Justin Gaethje says a disappointing payday in his last bout pushed him toward a title-or-retire mindset.Gaethje faces Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324. The opportunity arose after Ilia Topuria stepped away temporarily.Gaethje had warned he would consider retirement without a title fight. He revealed his bout with Rafael Fiziev was the first time he earned less than a previous fight.That result strengthened his resolve to compete only in the biggest matchups. Gaethje said championship pay now aligns with his contract and career goals.At 37, he admits he is nearing the end of his career. His plan…
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Anthony Joshua has survived a serious car crash in Nigeria that killed two people.The accident occurred on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway when Joshua’s vehicle hit a stationary truck. Joshua was travelling in a Lexus Jeep while visiting family in Ogun State.Footage showed him shaken and injured but able to exit the wreckage. Local authorities told the BBC that Joshua sustained only minor injuries.He was taken to hospital for further checks. The crash happened just 10 days after Joshua’s high-profile win over Jake Paul.That victory revived talk of a potential fight with Tyson Fury. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, said initial reports suggest…
Arman Tsarukyan has been warned not to underestimate his next opponent outside the UFC.Despite five straight wins and top contender status, Tsarukyan remains without a lightweight title shot. The Armenian submitted Dan Hooker in November but was overlooked again for interim title plans.Instead, he continues to stay active in grappling competitions. Tsarukyan will face Shara Magomedov on December 30 at a Hype FC event in Armenia.Magomedov competes at middleweight in MMA but believes size alone will not define the contest. He warned that Tsarukyan’s reputation will not guarantee success.Magomedov said it is “not easy to drown a pirate” and expects…
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 Costa fought only once in 2025, beating Roman Kopylov by decision.He has withdrawn from several high-profile fights in recent years.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…
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…