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Adesanya Vs. Imavov Predictions – ‘He Has A Chip On His Shoulder'
Israel Adesanya takes on Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia as MMA pros gave their predictions. The bout is on February 1 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Adesanya has plenty to prove coming into this fight. He suffered two back-to-back defeats for the first time. He came out second best to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. […]
Benavidez & Morrell Trade Words At Final Presser – ‘I’m 100% Knocking Him Out'
David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr.’s pre-fight presser took place before their light heavyweight fight on February 1, as both fighters traded verbals. It is a clash between two undefeated fighters who are knockout artists. Benavidez is considered the slight favorite. He arrives into the fight with a win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his first […]
Khabib Bashes McGregor's ‘Controversial' Paul Hughes' Comments
Khabib Nurmagomedov has lashed out at Conor McGregor after the Irishman’s controversial comments towards Paul Hughes. Khabib’s comments were made following the recent fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes at the Road to Dubai Champions Event. Usman was given a controversial victory despite most of the MMA community having Hughes as the winner. Hughes could […]
Jake Paul: MMA Is No Longer Elite, Suffering Massive Decline
Jake Paul no longer sees MMA as an elite sport, as he has suggested it has suffered a massive decline. Paul is currently establishing his legacy in the sport of boxing. Jake has earned more than what most professional boxers will make in their lifetime. He demonstrated this perfectly when he faced Mike Tyson in […]
Ex-World Champ Slams Haney's Career – ‘Haney Was Fighting Guys In Retirement Homes'
Paulie Malignaggi scrutinized David Haney’s resume by stating that he had not fought any top-level opposition. Haney is undefeated with a 31-0 record, having won belts at 135 and 140 pounds. During this period, he became the youngest undisputed champion in the four-belt era when he cleaned up at 135 pounds. But there are question […]
Benavidez Eyes Canelo For Undisputed At 175 – ‘It Can Happen'
David Benavidez is confident he can get Canelo Alvarez to fight him if he beats David Morrell Jr. and later becomes undisputed at 175. Benavidez boxes Morrell on February 1 at 175 pounds. He moved up to 175 after failing to get the Canelo fight at 168. He had been the WBC Interim Super Middleweight […]
Benavidez Unleashes His Power During Morrell Media Workout
David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. held their public workouts ahead of their February 1 clash. The fight takes place at light heavyweight, with the winner knowing they became mandatory for the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol. The latter two will rematch on February 22 for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title. Benavidez beat […]
Are The Paul Brothers Fighting Each Other?
Jake Paul and Logan Paul have been linked with a boxing fight for March 27 via HBO Max. The Paul brothers have made an impression in combat sports in different areas. Jake is coming off a win against Mike Tyson in a fight that broke several records. It became the most-viewed boxing match on stream, […]
McGregor's BKFC Debut Closer; Feldman Will Talk To The UFC
Conor McGregor’s BKFC debut could become closer after the organization’s president, Dave Feldman, said he would speak to the UFC. McGregor is desperate to fight in BKFC. He indicated his intentions after the organization’s Knucklemania V event over last weekend. Jeremy Stephens knocked out Eddie Alvarez in the third round of the main event. McGregor […]
Benavidez Threatened With 25% Fine If He ‘Hurts' Morrell Pre-Fight
David Benavidez has been threatened with a 25 percent fine from his purse if he touches David Morrell Jr. again. The revelation follows their kick-off presser, where Benavidez shoved Morrell during their face-off. This was after The Mexican Monster threatened to break Morrell’s mouth. Morrell reacted by throwing his belt at Benavidez, who ducked to […]
Dan Hooker Expects A War With Justin Gaethje – ‘The UFC Wants To See Someone Die'
Dan Hooker is looking forward to facing Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. The pair are set to fight in the co-main event of the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev card. The two fighters are in contrasting form. Hooker enters the fight with a three-fight win streak. His last fight was a win over Mateusz Gamrot […]
Shields vs. Marshall MMA Fight Considered – ‘It's Great For The Sport'
Donn Davis, the Chairman of the PFL, wants to make the Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall MMA bout. The pair faced each other in their boxing bout for the Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship. Shields won that fight to solidify her position as the best fighter. While Marshall got the better of Shields in the amateurs, she […]
Alex Pereira Has Had Talks Over Fighting Jon Jones – ‘I’m The Champ'
Alex Pereira wants a super fight against UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Pereira is one of the best P4P fighters in the world, having won titles at middleweight and light heavyweight. He had a remarkable 2024 after stopping all of his opponents. He knocked out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, […]
Porter Picks Benavidez To Beat Morrell – ‘Experience And Strength'
Shawn Porter has picked David Benavidez to beat David Morrell Jr. The pair will square off on February 1 in one of the biggest fights in the light heavyweight division. The WBC has already said that the winner will become mandatory for either Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol. The latter two boxers will face off […]
Izzy Still Good Enough?
The UFC heads to the Middle East this week for a banger of a card in Riyadh. The main event sees the return of the last Stylebender, as Israel Adesanys takes on Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov. After losing his last two, questionmarks remain over the former middleweight champion Adesanya. Is he past it? Can he return […]
Makhachev Targets Historic Fight With Du Plessis – ‘I Have The Keys To Victory'
Islam Makhachev is targeting a historic fight against the UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis. Makhachev defended his UFC Lightweight Title in his last fight after submitting Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311. He took on the challenge after his initial opponent Arman Tsarukyan withdrew at the last minute once he suffered […]
Aljamain Sterling Plans UFC Return in April; Eyes A Title Shot
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling is looking to return in April. Sterling has plenty to prove coming into 2025. He has lost two of his last three fights, including his last bout against Movsar Evloev at UFC 310. That was his first defeat since his move up to featherweight. He also lost his bantamweight […]
Shakur Stevenson Still Eyeing Gervonta Davis Showdown – ‘Everybody's Talking About It'
Shakur Stevenson has not given up hope of fighting Gervonta Davis. Stevenson is the current WBC Lightweight Champion as he prepares for his next fight against Floyd Schofield. He faces Schofield on February 22 which will be his first fight with Matchroom Boxing since leaving Top Rank. Shakur has had a tricky period of late. […]
Makhachev Targets Gaethje Next – ‘I Like This Idea'
Islam Makhachev has said that Justin Gaethje is a very probable opponent for his next fight. Makhachev made the fourth defense of his UFC Lightweight Title by submitting Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311. He took the fight after his prior opponent, Arman Tsarukyan, withdrew with a back injury on short notice. […]
McGregor Targets BKFC Fight With Stephens; Will It Happen?
Conor McGregor has his eyes on fighting Jeremy Stephens in a BKFC event. The Notorious was present for KnuckleMania V over the weekend as Stephens faced Eddie Alvarez. Stephens came out victorious after dropping Alvarez in the third round. Alvarez got up from the ground. But he was sent to the floor again as the […]