New York, November 15, 2025 — British welterweight Leon Edwards will return to the Octagon at UFC 322, taking on Brazilian contender Carlos Prates on a stacked card featuring two championship fights. Edwards Looks for Redemption The 34-year-old Edwards, a former welterweight champion, is eager to bounce back after suffering two consecutive defeats. His most recent loss came in March, when he was comprehensively beaten by Sean Brady. Currently ranked fourth in the division, Edwards sees UFC 322 as an opportunity to revive his title aspirations. Across the cage will stand ninth-ranked Prates, 32, who has surged into contention after…
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Less than ten days after leaving the UFC, Bryan Battle made his debut at the Dirty Boxing Championship. At DBX 3, he defeated Derik de Freitas in a short, strange fight that left fans bewildered. A chaotic start in the ring After the opening combinations, Freitas swung wildly and grabbed onto Battle. The referee had to separate them. The fighters then traded uncontrolled punches until Battle landed a left hand that dropped Freitas. Battle immediately followed with ground strikes before the referee intervened again. Fight ends abruptly After another stand-up, Battle knocked Freitas down with a series of hard shots.…
Promoters announced Jake Paul will fight Gervonta Davis on November 14.Fans and experts debate the fight’s legitimacy due to the big weight gap.Paul previously fought Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at cruiserweight; Davis holds the WBA lightweight title.Paul also stands eight inches taller than Davis, intensifying concerns over fairness. Michael Bisping Criticizes Match Former UFC champion Michael Bisping called the fight a mockery of boxing.He said the match lacks legitimacy and resembles a spectacle more than a sport.Bisping highlighted the huge size difference and warned Paul faces a significant disadvantage.He compared the bout to “David fighting Goliath” in the ring. Carl…
Conor McGregor’s next move in combat sports remains a mystery. Some expect him to dive into politics. Others believe his training signals another UFC comeback. The Irishman has shown interest in running for president of Ireland. Yet his dedication to training suggests he may still crave the Octagon spotlight. A fight on the anticipated UFC White House card could be his return stage. Supporters still crave McGregor’s return McGregor’s career has shifted, but his influence has not faded. Critics highlight his decline, yet fans continue to hope for his comeback. His ability to draw attention remains unmatched, even if his…
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the long-promised White House fight card is officially on, following a successful meeting in Washington, D.C. White, who traveled to the nation’s capital to secure approval, announced during an Instagram Live session that the event, set to celebrate Independence Day on 4 July 2026, is moving forward. He described the meeting as going “better than could have been imagined” and promised more details in the coming weeks. While stars like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor have expressed interest in competing on the historic card, White indicated that Jones’ participation is highly unlikely. The…
Perry Open to a McGregor Matchup Mike Perry believes a bare-knuckle fight against Conor McGregor could genuinely happen if the timing and circumstances align. Speaking ahead of his upcoming bout, Perry noted that he sees a clear path for such a matchup to materialize, provided both parties are fully committed. BKFC 82 and the Road to McGregor Currently, Perry is set to defend his King of Violence title against Jeremy Stephens in the main event of BKFC 82 on October 4 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. At a recent press conference, promoter David Feldman mentioned that McGregor…
Boxing fans worldwide flock to Manila to honor the 50th anniversary of “The Thrilla in Manila.”Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought their legendary, brutal 14-round heavyweight title bout on October 1, 1975.Ali described the fight as “the closest thing I know to dying” after Frazier’s corner stopped him.Fans still debate what would have happened if round 15 had started. Honoring the Legends Both Ali and Frazier have passed—Ali in 2016, Frazier in 2011—but their legacy endures.The Philippines plans a major fight card to celebrate the historic clash.Manny Pacquiao is helping organize the festivities, though it remains unclear if he will…
After a storied run as the undisputed middleweight champion, Anderson Silva returned to Brazil in 2011 to settle a score with Japanese contender Yushin Okami. Silva had previously suffered a controversial disqualification loss to Okami at Rumble on the Rock 8 after landing an upkick to a downed opponent. Six years later, Silva left no doubt in front of a home crowd, connecting with a sneaky right hand straight during an exchange and following with relentless ground strikes to secure a brutal knockout victory in his sophomore UFC Brazil outing. Silva continued to demonstrate his dominance in his final middleweight…
Ilia Topuria’s manager has teased that the newly crowned lightweight champion could make his first title defense at UFC 322 on November 15, potentially against Justin Gaethje. Topuria earned the belt in June with a knockout of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, immediately facing a post-fight challenge from Paddy Pimblett, though UFC president Dana White indicated Pimblett wouldn’t be next. Earlier this week, Renato Moicano suggested that whispers point to UFC 322 for Topuria’s first defense, and the fighter’s manager reinforced the notion online, posting “Say goodnight Gaethje… #AndStill #UFC322.” Gaethje, a former interim champion, last fought in March at…
Andrew Tate could return to combat sports before the year ends. The controversial figure draws criticism for his misogynistic views. Still, he maintains a large following among young men worldwide. Before his rise as an online provocateur, the 38-year-old built a career as a professional kickboxer. He claims a record of 76 wins, nine losses, and one draw, with 32 stoppage victories. Known as “Cobra,” Tate last competed in December 2020. He secured a second-round TKO under a regional promotion in Bucharest, Romania. Though away from official bouts since then, Tate often posts sparring clips. These videos remind his fans…