Jalin Turner made a triumphant and deeply emotional return to the Octagon at UFC 323, stopping veteran Edson Barboza in a brutal first-round knockout after briefly retiring from the sport earlier this year. Turner, who announced his retirement at just 29 following consecutive stoppage losses to Ignacio Bahamondes and Renato Moicano, stepped back into lightweight action determined to reclaim his place. Early in the fight, he opened a deep cut on Barboza with a perfectly timed elbow, then dropped him and unleashed heavy ground-and-pound. Barboza battled back to his feet, but Turner continued to pour on strikes until referee Herb…
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Rumors of Ronda Rousey’s combat sports comeback continue to spark controversy — especially with reports that she is targeting a boxing match against Irish superstar Katie Taylor in 2026, potentially streamed by Netflix. Rousey, the former UFC bantamweight champion and a pioneer of women’s MMA, hasn’t fought since suffering back-to-back knockout defeats to Holly Holm (2015) and Amanda Nunes (2016). Her struggles in striking exchanges were well-documented, and that history has many experts worried about her safety in a transition to elite-level boxing. Among the most outspoken critics is MMA legend Eddie Alvarez, who reacted in shock when learning of…
Lerone Murphy has revealed that he briefly lost passion for MMA after learning he had been overlooked for the featherweight title fight at UFC 325. The undefeated contender believed his knockout win over Aaron Pico at UFC 319 had positioned him perfectly for a championship shot, or at least ahead of Diego Lopes — who recently lost a vacant title fight. Instead, the UFC booked Alexander Volkanovski to defend his belt against Lopes, leaving both Murphy and fellow top contender Movsar Evloev on the outside looking in. Fans have criticized the decision, calling it unfair matchmaking that ignores merit. Speaking…
Terence Crawford has pushed back against criticism of his résumé, insisting he would have succeeded in any boxing era—and naming only one legend he believes would have truly troubled him: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responding to fans on X, Crawford dismissed claims that he “doesn’t sell” and revisited a matchup he long pursued against Manny Pacquiao. He said the fight never happened because promoters didn’t want him becoming “too big too soon.” While respectful of Pacquiao, Crawford argued the Filipino icon would have had to take too many risks against him. “He’s been knocked out more than once,” Crawford wrote. “He…
Sean O’Malley says Song Yadong was not the opponent he originally wanted for his 2026 return to the Octagon. After suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in his career, the former bantamweight champion told The Ariel Helwani Show he had asked the UFC for a lower-ranked opponent. “I asked for Aiemann Zahabi,” O’Malley said. “I was like, ‘Let’s just do something a little easier.’ But they were like, ‘Nah, we want you to fight Song Yadong.’ So I was like, ‘Alright, I guess I’ll fight Song.’” O’Malley later clarified he had been “joking,” but admitted he viewed Zahabi as…
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s long-running rivalry has flared up again, with Jones now dragging Cormier’s former teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov into the dispute. Despite both men being retired or near retirement, their feud continues online. Recently, Jones claimed he was offered a trilogy bout with Cormier—though not in MMA—before posting photos and videos from a trip to Chechnya to meet Ramzan Kadyrov. Cormier publicly questioned why Jones was travelling instead of spending Thanksgiving with his family, reigniting tensions. Jones fired back, referencing Cormier’s friendships in the sport, including with Khabib. With Cormier still working as a UFC commentator, he may…
Michael Chandler is back in the win column for the first time in more than three years. The UFC lightweight contender, who last won in May 2022 with a front-kick knockout of Tony Ferguson, had since endured losses to Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Paddy Pimblett. On Saturday night at RAF03 in Chicago, Chandler returned to his wrestling roots in Real American Freestyle (RAF), a new unscripted pro-wrestling league. Facing former UFC fighter and accomplished collegiate wrestler Chad Mendes, Chandler used his size, speed and power to secure a 4–1 victory in the main event. After the win, he immediately…
The U.S. housing market is on track for a strong rebound in 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Experts forecast a 14 % increase in home sales nationwide and a 4 % rise in prices. Industry analysts said the outlook signals renewed buyer confidence and the potential for a healthier housing market after recent volatility. The forecast indicates growing demand and continued activity across both new and existing home markets. NAR noted that improved affordability, lower mortgage rates, and steady economic growth are contributing to the positive outlook. These factors are expected to encourage more households to buy homes…
Amanda Nunes may have harmed her chances against Kayla Harrison before the pair even step into the Octagon, according to former UFC champion Henry Cejudo. Nunes will return from retirement to challenge Harrison for the bantamweight title at UFC 324 on January 24, but Cejudo believes she made one major mistake: skipping a tune-up fight. Speaking on Jorge Masvidal’s Death Row MMA podcast, Cejudo said a warm-up bout was essential for Nunes after nearly three years away. “When I fought Aljo after a three-year layoff, you forget what a five-round fight feels like,” Cejudo explained. He added that Harrison, a…
UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison believes she is just two victories away from cementing herself as the greatest female fighter of all time. Since joining the UFC last year, Harrison has dominated every opponent, including a decisive submission win over Julianna Peña to claim the 135lb title. Her next challenge is the long-awaited showdown with former champion Amanda Nunes, expected to headline UFC 324 on January 24 as the promotion begins its new Paramount+ era. Speaking to Bloody Elbow, Harrison said a win over Nunes — followed by a victory over flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko — would secure her GOAT…