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The UFC welterweight division is about to deliver a February banger, as Geoff Neal squares off against rising knockout artist Uros Medic on February 21 at UFC Houston’s Toyota Center. But the path to this explosive matchup took an unexpected detour that left one veteran fighter fuming. Banger alert. Geoff Neal vs. Uros Medic is […]

Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje etched his name deeper into UFC history Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena, becoming only the second fighter ever to win the interim lightweight championship twice. The 37-year-old veteran dominated Paddy Pimblett over five rounds, securing a dominant unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) in the UFC 324 main event and positioning […]

Sean O’Malley reclaimed his status as a title contender in waiting on Saturday night, dispatching Song Yadong by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in the UFC 324 co-main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The victory marked O’Malley’s triumphant return to the win column after a devastating two-fight skid, during which Merab Dvalishvili […]

Waldo Cortes-Acosta silenced any remaining doubters about his heavyweight credentials Saturday night when he turned aside former top contender Derrick Lewis with a brutal round-two TKO at UFC 324, extending his impressive winning streak and staking his claim as a legitimate threat in the promotion’s heavyweight landscape. WALDO CORTES-ACOSTA WITH THE 2ND ROUND TKO OF […]

The UFC made official what many in the MMA community have long expected, Dominick Cruz, the revolutionary bantamweight champion who fundamentally transformed the sport’s bantamweight division, has been selected for induction into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Dominick Cruz has been announced as the first inductee of the […]

The UFC 324 prelim bout between lightweight veterans Michael Johnson and Alexander Hernandez has been officially scrapped from tonight’s fight card, with the promotion confirming the cancellation just hours before the event. No reason has been publicly provided, leaving fans and analysts speculating after days of curious movement in the betting markets. 🚨| The UFC […]

UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan has put to rest speculation about his next title defense, confirming that his next opponent will not depend on the outcome of any fights at UFC 324. Instead, he revealed that Merab Dvalishvili has been promised an immediate rematch once fully recovered from injury. Petr Yan says the #UFC324 match-ups […]

In a surprising turn, Donn Davis announced that he is stepping down as Chairman of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), marking the end of an era for one of MMA’s most ambitious ventures. Davis, who founded the company eight years ago, leaves behind a promotion that evolved from an underdog startup into the second-largest MMA […]

Former UFC heavyweight contender and current Dirty Boxing champion Jairzinho “Bigi Boy” Rozenstruik has been arrested in Florida and faces multiple charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident in which he is accused of biting his partner during a heated argument. Ex-UFC fighter Jairzinho Rosenstruik was arrested in Florida on a pair of charges […]

Just when the MMA world thought the UFC’s monumental $7.7 billion, seven-year broadcasting agreement with Paramount would herald a new era of fighter prosperity, Justin Gaethje arrived at UFC 324 media day ready to shatter that illusion like one of his signature head kicks. Justin Gaethje speaks his truth about bonuses and fighter pay before […]

Callum Walsh (15-0) storms into Friday fresh off a dominant performance over Fernando Vargas Jr. after blasting out Dean Sutherland in one. Riding that unbeaten surge and growing buzz, he looks to make another statement as he comes into his fight Friday night against Carlos Ocampo. Carlos Ocampo (38-3) enters rebuilding with three straight wins […]

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett continues on the main card with the main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Gaethje-Pimblett prediction and pick. Justin Gaethje (26-5) rebounded from his brutal last-second BMF knockout loss to Max […]

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett kicks off the main card with the a bout between Arnold Allen and Jean Silva in the featherweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Allen-Silva prediction and pick. Arnold Allen (20-3) snapped a two-fight skid by outclassing Giga Chikadze over three rounds at […]

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett continues on the prelims with a bout between Nikita Krylov and Modestas Bukauskas in the light heavyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Krylov-Bukauskas prediction and pick. Nikita Krylov (30-11) enters UFC 324 on a two-fight skid, having been knocked out in the […]

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett continues on the prelims with a bout between Alex Perez and Charles Johnson in the flyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Perez-Johnson prediction and pick. Alex Perez (25-10) enters UFC 324 on a two-fight skid, most recently getting caught in a third-round […]

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett continues on the early prelims with a bout between Josh Hokit and Denzel Freeman in the heavyweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Hokit-Freeman prediction and pick. Josh Hokit (7-0) enters his sophomore UFC appearance riding a wave of momentum, highlighted by his […]

UFC 324: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett continues on the prelims with a bout between Adam Fugitt and Ty Miller in the welterweight division on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Fugitt-Miller prediction and pick. Adam Fugitt (10-5) enters UFC 324 off a brutal first-round KO loss to Islam Dulatov last July, […]

Ilia Topuria could be positioned to headline the historic UFC White House card if his ongoing legal issues can be resolved in time. The fight would come during a historic June 2026 event commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary—but nothing has been officially confirmed at this moment. Topuria will headline the White House card if his […]

After months of uncertainty surrounding the UFC lightweight title picture, Ilia Topuria emerged last week with what appeared to be concrete plans to return to the Octagon. The UFC lightweight champion announced he would make his comeback between April and June, setting his sights on the winner of this weekend’s interim lightweight title fight between […]

Dustin Poirier is convinced that Justin Gaethje possesses the tools to accomplish what oddsmakers view as the unthinkable at UFC 324: handing Paddy Pimblett his first UFC loss. The legendary interim lightweight champion didn’t merely pick Gaethje to win Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas—he believes “The Highlight” will finish “The Baddy” […]

The heavyweight landscape just shifted into sharper focus. According to sources cited by Brunch Boxing, Deontay Wilder will square off against Derek Chisora in April 2026 in the United Kingdom, with a London press conference slated for the following week to formalize the matchup. ‼️ ⛓️‍💥 Breaking News Sources: Deontay Wilder Set to Return Against […]

The rumors are swirling, and the oddsmakers are already crunching numbers. Conor McGregor has emerged as the betting favorite at -150 odds against Jorge Masvidal (+130) for a potential blockbuster matchup on the UFC’s unprecedented White House card scheduled for June 14, 2026. Future Fights Opening Odds: Conor McGregor (-150) Jorge Masvidal (+130) https://t.co/NLek284GBM #FutureFights […]

Gable Steveson has done something no American before him has accomplished — winning Olympic gold in wrestling at just 20 years old. Since transitioning to MMA, the 25-year-old phenom has been even more ruthless, dismantling every opponent in devastating fashion. Now, at Mexico Fight League 3, Steveson enters uncharted waters against “Pandamonio” Lezama, a battle-tested […]

Oscar De La Hoya is holding firm that the highly anticipated clash between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron “Boots” Ennis remains on track, even as the undefeated junior middleweight finds himself locked in a legal battle with his longtime promoter. A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Vergil Ortiz to terminate his promotional contract […]

Michael Chiesa’s homecoming has finally arrived. After years of competing across the country, the veteran welterweight will step into the Octagon for what promises to be an emotional return to the Pacific Northwest when he faces Carlston Harris at UFC Seattle on March 28 at Climate Pledge Arena. For the Spokane Valley native, this moment […]

In a move that signals genuine ambition rather than hype, Dana White’s fledgling Zuffa Boxing promotion has secured its first marquee signing: undefeated IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. The announcement on Friday represents a calculated entry into professional boxing—one that prioritizes credibility over noise, and established talent over untested prospects.​ $TKO holders, […]

The UFC’s highly anticipated White House event during President Trump’s birthday celebration in June has hit a significant roadblock, and it involves one of the most compelling trilogy storylines in bantamweight history. Merab Dvalishvili has revealed that the promotion explicitly informed him that a third fight against rival Petr Yan will not take place at […]

The UFC returns to Toyota Center in Houston on February 21st for UFC Houston, and the card is stacked with intriguing matchups that could shift several divisional landscapes. Among the standout preliminary bout announcements is rising lightweight Ramiz Brahimaj’s clash against striking specialist Punahele Soriano, a meeting that has drawn considerable attention from the MMA […]

The UFC’s anti-doping agency has handed down a significant suspension to UFC heavyweight Mohammed Usman, following a positive test for testosterone. Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) announced that Usman has accepted a 2-year and 6-month period of ineligibility for violations of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, a stark reminder of the consequences athletes face when they cross […]

The face of modern boxing is coming back — and he’s doing it on his own stage. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has officially announced that former undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring on September 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, headlining a blockbuster card themed “Mexico against The World.” ‼️ BREAKING: […]

UFC President Dana White has effectively closed the door on a potential Conor McGregor versus Michael Chandler matchup for the promotion’s groundbreaking June 14 fight card at the White House South Lawn, dismissing the bout as yesterday’s news. In a recent interview, White characterized the matchup as outdated hype stemming from their 2023 Ultimate Fighter […]

UFC’s return to Mexico City on February 28 is steadily turning into a showcase of local talent and seasoned veterans, with Douglas Silva de Andrade set to face Javier Reyes in a newly added bantamweight bout. The event, branded UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Almabayev, goes down at Arena CDMX and streams on Paramount+, marking […]

The UFC’s return to the Pacific Northwest continues to shape up as one of the most compelling fight cards the promotion has offered in recent memory. On March 28 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, the organization will showcase a diverse lineup of talent headlined by former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s much-anticipated comeback against […]

Rinya Nakamura’s march toward bantamweight relevance continues on March 14, when the Japanese standout meets Brazilian technician Luan Lacerda at UFC Vegas 114 inside the Meta APEX. Slotted on the promotion’s Paramount+ era slate, this matchup could be one to look out for on this sneaky good fight card on March 14th. Nakamura, a decorated […]

UFC Vegas 113 is shaping up as a pivotal night for the bantamweight division, and a big reason is the return of the Basharat brothers to the spotlight at the newly minted Meta APEX. Farid Basharat is already locked in for a high‑stakes matchup against Brazilian contender Jean Matsumoto, a clash that pits two of […]

The MMA world reeled on Wednesday as news broke that Kayla Harrison will miss UFC 324 due to a neck injury requiring immediate surgical intervention. The bantamweight champion underwent surgery to address herniated discs in her neck after consulting with UFC physicians in New York, forcing the postponement of what many consider the greatest women’s […]

In a crushing blow to UFC 324 and women’s MMA as a whole, bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has been forced to withdraw from her historic showdown against Amanda Nunes on January 24 due to a significant neck injury requiring surgery. The news, first reported by The Eagle Tribune and has since been confirmed by Léo […]

The Professional Fighters League is bringing championship-level action to Spain for the first time, and the promotion has already stacked the card with compelling matchups ahead of Friday, March 20 at Madrid’s iconic Palacio Vistalegre. The headline attraction features a middleweight world title rematch between Costello “The Spaniard” van Steenis and Fabian Edwards—a bout that […]

Paulo Costa is moving up to light heavyweight to face the undefeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 on April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Yes, you read that correctly—the former middleweight title challenger is abandoning the 185-pound division to take on one of the division’s most dangerous finishers, and honestly, the intrigue surrounding […]