about 2 months ago

Bo Nickal Says He Is ‘101%’ Sure He Beats Khamzat Chimaev in Wrestling

The middleweight contender (8-1) said he is completely convinced he would beat the UFC middleweight champion, Chimaev (15-0), in a wrestling match, even after a host warned that his confidence was too strong against “a monster.” Nickal, former Real American Freestyle (RAF) champion, doubled down with “101%” and added that he and Chimaev are the UFC’s two best wrestlers.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan Backs Charles Oliveira Against Max Holloway Ahead of UFC 326

Tsarukyan said he will know who wins Holloway vs. Oliveira within the opening two minutes because Oliveira’s form can swing sharply from fight to fight. The lightweight contender leaned toward the former champion, saying, “Sometimes Charles fights very well, and sometimes he fights badly.” Oliveira faces Holloway for the BMF title in Saturday’s UFC 326 main event in Las Vegas.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Dana White Reveals White House Card Already Lost a Fight Before UFC 326

White revealed during a Power Slap event that “one of the fights literally just fell out” for the June 14 card, which he planned to unveil after UFC 326. During the weigh-ins, Hunter Campbell and other UFC officials were caught checking phones with concern backstage. The White House show is expected to feature six or seven bouts, with two title fights.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Conor McGregor Says BMF Belt Should Stay at 170

McGregor says the BMF belt belongs at welterweight, not lightweight, arguing fighters should not “drain ourselves” to 155 for a title built on Nate Diaz’s 2019 call-out. Diaz’s original BMF fight with Jorge Masvidal was contested at welterweight. The former lightweight champion framed a 170-pound version as his path to a UFC triple crown and his next realistic target.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Conor McGregor Says Max Holloway-Charles Oliveira Isn’t a Real BMF Fight

The former lightweight champion dismissed Holloway vs. Oliveira as an unworthy BMF title fight, arguing there is “zero BMF” in two lightweights “suffering in the sauna” to make 155 lbs. The UFC booked Holloway’s BMF defense against Oliveira to headline UFC 326 in Las Vegas on March 7. McGregor then inserted himself, claiming he would stop either man next easily.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Francis Ngannou Reportedly Lands on Netflix MMA Card After PFL Exit

Ngannou is reportedly being lined up for the May 16 Netflix card headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, though his opponent is not expected to be a marquee name. The move follows PFL releasing him on Friday. Ngannou, 18-3, last fought in October 2024, stopping Renan Ferreira in his lone PFL appearance.

By Afnan Chougle

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