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UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Alex Morono and Daniil Donchenko in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Morono-Donchenko prediction and pick. Alex Morono (24-12) enters on a three-fight skid, coming off a brutal first-round knockout loss to Carlos […]

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Niko Price and Nikolay Veretennikov in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Price-Veretennikov prediction and pick. Niko Price (16–9, 2 NC), returns on five days’ notice riding a rough skid, having dropped back-to-back […]

Brandon Moreno has a new dance partner in Mexico City, with English flyweight Lone’er Kavanagh stepping in on short notice to headline UFC Fight Night on Feb. 28 at Arena CDMX. The change comes after original opponent Asu Almabayev withdrew, prompting the UFC to pivot quickly to keep Moreno atop the card in front of […]

The boxing world erupted in controversy this week when the World Boxing Council (WBC) stripped Shakur Stevenson of his lightweight world title just days after his dominant victory over Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden. 🚨Breaking News. The WBC has STRIPPED Shakur Stevenson of the WBC lightweight world tittle. Stevenson made 3 successfully defenses before […]

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Said Nurmagomedov and Javid Basharat in the bantamweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Nurmagomedov-Basharat prediction and pick. Said Nurmagomedov (18-5) enters this weekend trying to halt a two-fight skid after competitive decision losses […]

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Wang Cong and Eduarda Moura in the flyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Cong-Moura prediction and pick. Wang Cong (8-1) is coming off composed unanimous decisions over Ariane Lipski and Bruna Brasil after […]

Fight week is rarely without its casualties, and UFC Vegas 113 has taken a significant hit just days before the event. The bantamweight showcase between the dangerous striker Said Nurmagomedov and the technically proficient Javid Basharat has been scrapped. According to initial reports from Club De Las MMA, Nurmagomedov has been forced to withdraw from […]

The legal cloud hovering over the UFC Lightweight Champion has officially dissipated. In a major development for the division and the promotion at large, Ilia Topuria and his ex-wife, Giorgina Uzcategui, have reached a definitive agreement, resulting in the complete dismissal of their ongoing court case. 🚨 BREAKING: Ilia Topuria and his ex-wife Giorgina Uzcategui […]

In a scenario that epitomizes the unpredictable nature of combat sports, Niko Price has stepped into the breach at UFC Vegas 113 with mere days to prepare. The veteran welterweight accepted a five-day notice opportunity to face Nikolay Veretennikov this Saturday, February 7th, replacing Jose Henrique Souza for what promises to be a survival match […]

In one of the more curious developments of the latest UFC rankings update, undefeated welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov has been quietly pulled from the 170-pound ladder. 🚨 Shavkat Rakhmonov has been removed from the UFC Welterweight rankings. pic.twitter.com/dBY2vn9Io4 — Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) February 3, 2026 Rakhmonov, long viewed as a future title challenger and […]

Robert Whittaker appears to be at a crossroads in his middleweight career. The former champion recently revealed he’s currently sitting at 235 pounds and is seriously considering a jump to light heavyweight—a move that would represent a significant shift for one of combat sports’ most accomplished strikers. Rob Whittaker reveals he’s currently weighing around 235 […]

After years of negotiations, failed attempts, and broken promises, the boxing world may finally be on the cusp of witnessing the heavyweight superfight that has eluded fans for nearly a decade. Zuffa Boxing is aggressively pursuing a Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua showdown later this year, with Netflix emerging as the potential broadcasting home for […]

The UFC’s highly anticipated return to Mexico City has hit a major snag as Asu Almabayev has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled main event clash against Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night 268 on February 28. The promotion is now scrambling to find a suitable replacement to keep the card’s marquee attraction intact […]

The MMA world received unfortunate news Monday when Shavkat Rakhmonov’s management confirmed that the elite welterweight has re-injured the same knee that sidelined him since December 2024. According to manager Danny Rubenstein confirmed by Ariel Helwani, “Nomad” has undergone surgery once again, with an expected recovery timeline of 9-10 months — a devastating blow to […]

The lightweight legend and matchmaking consultant shares his strategic vision for bantamweight’s brightest stars—and it’s a lesson in long-term promotion building. Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of MMA’s sharpest minds both inside and outside the octagon, has weighed in on one of the UFC’s most anticipated potential matchups, and his reasoning reveals why booking Umar Nurmagomedov versus […]

The UFC has officially unveiled its lineup for UFC London on March 21, and the card delivers compelling matchups that should generate significant intrigue heading into the spring season. The headliner pits undefeated featherweight prospect Movsar Evloev against the rising challenge of Lerone Murphy—a bout that carries meaningful implications for the 145-pound division’s pecking order. […]

Michael “Venom” Page is heading back to 170 pounds, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The flashy striker will return to welterweight to face surging knockout artist Sam Patterson at UFC London on March 21 at The O2 Arena in London. “MVP” returns to welterweight! Michael Page faces Sam Patteron at #UFCLondon. Who takes it? […]

In a masterclass of controlled aggression and surgical precision, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington stamped his arrival as a legitimate world title contender Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, stopping veteran Carlos Castro with a brutal knockout in the ninth round to capture the vacant WBC featherweight championship. BRUCE CARRINGTON KNOCKS OUT CARLOS CASTRO TO WIN […]

After tasting defeat for the first time in the UFC octagon, Mauricio Ruffy delivered an emphatic response to doubters on Saturday night at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The Brazilian striker’s blistering second-round knockout of Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325 was precisely the statement victory needed to reignite his lightweight trajectory and announce his arrival […]

The Australian lightweight prospect Quillan Salkilld made a statement to the entire 155-pound division on Saturday night, dispatching fellow countryman Jamie Mullarkey with a devastating first-round submission at UFC 325 inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The dominant performance not only extends Salkilld’s perfect 3-0 UFC record but also solidifies his position as one […]

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the main card with the co-main event between Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint-Denis in the lightweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Hooker-Saint-Denis prediction and pick. Dan “The Hangman” Hooker (24-13) looks to rebound after his resurgence was halted by […]

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the main card with a bout between Rafael Fiziev and Mauricio Ruffy in the lightweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Fiziev-Ruffy prediction and pick. Rafael Fiziev (13-4) rebounded from a brutal decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 313 […]

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Junior Tafa and Billy Elekana in the light heavyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Tafa-Elekana prediction and pick. Junior Tafa (6–4) snapped a two-fight skid by finishing Sean Sharaf in round two, only […]

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Jacob Malkoun and Torrez Finney in the middleweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Malkoun-Finney prediction and pick. Jacob Malkoun (8–3) has largely carved out his UFC run through volume striking and grinding decisions, […]

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Kaan Ofli and Yizha in the featherweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Ofli-Yizha prediction and pick. Kaan Ofli (12-4-1) rebounded from a decision loss to Muhammad Naimov with a statement standing rear-naked choke […]

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Sebastian Szalay and Keiichiro Nakamura in the featherweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Szalay-Nakamura prediction and pick. Sebastian Szalay (10-1) enters the Road to UFC finale following back-to-back dominant victories. After outworking Baergeng […]

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 kicks off the prelims with a bout between Aaron Tau and Namsrai Batbayar in the flyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Tau-Batbayar prediction and pick. Aaron Tau (11-1) enters UFC 325 riding momentum from his Road to UFC Season 4 run. […]

UFC women’s strawweight contender Iasmin Lucindo will miss nearly a year of competition after accepting a nine-month anti-doping suspension stemming from a positive test for mesterolone, an anabolic steroid typically used to treat low testosterone. The suspension, announced Wednesday by UFC anti-doping partner Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD), serves as a cautionary tale for fighters navigating […]

Vitor Petrino will still make the walk on March 14th, but the man across the Octagon will be very different from the one he spent his camp preparing for. With Kennedy Nzechukwu forced out of their scheduled light heavyweight clash at UFC Vegas 114 due to injury, Brazil’s Petrino now draws promotional newcomer Steven Asplund […]

After more than a year away from competition, UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson has decided to postpone retirement and return to the octagon for at least one more campaign. The 42-year-old featherweight veteran will face Nate “The Train” Landwehr at UFC 327 on April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami in what could […]

In what can only be described as a stunning fall from grace, Patchy Mix’s brief tenure with the UFC has come to an end. The 32-year-old New York native has been released from his contract just two fights and approximately one year after joining the UFC, marking a dramatic reversal of fortune for a fighter […]

Three-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis remains in custody following his arrest Wednesday in Miami’s Design District, marking a stunning turn of events for one of boxing’s most promising talents. The 31-year-old WBA lightweight champion was apprehended by Miami Gardens Police and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force after a two-week search that culminated with […]

The UFC heavyweight division gains another intriguing matchup as Thomas Petersen and Guilherme Pat have been confirmed to clash at UFC Vegas 115 on April 4, multiple sources have reported. The bout adds significant depth to a card that continues to take shape at the Meta Apex facility in Las Vegas. A heavyweight clash between […]

UFC veteran Cub “Killer” Swanson is making his comeback at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11, marking his return to the octagon after last competing in December 2024, when he delivered a stunning third-round knockout of Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night in Tampa. 🚨 UFC veteran Cub Swanson has announced his return for […]

The UFC’s highly anticipated exclusive partnership with Paramount+ got off to a blockbuster start, with UFC 324 drawing an impressive average of 4.96 million live viewers on Saturday night. The streaming giant hailed the event as the biggest exclusive live broadcast in Paramount+ history, marking a watershed moment for combat sports in the streaming era […]

With Chris Eubank Jr.’s comeback on the horizon, Conor Benn has thrown down a gauntlet of sorts at his bitter rival, suggesting that a trilogy encounter at super-middleweight is far from off the table. After months of medical rehabilitation and recuperation, Eubank Jr.’s promoter Ben Shalom confirmed the Brighton native is targeting a return in […]

Former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena is eyeing a comeback to the octagon in April or May, according to his head coach Ben Vickers, who revealed the Australian fighter is considering a number of high-profile opponents to mark his triumphant return to action. 🚨 Jack Della Maddalena’s coach says they’re targeting a return in […]

Rising middleweight contender Edmen Shahbazyan will aim to keep his hot streak alive when he squares off against Jun Yong Park in a pivotal 185-pound matchup at UFC Vegas 115 on April 4, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Jun Yong Park targeted for UFC Vegas 115 https://t.co/b7FVLanofc — MMA […]

Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett didn’t mince words following Justin Gaethje’s unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight championship at UFC 324. In a scathing critique that reverberated through the MMA community, the legendary grappler essentially called the five-round affair a technical disaster wrapped in an exciting package—and he’s got a […]