC 321 – Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov: Preview & Betting Tips
We’ve got a fascinating light heavyweight clash lined up for UFC 321, as Aleksandar Rakic faces the surging and unbeaten Azamat Murzakanov. Rakic (14-5) was once viewed as a future title contender; he is tall, technical, with crisp striking and elite distance management. But after dropping three straight, including two knockout losses, questions linger about […]
Tom Aspinall Vs. Ciryl Gane Predictions
Tom Aspinall faces Ciryl Gane this weekend at UFC 321, as pros picked their winner. Aspinall became the full champion after Jon Jones vacated the belt, making this his first defense. Aspinall has three stoppage wins on the spin since breaking his leg against Curtis Blaydes in 2022. His wins include Marcin Tybura, Sergei Pavlovich […]
Khamzat Chimaev Vs. Alex Pereira – How Does It Play Out?
Fresh off his middleweight title win over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev is already setting his sights on two-division glory, publicly pursuing a bout against Light Heavyweight champ Alex Pereira. Chimaev, who beat Du Plessis in August to seize the 185-pound belt, continues to chase the big names. While he could face […]
Max Holloway Addresses Bare-knuckle Boxing Rumors
BMF Champion Max Holloway has rejected the idea of transitioning to bare-knuckle boxing after his MMA career, calling it “the stupidest thing.” Holloway’s comments come despite a growing trend of UFC fighters, such as Mike Perry and Darren Till, who have made the crossover. Holloway, who is known for being one the best boxers in […]
Aspinall Vs. Gane Breakdown
The heavyweight division will see Tom Aspinall make his first official title defense this weekend at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane, as we see how the fight will play out. Aspinall was elevated to the full championship status after Jon Jones vacated the belt. For Aspinall, this fight is a chance to prove his reign […]
Dana White's ‘Concerning' Stance On McGregor
Dana White had little to say when questioned about Conor McGregor’s 18-month suspension for violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy. The ban was imposed after McGregor committed three “whereabouts failures”—missing three attempted sample collections within a 12-month period in 2024. The suspension was retroactively dated to September 20, 2024, and is set to expire on March 20, 2026. The […]
Kamaru Usman Outlines His Retirement Plan
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman wants to reclaim his welterweight belt and secure the middleweight title before retiring. Usman, 38, was the welterweight champion from 2019 to 2022, defending the belt five times before losing it to Leon Edwards at UFC 278 in August 2022. Usman currently holds a 1-3 record in his last […]
Allen Makes De Ridder Quit On The Stool
Brendan Allen shocked Reinier de Ridder at UFC Vancouver, as the latter’s camp threw in the towel following the fourth round. Allen’s victory ended the Dutchman’s four-fight winning streak, making a major statement in the middleweight division. Allen did not have it all his way early on. He failed to secure a takedown in the […]
Alex Pereira's Boxing Ambitions – Is It The Right Move?
Alex Pereira, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, is laying the groundwork for a transition into boxing. After a victory this month at UFC 320 where he knocked out Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim his light heavyweight title, the attention has turned towards Alex’s next move. He is out injured after breaking his foot in the Ankalaev […]