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Hector Lombard withdraws, Alex Nicholson steps in vs Yoel Romero
Hector Lombard pulled from Friday’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10 main event against Yoel Romero. Alex Nicholson replaces him on short notice at Miami’s Unrivaled Arena.
Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani Predictions – ‘It’s Not Going To Be Easy'
Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue faces Junto Nakatani on May 2, as boxing pros picked their winner. Inoue retained his undisputed status in Riyadh with a unanimous decision over Mexico’s Alan David Picasso in his last fight. Inoue remains a terrifying offensive force, having secured 11 knockouts in his last 13 fights. Nakatani is […]
Gilberto Ramirez Vs. David Benavidez Predictions – ‘He Is Special'
Unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight Champion Gilberto Ramirez will defend his titles against David Benavidez on May 2, as boxing pros picked their winner. Ramirez made history in March 2024 as Mexico’s first cruiserweight champion by defeating Arsen Goulamirian. He added the WBO strap in November 2024 with a win over Chris Billiam-Smith. Benavidez is […]
Ilia Topuria Hurting Sparring Partners
Ilia Topuria’s training base in Miami indicates that the undefeated UFC lightweight champion is pushing his teammates to the extreme. Topuria will face interim titleholder Justin Gaethje at the White House on June 14. Reports indicate that sparring partners have requested that Ilia “go softer.” Topuria captured the vacant lightweight belt at UFC 317 on […]
Gervonta Davis' Next Fight Hinted At
Gervonta Davis’ potential return has been sparked by recent teasers from Floyd Schofield. Davis currently finds himself at a professional turning point. Following a lengthy layoff—his last appearance being a majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. in March 2025—the WBA officially moved him to “Champion in Recess” this past January. This happened as Davis navigates […]
Hector Lombard withdraws from Gamebred, Alex Nicholson faces Yoel Romero
Hector Lombard pulled out of Friday’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10 headliner against Yoel Romero with less than a week to go. Alex Nicholson stepped in on short notice.
Yoel Romero faces Alex Nicholson after Hector Lombard pulls out
Hector Lombard withdrew from Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10 citing insufficient prep time. Alex Nicholson steps in to face Yoel Romero on Friday in Miami.
Yoel Romero gets new opponent as Lombard withdraws from Gamebred
Hector Lombard pulled out of Friday’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10 main event against Yoel Romero citing lack of prep time. Alex Nicholson steps in.
Frankie Edgar returns to face Merab Dvalishvili at RAF 9
Former UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar will grapple with ex-bantamweight titleholder Merab Dvalishvili at RAF 9 on May 30 in Dallas, his first competition since retiring in 2022.
UFC Belgrade set for Aug. 1 as promotion debuts in Serbia
The UFC will hold its first event in Serbia on Aug. 1 at Belgrade Arena, with welterweight Uros Medic expected to feature after calling for the card in February.
UFC Perth fight card set for May 2: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
Jack Della Maddalena defends welterweight status against Carlos Prates at RAC Arena on May 2, with early morning Paramount+ start times for U.S. viewers.
Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury signed for late 2026
Anthony Joshua faces Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh before meeting Tyson Fury in the fourth quarter of 2026, with both fights now signed per Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh.
Anthony Joshua’s Return Confirmed
Anthony Joshua’s return has been confirmed, as he will headline “The Comeback” on Saturday, July 25, 2026 against Kristian Prenga. With a 100% knockout ratio, Prenga represents a high-risk “gatekeeper” fight for Joshua, who must win to face Tyson Fury next. This return follows a tough period for Joshua. On December 29, 2025, just ten […]
When Will EA Sports UFC 6 Be Released?
EA Sports UFC 6 has reportedly been finalized for a June 19, 2026 launch. The release date marks a move away from its traditional autumn slot to capitalize on the massive “UFC Freedom 250” media tour taking place in Washington D.C. earlier that same week. For the first time in the franchise’s history, a PC […]
Aspinall Returns To The Gym After Vision Scare
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has provided the most promising update on his road to recovery, sharing footage of himself hitting the pads. The clip marks a significant milestone for the Brit, who has been sidelined since his October 2025 clash with Ciryl Gane ended in a “No Contest” following multiple accidental eye pokes. The […]
Dana White Recalls White House Shooting Scare
Dana White has reacted to the shooting that disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend. White, attending as a personal guest of President Donald Trump, was seated just feet from the main stage at the Washington Hilton when the incident happened. While Secret Service agents rushed to evacuate the President and JD Vance, […]
Gilberto Ramirez Vs. David Benavidez Breakdown
WBA and WBO Cruiserweight Champion Gilberto Ramirez boxes David Benavidez on Saturday, as we preview this fight. Since moving to cruiserweight, Ramirez has looked revitalized. He defeated Yuniel Dorticos in his last fight to retain his WBO and WBA belts. Ramirez’s only loss came against Dmitry Bivol after which he moved up to cruiserweight. As […]
Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani Breakdown
Undisputed bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue faces Junto Nakatani on Saturday, as we preview this upcoming fight. Inoue enters the fight having beaten David Picasso last December to retain his undisputed title. The champion has 11 knockouts out of his last 13 wins. However, Nakatani is also aiming to make history himself. Nakatani is a three-weight […]
Paulo Costa warns Khamzat Chimaev move to 205 would be ‘tragic'
Costa told Submission Radio he’s waiting with open arms for Chimaev at light heavyweight, where he believes the middleweight champ would face an even worse outcome.
Aljamain Sterling dominates Zalal at UFC Vegas 116
Aljamain Sterling controlled Youssef Zalal on the mat for five rounds Saturday night at UFC Vegas 116, winning via unanimous decision and positioning himself for another title shot.