Rhea Ripley Rejects Viral Claim About Slimming Down for Back Pain

about 1 month ago

Rhea Ripley Rejects Viral Claim About Slimming Down for Back Pain

Ripley pushed back on a viral social media claim that she slimmed down because muscle mass caused serious back pain, saying the supposed interview “never happened.” The confusion appears tied to fan speculation after a 2025 Chris Van Vliet interview, where she blamed a table bump against Raquel Rodriguez. Ripley now heads into WrestleMania 42 against Jade Cargill.

By Afnan Chougle

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Mateusz Gamrot Says He Wants Arman Tsarukyan Rematch After UFC 327 Win

Fresh off his UFC 327 victory, Gamrot said he deserves top lightweights and named Benoit Saint Denis, Paddy Pimblett, and Arman Tsarukyan as options. The Polish contender added he already beat Tsarukyan once, a nod to his 2022 unanimous decision win in their five-round headliner. The callout positioned Gamrot as a veteran trying to force his way into title contention.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Josh Hokit Stuns Curtis Blaydes in Wild Heavyweight Upset

Hokit shocked Blaydes in a bloody three-round heavyweight brawl, earning a unanimous 29-28 sweep after repeatedly wobbling the former UFC interim title challenger with looping right hands. Blaydes rallied with takedowns, elbows, and a sharp jab, but Hokit’s pace, volume, and taunts carried the later exchanges. The upset capped a wild fight few saw coming and may revive Hokit’s stock.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Kevin Holland Spends Big on Metallic Cat Bloodline After UFC 327

Holland revealed he spent $100,000 around UFC 327 on high-end cutting horses, including a daughter and granddaughter of Metallic Cat. “I got Metallic Cat’s daughter and granddaughter,” he said. The purchase carries pedigree: Metallic Cat has produced more than $70 million in offspring earnings in cutting, making Holland’s splurge less impulse buy, more of a ranch-investment flex after fight week.

By Afnan Chougle

Dana White Adds Derrick Lewis-Josh Hokit to UFC’s White House Card

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Dana White Adds Derrick Lewis-Josh Hokit to UFC’s White House Card

White said Lewis vs. Hokit was added to the June 14 White House card “in the last 10 minutes” after Lewis accepted on the spot and Hokit followed his upset win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327. White added that President Donald Trump helped spark the matchup, while Rogan pushed it further. The late booking gave Freedom 250 another heavyweight hook.

By Afnan Chougle

about 1 month ago

Carlos Ulberg Wins UFC Light Heavyweight Title in One-Legged Shocker

Ulberg overcame a knee injury in round one and still stopped Procházka with a check left hook to win the UFC light heavyweight title. Procházka hurt him repeatedly with kicks as Ulberg’s leg buckled, but the New Zealander stayed composed and fired back. The sudden finish completed one of the division’s wildest title swings ever at UFC 327.

By Afnan Chougle

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