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20+ min ago (417+ words) Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan has earned a championship opportunity and criticizes the current title lineup for delaying his path. Islam Makhachev is openly puzzled by the next step UFC chose for the lightweight division. As the promotion begins its 2026 schedule, the championship path is already set without Arman Tsarukyan in consideration, which Makhachev believes is a mistake. UFC 324 on January 24 will begin with two title bouts. Justin Gaethje is meeting Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight belt, while Kayla Harrison faces Amanda Nunes. Since Ilia Topuria remains unavailable until April and the interim matchup is already signed, Tsarukyan once again waits on the sidelines. When asked about the situation, Makhachev did not hesitate. "The organization may not like it, but they make more and more fights that I do not understand," he said to Red Corner MMA. "Of course, I…...

25+ min ago (526+ words) Many believe that each man holds a distinct advantage in the main event of UFC 324. Justin Gaethje has big plans in mind ahead of his return next month after previously suggesting that he'd retire if he didn't get a title shot. In order to win the interim lightweight title on January 24, he'll need to end the winning streak of rising contender Paddy Pimblett. A former opponent of Gaethje's believes that Pimblett can take advantage of the one key weakness that he sees in "The Highlight'. The former BMF champion recently shared his thoughts on people predicting that "The Baddy' can win if he's able to implement his grappling. While he's suffered more losses via knockout than submission, many expect Justin Gaethje to have an advantage on the feet in his matchup with Paddy Pimblett. Despite this, Pimblett recently said that…...

31+ min ago (593+ words) Manel Kape hopes to earn UFC title shot with a win this Saturday Manel Kape doesn't believe Joshua Van's flyweight championship victory at UFC 323 was a fluke, and although it's a legitimate win in his eyes because of the circumstances, Kape still doesn't know who the better fighter is. Kape is set for his own massive fight in the main event of UFC Vegas 112 this Saturday against Brandon Royval, and shared his reaction to Van's title win over Pantoja. "He didn't beat Pantoja, it was an accident," Kape told MMA Fighting. "Unfortunately, we couldn't find out the better man in that night because Pantoja, it was the accident of work, OK? Because right now, Joshua Van is the man. Fair enough. OK. This happened and the injuries happened. "That's one thing I was thinking [when I was talking with my…...

54+ min ago (463+ words) The Irishman already has an opponent in place for his return UFC fans have brutally mocked Conor McGregor after he revealed his ambitious plans for after his octagon return. The Irishman hasn't set foot inside the cage in over four years but is seemingly on course to do so in 2026. McGregor, 36, is set to be welcomed back to the octagon by long-time rival Michael Chandler. And he hopes an emphatic victory over the fan favourite will lay the foundations for an unlikely crack at'welterweight king'Islam'Makhachev " the protege of his bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. He told Bloody Elbow: "I'm motivated, I'm self-motivated. "And I for sure want a crack at that belt. I for sure want a crack at that 170-pound belt to go for the triple crown." READ MORE UFC NEWS Best UFC betting sites in the UK - Top UFC…...

1+ hour ago (386+ words) As Paramount gets aggressive in its attempt to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, one sports executive is mulling the possibilities the potential acquisition could present for his properties. At the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference earlier this week, TKO president and COO Mark Shapiro floated some interesting possibilities for UFC, which recently reached a seven-year, $7.7 billion pact with Paramount, if Paramount succeeds in its hostile takeover bid for WBD. "If [Paramount] is able to get that asset, I like a world in which we could potentially live on HBO," Shapiro said, per Sports Media Watch. "I like a world where we could potentially live on TNT because historically, institutionally, these are sports destinations, right?" As it stands, UFC events will air exclusively on Paramount+ as part of the deal, with certain numbered events getting the simulcast treatment on CBS. However,…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (625+ words) Justin Gaethje is ready to roll with Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 Justin Gaethje could be bonus-hunting again at UFC 324but maybe not in the way fans have come to expect. "People remember the biggest fights that I've had against the most elite grapplers, you know I have had issues," Gaethje said on Submission Radio. "But the way that Charles Oliveira got me to the ground was by rocking me and sitting me down with a punch. Khabib was just a whole other conundrum. Over the course of his storied career, Gaethje has earned just one of his 21 wins by submission and that happened long before he became a UFC superstar. He's earned numerous Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards for bouts that either ended in thrilling knockouts or went the distance in dramatic fashion. He fully expects…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (545+ words) Home " Boxing News " Jake Paul " Jake Paul makes a major prediction for his showdown against Anthony" Jake Paul has predicted how his boxing superfight against Anthony Joshua will play out when the two collide on December 19th. Despite many suggesting that it's a terrible idea, Jake Paul looks set to face off against Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight boxing match next Friday night. As you can imagine, Joshua is the runaway favorite, with a lot of experts believing Paul could be in some serious danger when it comes to his health. RELATED: Anthony Joshua shoots down rumors he can't KO Jake Paul: "Seek and destroy' "The Problem Child', of course, is taking all of this in his stride. He wants to silence all of his doubters once and for all, and if he can somehow defeat a former world heavyweight champion…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (505+ words) Home " MMA News " Brandon Royval " Brandon Royval reveals game plan for UFC Vegas 112 main event" UFC flyweight Brandon Royval has spoken about what he plans to do to Manel Kape in the main event of UFC Vegas 112. As we know, Brandon Royval is one of the most respected flyweights currently residing in the top 15. He has fought some of the very best at 125 pounds, and while he hasn't been able to get his hands on the gold up to this point, you just know that you're going to be in for a treat whenever you see him compete. RELATED: Brandon Royval details the reason why he had withdrew from Manel Kape fight: "I'm still dealing with the repercussions" Following split decision wins over Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira, Royval fell to a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Joshua…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (453+ words) Home " MMA News " Islam Makhachev " Islam Makhachev confirms interest in defending UFC welterweight" UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has confirmed his interest in defending the belt against Kamaru Usman. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the current UFC welterweight champion. He earned that title courtesy of his dominant win over Jack Della Maddalena, and now, there are plenty of contenders waiting for their opportunity to try and take the belt away from him. RELATED: Islam Makhachev vs. Kamaru Usman slammed by top UFC welterweight contender Of course, it will ultimately come down to the promotion, but one leading candidate right now certainly seems to be Kamaru Usman. He has spoken at length about his desire to take on Makhachev, and in the wake of his win over Joaquin Buckley earlier this year, he's at the very least back in the…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago (321+ words) Mitchell Woodcock is a sports reporter at The West Australian and Sunday Times who covers a variety of sports including AFL, WAFL, netball, tennis and hockey. Raised in Perth, Mitchell started as a reporter in Bunbury before becoming the Bunbury Herald-South Western Times sports reporter over a five-year span. Quillan Salkilld is embracing his UFC cult hero status which has him renowned as the Australian larrakin who can back it up in the octagon Salkilld (10-1) will compete in the promotion for a fourth time in 12 months when he faces Chinese rising star Rongzhu (27-6) as part of the UFC 325 card at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, February 1 It comes on the back of an incredible debut year for the 25-year-old which included finishes of Anshul Jubli and an incredible headkick knockout of Nasrat Haqparast in October Salkilld's success has him…...