Weili Zhang Says Her UFC Title Dream Began a Decade Before Reality

8 months ago

Weili Zhang Says Her UFC Title Dream Began a Decade Before Reality

The ex-strawweight champion revealed she visualized her championship long before achieving it. “I was convinced I’d become a UFC champion. Once conviction turns into obsession, the world bends to your desire,” she said. Now 26-3, Zhang vacated her strawweight crown to chase new glory at flyweight, where she’s set to challenge dominant champion Valentina Shevchenko for the title on November 15.

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8 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Unusual Three-Part Sleep Routine to Boost Training

#1-ranked lightweight says he sleeps 10–11 hours daily, dividing rest into three sessions to maximize recovery. “I do morning training, eat, then sleep again after lunch before my evening session,” he explained. Currently on a four-fight win streak, Arman’s strict schedule reflects his focus ahead of future title runs, emphasizing rest as key to sustaining elite performance across intense training cycles.

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Jake Paul Pushes for Showdown with Alex Pereira, Seeks UFC Clearance

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Jake Paul Pushes for Showdown with Alex Pereira, Seeks UFC Clearance

“His (Pereira) team is down. I think the only thing preventing it is the UFC, and if these guys can get out of their contracts to fight me," Jake claimed. 'The Problem Child' (12-1) believes “it would be a massive fight at some point” once Pereira’s contract expires. Meanwhile, he remains focused on returning in Dec after the canceled Gervonta Davis Netflix event.

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Former NFL Player Josh Hokit Scores Explosive First-Minute KO in UFC Debut

At UFC Vegas 111, Hokit knocked out Max Gimenis in under a minute (0:56 of R1), earning his 7th pro win & maintaining a perfect 7-0 record. Hokit, who fell short of making a full NFL roster in 2020 & 2022, has now finished all his opponents: 4 by KO & 3 by submission. After the bout, he called out Valter Walker, targeting a rapid rise into the heavyweight top 15.


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Valter Walker Responds to Ex-NFL Player Josh Hokit's Callout After UFC Vegas 111 KO

8 months ago

Valter Walker Responds to Ex-NFL Player Josh Hokit's Callout After UFC Vegas 111 KO

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Misfits CEO Andrew Tate Enlists Undefeated Star Lerone Murphy Ahead of Upcoming Showdown

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Misfits CEO Andrew Tate Enlists Undefeated Star Lerone Murphy Ahead of Upcoming Showdown

Earlier, former kickboxing world champ Tate (76-9) had been sparring with Benjamin Adegbuyi, and now Murphy was spotted training with Tate as he prepares for his Misfits Boxing heavyweight title fight against Chase DeMoor on Dec. 20. Meanwhile, Murphy (17-0), fresh off a spinning-elbow KO over Pico at UFC 319, is expected to face Alexander Volkanovski next for the title.



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