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1+ hour, 7+ min ago (297+ words) Chad Mendes, Michael Chandler clash in main event MMA Fighting has RAF 3 results for the Mendes vs. Chandler fight card and more from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday night. Michael Chandler clashes with Chad Mendes at 175 pounds as the former college wrestlers throw their singlets back on and throw down on the mats. Chandler was a member of the University of Missouri wrestling team before he eventually moved on to compete in MMA. As for Mendes, he was a standout at Cal Poly where he was a two-time All-American and runner-up in the 2009 National Championships after falling to Ohio State's J Jaggers in the finals. The event also features appearances from UFC stalwarts like Clay Guida and Joaquin Buckley as well as 2024 Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades, Bella Mir and more. Check out RAF 3 results below. Fight card…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (416+ words) Nov 28, 2025 | 11:42 PM EST Conor McGregor is back, and his latest post on social media only emphasizes it further. "The Notorious," dressed in boxing gear, sweat on his shoulders, and movement that appeared far more focused than flashy, dropped a caption that fans have been waiting years for: "BACK AND WITH DAD STRENGTH! #WhiteHouseWarrior "." Adding to the spark was Dee Devlin"s reaction. It was a simple "," but coming from the person who"s seen every rise and fall, it carried more weight than any hype video. And if McGregor"s purpose was to prove that he is actually living in the gym again, the comments section confirmed that immediately. "The King is back!" one fan wrote, while another added, "HE"S COMING STRONGER THAN EVER "." Others interpreted the post as the beginning chapter of a redemption story arc, writing, "Title…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (586+ words) Home " MMA News " Aljamain Sterling " Aljamain Sterling says the UFC matchmaking is "110% not" The UFC has announced the first marquee bouts to kick off their new Paramount deal, and it did not seem to impress Aljamain Sterling. The reaction of the former bantamweight champion seems to be a more emerging microcosm of a sentiment regarding the UFC matchmaking not being as potent as it once was. This particular bit of discourse kicked off when widely known media personality Ariel Helwani took to his personal X account to offer his thoughts on some of the announced bouts for UFC 324, as Helwani quipped, "Next time you're told we make the best fights remember this moment: 1. Gaethje/Paddy with Arman ready 2. Volk/Diego with Movsar and Lerone ready 3. Islam/Usman (presumably) with Shavkat, Morales, Prates, Garry all ready And an interim title fight…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (586+ words) Home " MMA News " Aljamain Sterling " Aljamain Sterling says the UFC matchmaking is "110% not" The UFC has announced the first marquee bouts to kick off their new Paramount deal, and it did not seem to impress Aljamain Sterling. The reaction of the former bantamweight champion seems to be a more emerging microcosm of a sentiment regarding the UFC matchmaking not being as potent as it once was. This particular bit of discourse kicked off when widely known media personality Ariel Helwani took to his personal X account to offer his thoughts on some of the announced bouts for UFC 324, as Helwani quipped, "Next time you're told we make the best fights remember this moment: 1. Gaethje/Paddy with Arman ready 2. Volk/Diego with Movsar and Lerone ready 3. Islam/Usman (presumably) with Shavkat, Morales, Prates, Garry all ready And an interim title fight…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (476+ words) Home " MMA News " Alexa Grasso " Alexa Grasso vs. Rose Namajunas booked for UFC 324 in clash of" Alexa Grasso versus Rose Namajunas is set for UFC 324 and will help kick off the promotion's 2026 campaign in a big way. The former flyweight champion and former strawweight champion, respectively, will throw down as Grasso versus Najamunas will see the winner make a strong leap forward within the 125-pound hierarchy. This contest takes place on the preliminary portion of the event, which speaks to the depth of UFC's kickoff effort on their new media rights deal with Paramount. This will also be an intriguing card, as while it is a numbered event, this is the first card that will mark the end of the pay-per-view era for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Grasso looks to return to the win column after back-to-back defeats to current…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago (405+ words) Nov 28, 2025 | 11:03 PM EST Initially, it looked like fatigue. Then, as Hardy leaned forward and signaled to his crew, the panic was impossible to ignore. The huge man wasn't just fatigued; he was gasping for air, hands on his knees, attempting to keep himself steady while his corner called for assistance. Within seconds, the fight's momentum had turned from competition to concern. Once seated, Greg Hardy could be heard attempting to push out a request between difficult gasps'an inhaler'as the realization dawned that this was not a typical third-round recovery. It was an asthma attack so severe that his team had no choice but to pull him from the fight immediately. Medics raced over and held him upright as he attempted to slow down his breathing and regain control. For Hardy, the incident was a brutal reminder of a condition he…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (221+ words) Belal Muhammad isn't wasting time getting back into action. Following a disappointing loss to Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar this past Saturday, Muhammad is set to wrestle two-time NCAA Division-I freestyle wrestling champion and current Real American Freestyle welterweight titleholder David Carr at RAF 4 on Dec. 20 in Fishers, Ind. Check out RAF's official announcement below. Muhammad, 37, looks to move on from back-to-back losses inside the octagon. The former UFC welterweight champion lost his title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May, then returned at UFC Qatar, only to lose a unanimous decision to Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event. This is the first losing streak of Muhammad's 30-fight pro MMA career. Carr became RAF's inaugural welterweight champion with a win over Egyptian Olympian Amr Reda Hussen in October. The 26-year-old competed in two different divisions in college,…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago (544+ words) Aljamain Sterling recently unloaded on the UFC after their latest fight announcements sparked debate on social media. Sterling voiced his frustrations and believes it is time to finally speak up. UFC CEO Dana White officially revealed the card for UFC 324, the promotion's first on Paramount+. The event is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. That fight was criticized for being contested for an interim title fight despite the fighters' respective rankings. In addition, White announced that Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against Diego Lopes at UFC 325. That fight is a rematch and has drawn criticism due to Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy being ahead in the rankings. Both competitors are also riding long winning streaks. Sterling took to his social media and responded to a post from journalist Ariel Helwani. He…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago (567+ words) Nov 28, 2025 | 10:34 PM EST Jon Jones rarely posts anything unrelated to fighting, training, or the chaos that typically surrounds his name. However, this week, the former UFC champion quietly released a video on his Instagram story of Taylor Swift performing See You Again live with Wiz Khalifa. No caption or explanation; just the song. And instantly, the MMA world lit up, trying to figure out what it meant. At first, fans reacted like MMA fans do: with quick jokes, confusion, and noise. But See You Again is more than just a pop song. It's one of the most moving tribute pieces from the last decade, based on grief, loss, and memories. And coming from "Bones,' who had suffered a heartbreaking loss just last month, the timing wasn't lost on anyone. In a comment section that rarely takes a moment to think,…...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago (271+ words) Nov 28, 2025 | 10:28 PM EST They want to abolish the Muhammad Ali Act because they claim they want to give boxing the best fighting the best'so why are all the fans crying foul about these new ufc fights they announced? And for sure Harrison Nunes should be its own main event. " Jake Paul (@jakepaul) November 28, 2025 Dana White has doubled down on his plan to reshape boxing through an add-on to the existing Muhammad Ali Act, insisting the goal is reform"not replacement. Speaking on the 3 Knockdown Rule, White clarified widespread misconceptions about the proposed Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. "I'm definitely not trying to get rid of [the Muhammad Ali Act]," White said." "We're going to add on to it' Just because it was put in place, it doesn't mean it works' It actually complicated a lot of things." White argued…...