MMA legend Wanderlei Silva faced a shocking knockout during a brawl following a boxing match on September 27. Disqualification Sparks Chaos Silva competed in an exhibition boxing fight at Spaten Fight Night 2 in Brazil against former world champion Acelino Freitas. Referees disqualified Silva for repeated headbutts on Freitas. Fans did not expect the disqualification to be only the beginning of the evening’s drama. After the fight, chaos erupted as members of both camps stormed the ring. Amid the melee, a man landed a powerful punch on Silva, knocking him unconscious. Security quickly moved Silva away from the fray, but…
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UFC Perth arrives this Saturday at the RAC Arena in Australia. Fans will see a stacked card featuring top fighters. MMA News brings you the latest betting odds and matchups. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, while preliminary bouts start at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT. The event promises high stakes and intense action across multiple weight classes. Ulberg vs. Reyes Headlines Light Heavyweight Showdown Carlos Ulberg faces Dominick Reyes in the main event. Both fighters look to make a statement in the light heavyweight division. In the co-main, Jimmy Crute takes on Ivan Erslan. This…
Conor McGregor appears to be preparing for a fight at the UFC White House card next summer. He may have posted his conditions for taking part, signaling high stakes for the event. Many believed McGregor would never return to the Octagon, given the fortune and brand he has built. However, since U.S. President Donald Trump and the UFC first suggested a UFC card on the White House lawn for the 250th anniversary of the United States, McGregor has consistently advocated to compete. He has arguably pushed harder than any other fighter for this historic matchup. McGregor Seeks $100 Million and…
Jake Paul vs Tank Davis is scheduled for November, and the undercard keeps growing. Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix confirmed that WBA super lightweight champion Gary Russell will face Japan’s undefeated Andy Hiraoka. The 12-round men’s 140-pound title fight promises intense action as the fighters step into the ring. Ellie Scotney aims for undisputed crown Unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney will headline the preliminaries. The Catford, England native will attempt to become the youngest UK boxer ever—male or female—to claim undisputed world championship status. Scotney faces Mexican WBA champion Mayelli Flores in a 10-round 122-pound clash. Costa Rican star…
Dana White’s Contender Series continued its ninth season with a night full of finishes and memorable performances in Las Vegas. Since 2017, DWCS has launched the careers of numerous fighters now on the UFC roster. Some competitors have even claimed UFC championships. Known as “the ultimate job interview,” the series features five fights each week over ten weeks. Fighters battle to impress UFC President Dana White and secure a coveted UFC contract. Last year, 42 fighters earned UFC deals across ten events, slightly fewer than the 46 contracts given in 2023. Episode seven of season nine crowned six prospects with…
The UFC Rio lineup has seen last-minute changes but remains on schedule. The promotion returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 11 at the Farmasi Arena. Fans will witness a high-profile Fight Night event in the “Cidade Maravilhosa” with an exciting card. Vicente Luque Gets New Opponent The welterweight clash between Vicente Luque and Santiago Ponzinibbio fell through after Ponzinibbio withdrew due to injury, according to MMA journalist Alvaro Colmenero. Luque will now face Joel Alvarez, who moves up to the 170-pound division. The Brazilian fighter, known as “The Silent Assassin,” last competed at UFC 316 in June, losing…
An unusual idea in MMA Former fighter and analyst Din Thomas has suggested a bold move. He wants the UFC to trade Magomed Ankalaev for PFL star Dakota Ditcheva. Trades between MMA organizations almost never happen. In fact, it has only occurred once. In October 2018, the UFC sent Demetrious Johnson to ONE Championship. In return, Ben Askren joined the UFC. Thomas now believes it is time for another deal. He proposes sending the reigning light heavyweight champion to PFL. In exchange, Dakota Ditcheva should join the UFC. Din Thomas explains his view “MMA is driven by stars,” Thomas said…
The Jake Paul vs Gervonta “Tank” Davis press conference lands in New York City on Monday, September 22. Fans expect sparks at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT (11 PM UK). This marks the first intense face-off before their fight night. The bout streams live worldwide on Netflix Friday, November 14. Boxing fans eagerly anticipate the collision of two major stars. Eddie Hearn Weighs Joshua’s Plans Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, admits uncertainty about a potential fight with Jake Paul in February or March 2026. Hearn worries that Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) could get beaten by Davis. A loss…
Alex Pereira displayed certain shortcomings in his first fight against Magomed Ankalaev, shortcomings he can fix in the rematch, according to former UFC title challenger Dan Hardy. Hardy shared his insights during an interview with Helen Yee Sports at Xtreme Couture. Lessons from UFC 313 At UFC 313 in March, Pereira lost his light heavyweight title to Ankalaev. The bout saw Ankalaev dominate and claim the 205-pound throne via unanimous decision. Hardy analyzed Pereira’s approach in the first fight and suggested the Brazilian fighter may have shown excessive respect toward his opponent. “I think maybe Pereira had a little bit…
The UFC has faced a late disruption ahead of its upcoming Perth Fight Night. The promotion plans its second Australian trip of the year with UFC Perth, scheduled for September 28 at RAC Arena in Perth. Fans anticipated an exciting card, but the lineup has changed. Co-Main Event Pulled Due to Injury On Thursday, the UFC announced the light heavyweight clash between Junior Tafa and Ibo Aslan will no longer take place. The fight had been slated as the co-main event. The promotion did not reveal which fighter withdrew. Officials also did not confirm if the matchup will reschedule. In…