UFC legends Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier shared a touching exchange during a training session in New York as they reminisced about the peaks of their illustrious careers. The longtime teammates and friends, now coaches, reunited ahead of UFC 322, where Islam Makhachev — Nurmagomedov’s protégé — will attempt to capture a second UFC title. In a lighthearted moment captured on video, Nurmagomedov asked Cormier which year was the best of his career. “2018,” Cormier replied, recalling his victories over Volkan Oezdemir, Stipe Miocic, and Derrick Lewis. Nurmagomedov smiled, noting it was also his best year — the year he…
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Sydney Sweeney refuses to worry about the weak box office debut of her new boxing biopic Christy. Directed by David Michôd, the film hit theaters last Friday, featuring Sweeney, 28, as boxing icon Christy Martin. The movie earned only $1.3 million domestically, one of the lowest openings in years. Shown in 2,011 theaters, it averaged $649 per location, far below major blockbusters. Pride Over Profit Sweeney, who also produced the film, celebrated the project’s deeper message on Instagram. “I am so deeply proud of this movie,” she wrote, sharing behind-the-scenes photos. She praised the film’s message of resilience and hope,…
Investor interest in the U.S. technology sector remains strong, driven by continued innovation and investment in AI, data infrastructure, and software analytics. Information Technology and Communication Services stocks, which are major components of the S&P 500, have delivered robust returns this year. Companies across the sector are ramping up spending on artificial intelligence, data capture, storage solutions, and advanced analytics. Investments in data centers and software infrastructure are also increasing, reflecting a focus on long-term growth and innovation. Analysts say these trends highlight the sector’s resilience and capacity to drive economic and technological development. With strong returns, technology stocks continue to…
Focused on Winning, Not Just a FinishMerab Dvalishvili is preparing to defend his UFC bantamweight title against Petr Yan at UFC 323 on December 6 in Las Vegas. While he acknowledged that a finish would be ideal, the champion emphasized that securing the win remains his top priority. “A finish would be good,” Dvalishvili said, “but we all know nobody was able to finish Petr Yan… I’m just focusing on this fight: get healthy, and win this fight. That’s all I want.” The Challenge of Stopping Petr YanYan has never been stopped in his professional MMA career, making the prospect…
Boxing now faces the creation of private leagues, mirroring systems used in MMA. Fighters could gain exposure and fame, but concerns over pay persist. UFC stars often complain their earnings don’t match the revenue they generate. UFC argues it supports many fighters, so top earners earn less than boxing stars. By comparison, the NFL and NBA distribute roughly 50% of revenue, far more than the UFC. Dana White plans to launch Zuffa Boxing in 2026, hosting 12 events featuring emerging prospects on equal terms. These events aim to develop future stars for high-purse Riyadh Season fights. Over time, the league…
UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov has opened up about how his father’s death in 2020 changed the course of his life and career. The unbeaten champion remains one of the most dominant fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. He ended his career with a perfect 29-0 record, defeating stars like Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, and Rafael dos Anjos. But after his emotional win against Gaethje, Khabib stunned fans worldwide by announcing his retirement — a decision shaped by grief and family duty. Losing his father changed everything In a recent interview, Khabib reflected on the difficult months…
The UFC returned once more to its APEX headquarters in Las Vegas for the second consecutive week — and the second-to-last time in 2025. After a controversial event the week before, the promotion aimed to regain momentum with UFC Vegas 111. The main event featured a thrilling welterweight clash between Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown. Bonfim entered with three straight wins after avenging his first career loss, including a debated split decision over Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in July. Brown came in strong with four victories in his last five fights, highlighted by his knockout of Nicolas Dalby at UFC Kansas…
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has become the latest ex-MMA star to call out Jake Paul, hoping to face the YouTuber-turned-boxer in what he describes as a “dream fight.” Arlovski, who left the UFC last summer after a record 40 appearances, said he respects Paul’s commitment to boxing but believes he can test him in the ring. “It would be a dream come true,” Arlovski told MMA Fighting. “He trains hard and spends a lot on good coaches — he’s not a joke. But first I have to win my next fight, then we’ll see.” Paul, whose next bout…
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has shared his prediction for the upcoming welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena, set for UFC 322 on November 15. Speaking on social media, Chimaev said: “Jack or Islam? I think Islam. Both are good fighters, but I think Islam will win — he’s gonna use his wrestling more in this fight.” Makhachev, who vacated his lightweight title to chase two-division glory, is the betting favourite, while Della Maddalena has hinted at a future clash with Chimaev. Although Chimaev now reigns at 185 lbs, he hasn’t ruled out a return to…
Jaron Ennis moved one step closer to a long-awaited clash with Vergil Ortiz Jr last night. At Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, Ennis, 35-0 (31 KOs), sat ringside as Ortiz, 24-0 (22 KOs), destroyed Erickson Lubin in two rounds. Ortiz’s dominant win cleared what could be the final hurdle before the two super-welterweights collide in 2026. Ennis, a former unified welterweight champion, already made waves in October when he crushed Uisma Lima in one round during his 154-pound debut. With WBO and WBA champions Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou set to unify on January 31, a showdown between Ortiz…