YouTube star IShowSpeed got a crash course in just how dangerous a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt can be when UFC strawweight contender Vanessa Demopoulos made him tap out three times during a comical sparring session at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. Demopoulos, who famously swapped life as an exotic dancer for a career in the Octagon, needed little time to assert her skills against the streamer. After pulling him to the mat, she locked in a triangle choke for the first submission, before following up with a head-and-arm choke and a slick armbar. At one point, she even…
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Israel Adesanya insists he is ready to face anyone after accepting that his long-desired rematch with Sean Strickland will not happen. The former middleweight champion has endured a difficult run since reclaiming his belt with a knockout of Alex Pereira, suffering consecutive defeats to Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, and most recently Nassourdine Imavov. Despite speculation about retirement, Adesanya has remained determined to return. Earlier this year, he repeatedly called for a second fight with Strickland, who shocked the world by dethroning him at UFC 293. But with Strickland suspended following a separate incident and showing no interest in a rematch,…
Dominick Reyes has revealed the terrifying health scare he endured before making his comeback to the UFC. The former light heavyweight title challenger is set to headline UFC Perth against Carlos Ulberg, but just stepping into the Octagon again is remarkable given what he has survived. In April 2024, Reyes was diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis, a dangerous blood disorder that left his future uncertain. Speaking on Submission Radio, he recalled the stark words of his doctor: “If you wake up today, then good on you. If you don’t, well, then it didn’t work out.” Reyes admitted he lived day to…
Daniel Cormier has weighed in on the long-running MMA vs boxing debate after watching Canelo Alvarez take on Terence Crawford in Las Vegas. The September 13 showdown at Allegiant Stadium, streamed globally on Netflix, saw Crawford jump two weight classes to defeat Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight title. The bout was hailed as boxing at its finest, with high stakes, star power and historic implications. But while acknowledging the quality of the fight, Cormier admitted he found more enjoyment earlier in the evening watching Noche UFC in San Antonio, where Diego Lopes beat Jean Silva in a card celebrating…
Merab Dvalishvili has shared how his fearless personality nearly cost him his life as a child. The bantamweight champion is set to defend his title against Cory Sandhagen on October 4 at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. Known for his relentless style inside the Octagon and his wild antics outside of it, Dvalishvili recalled a terrifying moment from his childhood during an interview with Daniel Cormier. “When I was six years old, my brother was swimming in a river, and I jumped in to find him,” Dvalishvili said. “I couldn’t swim like him. The water was fast, it took me…
Jimmy Fallon took aim at the UFC’s ambitious plans for a White House event during a recent episode of The Tonight Show. The late-night host mocked the early visual renderings shared by UFC president Dana White, which showcased elaborate designs for the historic event expected to feature Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return. “Hey, did you guys see this? Dana White just released the first renderings of the UFC fight being planned for next summer at the White House, take a look at this,” Fallon said, before joking, “Wow. I was afraid it would look ridiculous. Oh my god.” The event, still…
Juan Archuleta, former Bellator and RIZIN Bantamweight Champion, is staking his claim for a UFC contract following back-to-back victories in Las Vegas. The 38-year-old veteran snapped a three-fight losing streak earlier this year and added another highlight-reel moment with a flying knee knockout at BORROKA 3, where he also defended his featherweight title. Most recently, Archuleta submitted former UFC fighter Jose Johnson—a towering 6’0″ competitor, the tallest ever in UFC flyweight history—via rear-naked choke in round two. This marked Archuleta’s second career submission victory and his 31st professional win (31-7 record). Post-fight, Archuleta called out UFC featherweight contenders like Dan…
Charles Oliveira is searching for a new opponent for his UFC Rio return after Rafael Fiziev withdrew due to injury. The former lightweight champion was set to fight in front of his home fans in Brazil for the first time in over five years on October 11, but Fiziev’s injury has thrown the main event into uncertainty. Several lightweight contenders have expressed interest in stepping in. #8 ranked Mateusz Gamrot, Renato Moicano, and Benoit Saint-Denis have all indicated they are willing to face Oliveira on short notice. UFC matchmakers are reportedly working to secure a replacement and ensure Oliveira still…
Conor McGregor has revealed that he will face Michael Chandler in his long-awaited UFC return at the White House event in 2026. The Irish star confirmed the matchup during an appearance on Fox & Friends, describing Chandler as “a good, tough guy” and referencing their past interactions on The Ultimate Fighter. Despite previous uncertainties about McGregor’s comeback, he stated unequivocally, “I’m on it. This is me. Michael Chandler.” UFC president Dana White has indicated that fight matching for the White House event will begin in February, but McGregor’s comments suggest the bout with Chandler is already shaping up to be…
Alessandro Costa Hurt After Toe Gets Caught in Octagon During Flyweight Bout One of the flyweights at Noche UFC in San Antonio last weekend suffered a freak injury that forced his corner to throw in the towel. American Alden Coria stepped in on short notice to make his Octagon debut against Brazil’s Alessandro Costa. Coria was ahead on all three judges’ scorecards after two rounds, but Costa’s hopes of a comeback were dashed when he appeared to injure his big toe in the second round. The injury worsened at the start of the third, and Costa’s corner ended the fight…