How Merab Dvalishvili is one win away from becoming greatest UFC bantamweight of all time
Already the consensus greatest bantamweight champion in the history of the UFC, Merab Dvalishvili is now on the cusp of picking up another historic accolade…
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What Alex Pereira changed to knock out Magomed Ankalaev in UFC 320 title rematch
Just over seven months removed from his title loss to Magomed Ankalaev, the version of Alex Pereira which showed up at UFC 320 was truly…
Moving up to heavyweight would be the beginning of the end of Alex Pereira’s UFC career
This could mark the end of Pereira’s career.
Worst title defenses in UFC history ranked after Magomed Ankalaev’s ’embarrassing’ 80-second loss
Magomed Ankalaev’s light heavyweight title reign ended in embarrassingly quick fashion at UFC 320. Alex Pereira needed just 80 seconds to take back his belt…
Why Conor McGregor’s comeback is the best thing that can happen to MMA in 2026
Conor McGregor claims his return to MMA is a ‘done deal’ for next June. The former dual-weight UFC champion hasn’t fought since headlining UFC 264…
Rescoring Jon Jones’ ‘robbery’ over Dominick Reyes that even Dana White thought the judges got wrong
Five years on, and the debate about the Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes fight still rages on. At UFC 247 in 2020, Jon Jones defended…
Who is Anthony Joshua? Meet the Olympic gold medalist turned world Heavyweight boxing champion
One of the biggest boxing stars of the 21st century is Anthony Joshua, the knockout artist who dominated the Heavyweight division during his peak. Anthony…
5 biggest wins of Terence Crawford’s career including his record-breaking victory against Canelo Alvarez
Terence Crawford has beaten all who have tested him in the ring, with some massive wins throughout his boxing career. Bud is the current #1…
Who is Manny Pacquiao? Meet the eight-weight boxing champion targeting more gold at 46-years-old
Manny Pacquiao may be 46 years old, but he is still hungry for even more success in the boxing ring. The legendary fighter has achieved…
Boxer banned for life after disgusting head kick KO is 5-0 MMA star who trains with Khabib Nurmagomedov
The boxer who sparked outrage by knocking his opponent out with an illegal head kick has now transitioned into MMA and has been seen training…
5 biggest UFC crowds in history including the 56,000 fans who saw Ronda Rousey get knocked out in Australia
The UFC continues to break records as tens of thousands of fans clamor to snag tickets for their biggest events. The UFC broke records in…
Who is Neil Magny? Meet the ‘Haitian Sensation’ breaking records in the UFC
There are very few fighters with the incredible longevity in the UFC like Neil Magny. “The Haitian Sensation” is breaking records at the age of…
3 wild super fights Terence Crawford could make if Canelo Alvarez opts against rematch
Terence Crawford finds himself in a funny spot after winning the biggest fight of his career. ‘Bud’ beat Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to become…
5 Memorable UFC moments in Australia including Ronda Rousey’s stunning knockout in a record-breaking show
The UFC returns to Perth on September 27, hoping to create even more incredible memories in the octagon. Australia has always been a hotbed of…
Who is Gervonta Davis? Meet the ‘Tank’ who will battle Jake Paul in November
Gervonta Davis may be an undefeated former world champion, but his biggest fight yet could be against a former YouTuber who has just ranked professionally.…
Top 5 MMA fighters from New Zealand ranked including Carlos Ulberg and ‘The Hangman’
For a country that is so small, New Zealand has produced well above its fair share of top MMA fighters who have graced the UFC…
Ilia Topuria could be the architect of his own UFC downfall just like Conor McGregor
Topuria could be following McGregor’s downfall.