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Steveson Claims He’s Ready For Pereira and Aspinall
Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA Division champion Gable Steveson claims that he is already good enough to compete with Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall. Steveson secured another win in his third professional MMA bout at Mexican Fight League 3, beating Hugo Lezama in a first-round stoppage. The win moves him closer to a potential […]
Russell Crowe To Star In MMA Film ‘Beast’
Russell Crowe will appear in the film ‘Beast,’ an MMA movie that features a collaboration with ONE Championship. The film is centred on the character of Patton James, played by Daniel MacPherson, who is an ex-MMA world champion. James retired from the sport to focus on his family obligations. However, Patton’s brother suffered a life-changing […]
Gable Steveson Stops Hugo Lezama; Eyes UFC Call-Up
Gable Steveson improved to 3-0 with a first-round TKO of Hugo Lezama at Mexico Fight League 3 in Monterrey in their heavyweight clash. Steveson entered the cage at a career-low 249 pounds, looking leaner and more agile than last year. Despite Lezama’s attempt to disrupt the rhythm with an unorthodox striking style, Steveson remained unfazed. […]
UFC Fight Night – Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The middleweight clash between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez is the main event for this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card in Houston. Strickland (29-7) has built his reputation around one of the most deceptively effective striking games in MMA. At first glance, his style appears simple: high guard, constant jab, steady forward […]
Jaylen Brown Eyes Post-NBA Combat Career
NBA player Jaylen Brown is eyeing a massive career pivot, confirming that he has already entered exploratory talks with Dana White about transitioning to combat sports after his from basketball career. The Boston Celtics mainstay revealed that a move to the combat sports world is far more than a one-offeevent. Standing 6’6” and weighing in […]
Masvidal Wants The Diaz Trilogy – ‘I Would Love To Smash Him'
Former BMF Champion Jorge Masvidal wants a third fight with Nate Diaz, as he disputed the outcome of their 2024 boxing match. The two are currently tied at 1-1 in their rivalry after Diaz avenged his loss in the 2019 BMF title fight by securing a majority decision win in their 2024 boxing fight. “Gamebred” […]
Sean Strickland Vs. Anthony Hernandez Predictions – ‘He's Going To Break Him'
Former UFC Middleweight champion Sean Strickland faces Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston, as pros picked their winner. Strickland is looking to end a poor streak after losing two of his last three. Most recently, he dropped a split decision in a title rematch against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312 in February 2025. Meanwhile, Hernandez […]
Gordon Ryan Announces His Retirement
Gordon Ryan has officially announced his retirement from combat sports. The 30-year-old grappler revealed that his struggles with health issues have forced him to walk away from fighting. His struggles with gastroparesis and a compromised immune system were the reasons for the health issues. Ryan has spoken about the “Belly Ache Chronicles,” a condition caused […]
Rousey And Carano Set To Clash In Netflix MMA Fight
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will settle their rivalry on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, in a Netflix MMA fight at 145 lbs with five rounds under 4-ounce gloves. This will be the first time that Netflix airs an MMA fight, with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions being the promoters. Both […]
UFC Fight Night – Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The featherweight clash between Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa is one of the best matchups on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card in Houston. Ige (19-10) has long been one of the most respected competitors in the featherweight division. Known for his toughness, cardio, and willingness to face elite opposition, Ige has […]
UFC Fight Night – Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The heavyweight showdown between Serghei Spivac and Ante Delija is a fascinating matchup at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night event. Spivac (17-6) has quietly established himself as one of the most technically consistent grapplers in the heavyweight division. Nicknamed “The Polar Bear,” Spivac’s approach is built around pressure wrestling, positional dominance, and […]
Sean Strickland Vs. Anthony Hernandez Breakdown
Middleweights Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez face off at UFC Houston as we preview this fight. Strickland is looking to rebound from a narrow title-fight loss to the-then middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312 in February 2025. That meant Sean had secured just one win in his last three, which came against Paulo […]
Nate Diaz Names His Three-Man Hitlist
Nate Diaz has revealed a three-fight wishlist for his future combat sports fights. After a 2024–2025 stint in the boxing ring—highlighted by a revenge victory over Jorge Masvidal—Diaz appears ready to return to more fighting. The 40-year-old has not had a UFC fight since beating Tony Ferguson in 2022 at UFC 278, but Diaz made […]
Conor McGregor's Latest Training Footage
Conor McGregor shared footage from a sparring session at SBG Ireland with PFL fighter Eoin Sheridan. “The Notorious” can be seen moving fluidly and testing his timing against the 6’5″ welterweight. Sheridan is currently undefeated at 4-0 in the PFL Europe welterweight division. As a fellow SBG Ireland product, Sheridan has been a primary training […]
Tom Aspinall's Vision Problems Persist – ‘I Get Really Dizzy'
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has provided a bleak look at his recovery process, admitting that his future remains in a state of “uncertainty” after undergoing surgery on both eyes this week. The 32-year-old is currently battling bilateral traumatic Brown’s syndrome—a direct result of the accidental double eye-poke he sustained from Ciryl Gane at UFC […]
What's Colby Covington's Next Move?
UFC welterweight Colby Covington has responded after UFC CEO Dana White shut down speculation linking him with a potential matchup with Conor McGregor at the UFC White House card on June 14. Speculation emerged that Covington and McGregor could headline the White House card. McGregor is seeking his first UFC appearance since his Dustin Poirier […]
Poirier Teases A Comeback After Training Return
Dustin Poirier is back in full training at American Top Team (ATT), just seven months after his retirement at UFC 318. The former interim lightweight champion originally bid farewell to the Octagon last July in New Orleans following a BMF title defeat to Max Holloway in their trilogy. While Poirier quickly transitioned into a desk […]
The Fallout From Mike Perry And Eddie Alvarez's Brawl
Footage has been released showing Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez in a brawl last Saturday at BKFC KnuckleMania 6 in Philadelphia. The video shows Perry engaged in a verbal exchange with several individuals, with Alvarez appearing to stand next to him. Perry was then shoved backward and swarmed by multiple people, leading to a melee […]
Sonnen On Jon Jones' Failed Tests – ‘Doesn't Disqualify Him From Being The GOAT
Chael Sonnen argues that Jon Jones’ history of failed drug tests should not exclude him from the GOAT conversation. The discussion was sparked after Javier Mendez, head coach at American Kickboxing Academy, compared Jones to Lance Armstrong, suggesting that multiple doping violations permanently tarnished his legacy. Sonnen argued Jones likely wasn’t doing anything his peers weren’t also doing—he […]
Aspinall Undergoes Second Eye Surgery
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall underwent surgery on his second eye, as he battles the lasting effects of his injury-marred title defense at UFC 321. Aspinall’s defense against Ciryl Gane resulted in a no-contest after an accidental double-eye poke from the Frenchman meant he could not continue after the first round. Despite retaining his belt, […]