Michael Chandler is back in the win column for the first time in more than three years. The UFC lightweight contender, who last won in May 2022 with a front-kick knockout of Tony Ferguson, had since endured losses to Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Paddy Pimblett. On Saturday night at RAF03 in Chicago, Chandler returned to his wrestling roots in Real American Freestyle (RAF), a new unscripted pro-wrestling league. Facing former UFC fighter and accomplished collegiate wrestler Chad Mendes, Chandler used his size, speed and power to secure a 4–1 victory in the main event. After the win, he immediately…
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The U.S. housing market is on track for a strong rebound in 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Experts forecast a 14 % increase in home sales nationwide and a 4 % rise in prices. Industry analysts said the outlook signals renewed buyer confidence and the potential for a healthier housing market after recent volatility. The forecast indicates growing demand and continued activity across both new and existing home markets. NAR noted that improved affordability, lower mortgage rates, and steady economic growth are contributing to the positive outlook. These factors are expected to encourage more households to buy homes…
Fans remain frustrated with the first major Paramount event. Today, they briefly saw a surprise third title fight, but the reveal vanished as quickly as it appeared. UFC 324 opens a new era for the organisation under a massive broadcast deal with Paramount. All numbered events will stream on Paramount+ without pay-per-view fees. Fans expect major savings each year. Still, many criticised the unusual lightweight interim title main event, which excludes clear top contender Arman Tsarukyan. Deleted Post Claims Holloway vs Oliveira Was Added This afternoon, the official UFC Brazil account accidentally posted a message announcing a new BMF title…
Ben Whittaker headlines tonight against Benjamin Gavazi in a 10-round fight for the vacant WBC Silver light heavyweight title.The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham hosts the Matchroom-promoted bout.Promoter Eddie Hearn signed Whittaker after he left Boxxer, calling him a future star on the fast track.The card airs live on DAZN at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT, with main event ring walks at 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT. McCann Outpoints Cotton in Super Bantamweight Clash Molly McCann defeated Ebanie Cotton via six-round points decision, 58-56, using precise and powerful punching.McCann dominated rounds one through four with hard…
Amanda Nunes may have harmed her chances against Kayla Harrison before the pair even step into the Octagon, according to former UFC champion Henry Cejudo. Nunes will return from retirement to challenge Harrison for the bantamweight title at UFC 324 on January 24, but Cejudo believes she made one major mistake: skipping a tune-up fight. Speaking on Jorge Masvidal’s Death Row MMA podcast, Cejudo said a warm-up bout was essential for Nunes after nearly three years away. “When I fought Aljo after a three-year layoff, you forget what a five-round fight feels like,” Cejudo explained. He added that Harrison, a…
Tension Rises Across the MMA CommunityThe MMA scene reacts with frustration. UFC president Dana White announced several major 2026 fights on Thursday, but fans rejected the headline bouts set for January 24 and 31. Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will lead UFC 324 in Las Vegas for the interim lightweight title. One week later, Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight belt in a rematch with Diego Lopes in Sydney. Many fans argue that Pimblett and Lopes did not earn these chances and question the matchmaking process. Boycott Calls Grow After Gaethje vs Pimblett and Volkanovski vs Lopes 2The backlash intensifies…
Ryan Garcia turned down $20 million to fight Jake Paul, choosing a world title bout with Mario Barrios instead. Garcia has not fought since his shock May defeat to Rolando Romero. Paul last fought in June, defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, but his planned rematch with Gervonta Davis fell through after assault allegations. Paul still called out Garcia, Terence Crawford, and Francis Ngannou. Garcia told Covers: “I didn’t take the Jake Paul fight because I had the Barrios fight lined up…$20 million offered, I went with Barrios for less.” He criticized Paul’s 220-pound frame and argued a knockout would be…
Lewis Crocker plans to defend his IBF welterweight title at Windsor Park next spring. He won the vacant belt by beating Paddy Donovan by split decision in September before a packed crowd at Northern Ireland’s national football stadium. Their bout, a rematch of Donovan’s disqualification in March, brought boxing back to Windsor Park for the first time since Carl Frampton defeated Luke Jackson in August 2018. Officials have set the defence for 11 April, and promoters expect to announce an opponent within two weeks. Crocker remains unbeaten in 22 professional contests and continues to call for a future fight with…
Jon Jones gains new momentum in his campaign to headline the UFC event at the White House. The former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion pushes harder than any other fighter for the June 14 main event in Washington D.C. Dana White announced Jones’ retirement shortly before President Donald Trump revealed plans for UFC fights on the White House lawn in 2026. That announcement sparked an immediate reversal from Jones, who claimed the top spot alongside star Conor McGregor. White dismissed Jones’ request and labeled him too unreliable for such a historic stage. Now a dominant active champion calls for White…
UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison believes she is just two victories away from cementing herself as the greatest female fighter of all time. Since joining the UFC last year, Harrison has dominated every opponent, including a decisive submission win over Julianna Peña to claim the 135lb title. Her next challenge is the long-awaited showdown with former champion Amanda Nunes, expected to headline UFC 324 on January 24 as the promotion begins its new Paramount+ era. Speaking to Bloody Elbow, Harrison said a win over Nunes — followed by a victory over flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko — would secure her GOAT…