Bo Nickal delivered a spectacular response to his critics at UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden, knocking out Rodolfo Vieira with a head kick in the prelims. The emphatic win helped erase doubts that followed the first loss of his MMA career earlier this year. Eager to maintain momentum, the 29-year-old hopes to return to action quickly — but he admits he may delay his next fight for a major opportunity. Nickal is considering holding off until June 2026 to secure a spot on the planned UFC event at the White House. “I would love to get back in there…
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Benoit Saint-Denis made a huge statement at UFC 322, knocking out Beneil Dariush in just 16 seconds and putting himself firmly back into the lightweight title mix. But the French finisher has bigger ambitions than just the divisional belt. Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Saint-Denis revealed that, alongside chasing Ilia Topuria’s lightweight championship, he wants Max Holloway’s BMF title as well. “My absolute goal is to get that BMF and that lightweight belt,” he said. “Two huge titles for one division.” Holloway claimed the BMF title in July at UFC 318, beating Dustin Poirier in their trilogy fight and…
Anthony Joshua has just secured one of the biggest paydays of his career – a reported £50m (about $65m) to fight Jake Paul – yet the former heavyweight champion is already asking for an unexpected bonus: a free Netflix login. Joshua was originally set for a low-profile December fight worth around $1m after more than a year out of the ring. Instead, he now finds himself headlining a blockbuster Netflix card against Paul, earning tens of millions on top of an already vast career fortune estimated at $152m. But despite the astronomical cheque, Joshua took to Instagram with a tongue-in-cheek…
Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards has been told to retire immediately after suffering a devastating knockout defeat to Carlos Prates at UFC 322 – his third consecutive loss. Edwards, once one of the division’s most consistent performers, was stopped for the first time in his career after Prates dropped him with a straight punch and finished the fight with ground-and-pound in round three. Ian Garry, who was previously linked to a grudge match with Edwards, publicly urged him to step away from the sport, writing: “Leon, retire,” while also calling for Prates vs Michael Morales in a No 1 contender…
Ronda Rousey has voiced her support for Zhang Weili ahead of Zhang’s UFC 322 co-main event showdown against flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko. With two title fights topping the Madison Square Garden card, Zhang vs. Shevchenko is being hailed as one of the biggest women’s bouts in MMA history. Ahead of the fight, Rousey—widely regarded as the most influential woman in UFC history—sent Zhang an encouraging video message. Rousey told Zhang she’s not just representing herself, but also her country and every woman in the sport. She urged her to “steal the show” and prove she’s the biggest attraction of the…
Vertiqal Studios, a digital-channel network, has expanded its U.S. audience and secured a major new partnership with a U.S. government agency. Its U.S. operations now reach more than 50 million Gen Z and millennial viewers, reflecting strong growth in youth-focused digital media. The company announced that the government brand partnership involves a seven-figure campaign spend, marking its second such collaboration with a U.S. agency. The initiative will use innovative digital storytelling formats to engage younger audiences and deliver key messages effectively. Vertiqal Studios specializes in creating content that resonates with Gen Z and millennials. Its digital channels combine short-form video, interactive storytelling, and…
UFC legends Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier shared a touching exchange during a training session in New York as they reminisced about the peaks of their illustrious careers. The longtime teammates and friends, now coaches, reunited ahead of UFC 322, where Islam Makhachev — Nurmagomedov’s protégé — will attempt to capture a second UFC title. In a lighthearted moment captured on video, Nurmagomedov asked Cormier which year was the best of his career. “2018,” Cormier replied, recalling his victories over Volkan Oezdemir, Stipe Miocic, and Derrick Lewis. Nurmagomedov smiled, noting it was also his best year — the year he…
Investor interest in the U.S. technology sector remains strong, driven by continued innovation and investment in AI, data infrastructure, and software analytics. Information Technology and Communication Services stocks, which are major components of the S&P 500, have delivered robust returns this year. Companies across the sector are ramping up spending on artificial intelligence, data capture, storage solutions, and advanced analytics. Investments in data centers and software infrastructure are also increasing, reflecting a focus on long-term growth and innovation. Analysts say these trends highlight the sector’s resilience and capacity to drive economic and technological development. With strong returns, technology stocks continue to…
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has become the latest ex-MMA star to call out Jake Paul, hoping to face the YouTuber-turned-boxer in what he describes as a “dream fight.” Arlovski, who left the UFC last summer after a record 40 appearances, said he respects Paul’s commitment to boxing but believes he can test him in the ring. “It would be a dream come true,” Arlovski told MMA Fighting. “He trains hard and spends a lot on good coaches — he’s not a joke. But first I have to win my next fight, then we’ll see.” Paul, whose next bout…
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has shared his prediction for the upcoming welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena, set for UFC 322 on November 15. Speaking on social media, Chimaev said: “Jack or Islam? I think Islam. Both are good fighters, but I think Islam will win — he’s gonna use his wrestling more in this fight.” Makhachev, who vacated his lightweight title to chase two-division glory, is the betting favourite, while Della Maddalena has hinted at a future clash with Chimaev. Although Chimaev now reigns at 185 lbs, he hasn’t ruled out a return to…