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Pros Predict Volkanovski Vs. Lopes – ‘Hard To Go Against Him'
UFC 325 marks a homecoming for Alexander Volkanovski as he defends his featherweight belt in a rematch against Diego Lopes on January 31, as pros picked their winner. Volkanovski enters Sydney having successfully navigated the most turbulent period of his career. After losing the belt to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 in early 2024, Volkanovski […]
Keyshawn Davis Vs. Jamaine Ortiz Breakdown
Keyshawn Davis and Jamaine Ortiz will meet in a junior welterweight fight on January 31, as we preview this upcoming fight. For Davis, the 140-pound debut is following a tough 2025. Davis missed the lightweight limit by 4.3 lbs for a scheduled title defense against Edwin De Los Santos last June. The incident led to […]
Makhachev And Usman's Viral Face-Off
Islam Makhachev and Kamaru Usman stared down at UFC 324, as a future fight could follow. The exchange was presided over by Khabib Nurmagomedov, who playfully acted as a mediator, telling both men to “be nice” as they stared each other down with grins. Makhachev is the welterweight champion after capturing the vacant title with […]
Filming Wraps For Michael Watson's Biopic ‘The Force’
Filming is over for “The Force: The Michael Watson Story,” a portrayal of the rivalry and reconciliation between Michael Watson and Chris Eubank Sr. Directed by Sean Cronin, the biopic captures Watson’s rise as a world-class middleweight, centering on the 1991 rematch with Eubank Sr. The film focuses on the 12th round, where Watson collapsed […]
UFC 325 – Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The lightweight matchup between Rafael Fiziev and Mauricio Ruffy takes place at UFC 325 in what’s one of the best striker-vs-striker matchups in the division. Fiziev (13-4) has built his reputation as one of the cleanest and most technically refined strikers in the UFC’s lightweight division. With a background in Muay Thai […]
UFC 325 – Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The lightweight matchup between Quillan Salkilld and Jamie Mullarkey is set to kick off the UFC 325 main card this weekend. Salkilld (10-1) enters the contest as a fighter many see as a developing talent with plenty of room to grow. Still early in his UFC journey, Salkilld has shown flashes of […]
UFC 325 – Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The heavyweight matchup between Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325 is a classic clash of proven power against rising potential. Tuivasa (15-8) is one of the most recognisable heavyweights on the roster. His style is straightforward and brutally effective: close distance, throw with full power, and dare opponents to stand […]
Dana White Scrapped UFC 324 Fight After Betting ‘Red Flags'
In a major move, Dana White pulled the lightweight matchup between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson from the UFC 324 lineup. The decision was made just hours before the event after the promotion’s integrity partner, IC360, raised a red flag regarding “irregular betting patterns.” This marks a shift in UFC policy, prioritizing immediate cancellation over […]
Poirier Could Come Out Of Retirement
Dustin Poirier has hinted that he could be lured back to the Octagon for a tie-breaker against Justin Gaethje, following the latter’s interim title win at UFC 324 against Paddy Pimblett. Poirier had seemingly closed the chapter on his career after a unanimous decision defeat to Max Holloway in July 2025, but the prospect of […]
Deontay Wilder Vs. Derek Chisora Complications
Heavyweight veterans Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora are reportedly finalizing a clash for April 4, but Frank Warren has something to say about that. The news broke after Chisora posted a social media clip showing a video call with Wilder, during which “War” Chisora held up what appeared to be a signed bout agreement. Wilder […]
Alexander Volkanovski Vs. Diego Lopes Breakdown
UFC 325 features a featherweight title rematch between the champ Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes on January 31, as we preview this fight. Volkanovski reclaimed the vacant belt with a win over Lopes in their first meeting last year at UFC 314. It was the perfect response to his stoppage loss suffered against Ilia Topuria […]
Teofimo Lopez Vs. Shakur Stevenson Breakdown
Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson headline “The Ring 6” on January 31, as we preview this upcoming fight. Lopez is making the fourth defense of the WBO 140 title he snatched from Josh Taylor in 2023. He remains in peak form following a dominant unanimous decision win over the previously unbeaten Arnold Barboza Jr. on […]
Gaethje Beats Pimblett In A Brutal War
Justin Gaethje beat Paddy Pimblett in a unanimous decision, 48-46, 49-47, 49-47, to become the Interim Lightweight champ at UFC 324, as you can see how the fight played out live. Gaethje entered the fight with a win over Rafael Fiziev in March 2025 at UFC 313. The win was the perfect response after his knockout […]
O’Malley Beats Yadong In A Controversial Decision
Sean O’Malley defeated Song Yadong at UFC 324 via a unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, as you can see how the bantamweight fight played out live. With Petr Yan beating Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323, the winner knew would be a candidate to challenge the Russian champion. For O’Malley, this marked his first non-title appearance […]
Ryan Garcia And David Benavidez Train Together
Ryan Garcia and David Benavidez spent time working together in the gym, providing a rare look at two of the sport’s biggest names. The training session served as preparation for their upcoming 2026 campaigns, both of which involve world title fights. Ryan is preparing for his February 21 clash with Mario Barrios. By drilling with […]
Canelo Alvarez's Netflix Move
Netflix and Canelo Alvarez are partnering for a new feature-length documentary, as confirmed by the streaming giant. Produced by Unanimous Media—the production company co-founded by Stephen Curry—the film will provide a deep dive into the trilogy between Canelo and Gennady Golovkin. The documentary will trace their trilogy from the controversial 2017 draw to Canelo’s decisive […]
Paddy Pimblett's UFC 324 Mistake
Paddy Pimblett has responded to fans’ concerns after a video shared by UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall showed the lightweight vaping just days before his interim title fight at UFC 324 on January 24 against Justin Gaethje. Addressing the video, “The Baddy” insisted that the habit actually assists his performance during the final stages of […]
Who Will Appear On UFC White House Card?
UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that talks for the UFC White House event’s match-ups will launch this Monday, January 26, 2026. This push follows the UFC 324 card on January 24, which serves as the promotion’s premier debut on Paramount+. The promotion is under immense pressure to deliver a lineup that justifies the historic […]
Will ‘The Smashing Machine' Win An Oscar?
The announcement of the 2026 Oscar nominations marks a bittersweet for ‘The Smashing Machine’, as it received just one nomination. While that is considered a feat in and of itself, the nomination was for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. The nomination was built on Dwayne Johnson’s transformation into Mark Kerr, utilizing prosthetic work by Kazu Hiro […]
Sean O’Malley Vs. Song Yadong Breakdown
Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong do battle in a bantamweight clash at UFC 324 on Saturday, as we give a breakdown. This three-rounder serves as a critical crossroads for the 135-pound division, especially following Petr Yan’s recent reclamation of the bantamweight title from Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323. O’Malley lost his title to Dvalishvili in […]