UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria stirred social media discussion by sharing a photo with boxing superstar Terence Crawford, asking fans: “Who wins this fight?” The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), drew a mix of responses as fans debated a hypothetical matchup between Topuria and Crawford, with opinions split depending on whether the context was MMA or boxing. Some fans confidently backed Topuria, while others pointed to Crawford’s boxing prowess. The timing of Topuria’s post comes just days before Crawford faces undisputed super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on September 13 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, one of the biggest…
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Sean O’Malley, the former UFC bantamweight champion, appears poised to make his Octagon return later this year. Reports suggest he could face #5-ranked contender Song Yadong at UFC 323 on December 6, the final PPV event before the promotion’s new broadcast deal kicks in. O’Malley has had a challenging 2025, including a second career loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316, where he also suffered his first submission defeat. The setback has redefined his standing in the bantamweight division, but the ‘Suga’ Show remains one of the UFC’s biggest draws and is now looking to climb back into title contention.…
UFC legend Daniel Cormier expressed his frustration with welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena after the Australian retweeted a post criticizing him. Cormier revealed in a YouTube video that the post suggested, “There should be a button to mute DC’s mic.” Fueled by irritation, he messaged Della Maddalena directly: “Jack, wrong bro, what’s up. Why Jack?” The champion quickly responded, apologizing for the retweet and calling it “a bad take.” Cormier has had a history of confrontations with fellow fighters, including playful feuds with Khabib Nurmagomedov and legendary rivalries with Jon Jones.
Islam Makhachev continued his playful social media feud with Daniel Cormier by roasting the UFC legend in just four words. Sharing a highlights package of Cormier on Instagram, Makhachev captioned the clip: “Before it becomes fat,” tagging his former teammate. Cormier fired back jokingly, warning Makhachev about gaining weight as he moves up in divisions: “You better be careful. Stay humble. Lol.” The pair, former training partners at American Kickboxing Academy, have a long history of humorous exchanges. In one memorable incident last year, Cormier even slapped Makhachev during a heated but playful argument over Khabib Nurmagomedov being removed from…
On September 3, 2022, Abus Magomedov announced himself to UFC fans in spectacular fashion with a 19-second knockout of Dustin Stoltzfus in Paris. The German-based Russian floored his opponent with a front kick before swarming with punches to seal one of the fastest finishes in UFC middleweight history. Magomedov’s explosive debut earned him a main event slot against Sean Strickland, though the American prevailed and went on to secure a title shot. A subsequent loss to Caio Borralho stalled Magomedov’s momentum, but he has since rebounded with three straight victories. Now booked to return at UFC 320 on a card…
Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski recently had some fun at UFC 319 by pranking a superfan. During a meet-and-greet arranged by The Unscripted Show, Volkanovski playfully grappled with the fan, faking a neck injury to create a brief panic before revealing it was all a joke. The fan’s priceless reaction quickly went viral. Meanwhile, Volkanovski confirmed that Lerone Murphy is now his next title challenger following Murphy’s knockout win over Aaron Pico, though he had initially hoped to face Movsar Evloev. Volkanovski admitted Murphy has now earned the shot, leaving Evloev waiting for another opportunity.
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson has heaped praise on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Craig Jones, calling him a more effective promoter than UFC president Dana White. Johnson, widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, has followed his career beyond the UFC with success in ONE Championship and through his popular YouTube channel, Mighty, where he provides fighter training, analysis, and discussion panels. Speaking during a debate between Jones and BJJ rival Mikey Musumeci, Johnson praised the Australian for his promotional skills ahead of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), a $1 million grappling tournament streamed…
UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev has taken aim at Alex Pereira’s preparation for their upcoming rematch, suggesting the Brazilian may be focusing on the wrong areas. The two fighters will headline UFC 320 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on October 4, in a sequel to their clash at UFC 313 in March. Ankalaev claimed the title after defeating Pereira via unanimous decision, with the victory largely shaped by his striking rather than grappling. Recent social media footage has shown Pereira defending multiple takedown attempts from training partners, a focus that Ankalaev has openly questioned. Posting on X, the…
Tony Ferguson made a triumphant return to combat sports with a third-round knockout of TikTok sensation Salt Papi at the AO Arena in Manchester, ending a six-year losing streak that had plagued the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Ferguson, who had previously struggled in the UFC and was initially set to return under the GFL banner against Dillon Danis, pivoted to Misfits Boxing when that matchup fell through. Facing the fast-rising Filipino star Salt Papi, who came in with three consecutive stoppage wins but a previous loss to MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, Ferguson looked revitalized and focused. The opening rounds…
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the long-promised White House fight card is officially on, following a successful meeting in Washington, D.C. White, who traveled to the nation’s capital to secure approval, announced during an Instagram Live session that the event, set to celebrate Independence Day on 4 July 2026, is moving forward. He described the meeting as going “better than could have been imagined” and promised more details in the coming weeks. While stars like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor have expressed interest in competing on the historic card, White indicated that Jones’ participation is highly unlikely. The…