3 months ago

Islam Makhachev’s Team Targets Kamaru Usman for First 170 Title Defense

“They're discussing the next fight, and Kamaru Usman is on the list,” manager Rizvan Magomedov said. “From a media perspective…most interesting and watchable.” He stressed “final word is with the organization,” but said Islam is “ready to defend” his welterweight belt. If booked, the matchup pits a dominant new champ against a former 170 king.

By Adarsh Ojha

3 months ago

Maxx Crosby Says UFC Top Brass Views Him as a Future Heavyweight Champion by 2031

“Dana…fully convinced,” Maxx Crosby said, claiming Dana White and Hunter Campbell think he could be UFC heavyweight champ in 2030/2031. The Raiders star added, “I’m never going to put a limit” and won’t “close the door.” NFL-to-UFC jumps have happened—Greg Hardy, Matt Mitrione, Austen Lane, Josh Hokit—but titles are rare. Crosby says he’ll chase it post-NFL.

By Adarsh Ojha

3 months ago

Umar Nurmagomedov’s Manager Says Sean O’Malley Bout ‘Likely’ Next

Umar’s manager says talks point to O’Malley next: “All sides are expressing interest in. We want the fight…O'Malley is not against it either and isn't avoiding it…Logically it makes sense...no dates or signed contracts.” Both aim to rebound and chase the bantamweight belt after recent setbacks. If it gets finalized, it could function as a de facto title eliminator.

By Adarsh Ojha

3 months ago

Craig Jones Books Dillon Danis for CJI 3 Main Event

Jones announced he’ll headline CJl 3 against Dillon Danis, with date and location TBD. Jones has split time between elite grappling and promoting CJI, headlining CJI 1 vs Gabi Garcia and CJI 2 vs short-notice Chael Sonnen. Danis, a polarizing name, recently won the inaugural Misfits MMA light heavyweight title in August last year.

By Adarsh Ojha

3 months ago

Umar Nurmagomedov Says Sean O’Malley Fight Is Unlikely, Depends on Merab vs. Yan 2

Umar said he wants O’Malley next if Merab Dvalishvili rematches with Petr Yan. “I'd like to fight O’Malley,” Umar said, but added, “I find it hard to believe that Sean will agree.” He believes his title opportunity depends on rematch winner: if Yan wins, Sean is next; if Merab wins, “I’ll be next,” noting Sean has lost to Merab twice.

By Afnan Chougle

3 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan Backs Charles Oliveira Against Max Holloway, Eyes Rematch vs. Oliveira

Tsarukyan picked Oliveira to beat Holloway for the BMF belt on March 7. “Sometimes Oliveira fights so bad, but sometimes he’s unreal. I still lean towards him,” he said. Tsarukyan then pushed for a rematch, noting he beat Oliveira in 2024 and wants to remove doubt. “I need to finish him… show people that victory wasn’t an accident,” Tsarukyan added.

By Afnan Chougle

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