News
2,214articles · Breaking boxing and UFC news, analysis, interviews, and betting previews.
Dwayne Johnson Was ‘Inspired' By Mark Kerr
The Smashing Machine’s Dwayne Johnson revealed that he was deeply inspired by a specific moment in the career of former MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Johnson portrays Kerr in The Smashing Machine, as his role has been tipped to secure an Oscar nomination following the premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Johnson recalled Kerr’s fight with […]
Fans Predict Carlos Ulberg Vs. Dominick Reyes – ‘I Lean Towards Him'
Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes face off at UFC Perth this weekend, as fans picked their winner. Ulberg arrives into the fight with an impressive run of form. He has won eight fights on the spin, beating Volkan Oezdemir and Jan Blachowicz in his last two fights. A win over Reyes would shoot him up […]
Aspinall: I Didn't Cause Jones Fight Delay
Tom Aspinall has revealed that the delay in trying to secure a fight with Jon Jones was not his choice. Aspinall became the UFC Heavyweight Champion after Jones announced his retirement from the sport. The news came as a shock since Dana White was adamant the fight would get made. The failure to do so […]
UFC Fight Night – Carlos Ulberg vs Dominick Reyes: Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC light heavyweight division is the main focus in Perth this weekend, as surging contender Carlos Ulberg headlines in a main event against former title challenger Dominick Reyes. Ulberg (13-1) has quietly pieced together one of the division’s strongest win streaks. Riding eight straight victories, the City Kickboxing product hasn’t lost since his UFC […]
Adesanya Not Planning To Retire Yet
Despite three consecutive losses, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is not planning to retire. Eugene Bareman, Adesanya’s coach, made the comments about his fighter. Adesanya’s recent struggles have fuelled speculation about his future. His last victory came in April 2023 with a knockout win over Alex Pereira, but since then, he has faced a […]
Will Ronda Rousey Return To The UFC?
Ronda Rousey is enjoying MMA again, as speculation continues that she could return. Rousey is the former UFC Bantamweight Champion. During the peak of her career, she made six title defenses. Her rise made her one of the leading names in women’s MMA, paving the way for other leading female fighters. However, during the latter […]
Topuria Warned About Boxing Crawford
Michael Chiesa has warned Ilia Topuria not to pursue a boxing fight with Terence Crawford. Topuria and Crawford have been exchanging verbals of late. Ilia stated that he would knockout Crawford as the latter was preparing to face the Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez. Crawford then came out on top to become a three-weight […]
Conor McGregor Vs. Michael Chandler – How Does It Play Out?
Conor McGregor says he is fighting Michael Chandler at the UFC White House event next June, as we look at how the fight could play out. McGregor’s return has long been in the making. His last UFC appearance took place at UFC 264 when he suffered a knockout loss to Poirier in 2021. The defeat […]
Kayla Harrison Vs. Amanda Nunes – Will It Happen?
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison is ready to fight Amanda Nunes, but she is also making it clear she won’t hold up the division. Harrison, an Olympic gold medalist in judo, became the champion after beating Juliana Pena at UFC 316 in June. After the fight, Harrison and Nunes faced off in the Octagon. […]
Rampage Jackson’s Son Arrested – What's Next?
Rampage Jackson’s son, Raja, has been arrested and is facing a felony charge after an assault on a professional wrestler. According to reports, Jackson’s arrest came on September 18 and he is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. The assault happened in August when Raja attacked wrestler Stuart Smith, also known as “Syko Stu.” […]
Five Worst Fouls in UFC History
The UFC has come a long way from its no-holds-barred early days, with a modern ruleset designed to protect fighters and ensure fair competition. Yet, even in the last 15 years, moments of frustration or recklessness have led to fouls that shocked fans and sometimes changed careers. Here are five of the worst fouls in […]
McGregor Wasn't In "Right Frame of Mind" For Presidency
Following Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from the Irish presidential race, his former training partner, Artem Lobov, says the Irishman was not in the right frame of mind to run for President. McGregor’s political ambitions, which were centered on an anti-immigration platform and had even gained support from Elon Musk, came to a halt when he failed […]
The Five Worst Referee Decisions in UFC History
Referees in the UFC carry one of the toughest responsibilities in the sport as they have to protect fighters while ensuring fair competition. When they get it right, nobody notices. But when they get it wrong, those mistakes are instantly recognised and discussed on social media. Over the years, a handful of refereeing errors have […]
UFC And Netflix Deal Was Imminent Before Hitting A Final Snag
The UFC was reportedly on the verge of a broadcast deal with Netflix before going to Paramount, as we consider the implications. The UFC’s seven-year partnership with Paramount and CBS starts in January, meaning all UFC numbered events and Fight Nights will be available to stream live on Paramount+. This covers the US market, with […]
WWE’s Stephanie Vaquer Open To UFC Crossover
WWE’s Stephanie Vaquer says she is interested in a crossover into the UFC. The UFC and WWE are under the parent company, TKO Group Holdings, a merger that has increased the chances of crossover bouts. Several wrestlers have transitioned into MMA including ex-UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, former Bellator fighter Bobby Lashley, and Jake Hager. […]
Is McGregor's UFC Return Inevitable?
Conor McGregor’s move into Irish politics has come to an end, as he said he will no longer pursue the Irish Presidency, making a UFC return more likely. McGregor had declared his intention to run on an anti-immigration platform, designed to tackle illegal immigration. However, in order to do that, McGregor needed to follow the […]
Diego Lopes Stops Jean Silva At UFC Noche
Diego Lopes stopped Jean Silva in two rounds during their featherweight clash at Noche UFC. It was the perfect response for Lopes, who had lost his last fight to Alexander Volkanovski, as he missed out on the vacant featherweight belt. The win also ended Silva’s 13-fight winning streak. Lopes took the fight to the ground, […]
Pereira Not Interested In A Third Ankalaev Fight
Alex Pereira has made it clear that he does not expect another fight with Magomed Ankalaev after their upcoming UFC 320 rematch. Pereira lost his light heavyweight belt at UFC 313 via a unanimous decision in March, his first defeat at the weight class: 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47. Ankalaev managed to negate Pereira’s striking by […]
Ilia Topuria's Political Ambitions
Ilia Topuria is looking to take a page out of Conor McGregor’s book, as he has not ruled out the idea of running for President. The newly crowned lightweight champion, who moved up in weight after vacating his featherweight title, is coming off a first-round KO win against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 which made […]
Demetrious Johnson And Merab Dvalishvili's Sparring
Demetrious Johnson and Merab Dvalishvili recently shared a sparring session, sparking a lot of discussion in the MMA community. Johnson walked away from MMA in May 2023. He was the inaugural UFC flyweight champion and set a record with 11 consecutive title defenses. Meanwhile, Dvalishvili is currently on a dominant 13-fight winning streak. His next […]