Ortiz Returns to the Ring in Fort WorthUndefeated Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) will defend his WBC interim junior middleweight title against Erickson Lubin on Nov. 8 at the Dickies Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The bout, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN. Ortiz comes off a notable decision victory over Israil Madrimov in February and will enjoy the advantage of fighting on home turf. Fight Negotiations and Alternate MatchupsOrtiz, 27, had initially pursued a showdown with WBO champion Xander Zayas, but negotiations with Top Rank fell through after a deadline last Friday.…
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Social media star meets WBA lightweight champion in highly anticipated fight streamed live on Netflix The announcement that Jake Paul will fight WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis on Friday, Nov. 14, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta came as a surprise to many. Paul had recently been linked to a potential heavyweight showdown with former champion Anthony Joshua, while Davis was rumored to pursue a rematch with Lamont Roach Jr. following their majority draw in March. The two sides reached an agreement Wednesday for a fight currently labeled as an exhibition. How the Fight Came Together Paul first publicized…
Brighton & Hove Albion received an unexpected visitor as German MMA fighter Christian Eckerlin shared Instagram photos of himself training with the Premier League squad. Alongside stars like Danny Welbeck and James Milner, the 32-year-old from Frankfurt performed martial arts exercises during the team session. Whether coach Fabian Hürzeler aims to instill more physicality in his players this way remains unclear – Eckerlin is known for his focus on intensity. The middleweight and welterweight champion of the German MMA Championship expressed his gratitude to Brighton with the words: “Thanks for having me.” The connection may have been made through fellow…
Stunning KO Secures Tournament Win Fabian Edwards captured the Professional Fighters League (PFL) middleweight tournament and a $500,000 (£369,000) prize with a dramatic head kick knockout of Dalton Rosta in Hollywood, Florida. After two competitive rounds, the Birmingham fighter landed a left high kick, sending Rosta crashing to the mat and prompting the referee to stop the fight. Mirroring Brother Leon’s Legendary Finish The knockout mirrored the move his older brother Leon Edwards used to defeat Kamaru Usman in 2022 to claim the UFC welterweight title. Leon was present cage-side for Fabian’s victory and celebrated with him after the fight.…
Dana White to Meet President Trump to Finalize Plans A UFC cage fight event is set to take place at the White House next year, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. The announcement was made Tuesday by Dana White, president of the UFC. White said he will meet with President Donald Trump later this month to finalize details for the event, scheduled for July 4, 2026. Trump personally requested that White organize the event, according to White’s interview with CBS. The president also wants his daughter, Ivanka Trump, to be involved in the planning. The cage…
A showdown between former champions from rival promotions is set for UFC 320 in Las Vegas on October 4, 2025. Patchy Mix (20-2), the former Bellator bantamweight champion, will look to rebound after his UFC debut ended in a decision loss to Mario Bautista at UFC 316. That setback snapped a seven-fight winning streak where he claimed victories over top names like Kyoji Horiguchi, Sergio Pettis, Raufeon Stots, and Magomed Magomedov. His opponent, Jakub Wiklacz (16-3-2), makes his UFC debut after a dominant run in Poland’s KSW, where he captured and defended the bantamweight title. The 27-year-old hasn’t lost since…
Historic Triumph at Youth World ChampionshipRachim Isaev, a 16-year-old fighter from Vienna, has made history for Austrian MMA at the recent IMMAF Youth World Championship. Competing in the Super Lightweight division, Isaev claimed gold – the first time Austria has achieved this feat. About IMMAF and MMAThe International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), established in 2012, is the premier global organization for amateur MMA. Its mission is to promote the sport at the amateur level, regulate competitions, and maintain international standards. MMA is a dynamic sport that blends wrestling and striking, incorporating techniques from Muay Thai, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and…
Davis Overcomes Defending Champion British fighter Alfie Davis caused an upset by defeating reigning champion Gadzhi Rabadanov to win the PFL lightweight tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina. Davis landed the more impactful strikes, earning a unanimous 48-47 decision from all three judges. Emotional Triumph and Reward Davis was visibly emotional as the announcement was made, taking home the $500,000 (£369,000) prize, which he called “life-changing.” He is the third Briton to capture a PFL title, after featherweight Brendan Loughnane in 2022 and women’s flyweight Dakota Ditcheva last year. Davis Speaks on the Victory “I’ve worked so hard for this moment,”…