about 1 hour ago
Robelis Despaigne Says Alex Pereira Could ‘Dominate’ UFC Heavyweight Division
The Cuban heavyweight believes the light heavyweight champion could dominate at heavyweight, insisting Pereira is “really a heavyweight,” cutting to 205. He said Pereira walks around at about 240 pounds and “has the punch of a heavyweight.” Despaigne also backs Pereira against Jon Jones, predicting a huge clash of Pereira’s elite striking against Jones’ wrestling if the super-fight ever happens.
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about 2 hours ago
Amru Magomedov, Khabib Protege, Set for PFL Debut in Dubai
The unbeaten former UAE Warriors lightweight champion (9-0) will make his PFL debut in Dubai on Feb. 7, facing Kolton Englund at 155 pounds. Amru trains under Khabib, who has transitioned into coaching friends and family after his own dominant UFC reign. Magomedov joins teammate Usman Nurmagomedov on the card and aims to extend his streak of seven finishes.
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about 3 hours ago
Nick Khan Details Dana White–Turki Alalshikh Partnership Driving Zuffa Boxing Plans
Discussing Zuffa Boxing, WWE president described it as a partnership built around White and Alalshikh, with TKO leaders and Paramount also involved. He hinted at their upcoming boxing move after UFC’s January 24 Paramount debut and said they want to “do boxing in a better way,” working within an enhanced Ali Act publicly backed by Muhammad Ali’s widow, Lonnie Ali.
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about 4 hours ago
Conor McGregor Says ‘Mike Tyson Won’t Lose’ Against Floyd Mayweather
McGregor, who lost to Mayweather in a boxing match in 2017, backed Tyson (50-6) to beat undefeated Mayweather (50-0) in their exhibition bout planned for spring 2026. McGregor said he was stunned by Tyson's condition. “I’m excited; Mike looks amazing,” McGregor said, adding Tyson looks “seven years younger” than in 2018 and insisting, “I’ll tell you what, he won’t lose.”
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about 5 hours ago
UFC Confirms Return to London At The O2 Arena
UFC is heading back to London, announcing a return scheduled for March 21, 2026, for a UFC Fight Night card rather than a pay-per-view event. Matchups are yet to be confirmed, but the trip marks the promotion’s first UK stop in almost a year after the March 22, 2025, show headlined by former welterweight champion Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady.
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about 5 hours ago
Henry Cejudo Warns Tom Aspinall Not to ‘Fight’ Dana White
After Aspinall called White's comments "disappointing" on his eye-poke incident vs. Gane, the ex-double champion said fighters must remember White is a promoter and “the boss.” Cejudo recalled once being angry himself, but was told by his mentor not to take it personally. “Don’t fight with him… he’s gonna say what he feels; he doesn't give a fu*k,” Cejudo said.
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about 6 hours ago
Sean O’Malley Says He’s Been ‘Ready to Go’ Ahead of UFC Paramount Return
Ex-bantamweight champion takes on #5-ranked Song Yadong on the UFC 324 main card on January 24 in Vegas and says he’s been eager to fight for months. “I’ve been ready to fight, November, December,” he said. O’Malley believes the UFC specifically wanted him on the Paramount card, adding, “I’m not main or co-main, but I bring something to the table.”
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about 17 hours ago
Merab Dvalishvili Tells Petr Yan He Can’t Win Without a Finish at UFC 323
Merab, who has won 16 of his 21 fights via decision, said, “I'm sure he will try to knock me out, because that's the only way he can stop me. If we go the distance, I'm the decision machine.” The champ added that for this Dec. 5 rematch, he will be more “technical and skillful” than in their last 2023 fight, which he won via unanimous decision.
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about 18 hours ago
Logan Paul Clarifies Donald Trump Remark Ahead of John Cena’s Final Match
“Nooooo, when I said ‘we,’ I meant my boys & me,” Paul wrote after headlines suggested WWE talent discussed U.S. President attending Cena’s Dec 13 retirement match. Asked earlier, Paul said it “seems like something that could happen” but noted WWE may avoid politics. Paul stressed he was only speculating as a fan, not speaking for WWE: “Quoting ‘people in WWE’ is inaccurate.”
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about 18 hours ago
UFC 323 Confirms Official Commentary Crew for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan Event
UFC will close the ESPN PPV era the same way it opened: Jon Anik will handle play-by-play at UFC 323, joined by Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier on commentary. Megan Olivi serves as the roving reporter, with Din Thomas offering analysis. The main card airs on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET, with prelims at 8 p.m. ET and early prelims at 6.
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about 19 hours ago
Ryan Garcia Wants to Train with Khabib Nurmagomedov in Dagestan
“Just give me 2–3 years, Khabib, Ryan Makhachev,” Garcia said after previously chasing an MMA bout with Sean O’Malley that never materialized. Coming off his loss to Rolly Romero for the vacant WBA welterweight belt in his 147-pound debut, the 27-year-old has now locked in his next step: challenging WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Feb. 21, 2026.
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about 19 hours ago
Alexandre Pantoja Praises Joshua Van’s Rapid Rise Before UFC 323
“I watched Josh before the Royval fight — two beautiful victories — and thought, ‘this guy is very good,’” Pantoja (30-5) said before defending his flyweight belt for the fifth time at UFC 323. The 24-year-old grabbed his title shot when Manel Kape withdrew, and Van then beat Royval to earn the ticket. The champ added that he didn’t expect Van to rise “so fast.”
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about 19 hours ago
Conor McGregor Cleared as Sexual Assault Lawsuit Is Officially Dropped
The accuser dropped the 2023 civil case after the court accepted a voluntary dismissal with prejudice, ending it permanently. Police never filed criminal charges, and McGregor has always denied wrongdoing, with prosecutors finding no case to pursue. Still, even as he eyes a June 2026 White House return, he carries a separate civil liability ruling from a 2018 Irish case as well.
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about 19 hours ago
Grant Dawson Aims for “Violent” Statement Against Manuel Torres at UFC 323
“He’s lived by the sword, died by the sword…so I’m just really hoping he dies,” Dawson said of Torres, calling him “super tough” and the most dangerous first-round fighter he’s faced since McKinney. Set for his second appearance of 2025, Dawson returns on Dec 5, determined to neutralize the Mexican finisher, who has gone to a decision only once in 19 fights.
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Alexandre Pantoja Says Flyweights Are Ready to Take Over the UFC in 2026
“We have the best fighters in the flyweight division… every week we show that,” Pantoja (30-5) said ahead of his fifth title defense against Joshua Van (15-2) at UFC 323. He believes the roster’s determination and power have transformed the weight class, adding, “It’s so good to have this moment right now. In 2026, we put the flyweight division at the top of the UFC.”
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about 23 hours ago
Ian Garry Slams Idea of Kamaru Usman Jumping Him for Title Shot
The #2-ranked contender has pushed back at talk of the #8-ranked leapfrogging him in the welterweight title queue. He said the idea of Usman getting a shot first comes only from the ex-champion and his manager. Garry noted Usman has just one win since 2021 and insisted, “Not gonna happen. Not on my watch.” He believes he should be next.
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about 23 hours ago
Ali Abdelaziz Cites Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic to Justify Kamaru Title Shot vs. Islam
Abdelaziz is pushing for Usman to receive a title shot against the welterweight champion, citing champions who have received opportunities after losses. He pointed out that Miocic received a title shot vs. Jones after losing to Ngannou and that ex-champion Usman's 15-fight win streak and a short-notice fight with Chimaev. “Usman has done a lot for this company,” Abdelaziz said.
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about 24 hours ago
Merab Dvalishvili Plans Post UFC 323 Training Trip to Spain With Ilia Topuria
The bantamweight champion has planned to head to Spain to train with fellow Georgian and the lightweight kingpin after his fight with Petr Yan this Saturday. He said they used to get rounds in together in Las Vegas and now want to “train together and push each other” in Europe, turning a growing friendship into high-level shared camp work.
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1 day ago
Payton Talbott Explains His Beef With Merab Dvalishvili
Bantamweight Talbott revealed why the bantamweight champion confronted him backstage for “talking sh*t.” He said he was confused until Merab referenced an old interview where Talbott called him “dumb” for diving into ice. “He actually calls himself dumb in that video,” Talbott noted. The pair later squashed the beef and “mutually agreed that it’s not a big deal,” Talbott added.
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1 day ago
Chael Sonnen Compares Gable Steveson’s Hype to Khamzat Chimaev’s Rise
Sonnen has likened the Olympic wrestling star’s potential MMA impact to the current middleweight champion’s early surge. He said Steveson “can knock the hell out of your absolute best guys, but you pretend for a while.” Citing Chimaev’s rapid rise to a Kamaru Usman matchup, Sonnen argued Steveson might similarly prove doubters wrong once he finally faces elite competition at heavyweight.
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1 day ago
Robert Whittaker Says Even a Fully Fit Petr Yan ‘Has No Answer’ for The New-Level Merab
Ahead of their bantamweight title fight this weekend, Whittaker said Yan (19-5) would still struggle against the champion (21-4), even at full health. He referenced Yan’s claim that he was only “50%” in their first fight, but argued Merab has surged ahead. “Even if Petr was at 50%, I think Merab has just leveled up to 150%,” Whittaker said.
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1 day ago
Henry Cejudo Eyes One Last Wrestling Match With Mavlet Batirov
Ahead of his last fight against Payton Talbott this Saturday, Triple C has shown interest in competing even after retirement for one dream wrestling match. He revealed he’d like to face Russian wrestler Batirov, a two-time Olympic gold medalist who has already asked to compete against Cejudo. Cejudo himself is an Olympic wrestling gold medalist. He won the title in 2008.
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1 day ago
‘Only Better’: Robert Whittaker Says Merab's Striking Has Caught Up to His Wrestling
Whittaker said Dvalishvili’s former weakness on the feet has turned into a strength after competing against elite strikers. He noted that “over the last five fights, his striking has gotten significantly better,” crediting rounds with sharp strikers like ex-champion Sean O’Malley and Cory Sandhagen. Whittaker believes there are no weaknesses in the bantamweight champion's fighting style after his improved striking.
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1 day ago
Brandon Moreno Reacts to Conor McGregor’s 'Insane' Psychedelic Trip to Tijuana
Former flyweight champion called ex-double champion McGregor’s reported trip to Tijuana for psychedelic therapy “insane” and said the border city is full of shamans and pre-Hispanic rituals. He admitted he doesn’t know exactly what the Irishman did but suggested it might be “ayahuasca-type” work, jokingly welcoming him to Tijuana and hoping he at least tried the city’s famous tacos.
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1 day ago
Robert Whittaker Sees No Clear Route for Petr Yan at UFC 323 Against Merab Dvalishvili
Ex-middleweight champion breaks down Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 and sees no path for Yan beyond a well-timed punch or knee this Saturday. “You have to out Merab, I don’t see where that avenue of victory lies for Petr,” he said. Whittaker added, “I think he’s gotten defensively more sound with his striking and is comfortable mixing his striking with takedowns.”
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