UFC 326 has suffered a major blow after Paulo Costa withdrew from his scheduled bout.Costa was set to face fellow Brazilian Brunno Ferreira in a middleweight clash. The withdrawal came just a week after the fight was announced.Fans reacted furiously, citing Costa’s history of pulling out of matchups. Costa fought only once in 2025, beating Roman Kopylov by decision.He has withdrawn from several high-profile fights in recent years. Despite limited recent success, Costa remains ranked in the top 15.Many fans called for his release from the roster. Former UFC fighter Darren Till also criticised Costa publicly.The backlash has added further…
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Paige VanZant has shared a bizarre fan request after building a lucrative career on OnlyFans.Once tipped as a future UFC champion, injuries and career changes shifted her path away from MMA. VanZant left the UFC in 2020 and later tried boxing, bare-knuckle fighting, and slap competitions.She now earns most of her income through subscription content, reportedly making millions. In a recent social media post, VanZant revealed a $25 custom request from a fan.The message asked her to film herself stepping on her phone and delivering a personal insult. She did not confirm whether she fulfilled the request, but the post…
Joe Rogan has issued a blunt warning to Jack Doherty after a backstage brawl in Miami.The incident occurred during the Netflix event headlined by Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul. Footage showed former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski confronting a group of influencers including Doherty.Rogan said the influencers clearly underestimated Arlovski’s credentials and reputation. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan described Arlovski as one of the toughest fighters of his era.He noted that Arlovski remained competitive at elite level until his recent UFC exit. Arlovski claimed the confrontation was an attempt to provoke him for online content.Doherty countered by alleging Arlovski attacked…
Dakota Ditcheva has withdrawn from her planned return at the PFL’s first event of 2026.The promotion confirmed her exit from the February 7 card due to an undisclosed injury. The event in Dubai was set to feature Ditcheva’s comeback after an emotional final fight in 2025.She was scheduled to face Denise Kielholtz at the Coca-Cola Arena. Ditcheva last competed in July, when she beat Sumiko Inaba but feared a serious hand injury.That concern ended her hopes of fighting again before the end of 2025. Despite the withdrawal, the PFL card remains strong.Usman Nurmagomedov will headline with a lightweight title defence.…
Anderson Silva and Anthony Joshua shared a warm backstage moment after both scored knockout victories.The pair met briefly while heading to their post-fight press conferences on Friday night. Joshua had just stopped Jake Paul, while Silva stunned fans with a knockout of Tyron Woodley.It marked the first knockout broadcast on Netflix and another milestone in Silva’s boxing revival. Despite sharing fight week events, the two legends had not spoken properly until then.Joshua praised Silva’s character as well as his fighting legacy. Silva appeared touched and responded modestly, thanking Joshua for the words.The exchange ended with laughter and mutual congratulations. Joshua…
Anderson Silva earned another highlight knockout with a second-round boxing win over Tyron Woodley.After the victory, Silva called out former rival Chris Weidman, whose planned bout fell through due to injury. Former UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero believes he deserves the next fight instead.Romero issued the challenge after winning an interim light heavyweight wrestling title at 48. Despite a scheduled BKFC return, Romero said he plans to box and wants Silva next.He reminded fans of his 2016 flying-knee knockout over Weidman. Silva and Romero never met in the UFC, competing at different peaks.Following his win, Silva confirmed he will keep…
Tony Ferguson continued his Misfits Boxing revival with a hard-fought victory over Warren Spencer in Dubai.The former UFC interim champion returned to the ring after a difficult final stretch in mixed martial arts. Ferguson had reignited his career with a knockout win in September and entered this bout with confidence.Spencer walked out first, but Ferguson received the strongest reaction from the crowd. The fight opened with both men trading jabs, as Spencer showed a disciplined game plan.Ferguson absorbed early pressure but landed heavier shots as the rounds progressed. A strong right hand dropped Spencer at the end of the second…
Sean Strickland has launched an unprovoked verbal attack on UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall during a livestream appearance with internet personality Adin Ross. Fresh from a controversial no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October, Aspinall has faced criticism after the bout was stopped due to a double eye poke. Although medical reports later confirmed significant damage to his eye, some fans questioned whether the champion could have continued. Strickland made it clear he was unconvinced. “Aspinall sucks, dude,” he said on the stream. When asked if he believed the eye injury was legitimate, Strickland replied: “No, he took…
Arman Tsarukyan has finished 2025 with a championship belt, though not the UFC lightweight title he has been chasing. The Armenian contender, who pulled out of a planned title fight with Islam Makhachev earlier this year due to a back injury, captured the ACBJJ All-Star Title in Moscow on Wednesday night. Tsarukyan defeated Mehdi Baydulaev with a rear-naked choke in the closing seconds of a 10-minute grappling match. The bout was briefly halted after Tsarukyan instinctively threw a knee during a clinch exchange, an illegal move under BJJ rules. Baydulaev responded angrily, causing a short moment of disorder before officials…
Years after leaving the UFC, Anderson Silva has spoken out in defence of Dana White despite their often strained relationship during Silva’s fighting career. Silva, a former UFC middleweight champion, is set to face ex-welterweight titleholder Tyron Woodley on Friday night on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua in Miami. The bout comes after Silva’s planned November fight with longtime rival Chris Weidman was cancelled due to Weidman suffering a torn bicep in training. In the buildup to his latest boxing appearance, Silva addressed recent criticism aimed at White following the UFC president’s move into boxing with TKO…