Diego Lopes has suggested he would be open to a trilogy fight with Alexander Volkanovski if he wins their upcoming rematch at UFC 325, a stance unlikely to sit well with several top contenders at 145lb. The decision to book Lopes for another title shot less than a year after his defeat to Volkanovski has already drawn criticism from fans, particularly with unbeaten challengers such as Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy still waiting for their chance. Lopes went 1-1 in 2025, while his rivals have built long winning streaks, adding to the controversy. Lopes has defended his position by stressing…
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Abdulrashid Sadulaev has signed with the rapidly growing wrestling promotion Real American Freestyle, shelving any immediate plans to transition into mixed martial arts despite high-profile backing from Khabib Nurmagomedov. Sadulaev, widely regarded as one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time, won Olympic gold in 2016 and again in 2022 and owns a remarkable career record of 160-6. Known as “The Russian Tank,” he is one of only two wrestlers in history to win world championships across three different weight classes and holds notable victories over American rival Kyle Snyder. Last year, Nurmagomedov publicly urged…
Tyson Fury has stirred debate by publishing his list of the hardest punchers in heavyweight boxing history.The former champion is preparing for a comeback in 2026 after retiring following defeat by Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.Despite never being known primarily for knockout power, Fury has faced some of boxing’s most feared hitters.Topping his list is Deontay Wilder, famed for his one-punch knockouts.Second and third places were given to legends Earnie Shavers and George Foreman.Mike Tyson ranked fifth, prompting strong reactions from fans online.Some supporters questioned Wilder’s position above Foreman and Shavers.Others argued that punchers like David Tua were unfairly omitted.Ahead…
Bryan Battle will make his Professional Fighters League debut after his departure from the UFC, facing a formidable opponent in his return to MMA. The former UFC middleweight contender was released last year after missing weight in consecutive bouts, despite moving up a division. Battle rebounded quickly by winning two fights at 185lb under the Dirty Boxing Championship banner, promoted by Mike Perry and Jon Jones, and is now ready to resume his MMA career. The PFL comeback bout will headline PFL Pittsburgh, marking the promotion’s first US event since last summer and its first show since abandoning the global…
Bo Nickal has launched a scathing attack on Colby Covington, claiming the outspoken veteran is currently out of favour with the UFC. The feud ignited during a press conference for a Real American Freestyle event, where tensions flared despite Nickal and Covington not competing against each other. Covington went on to defeat Luke Rockhold in the main event, before calling for a wrestling match with Georges St-Pierre. Nickal responded by offering to fight Covington at the proposed UFC White House event in June, especially after Covington suggested a move up to middleweight. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Nickal said the matchup…
Puerto Rican super lightweight Nestor Bravo announced himself in dramatic fashion with a devastating early knockout that has already sparked “KO of the Year” debate. Fighting on the undercard of a WBC super lightweight title bout at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Bravo stopped Mexico’s Pedro Campa in round two with a vicious left hook that sent his opponent face-first to the canvas. Campa, who had previously been stopped three times in his career, had no chance to recover after the perfectly timed shot. The emphatic win moved Bravo to 24-1 as a professional, with 17 knockouts, and marked a strong bounce-back…
Jason Luv has issued a stark warning to Adam22 ahead of their upcoming boxing bout, claiming his rival will learn the difference between “a man and a beast” when they meet in the ring later this month. The clash follows a long-running public dispute that began in 2023 after Luv filmed a scene with Adam22’s wife, Lena The Plug, sparking widespread online ridicule and speculation. The heavyweight fight is scheduled for January 23 in Miami and will headline the first Brand Risk Promotions event of the year, organised by Adin Ross and streamed live on Kick. While Luv has insisted…
Former UFC champion and commentator Michael Bisping believes stability will return to the men’s divisions after a period of frequent title changes. UFC belts changed hands 11 times last year, but Bisping expects far fewer switches going forward. He predicts only the flyweight and bantamweight titles will belong to different champions by the end of 2026. At flyweight, Bisping expects Manel Kape to emerge as champion, even if Alexandre Pantoja receives a rematch following his injury. At bantamweight, Bisping believes Merab Dvalishvili will reclaim the belt. He declined to predict the featherweight title due to his commentary duties for Alexander…
Diego Lopes believes he has corrected key mistakes ahead of his second UFC title challenge against Alexander Volkanovski. Lopes lost a five-round decision to Volkanovski at UFC 314 last year in Miami but will get a rematch later this month at UFC 325 on the champion’s home soil in Sydney. Despite rebounding with a highlight-reel knockout of Jean Silva, Lopes says confidence issues and Volkanovski’s discipline prevented him from using his grappling in their first fight. He did not attempt a single takedown, instead watching Volkanovski repeatedly reset on advice from his corner. Lopes said hearing the Australian’s coaches reinforce…
Anthony Joshua may have a surprise comeback opponent if he chooses to return to boxing later this year. The former unified heavyweight champion is currently recovering from a serious car crash and has stepped away from the sport amid speculation about retirement. Despite claims from his uncle that Joshua may be finished, attention has turned to a possible crossover bout with kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven. According to Ariel Helwani, the idea originated during discussions involving boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh and actor Jason Statham. Statham reportedly suggested the matchup after following earlier talks about Verhoeven fighting Francis Ngannou. Although Verhoeven has…