Author: Grace Johnson

Karim Henniene enters PFL Africa 3 ready to make a statement and secure his place in the finals. He will face Boule Godogo on October 18th in a semi-final clash. Henniene spoke with MMA Canada about the matchup, noting that both fighters claimed victories on the previous PFL Africa card in July. Both won by split decision, and Henniene shared why he believes his skills give him a clear edge. Fighters with similar paths Henniene highlighted the parallels between himself and Godogo. “He has the same background as me in judo. After judo, he moved to boxing just like I…

Dana White is showing real interest in a potential BMF title fight between Charles Oliveira and reigning champion Max Holloway. The UFC president spoke after the 83rd edition of Dana White’s Contender Series, taking questions from the media about Oliveira’s impressive comeback. Oliveira had just beaten Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio and immediately called out Holloway for a BMF title rematch. His challenge sparked plenty of talk in the fight world. A decade-old story ready for a new chapter Oliveira and Holloway have faced each other before, but their first meeting ended abruptly. In August 2015, at UFC Saskatoon, Oliveira…

OpenAI has taken a major step to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities by partnering with Broadcom. The agreement will provide OpenAI with a 10-gigawatt supply of chips, which is expected to enhance AI hardware performance across multiple applications. The deal highlights the growing demand for high-performance chips in AI research and development. As AI models become larger and more complex, having access to powerful hardware is critical. This supply arrangement ensures OpenAI can meet its computational needs while continuing to innovate in AI technology. Broadcom, a leading semiconductor company, is known for producing advanced chips used in a wide range…

The final episode of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9 brought an explosive close to another thrilling season in Las Vegas. Since its debut in 2017, the Contender Series has become one of the most reliable gateways to the UFC. Many of today’s top contenders began their journey there, with a few even becoming champions. The show, known as the ultimate job interview, runs for ten weeks each season, featuring five bouts each week. Fighters compete to impress UFC CEO and President Dana White and claim a life-changing contract. Last year’s edition saw 42 fighters sign with the organization, slightly…

Weight cutting failures have become a troubling habit in mixed martial arts. Almost every event features at least one fighter who fails to make weight. The recent card in Rio, however, pushed that issue to new extremes. The night opened with Luan Lacerda facing Saimon Oliveira — who missed the bantamweight limit by a shocking eight pounds. The contest took place at 144 pounds, which made it more like a featherweight fight. Oliveira even had to stay below an adjusted weight just to keep the bout alive. Lacerda still won, dismissing any talk of fighters missing weight intentionally for an…

The UFC lit up Rio de Janeiro last night with an electric card at the Farmasi Arena. It was the promotion’s first return to the Brazilian city since UFC 301 in May 2024, where Alexandre Pantoja defended his flyweight crown against Steve Erceg. This was also the first Fight Night card in Rio since 2015, when Demian Maia defeated Ryan LaFlare in the main event. The night’s headline bout featured former lightweight king Charles Oliveira facing Poland’s Mateusz Gamrot. Oliveira, alternating between wins and losses since losing his belt three years ago, stepped into the cage for the first time…

Deiveson Figueiredo returned to form in front of a roaring home crowd. The Brazilian veteran ended a 14-month win drought by defeating Montel Jackson in the co-main event of UFC Rio. Early Takedowns Set the Tone Figueiredo started fast and imposed his game plan immediately. He secured an early takedown in the first round and attacked with a guillotine choke. Moments later, he switched to a rear-naked choke attempt before Jackson managed to escape and stand up. In the closing seconds, Figueiredo landed clean punches that rocked Jackson. Early in round two, he took the fight back to the mat…

Former boxing champion George Groves shared his candid opinions on Jake Paul, Netflix’s boxing documentaries, and the BBC’s revival of the sport. Groves Says Jake Paul Copies Moves In a recent interview with Poker Strategy, Groves accused Jake Paul of borrowing heavily from other fighters’ styles. He reflected on observing Paul during interactions with Gervonta Davis. Groves said, “I like the clips where Gervonta Davis is standing there, and then Jake Paul’s doing the MMA stuff. Everything about him, he’s just seen on TV or somewhere else. It’s all stolen!” Groves argued that Paul lacks originality and mainly imitates moves…

Suspicious Timing Around McGregor’s Suspension MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has sparked fresh speculation by suggesting that Conor McGregor may have deliberately avoided drug testing before accepting his 18-month suspension for breaching the UFC’s anti-doping policy. The penalty, which was backdated, conveniently clears the way for McGregor to compete at the long-discussed UFC White House event — a goal he has hinted at for months. The timing, however, has raised plenty of questions. The Master of Uncertainty Few athletes control a narrative like McGregor. Every public move he makes triggers waves of rumor and analysis. His quiet acceptance of the suspension…

Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian has died in a shooting in Sydney. The 33-year-old athlete was killed in what police believe may be a gang-related attack. Gunfire In Riverstone According to reports, the incident happened on Wednesday evening around 6 p.m. in Riverstone, New South Wales. Witnesses said they heard several gunshots as Mokhtarian went for an evening walk. Shots were reportedly fired from a red Audi. Emergency responders arrived quickly and tried to save him, but he died from gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Police Hunt For The Shooter Authorities in New South Wales have launched a major…