One of the rare fighters to defeat Jon Jones has shown openness to a renewed clash. Jon Jones recently reignited his long rivalry with Daniel Cormier. He claimed he felt ready to bury the hatchet with his former opponent. Cormier later explained why he agreed to coach opposite Jones on a new season of ALF Reality. He said producers challenged him directly, which pushed him to accept. Their competitive history quickly resurfaced during filming. That intensity even led Cormier to agree to box Jones after a heated argument. A Rivalry That Refuses To Fade Both men previously held UFC heavyweight…
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Yoel Romero showed terrifying power twelve years ago on this day. His blend of size and athleticism shocked fans and fighters alike. Commentator Joe Rogan once labeled him the freak of all freaks. Romero backed that praise with brutal performances during seven years inside the Octagon. Derek Brunson learned that lesson the hard way. The American veteran faced Romero at a UFC Fight Night in Duluth on January 15, 2014. Brunson entered confident and aggressive. He left the cage in visibly awful condition. The fight remains one of the most violent comebacks of Romero’s career. A Fight Night That Turned…
Ilia Topuria will watch UFC 324 from the sidelines with mixed emotions. The reigning lightweight champion remains absent during a turbulent personal period. His next challenger should emerge in Las Vegas on January 24. That night launches the UFC’s $7.7 billion broadcast partnership with Paramount. The event features an interim lightweight title fight. Paddy Pimblett faces Justin Gaethje for a newly created belt. The UFC created the title because Topuria remains unavailable. The division will crown a temporary leader without its champion present. Topuria currently stays on a UFC hiatus. He continues to manage serious personal issues tied to his…
Paulo Costa has a new date and opponent for his next UFC appearance. The Brazilian originally planned to fight middleweight Brunno Ferreira at UFC 326 on March 7. The promotion announced the matchup, then canceled it days later. Costa withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons. Gregory Rodrigues later stepped in to face Ferreira. That bout now appears on the undercard of Max Holloway versus Charles Oliveira 2. The UFC has now locked in Costa’s return. He will compete just over one month later than first expected. The announcement sets up a major change in weight and a dangerous opponent.…
A video of Charles Oliveira’s latest preparations has sparked concern across the MMA fanbase. Supporters fear one specific training focus could backfire badly. Oliveira plans his return with clear ambition and rising urgency. He believes a dominant win could secure another lightweight title shot. His confidence remains high despite recent setbacks and growing public doubt. Oliveira eyes title path but faces dangerous test Oliveira targets the lightweight crown with renewed determination and public clarity. He believes a statement victory will reopen the championship door. First, he must overcome BMF champion Max Holloway at UFC 326. The fight takes place at…
Arman Tsarukyan continued his impressive run of side projects on Saturday with another strong wrestling appearance. His position in the UFC lightweight division remains uncertain, yet he stays consistently active. Tsarukyan keeps competing outside the leading MMA promotion to sharpen his skills. He uses these bouts to maintain momentum and public attention. Last December, Tsarukyan faced fellow UFC fighter Shara Magomedov in a grappling contest. Both fighters agreed on a submission-based rule set. Neither athlete secured a submission during the match. Officials declared the bout a draw after the final exchange. Since his victory over Dan Hooker, Tsarukyan has competed…
The combat sports world wants a super fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira. UFC president Dana White does not. He has taken a firm stance on Jon Jones and his future. After Alex Pereira reclaimed the light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev in October, he wasted no time. The Brazilian immediately called for a heavyweight showdown with Jon Jones. Pereira aimed high despite Jones announcing his retirement earlier this year. Jones retired after rejecting a title unification bout against interim champion Tom Aspinall. Still, Pereira pushed for the fight. At 38, he saw Jones as the ultimate challenge. Jones…
A former UFC champion believes Alex Pereira could face serious problems with his heavyweight ambitions. Pereira reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight title late last year and now eyes a bold future. He returned to the throne at 205 pounds after a decisive rematch victory. Pereira stopped Magomed Ankalaev with strikes in October and settled unfinished business. He then shifted his focus away from defending his belt again. Pereira made clear plans for 2026 and spoke openly about changing divisions. The Brazilian fighter previously held the middleweight title and now plans another move upward. Pereira called for a heavyweight switch immediately…
We now know when and where Zuffa Boxing will stage its first event. Fans expected momentum after early talk, but the rollout still feels quiet. Prominent boxing figures questioned Dana White’s plans long before launch announcements appeared. Eddie Hearn openly criticized the concept because details stayed scarce. After September’s bout between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, observers expected Zuffa Boxing to seize attention. Instead, the promotion drifted without building buzz. Reports mentioned a few signings, yet no real hype followed. The latest update failed to shift fan opinion. Apex Venue Choice Leaves Fans Cold Zuffa Boxing plans to focus on…
Some of the UFC’s most elite wrestlers have continued to dominate the sport in 2025. Several high-profile title fights drew criticism for being one-sided due to the skill gap on the ground. Fighters struggled to counter opponents who could dictate where the fight took place. Without a strategy to neutralize elite wrestling, many competitors found themselves overwhelmed in multiple divisions. Islam Makhachev has improved in all areas, but his elite grappling remains the feature that puts him in the fighter of the year conversation. The Only Way to Beat Dominant Wrestlers An MMA veteran who helped introduce a new style…