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Aspinall Diagnosed With Bilateral Brown's Syndrome
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has been diagnosed with Bilateral Brown’s syndrome, a condition in both eyes which may require surgery, after his no-contest with Ciryl Gane. Aspinall’s first defense as the heavyweight champ ended in a no-contest at UFC 321 last month after he could not continue following the first-round due to an accidental […]
Janibek Alimkhanuly Vs. Erislandy Lara Preview
IBF/WBO Middleweight Champion Janibek Alimkhanuly is set to face WBA Champion Erislandy Lara on December 6, as we preview this upcoming fight. Janibek enters the fight, having stopped his last four opponents. His most recent outing was a fifth-round stoppage victory over Anauel Ngamissengue in April. The 30-year-old Alimkhanuly hasn’t gone the distance since his […]
O’Shaquie Foster Vs. Stephen Fulton Breakdown
O’Shaquie Foster takes on Stephen Fulton in a WBC Super Featherweight title clash on December 6, as we preview this upcoming fight. Foster will be defending the WBC Super Featherweight title he recently reclaimed. Foster initially captured the vacant belt in 2023 but lost it in a controversial split decision to Robson Conceição in July […]
Isaac Cruz Vs. Lamont Roach Jr. Preview
Isaac Cruz puts his WBC Interim Junior Welterweight Title on the line against Lamont Roach Jr., as we preview the upcoming December 6 fight. Cruz enters the fight with the first defense of the interim WBC title after beating Omar Salcido in July. It was Cruz’s second straight win since a controversial split decision loss […]
Merab Dvalishvili Vs. Petr Yan Breakdown
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan’s rematch takes place at UFC 323 on December 6, as we preview the upcoming fight. The card will be the UFC’s final PPV event of the year, as the bout takes place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Merab attempts to defend his belt for the fourth time since […]
Crawford Names His Price For The Canelo Rematch
Terence Crawford, the undisputed super middleweight champ, is demanding a $100 million purse to grant Canelo Alvarez a rematch. In September, Crawford moved up two weight classes from 154 lbs to 168 lbs to defeat Canelo by a dominant unanimous decision. The victory made Bud the first male boxer in history to achieve undisputed status […]
Sean O'Malley Worried For Jake Paul Ahead Of AJ Fight – ‘That Is Insane'
Sean O’Malley is worried for Jake Paul ahead of his December 19 fight against Anthony Joshua. Paul faces the biggest test of his career against the former unified heavyweight champion. There are worries over the disparity in size, power, and skill level. Joshua possesses a professional record of 28 wins and 4 losses, with 25 wins […]
Alex Pereira Slammed For Knocking Out Sparring Partner
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has been slammed after knocking out a sparring partner in the gym. Pereira is considered one of the leading knockout artists in the division. Alex has secured five stoppages out of his last six fights, including a KO in his last fight against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 to […]
Whittaker Stops Gavazi In A Brutal KO
Ben Whittaker stopped Benjamin Gavazi in the first round on his Matchroom Boxing debut, as you can see how the fight played out live. The light heavyweight, Whittaker, was a massive favorite entering into this fight, as he sought to expand his global profile. Whittaker’s last bout was a stoppage victory over Liam Cameron in […]
Jeamie TKV Beats Frazer Clarke In An Upset Win
Jeamie TKV beat Frazer Clarke in a split decision, 115-113 TKV, 115-112 (Clarke), to become the British Heavyweight Champion, as you can see how the bout played out live. Clarke was desperate to return to good form. He defeated Ebenezer Tetteh in April, which followed a split draw and a stoppage loss to Fabio Wardley. […]
Grasso vs. Namajunas Set For UFC 324
UFC 324 will feature a bout between ex-flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. The fight will be part of the UFC’s first card under their new Paramount+ deal, which is headlined by Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. Grasso is determined to get back to winning ways after losing her last […]
Chimaev Hints At Next Fight: Imavov Is The Target
UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev has suggested that his next fight will be against Nassourdine Imavov. Chimaev secured the biggest win of his career by defeating Dricus Du Plessis in a unanimous decision to secure the middleweight belt at UFC 319 in August. However, Chimaev disclosed that he suffered a foot injury, which will keep […]
Which UFC Star Inspired Canelo Alvarez?
Canelo Alvarez was inspired when he met former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in 2021. Alvarez is one of Mexico’s biggest boxers. He made history by becoming the first fighter to achieve the undisputed super middleweight title. Alvarez would also become the second fighter to do so, as he repeated this feat by beating William Scull […]
Jon Jones Hits Back At Daniel Cormier's Comments
Jon Jones continued his feud with Daniel Cormier after the latter criticized Jones for appearing to spend Thanks Giving without his family. This was after Cormier commented on a clip, which showed Jones spending time in Russia. The pair have a long history having faced each other twice in the Octagon. Jones secured a unanimous […]
Cristiano Ronaldo's Big MMA Venture – ‘I Live By The Pursuit Of Greatness'
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become a shareholder in the leading Spanish MMA promotion, WOW FC. Ronaldo joins forces with UFC two-division champion Ilia Topuria in this landmark business venture. WOW FC is already recognized as Spain’s leading MMA organization, but their CEO Arturo Guillén described the partnership with the football icon as “transformational.” WOW FC […]
Molly McCann vs Ebonie Cotton: Preview & Betting Tips
The scheduled super-bantamweight showdown between Molly McCann and Ebonie Cotton is a pivotal moment for both fighters, especially McCann, who has the reputation from her UFC days. McCann (1-0, 1 KO), known widely as “Meatball”, has been one of the more recognisable faces in UK combat sports over the last several years. Her reputation was […]
Michael Gukas To Play Chris Eubank Sr. In Michael Watson Film
Michael Gukas plays the role of former two-weight world champion, Chris Eubank Sr., in the upcoming film, The Force: The Michael Watson Story, which is expected to be released next year. The film looks into story of Eubank Sr., who won the WBO belts at both 160 and 168 pounds. Specifically, the film centers on […]
Justin Gaethje Vs. Paddy Pimblett Headlines UFC 324
UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will fight for the interim UFC lightweight championship at UFC 324. The card marks the UFC’s first event under Paramount+, which is slated for January 24 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The winner is expected to earn a title shot against […]
Haney Targets Garcia Rematch
WBO Welterweight Champion Devin Haney is eager to secure a rematch against rival Ryan Garcia in 2026. Haney’s pursuit of the rematch comes after becoming a three-division world champion by scoring a unanimous decision win over Brian Norman Jr. this month, securing the WBO Welterweight Title. Haney has plenty of reasons to run things back […]
Shavkat Rakhmonov On His Return
UFC Welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov is ready to return to the Octagon after recovering from a knee injury, but has revealed that his desired opponent, Kamaru Usman, previously “turned him down.” Rakhmonov, who holds a 7-0 record in the UFC, last fought in December 2024 when he secured a win over Ian Machado Garry to cement […]