3 minutes ago

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland Press Conference Hits Rare UFC Mark

Chimaev and Strickland drew 210.6K peak live viewers on YouTube, the UFC’s biggest press conference audience since McGregor vs. Poirier 3 topped 360K. Khabib vs. McGregor still leads the modern benchmark at 505K-plus. The surge shows major interest in the matchup this weekend, with one fan reaction summing up the hype: “That’s insane.”

By Afnan Chougle

about 17 hours ago

Khamzat Chimaev Says Sean Strickland Avoided Hotel Confrontation

Chimaev mocked Strickland for staying at another hotel after previously threatening to shoot him. He said Strickland talked like he would control the situation, but never showed up. “We control this guy,” Chimaev said, turning the absence into another jab as their feud keeps shifting between fight buildup and personal threats before UFC 328 this weekend.

By Afnan Chougle

about 17 hours ago

Khamzat Chimaev Tells Conor McGregor His Belt Talk Is Over

Chimaev dismissed McGregor’s belt talk, saying the former two-division champion lost his title years ago and needs to “come back to normal work.” He also took a personal shot, claiming McGregor should “come off drugs” and stop drinking whiskey before accepting a fight. The response escalates their exchange after Chimaev’s Zuffa Boxing callout as he continues targeting bigger crossover names.

By Afnan Chougle

about 17 hours ago

Tom Aspinall Picks Khamzat Chimaev by Decision Over Sean Strickland

Aspinall praised Strickland’s toughness but ultimately picked the middleweight champion Chimaev to win their matchup by decision at UFC 328. He said Strickland’s path depends on surviving early grappling and repeatedly getting back up. “If Strickland can keep getting up,” Aspinall said, Chimaev may slow down, but his final verdict remained clear: “Khamzat by decision.”

By Afnan Chougle

about 18 hours ago

Jeremy Stephens Questions UFC Bonus Money After $75K Era

Stephens criticized UFC’s current bonus structure, asking why payouts have not grown since his early run. “Back at UFC 71 when I started, I was making $75K bonuses,” he said, asking why fighters are not getting $500K now. Stephens also recalled the old “Dana duffle bag” era, questioning where the money went.

By Afnan Chougle

about 20 hours ago

Belal Muhammad Fires Back After Ariel Helwani Calls Him a ‘Bad Person’

Muhammad responded sharply after Helwani criticized his views on life and the Middle East, while labeling him a “bad person.” Helwani contrasted their public comments, prompting Muhammad to accuse the journalist of celebrating children dying. He added, “A Palestinian won UFC gold and you have to live with it.” The exchange further intensified their already public and deeply personal feud online.

By Afnan Chougle

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