Author: Grace Johnson

Israel Adesanya knows he is nearing the end of his combat sports career. The former two-time UFC middleweight champion appears to have passed his peak. ‘Stylebender’ has lost three consecutive fights ahead of his return at UFC Seattle on March 28. A defeat against Joe Pyfer would harm his legacy, but it will not force Adesanya into retirement. Israel Adesanya outlines retirement plan Adesanya says fans should expect him to fight roughly 10 more times before stepping away. To reach that number, the 36-year-old must stay highly active in the coming years. “Less than 10,” Adesanya said on his YouTube…

Manny Pacquiao suffered his first professional loss exactly 30 years ago today. The Filipino boxer became one of the sport’s all-time greats by winning twelve world titles across eight weight divisions. He claimed the lineal championship in five weight classes and entered the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025. Yet even his extraordinary career faced setbacks along the way. Pacquiao took 25 professional fights to earn his first world title shot and did so without remaining unbeaten. His earliest challenges shaped the resilient champion he would become. Rustico Torrecampo beats the future legend On February 9, 1996, Pacquiao experienced…

Conor McGregor celebrated what he called the greatest night in bare-knuckle boxing history. The BKFC co-owner watched from home as his promotion staged a memorable event on Saturday night. Over 18,000 fans filled the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for BKFC KnuckleMania VI. The record-breaking crowd witnessed Andrei Arlovski achieve a historic feat, becoming a two-sport world champion with a bloody victory over Ben Rothwell in the main event. Andrei Arlovski inspires fans with post-fight message After the fight, Andrei Arlovski addressed fans battling cancer. The former UFC heavyweight champion survived the disease three times. “People who are fighting…

Islam Makhachev has several options for his next UFC fight, but one contender stands out. Since defeating Jack Della Maddalena to claim the UFC welterweight title late last year, Makhachev has remained inactive while waiting for his next challenge. On the same card, several welterweight fighters delivered strong performances, including Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, and Ian Machado Garry, all of whom see themselves as potential title contenders. Makhachev’s manager points to frontrunner After beating Della Maddalena, Makhachev surprised fans by expressing interest in fighting Kamaru Usman next. Usman has gone 1-3 in his last four fights and appears to have…

Justin Gaethje set his sights on retirement following his victory last month. The lightweight star confirmed he has a clear timeline for the end of his career, but one major win could change his plans. Gaethje’s next fight and career plans ‘The Highlight’ became a two-time interim titleholder recently, paving the way for a massive unification clash later this year. His next fight targets the UFC White House event, aligning with champion Ilia Topuria’s schedule. Before UFC 324 announced him as the main event, Gaethje issued a retirement ultimatum that put him in a challenging spot with the promotion. After…

The UFC legend Jon Jones faces uncertainty over his next fight, despite planning a major comeback in 2026. After retiring as heavyweight champion last year, the Rochester native expressed interest in a headline fight, yet UFC president Dana White dismissed his return, calling him too unreliable for the Washington D.C. main event. Jones has publicly sought a huge bout against Alex Pereira on June 14, but a recent health revelation sparked concerns about his ability to compete again. severe arthritis won’t stop Jon Jones The former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion has recently promoted Dirty Boxing alongside Mike Perry. Backstage…

Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson’s long-anticipated exhibition fight now looks uncertain as Mayweather appears to pursue a different bout. The two boxing legends were set to meet this year in one of the sport’s most bizarre and risky match-ups. Since December, updates from both camps have gone silent. Now, reports suggest a new fight may be taking shape. Mayweather’s exhibition journey and Tyson’s comeback After retiring in 2017, Mayweather spent seven years taking on exhibition bouts with MMA fighters, celebrities, and former sparring partners on a global tour. Tyson returned to professional boxing at 57, facing Jake Paul in a…

Dana White’s new boxing promotion may be set to deliver one of the most anticipated fights in history. Zuffa Boxing has held only two events so far, but White brings years of experience promoting major combat sports events and is widely considered one of the best in the world. Reports suggest he now plans to test that reputation with a historic clash that fight fans have awaited for over a decade. White has claimed he will “rock the industry,” and insiders say that promise may soon come true with a blockbuster matchup. Dana White reportedly sets up Tyson Fury vs…

Dana White believes two events he hosted lost attention to a bizarre boxing incident. The UFC president reflected on a strange moment that dominated conversation across combat sports. He staged a Zuffa Boxing show and a major UFC card within one weekend. Yet an unexpected scene from boxing stole the spotlight. A busy weekend for Dana White Dana White promoted his second Zuffa Boxing event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He staged the show on Sunday evening with several developing fighters. Twenty-four hours earlier, he delivered a UFC featherweight title rematch. Alexander Volkanovski faced Diego Lopes in a…

Shavkat Rakhmonov has confirmed the fears that worried MMA fans for months. The welterweight contender hasn’t competed since defeating Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 in December 2024. A serious knee injury required surgery and has kept the 19-0 star on the sidelines ever since. Rakhmonov initially hoped to return early in 2026, but a new setback has postponed his comeback. The injury has forced him to step back from the Octagon longer than anticipated. Rakhmonov speaks out on social media Rakhmonov was recently seen wearing a knee brace and walking with crutches. His concerns became public when he issued…