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Ngannou Shows Off His Power
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou showed off his power in training ahead of his return to MMA to take on Philipe Lins on May 16. The bout will feature on the Rousey vs. Carano card. For Ngannou, this represents a return to his roots after a lucrative multi-year stint in the boxing world, where […]
Promoter Says Fury Vs. Joshua Is A ‘Done Deal'
Kalle Sauerland has claimed that Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is officially a “done deal” for later this year. Sauerland—the co-president of Misfits Boxing—revealed that the bout is targeted for the autumn: AJ-Fury, I’ve heard it’s done for Dublin later this year. September or October. I think that will get announced pretty soon.” The move […]
Moses Itauma Eyes Oleksandr Usyk Fight
Following his stoppage of Jermaine Franklin last week, 21-year-old Moses Itauma says he is “100 percent down” for a fight against unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Itauma’s stock rose when he became the first man to stop Franklin. The WBA has ordered Itauma to challenge for their “Regular” title, currently held by Murat Gassiev. Team […]
Warren Demands WBC Action After Usyk-Verhoeven Fight
Frank Warren issued an ultimatum to the WBC: order Oleksandr Usyk to defend his WBC Heavyweight title against Agit Kabayel, or prepare for a lawsuit. The dispute centers on the “freezing out” of Kabayel, the reigning WBC Interim Champion, who has been waiting for his mandatory shot since his sixth-round knockout of Zhilei Zhang in […]
Which Fighters Ducked Terence Crawford?
Three-weight undisputed champion Terence Crawford alleged that Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr. chose to avoid him when he was the WBO Welterweight Champion, as he ended up fighting Shawn Porter instead. Crawford, who recently made history by defeating Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight last September, announced his retirement in December 2025. Crawford became only […]
Covington Files Civil Suit Against Masvidal
Legal filings confirmed that Colby Covington has initiated a civil lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal, seeking damages for an altercation that occurred over four years ago. The litigation centers on the events of March 21, 2022, when Masvidal reportedly confronted Covington outside Papi Steak in Miami Beach. This incident took place shortly after Covington secured a […]
Oliveira Responds To Nate Diaz's Remarks
BMF Champion Charles Oliveira has hit back at Nate Diaz, stating he is not interested in a bout. Fresh off a masterclass at UFC 326 in March—where he shut out Max Holloway with a 50-45 sweep to claim the BMF title—Oliveira is prioritizing a return to a lightweight title shot. Diaz claimed he would “beat […]
Zepeda Vs. Roach Eyed For June
Negotiations are underway for a showdown between William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr. for the vacant WBC lightweight belt, with June 20 set as the working date. The belt became available after Shakur Stevenson was officially stripped by the WBC after he moved up in weight to defeat Teofimo Lopez on January 31, 2026, becoming […]
Fundora Vs. Kelly Unification In The Works
Negotiations for a Sebastian Fundora vs. and Josh Kelly 154-lb unification have started. Both fighters enter these negotiations on the back of career-defining victories. Fundora successfully defended his WBC title, becoming the first man to stop Keith Thurman last weekend. In January, Josh Kelly realized his lifetime ambition by traveling to Newcastle to dethrone Bakhram […]
Would Chisora Flourish Under Zuffa Boxing?
Just before his expected final professional bout when he faces Deontay Wilder on Saturday, Derek Chisora has asked UFC CEO Dana White for a promotional role in Zuffa Boxing. Chisora enters the Wilder bout on a three-fight win streak, including his win against Otto Wallin in February 2025. A win over Wilder would be the […]
Denzel Bentley vs Endry Saavedra: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Queensberry Promotions The middleweight clash between Denzel Bentley and Endry Saavedra is an interesting clash this weekend. Bentley (21-3-1, 17 KO’s) has established himself as one of Britain’s most dangerous middleweights. Known for his power and aggressive style, Bentley has built his reputation on his ability to hurt opponents and finish fights. Saavedra […]
Lauren Price vs Stephanie Pineiro Aquino: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Boxxer The women’s welterweight clash between Lauren Price and Stephanie Pineiro Aquino is for the WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. Price (9-0, 2 KO’s) enters the fight as one of the most decorated amateur fighters to transition into the professional ranks in recent years. Aquino (10-0, 3 KO’s), on […]
Merab Dvalishvili Suffers A Broken Nose
Merab Dvalishvili revealed he has a broken nose that could keep him for up to twelve months. The setback is a blow to Dvalishvili’s momentum. His 14-fight winning streak ended when he lost his bantamweight belt to Petr Yan in a UFC 323 loss last December. With their record tied at 1-1, a summer rubber […]
Jon Jones Shares Bare-Knuckle Training Footage
Jon Jones’ fighting days may not be over after he shared some footage doing some bareknuckle fighting. The former two-division UFC champ has transitioned from the Octagon to a global ambassadorial role with IBA Bare Knuckle, following a fallout over the UFC Freedom 250 card. The rift between Jones and the UFC reached a breaking […]
Moses Itauma Targets Anthony Joshua
Fresh off his stoppage win over Jermaine Franklin, Moses Itauma has talked up a fight with Anthony Joshua. Itauma became the first man to stop the durable Jermaine Franklin, needing just five rounds to secure a knockout at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena last weekend. When asked about a showdown with the two-time champion, Itauma was […]
Attorneys Reveal Why UFC Settlement Fighter Payouts Are Stalled
Lawyers for the plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust settlement confirmed that most of the $375 million fund have been paid. Over 90% of the eligible roster has been compensated, although small group of fighters remains in “limbo.” The settlement—which specifically addresses the Le v. Zuffa class of athletes who fought for the promotion between 2010 […]
Harrison Slams Rousey For Exaggerating Past Achievements
UFC Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison (19-1) took aim at Ronda Rousey, calling her out for exaggerating her achievements. Harrison, who is currently recovering from neck surgery, called Rousey’s recent promotional stories as “a blatant f—ing lie” ahead of Ronda’s May 16 MMA fight against Gina Carano. Both women were members of the United States Women’s […]
UFC Fight Night – Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Brendson Ribiero: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/2030047584283217980 The light heavyweight matchup between Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev and Brendson Ribeiro is a compelling clash on the upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Yakhyaev (8-0) enters the fight as a physically imposing and grappling-oriented fighter. Like many athletes from wrestling-heavy backgrounds, his approach is built on control, pressure, and positional dominance. Ribeiro (17-9, 1 […]
UFC Fight Night – Virna Jandiroba vs Tabatha Ricci: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The strawweight bout between Virna Jandiroba and Tabatha Ricci is one of the most intriguing grappling matchups in the division. Jandiroba (22-4) has built her reputation as one of the most suffocating ground specialists in the division. Her approach is rooted in control, patience, and positional dominance. Ricci (12-3), however, is not […]
UFC Fight Night – Renato Moicano vs Chris Duncan: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The lightweight clash between Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan is a compelling matchup that is the main event for this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card. Moicano (20-7-1) has long been regarded as one of the most skilled and well-rounded fighters in the UFC’s lightweight division. Duncan (15-2), however, brings a very different […]