UFC legend Frankie Edgar raises doubts about Charles Oliveira’s mindset before his next fight. The Brazilian former champion returns in the main event of UFC 326 in Las Vegas on March 7. Oliveira will face BMF champion Max Holloway at the T-Mobile Arena as “Do Bronx” aims to add the symbolic belt to his already impressive résumé on MMA’s biggest stage. At 36, he continues his pursuit of regaining the lightweight title. He lost the championship on the scale before his victory over Justin Gaethje in 2022. That incident marked an anticlimactic end to his reign, which followed an incredible…
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Colby Covington does not expect to face Conor McGregor at the proposed UFC White House event on June 14. Rumours of the matchup spread quickly this week but were dismissed by UFC CEO Dana White, who labelled the reports false. McGregor has not competed since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Although he has publicly targeted a return this summer, no opponent has been confirmed. Speaking to talkSPORT, Covington said McGregor usually chooses favourable stylistic matchups and may avoid facing a strong wrestler. Covington described himself as one of the most well-rounded fighters in…
Eddie Hearn has opened up about Anthony Joshua’s future in boxing, suggesting the former champion is likely to return to the ring despite the tragedy he suffered last year in Nigeria. However, the long-anticipated showdown with Tyson Fury may never happen. Joshua has not fought since knocking out Jake Paul in September. Tragedy in Nigeria Delays Plans After his victory over Paul, a fight with Fury was expected to follow, with a warm-up bout against kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven reportedly on the cards. Those plans were derailed when Joshua, 36, was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria that…
Not everyone feels impressed by Ilia Topuria’s flawless UFC run. The UFC lightweight champion built a brutal streak inside the Octagon and claimed titles in two weight classes. “El Matador” just completed one of the best three-fight runs in UFC history. Topuria knocked out Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway at featherweight. He then viciously slept Charles Oliveira last June and captured the lightweight crown. All three legends won big fights afterward. Shara Magomedov still believes this streak and earlier wins deserve less praise. Magomedov Attacks Topuria’s Strength of Competition Few critics target Topuria’s UFC résumé. Some fans already predict he…
Shakur Stevenson has built a reputation as a fighter willing to face anyone put in front of him. But after capturing a world title in a fourth weight class, he may now be pushed toward the one bout he has openly said he never wants. The 28-year-old from Newark recently moved up to super-lightweight and defeated Teofimo Lopez to claim the WBO crown, becoming the third-youngest four-division world champion in boxing history. However, soon after that victory, the WBC stripped him of his lightweight title, leaving Stevenson at a crossroads about his next move. A Career at a Crossroads With…
Demetrious Johnson believes Arman Tsarukyan has the tools to defeat Ilia Topuria and claim lightweight supremacy. Despite not yet fighting for the UFC lightweight title, Tsarukyan is widely regarded as one of the division’s most complete athletes. His withdrawal from a scheduled bout with Islam Makhachev stalled his title ambitions, but Johnson says his talent remains undeniable. After recently training with Tsarukyan, Johnson praised his athleticism, mindset and well-rounded skill set. He argued that Tsarukyan presents the toughest stylistic challenge for Topuria at 155lbs. Johnson added that Tsarukyan should have faced Justin Gaethje or Paddy Pimblett for interim gold and…
Since his last fight against Max Holloway, Charles Oliveira has transformed completely as a fighter. This March 7, UFC 326 will feature two warriors who embody the ‘BMF’ spirit battling for the symbolic strap. Max Holloway won the belt after delivering one of the most iconic knockouts of all time against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. Oliveira’s rise to prominence Charles Oliveira holds several UFC records and delivers an intense fight every time he enters the Octagon. Early in his career, fans booed the Brazilian, labeling him a ‘quitter’ after disappointing performances. Since then, Oliveira has reversed that narrative and…
Daniel Dubois will fight for the WBO heavyweight title later this year after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt. Dubois lost the IBF title to Usyk last July when he was knocked out in the fifth round at Wembley, having also been stopped by Usyk two years earlier. Usyk chose not to make a mandatory WBO defence against interim champion Fabio Wardley, which elevated Wardley to full champion. On Tuesday, reports confirmed Wardley will defend the title against Dubois on May 9 in Manchester, according to boxing journalist Mike Coppinger. Usyk had hoped to defend his remaining WBA, WBC and IBF…
Official Recognition by International Body The Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) has been granted full membership in the International Boxing Association (IBA), the sport’s global governing body. The decision was made at an IBA board meeting on 6 February and formally communicated to IABF president Rakesh Mishra via a letter from Lausanne, Switzerland, on 9 February. IBA president Umar Kremlev congratulated the federation, praising its dedication to boxing, transparent governance, and compliance with international standards. “We are thrilled to have your National Federation on board and look forward to the positive contributions and collaboration that will enrich the development of…
Israel Adesanya knows he is nearing the end of his combat sports career. The former two-time UFC middleweight champion appears to have passed his peak. ‘Stylebender’ has lost three consecutive fights ahead of his return at UFC Seattle on March 28. A defeat against Joe Pyfer would harm his legacy, but it will not force Adesanya into retirement. Israel Adesanya outlines retirement plan Adesanya says fans should expect him to fight roughly 10 more times before stepping away. To reach that number, the 36-year-old must stay highly active in the coming years. “Less than 10,” Adesanya said on his YouTube…