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Zuffa Boxing Announces Their First Event
Zuffa Boxing is set to host its inaugural event on January 23, 2026, as it makes its entrance into the sport of boxing. The date is strategically scheduled to kick off a huge combat sports weekend on the Paramount+ platform. The Zuffa Boxing card on January 23rd will serve as the prelude to the UFC’s […]
What's Next For Lamont Roach?
Lamont Roach Jr. secured a second consecutive majority draw when he faced Isaac Cruz, raising questions over his next steps. The judges’ scores were 115-111 for Cruz, countered by two scores of 113-113, preventing both fighters of a definitive victory. Roach came into the bout with a chip on his shoulder from the controversial majority […]
Alex Pereira Chasing Three-Division Glory
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira wants to move up to the heavyweight division to add a third belt, with a view to facing Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Pereira is a two-weight champion, having stopped Magomed Ankalaev in his last fight at UFC 320 in October to reclaim the light heavyweight title and avenge […]
What's Next For Petr Yan?
Petr Yan secured a unanimous decision victory over Merab Dvalishvili to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion at UFC 323, as we look at what is next. The win, which avenged his 2023 loss to Merab was a blueprint on how to defeat a man whose greatest strength is his relentless pressure. Merab, renowned for his […]
UFC Fight Night – Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha: Preview & Betting Tips
The light-heavyweight clash between Kennedy Nzechukwu and Marcus “Buchecha” takes place at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night. Nzechukwu (14-6) has carved out a reputation as one of the most physically gifted fighters in the division. Standing 6’5” with an 83-inch reach, he brings the kind of frame usually seen in heavyweight contenders. Over the years, […]
Trump Outlines Massive UFC White House Plans – ‘The Biggest Fights Ever'
US President Donald Trump has revealed new details into the planning for the UFC White House event, slated for June 2026. Speaking at the Kennedy Center Honors award show, the President provided a glimpse into the scale of the card, boldly claiming it will feature 8-9 title fights. The event, which will be staged on […]
Jamahal Hill Threatened To KO Joanna Jedrzejczyk
EX-UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill has caused controversy after footage showed him threatening to KO UFC Hall of Famer Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The incident happened backstage at UFC 323 where Jedrzejczyk allegedly made Hill angry due to her conduct towards his partner, but it was not clear if she was present. The video shows Hill […]
Brandon Royval Vs. Manel Kape Predictions – ‘A Finish Within 3'
The UFC Flyweight division features Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape in a five-round main event this Saturday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, as pros picked their winner. Royval is looking to bounce back after a hard-fought loss to Joshua Van at UFC 317 in June. That defeat snapped an impressive two-fight win […]
Kubrat Pulev Vs. Murat Gassiev Predictions – ‘He Will Catch Him'
The WBA Regular Heavyweight champion Kubrat Pulev steps into the ring against Murat Gassiev this weekend, as we see who will come out on top. Pulev arrives on a three-fight win streak, with wins against Mahmoud Charr, Ihor Shevadzutskyi, and Andrzej Wawrzyk. His last defeat was a close, split-decision loss to Derek Chisora in 2022. […]
Is Badou Jack A Future Hall Of Famer?
The WBC Cruiserweight title this weekend pits the champ Badou Jack against Noel Mikaelian in their rematch, as Jack makes his case for being a ‘Future Hall of Famer.’ Jack initially captured the WBC title in 2023 with a 12th-round TKO victory over Junior Makabu. However, his first defense against Mikaelian in May ended with […]
Gabriel Flores vs Joe Cordina: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing A compelling fight is set to unfold when Gabriel Flores meets former IBF super-featherweight champion Joe Cordina on Saturday night. Gabriel Flores (27-2, 8 KO’s) rose quickly through the American prospect ranks as a teenager, celebrated for his speed, smooth boxing, and mature ring IQ well beyond his years. But the […]
Kubrat Pulev vs Murat Gassiev: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/1996264604192960913 The heavyweight division closes out the year with an intriguing clash in Dubai on December 12, as Kubrat Pulev defends his WBA Regular heavyweight title against Murat Gassiev. Pulev (32-3, 14 KO’s) enters this title defence as the more seasoned campaigner. At 44, the Bulgarian veteran has seen nearly everything the sport […]
What's Next For Merab Dvalishvili?
Merab Dvalishvili lost his UFC Bantamweight Title against Petr Yan in a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, and 48-47) at UFC 323, as we look at what is next for him. Merab entered the contest riding a spectacular 14-fight win streak, built almost entirely on his record-setting pace and takedown ability. However, Yan successfully stopped an […]
Mayweather Says Shakur Is The A-Side Over Teo
Floyd Mayweather views Shakur Stevenson as the A-side in his January 31 fight against Teofimo Lopez. Shakur moves up from 135 to try and secure Lopez’s WBO Junior Welterweight Title. Stevenson is a three-weight world champion, the current WBC Lightweight Champion, having beaten William Zepeda in July. The win took his undefeated record to 24-0, […]
Brandon Royval Vs. Manel Kape Breakdown
Flyweight Brandon Royval takes on Manel Kape in the main event at UFC APEX this weekend in their final UFC bout of 2025, as we preview his upcoming fight. Royval arrives into the fight on a loss, having come up short against Joshua Van at UFC 317 in June. The defeat ended his two-fight win […]
Kubrat Pulev Vs. Murat Gassiev Breakdown
WBA Regular Champion Kubrat Pulev takes on Murat Gassiev for December 12. Here is a preview of the upcoming fight. Pulev was ordered to face Moses Itauma, only for Pulev’s team to submit a special permit request to the WBA who allowed him to face Gassiev. However, Itauma is expected to face the winner, meaning […]
Badou Jack Vs. Noel Mikaelian Breakdown
WBC Cruiserweight Champion Badou Jack rematches Noel Mikaelian on December 13, as we preview this upcoming fight. The fight takes place from the Ace Mission Studio in Los Angeles, as part of a $29.99 PPV with a twist. The card is billed as the “Championing Mental Health presents CMH 2: Rematch Season,” meaning that $1 […]
Yan Upsets Dvalishvili To Become Bantamweight Champ
Petr Yan made history by beating Merab Dvalishvili to become a two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion via a unanimous decision: 49-46, 49-46, 48-47. The win avenged the defeat in their 2023 clash, which Merab won. Merab thus missed out on setting the record for the most successful title defences in a calendar year, which would have […]
Isaac Cruz Vs Lamont Roach Ends In A Majority Draw
Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr. ended in a majority draw in their WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Title fight, 115-111 Cruz, 113-113, 113-113, as you can see how the fight played out live. Cruz secured the interim title with a win over Omar Salcido in July, his second win on the spin. The run of […]
O’Shaquie Foster Dominates Stephen Fulton
O’Shaquie Foster outlcassed Stephen Fulton in an WBC Interim Super Featherweight title clash, beating him in a unanimous decision, 117-111, 118-110, 119-109, as you can see how the fight played out live. The fight was meant to be for Foster’s full WBC belt, however, Fulton’s failure to make weight meant it was now an interim bout. […]