8 minutes ago

Muhammad Mokaev Says His Visa Was Not Refused After Losing Netflix Fight Spot

Mokaev clarified his Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano card withdrawal, saying, “visa was not refused.” He said he can still enter the U.S., but needed a P1 work visa to fight. After completing camp and making weight, Mokaev blamed missing appointment slots and said he warned Moraes four weeks early. Nkuta now faces Moraes on the May 16 Netflix card.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 4 hours ago

Muhammad Mokaev Loses Netflix Fight After Visa Delay

Mokaev is off the May 16 Rousey-Carano Netflix card after visa delays scratched his Moraes fight one week out. He said, “visa wasn’t refused, just couldn’t fine appointment slot,” after completing camp. Adriano Moraes now faces unbeaten Phumi Nkuta in a 130-pound catchweight bout, giving the former ONE champion a new test against an 11-0 replacement.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 14 hours ago

Joe Pyfer Says Israel Adesanya Win Did Not Define Him

Pyfer said beating Adesanya did not give him the emotional high people expected. “I didn’t get a high,” he said, explaining that fighting used to be his top priority before life changed. Pyfer now ranks it around “number 4 or 5,” giving the career-best win a different meaning than simple validation.

By Afnan Chougle

about 14 hours ago

Joshua Van Explains Why He Limits Kicks in Fights

Van said he avoids throwing many kicks because wrestlers often use them to start takedowns. “A lot of people wanna take me down anyway,” Van said, explaining opponents catch his leg when he kicks “higher than the waist.” The approach shows Van’s focus on staying upright and protecting his striking rhythm against grappling-heavy opponents.

By Afnan Chougle

about 15 hours ago

Shakur Stevenson Closing In on Zuffa Boxing Deal

Stevenson is finalizing a deal with Zuffa Boxing, according to Sports Illustrated’s upcoming boxing newsletter. The 140-pound titleholder would join Benn as one of Dana White’s highest-profile boxing signings. Stevenson, a four-division champion, has been linked to Zuffa for months, making this a major step in White’s push to build a UFC-style boxing roster around proven names and marketable stars.

By Afnan Chougle

about 18 hours ago

Dustin Poirier Questions Khamzat Chimaev Weigh-In Controversy

Poirier reacted to Chimaev’s disputed weigh-in, questioning how quickly officials called 185 pounds. “As soon as he steps on the scale, they say 185,” Poirier said, arguing the hanging scale “didn’t even have time to balance.” The reaction adds another layer to fight-week scrutiny around Chimaev before his heated clash with Strickland.

By Afnan Chougle

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