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Anderson Silva To Box Chris Weidman – How Does It Play Out?
Ex-UFC Middleweight Champions Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman will box in a six-rounder at heavyweight, with a weight limit of 205 pounds. The fight will take place on the November 14 Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis undercard. It is the third instalment of their rivalry after the previous two took place under the UFC banner. […]
Benavidez Vs. Yarde PPV Policy Backfires – ‘No Way'
David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde on November 22nd has been overshadowed by a furious debate over the event’s high Pay-Per-View (PPV) price tag. The fight has been priced at $59.99 in the United States and £24.99 in the UK. On the face of it, the card appears to offer value for money. Benavidez makes his […]
Boxxer Suffers A Big Blow As Debut BBC Show Postponed
Frazer Clarke’s British heavyweight title fight with Jeamie TKV has been postponed after the latter suffered an undisclosed injury. The fight was set to take place on October 25, as part of Boxxer’s new broadcast deal with the BBC. However, the show has now been moved to November 29. Clarke had plenty to prove in […]
Ronda Rousey Inspired By Mike Tyson's Comeback
UFC analyst Din Thomas is against former UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey making a return to the UFC based on her previous comments about her troubles with concussions. Rousey left the UFC following knockout losses to Holly Holm (2015 at UFC 193) and Amanda Nunes (2016 at UFC 207), as she lost her bantamweight title. […]
Tom Aspinall's Incredible Rise
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall says he was in a “really dark” period before his leg injury against Curtis Blaydes in 2022, as we look at his rise. Aspinall’s career came to a halt in July 2022 when 15 seconds into the Blaydes fight he snapped his leg while throwing a kick, forcing him to […]
Jimmy Sains vs Troy Coleman: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Matchroom Boxing. The York Hall undercard for Kieron Conway vs George Liddard features another good domestic bout between Jimmy Sains vs Troy Coleman for the vacant English middleweight title. Sains (10-0, 9 KO’s) is a southpaw that burst onto the professional circuit in 2023 with a string of knockout victories, flattening nearly every […]
Fans Predict Reinier de Ridder Vs. Brendan Allen – ‘He Will Destroy Him'
Fans gave their picks for the upcoming middleweight main event at UFC Vancouver between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen this weekend. De Ridder (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has been on a tear, extending his UFC winning streak to 4−0 with recent victories over the likes of former champion Robert Whittaker (via split decision), Gerald […]
Callum Simpson Vs. Hamzah Sheeraz Talks Take Place
An all-British battle at super middleweight could be close, as negotiations continue for a clash between unbeaten fighters Callum Simpson and Hamzah Sheeraz for the EBU Super Middleweight Title. The reigning champion, Callum Simpson (18-0, 13 KOs), has until October 28 to reach an agreement with Sheeraz’s team, or the fight will be sent to […]
Is Derek Chisora Vs. Zhilei Zhang Next?
Zhilei Zhang wants to take on Derek Chisora, with the Chinese heavyweight’s team saying the ball is in the Brit’s court. Zhang’s team has confirmed that they are now waiting on Chisora’s camp to say whether they want to go ahead with a December 13 Manchester, England, fight. Chisora expects his next fight to be […]
Sean Brady Vs. Michael Morales – How Does It Play Out?
Welterweight Sean Brady will make his return to the Octagon against Michael Morales at UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden, New York, on November 15, as we look at how the fight will play out. The fight will take place on the Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev card, who face off for the welterweight […]
Jan Blachowicz Vs. Bogdan Guskov – How Does It Play Out?
UFC 323 will feature a light heavyweight fight between Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov on December 6, as we look at how a fight could play out. Blachowicz is desperate to return to winning ways after failing to secure a victory in his last three outings. His recent form includes a split draw against Magomed […]
Who Are the Best Bantamweight Champions in UFC History?
Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images. Few divisions in UFC history have matched the depth, skill, and pace of bantamweight. Since its introduction in 2011, the 135-pound weight class has produced a revolving door of champions, each bringing a different style and era of dominance. From Dominick Cruz’s footwork to TJ Dillashaw’s striking evolution and Aljamain […]
UFC Fight Night – Charles Jourdain vs Davey Grant: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming UFC Fight Night in Vancouver brings an intriguing matchup between Canada’s own Charles “Air” Jourdain vs England’s gritty veteran Davey “Dangerous” Grant at bantamweight. Jourdain (16-8-1) returns to the Octagon looking to extend his momentum after a solid showing in his bantamweight debut earlier this year, and now he has his home fans […]
UFC Fight Night – Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/MMAKnockoutAI/status/1978270124479021493?t=WlUv7vSaLqs0kugrJcWwmQ&s=19 The bantamweight division gets a fascinating clash on Saturday as veteran contender Marlon “Chito” Vera faces the surging Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Vancouver. Vera (23-10-1) was once a consistent top-five bantamweight, but the Ecuadorian striker has endured a tough stretch, dropping consecutive bouts before taking an extended layoff. Zahabi (13-2) arrives riding […]
Fans Predict Danny Garcia Vs. Daniel Gonzalez – ‘No Look Hook KO'
As former two-division world champion Danny Garcia prepares for what is his final fight on October 18 against Daniel Gonzalez, boxing fans are weighing in with their predictions. The 37-year-old Garcia is set to end his career, which saw him unify titles at 140 lbs (holding the WBA Super, WBC, and The Ring junior welterweight […]
Amanda Serrano Vs. Erika Cruz 2 – How Does It Play Out?
Amanda Serrano rematches Erika Cruz on January 3, 2026, in a defense of her WBO and WBA featherweight titles, as we look at how the fight could play out. The fight will take place from the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as Serrano fights in her hometown. The first fight was a […]
Ben Whittaker Vs. Benjamin Gavazi – How Does It Play Out?
Ben Whittaker is set to headline his Matchroom Boxing debut on November 29 against Benjamin Gavazi for the WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Title, as we look at how the fight plays out. Whittaker’s Matchroom move is designed to increase his global brand, as he parted ways with Boxxer. Boxxer recently saw their Sky Sports deal […]
Beatriz Mesquita Calls Out Ronda Rousey – ‘I'm A Very Big Fan'
Following her win at UFC Rio, bantamweight Beatriz Mesquita is ready to face Ronda Rousey if the latter returns to the UFC. Mesquita secured a second-round submission victory over Irina Alekseeva at UFC Rio, taking her record to 6-0. After the fight, the 34-year-old was quick to target one of the sport’s biggest names in […]
Does Arslanbek Makhmudov Deserve The AJ Fight?
Matchroom CEO Frank Smith has dismissed a fight between Anthony Joshua and Arslanbek Makhmudov following the latter’s KO win over Dave Allen. Joshua has not boxed since getting stopped by Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Prior to the Makhmudov-Allen fight, there were suggestions Allen could face Joshua if he came out victorious. That would offer […]
Shannon Ryan vs Chloe Watson: Preview & Betting Tips
Shannon Ryan and Chloe Watson meet in a crucial 10-round clash at London’s historic York Hall in the women’s super-flyweight division. Ryan, (9-1, 1 KO), is looking to cement her place as the frontrunner for another British or Commonwealth title shot after suffering a narrow defeat to Emma Dolan last year. Watson, (8-1, 0 KO’s), […]