Grassroots Boxing staged its fourth event at The W on the Palm on September 20, showcasing emerging talent.Anees Taj captured the WBC Middle East Cruiserweight title, while Anahit Aroyan won the WBA Bantamweight Continental belt. High-Paced Cards and Star Appeal The event ran seven amateur fights in two hours, followed by eight professional bouts, keeping action continuous.VIPs including Amir Khan, Hamzah Sheeraz, and Nick Ball attended, and IFL TV and Triller streamed the night live. Promoter Plans for Expansion Jamie Cormack aims to run two more shows this year and launch a larger UAE professional promotion.He seeks to engage local…
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Dominick Reyes has revealed the terrifying health scare he endured before making his comeback to the UFC. The former light heavyweight title challenger is set to headline UFC Perth against Carlos Ulberg, but just stepping into the Octagon again is remarkable given what he has survived. In April 2024, Reyes was diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis, a dangerous blood disorder that left his future uncertain. Speaking on Submission Radio, he recalled the stark words of his doctor: “If you wake up today, then good on you. If you don’t, well, then it didn’t work out.” Reyes admitted he lived day to…
Jake Paul vs Tank Davis is scheduled for November, and the undercard keeps growing. Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix confirmed that WBA super lightweight champion Gary Russell will face Japan’s undefeated Andy Hiraoka. The 12-round men’s 140-pound title fight promises intense action as the fighters step into the ring. Ellie Scotney aims for undisputed crown Unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney will headline the preliminaries. The Catford, England native will attempt to become the youngest UK boxer ever—male or female—to claim undisputed world championship status. Scotney faces Mexican WBA champion Mayelli Flores in a 10-round 122-pound clash. Costa Rican star…
Heavyweight Championship Main Event Vadim Nemkov will step into the heavyweight spotlight on December 13 as he challenges Renan Ferreira for the PFL Heavyweight Championship in Lyon, France. The bout, set for the LDLC Arena, marks Nemkov’s rise from his successful run as Bellator’s light-heavyweight champion to a shot at PFL gold. Ferreira enters the contest aiming to bounce back from recent setbacks and reaffirm his place among the division’s elite. Cyborg Returns in Co-Main Event Cris Cyborg will make her return to MMA competition on the same card, facing undefeated contender Sara Collins for the PFL Women’s Featherweight title.…
Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis agreed to change glove weight after heated arguments on their press tour. Heated Debate Over Gloves Press tour officials originally set 12oz gloves for the November 14 Miami exhibition.Tank Davis’ trainer questioned why Paul could not fight in 10oz gloves.Paul fired back, offering to fight with lighter gloves—even bareknuckle—to settle the dispute.Davis immediately rejected Paul’s claim about who suggested the heavier gloves. Compromise Reached Paul and Davis finally agreed to 10oz gloves for the contest.Paul said the change would make the fight more exciting for fans.The fighters also confirmed a $2 million side bet alongside…
Daniel Cormier has weighed in on the long-running MMA vs boxing debate after watching Canelo Alvarez take on Terence Crawford in Las Vegas. The September 13 showdown at Allegiant Stadium, streamed globally on Netflix, saw Crawford jump two weight classes to defeat Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight title. The bout was hailed as boxing at its finest, with high stakes, star power and historic implications. But while acknowledging the quality of the fight, Cormier admitted he found more enjoyment earlier in the evening watching Noche UFC in San Antonio, where Diego Lopes beat Jean Silva in a card celebrating…
Dana White’s Contender Series continued its ninth season with a night full of finishes and memorable performances in Las Vegas. Since 2017, DWCS has launched the careers of numerous fighters now on the UFC roster. Some competitors have even claimed UFC championships. Known as “the ultimate job interview,” the series features five fights each week over ten weeks. Fighters battle to impress UFC President Dana White and secure a coveted UFC contract. Last year, 42 fighters earned UFC deals across ten events, slightly fewer than the 46 contracts given in 2023. Episode seven of season nine crowned six prospects with…
Gervonta “Tank” Davis confronted fans angrily at a press conference about his November 14 exhibition fight with Jake Paul.Davis admitted he “doesn’t care” what fans think about the Paul fight or his cancelled rematch with Lamont Roach, Jr.He claimed fans want to see him fail and even discuss his personal life, which he dismissed. “Sit Back and Be Fans,” Tank Urges Davis told paying fans to accept the fight and enjoy the sport, criticizing those who switch allegiances.He argued that fans unfairly judge fighters for their personal lives or unpopular career choices.Tank stressed that spectators should appreciate boxing as entertainment…
Merab Dvalishvili has shared how his fearless personality nearly cost him his life as a child. The bantamweight champion is set to defend his title against Cory Sandhagen on October 4 at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. Known for his relentless style inside the Octagon and his wild antics outside of it, Dvalishvili recalled a terrifying moment from his childhood during an interview with Daniel Cormier. “When I was six years old, my brother was swimming in a river, and I jumped in to find him,” Dvalishvili said. “I couldn’t swim like him. The water was fast, it took me…
The UFC Rio lineup has seen last-minute changes but remains on schedule. The promotion returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 11 at the Farmasi Arena. Fans will witness a high-profile Fight Night event in the “Cidade Maravilhosa” with an exciting card. Vicente Luque Gets New Opponent The welterweight clash between Vicente Luque and Santiago Ponzinibbio fell through after Ponzinibbio withdrew due to injury, according to MMA journalist Alvaro Colmenero. Luque will now face Joel Alvarez, who moves up to the 170-pound division. The Brazilian fighter, known as “The Silent Assassin,” last competed at UFC 316 in June, losing…