3 months ago

Usman Nurmagomedov Says Camp Would Change for Ilia Topuria–Arman Tsarukyan Fight

After submitting Alfie Davis at PFL Dubai, Nurmagomedov downplayed Topuria/Arman matchup talk while staying confident. “They are fighters of a different level in terms of skills… Arman both wrestles and strikes. The preparation would have been entirely different, but the result would have been the same,” he said. Asked who grapples better, he added: “Unlike Arman, I don’t have a loss.”

By Adarsh Ojha

3 months ago

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista Locks In Smooth Sub to Finish Vinicius Oliveira

Bautista drowned Oliveira in grappling in their first UFC main event at Vegas 113, reversing early fence control and repeatedly dragging him down. In Round 2, Bautista chained takedowns into a crucifix, threatened a kimura, then took the back and locked a rear-naked choke for the tap at 4:46. Oliveira appeared to fade after a reported 30-pound cut that week.

By Adarsh Ojha

3 months ago

Roy Jones Jr. Warns Dana White: Fix UFC Pay Before Boxing Push

Jones ripped White’s Zuffa Boxing plans, warning UFC fighters chase boxing because payouts dwarf their MMA earnings. “Your guys in the UFC make more money in boxing in one night than they make their whole career… That’s a problem!” he said. Jones urged White to “balance” UFC pay first, then improve boxing, not copy UFC’s model all over again.

By Adarsh Ojha

3 months ago

Former UFC Champs Back Kyoji Horiguchi to Win UFC Title Soon

Horiguchi (36-5) outpointed Albazi at UFC Vegas 113 on Feb. 7, winning 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 despite a first-round knockdown, moving to 2-0 since his UFC return and calling for a flyweight title shot. He repeatedly stuffed Albazi’s takedown attempts. Cejudo said, “Kyoji Horiguchi will be UFC champion by the end of 2026.” Dvalishvili added, “he’s going to get flyweight belt congratulations.”

By Adarsh Ojha

3 months ago

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista and Others Earn Bonuses From Dana White

UFC Vegas 113 handed out big checks: Oleksiejczuk and Barriault earned Fight of the Night and $100K each after their main-card war, won by Oleksiejczuk via decision. Performance bonuses went to Wikłacz for a last-second submission of Gafurov and Bautista for his Round 2 choke of Oliveira—$100K apiece. Veretennikov and Jacoby scored $25K knockout bonuses.

By Adarsh Ojha

3 months ago

Jon Jones Backs “Dynamite” Ilia Topuria to Beat Justin Gaethje

Jones crowned Topuria his current must-watch: “Right now, I have to say Ilia [Topuria], he gets me excited. He’s just dynamite.” Asked about White House rumors, he added, “How crazy would that be? Sorry, Gaethje.” Topuria (17-0) holds the title, while interim champion Gaethje is reportedly next in line for a potential title fight on June 14.

By Adarsh Ojha

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