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Should The UFC Extend Conor McGregor's Contract?
Conor McGregor’s UFC future is in the balance after he hinted that the UFC may offer him a new deal. McGregor is arguably one of the biggest stars of the UFC, despite his inactivity. His last appearance was against Dustin Poirier in 2021 at UFC 264 where he suffered a broken leg in his loss. […]
Matchroom's Next Big Sporting Move
Matchroom and Riyadh Season have announced a new partnership that makes Riyadh Season a brand sponsor across boxing, darts and snooker. Riyadh Season will sponsor the UK rematch between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn on November 15 in London. Just a week later, the focus shifts to Saudi Arabia on November 22 for the […]
Charles Oliveira Vs. Mateusz Gamrot Preview
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira faces Mateusz Gamrot at a UFC Fight Night card in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 11, as we preview the fight. Oliveira is looking to get back to winning ways after being knocked out by Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 in June, meaning he missed out on the […]
Jaron Ennis Vs. Uisma Lima Preview
Jaron Ennis boxes Uisma Lima in a WBA title eliminator in his debut at 154 this weekend, as we preview the upcoming fight. Ennis’ decision to leave the welterweight division comes after a run that saw him unify two major world titles. In his last outing in April, Ennis stopped Eimantas Stanionis to claim both […]
Topuria Vs. Gaethje Could Be First UFC-Paramount Event
The UFC is reportedly aiming for a massive title fight to headline its first event under the organization’s new, multibillion-dollar broadcast deal with Paramount. Reports stress it could be a Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje fight for January 2026, as part of UFC 324. Topuria captured the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317 in June […]
GFL Confirms 2026 Relaunch – Can It Deliver?
The Global Fight League (GFL) will relaunch in 2026, as they announced their first event. The organization has booked a rematch between former UFC Middleweight Champions Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold. Their first clash took place in 2015 at UFC 194 where Rockhold stopped Weidman to win the middleweight belt. The details over the date […]
What's Next For Alex Pereira After The Ankalaev Win?
Alex Pereira stopped Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 to reclaim his UFC Light Heavyweight Title, as we look at what is next. Pereira needed just a round to get his opponent out of the octagon to avenge the defeat in the first fight at UFC 313 where he lost his UFC Light Heavyweight Title. Alex […]
Pereira KOs Ankalaev In Round 1 To Reclaim Light Heavyweight Title
Alex Pereira stopped Magomed Ankalaev in round one to reclaim the UFC Light Heavyweight Title at UFC 320, avenging his first loss. Ankalaev won their first fight to get Alex’s light heavyweight belt by defeating Pereira via a unanimous decision at UFC 313 in March, giving Alex his first defeat at the weight class. Ankalaev […]
Dvalishvili Beats Cory To Retain Bantamweight Belt
UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili retained his title, beating Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320, as you can see how the fight played out. Dvalishvili entered this title defense in the midst of a phenomenal run, carrying an incredible 13-fight winning streak into the cage. He secured the belt with a win over Sean O’Malley in […]
Benavidez Vs. Yarde – How Does It Play Out?
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez takes on Anthony Yarde in a defense of his WBC Light Heavyweight The on November 22, as we look at how the fight could play out. Benavidez makes his first defense of his belt, which he acquired after Dmitry Bivol vacated the belt rather than face The Mexican Monster […]
Is Danny Garcia A Future Hall Of Famer?
Two-weight world champion Danny Garcia believes he has secured a Hall of Fame-worthy career. Garcia will lace up the gloves against Daniel Gonzalez on October 18, as we look at his career. Garcia captured the vacant WBC Junior Welterweight Title by beating Erik Morales in March 2012. He unified by beating Amir Khan in his […]
Pereira Vs. Aspinall – How Does It Play Out?
Alex Pereira has reacted to UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall’s comments when he said he had favorable match-ups before facing Magomed Ankalaev, as we look at how a fight between them could play out. Pereira is set to rematch Ankalaev at UFC 320 this Saturday, aiming to avenge his March unanimous decision loss at UFC […]
Should Ankalaev Move Up To Heavyweight?
Magomed Ankalaev, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, has potentially set his sights on becoming a two-division champ with a move up to heavyweight. Ankalaev is currently scheduled to rematch Alex Pereira at UFC 320 this weekend, having already defeated the Brazilian in his last fight at UFC 313 to win the belt. After both sides […]
Canelo's Options If He Fires Eddy Reynoso
Oscar De La Hoya has told Canelo Alvarez to ditch Eddy Reynoso and find a new trainer. De La Hoya’s comments came in the aftermath of Canelo’s loss to Terence Crawford, as he lost his Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. The defeat was an upset given Crawford had moved up two weight classes from 154 to […]
Pereira's Quest For Three Belts – Is It Necessary?
Alex Pereira could move up to heavyweight following his light heavyweight title rematch at UFC 320 against Magomed Ankalaev this weekend, but is it necessary? Pereira lost their UFC 313 fight in March via a unanimous decision, losing his light heavyweight title in his first loss at the weight. While Alex managed to stuff down […]
WBC Questions Dana White's Zuffa Boxing Plans
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has responded to Dana White’s Plans to only recognize the Ring Magazine and Zuffa Belt, as part of Zuffa Boxing. The core of White’s plan is to emulate his successful UFC Contender Series model, focusing on developing top prospects under a simplified “Zuffa belt” system. “There will be a Zuffa belt, […]
Boxxer's Riyadh Sponsorship – What's Next?
Boxing promotional company Boxxer has announced a sponsorship deal with Riyadh Season, boosting its new partnership with the BBC. The financial backing from Riyadh Season is aimed at helping Boxxer “deliver big events to millions.” This move solidifies Boxxer’s strategy to transition its events to a free-to-air platform following the end of their four-year broadcasting […]
UFC 320 – Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen: Preview & Betting Tips
The co-main event at UFC 320, as defending bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili puts his belt on the line against the highly skilled Cory Sandhagen, currently ranked fourth in the division. Just when it seemed like Dvalishvili (20-4) couldn’t add any more weapons to his arsenal, he silenced doubters by running it back with Sean O’Malley […]
UFC 320 – Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira: Preview & Betting Tips
Seven months after their first clash at UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira meet once again with the UFC light-heavyweight title still on the line. Ankalaev (21-1-1, 1 NC) stunned a lot of fans by outclassing Pereira in their first encounter, earning a clear decision victory that cemented his reputation as one of the […]
Janibek Alimkhanuly Vs. Erislandy Lara – How Does It Play Out?
A three-belt unification bout in the middleweight division may occur, as Janibek Alimkhanuly could face WBA champion Erislandy Lara. Reports indicate this contest is being targeted for a December 6 card, which is headlined by Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach. Alimkhanuly, the unified WBO and IBF champion, stopped Anauel Ngamissengue in April, extending his impressive […]