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49+ min ago (363+ words) Darren Till has plans to rematch two of the men who gave him his most memorable UFC losses " before offering both trilogies. The former UFC welterweight title contender soared through the ranks before getting a shot at Tyron Woodley's belt in 2018. He was submitted that time, and has since pushed for a second fight, albeit in the boxing ring. In his comeback effort after that, he took on Jorge Masvidal in the headliner of 2019's UFC London event. That was his first knockout defeat, and kicked off the American's impressive run to fighter of the year. After finally getting his Misfits Boxing career up and running back in January, Darren Till has been on a tear in the ring. He knocked out Anthony Taylor and Luke Rockhold either side of a lopsided decision win over Darren Stewart, and is plotting…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (244+ words) Amir Albazi, Kyoji Horiguchi will clash in co-main event Kyoji Horiguchi is trying to climb the flyweight ranks quickly. Horiguchi, who has won four straight fights, will clash with Amir Albazi in the UFC Vegas 113 co-main event Feb. 7 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, according to a UFC announcement during its final event on ESPN. Albazi (17-2) hasn't fought since losing a unanimous decision to former UFC champion Brandon Moreno at UFC Edmonton on Nov 2, 2024, stopping a six-fight win streak. A bantamweight clash between Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira will headline the event. Bautista is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 321, while Oliveira has racked up six straight wins. The UFC Vegas 113 main card order is as follows: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira Amir Albazi vs. Kyoji Horiguchi Ryan Spann vs. Rizvan Kuniev Jean Matsumoto…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (509+ words) Following Henry Cejudo's second UFC retirement, few could've expected what "Triple C's" new venture would be. Cejudo entered the Octagon for the final time at UFC 323 in Las Vegas. He went one-on-one with Payton Talbott, who earned a unanimous decision victory to send Cejudo off to retirement on a loss. UFC honored Cejudo with a touching video package recapping his pro MMA career. With Cejudo's combat sports run now over, many have wondered what "Triple C" will do going forward. During an interview with Bloody Elbow, Cejudo revealed an endeavor that will be surprising to some. "I'm starting a children's book and I want to help out a bunch of legends," Cejudo said. "I have a rolodex full of legends that I want to help to start teaching them, like, business. I want to tell real stories, because I have…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (449+ words) Tom Aspinall outlines his boxing plans, names Francis Ngannou as a potential opponent, and emphasizes completing his UFC contract firs Tom Aspinall remains fully focused on his responsibilities as UFC heavyweight champion, but he is not afraid to speak openly about what the future may hold once his time in mixed martial arts eventually comes to an end. During a recent appearance on his YouTube channel, Aspinall trained alongside Tommy Fury and used the opportunity to discuss how boxing fits into his long term thinking. Rather than presenting lofty goals, the champion offered a grounded view of what he believes is achievable. "I'd never be a world champ," Aspinall said. "I wouldn't try and be a world champion. You need to dedicate your whole life, don't you? I spent my whole life doing MMA now, I'm nearly 33 now. So for…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago (514+ words) Wrestling fans have long debated which WWE superstars would actually hold their own in a legitimate fight, and two names consistently dominate those conversations: Brock Lesnar and Haku. Now, a former WWE star who knows both men personally has finally weighed in on the hypothetical matchup, and his answer might surprise fans on both sides of the argument. The Barbarian, who competed in WWE during the early 1990s and made a brief return in the mid-1990s, shared his perspective during a 2022 appearance on Wrestling Shoot Interviews. When asked point-blank who would emerge victorious in a real confrontation between the two legendary tough guys, The Barbarian revealed the answer isn't as simple as picking one name over the other. The former WWE competitor noted that Lesnar would be able to use his technical skills to neutralize any offense, maintaining control throughout the contest....

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (420+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " Ilia Topuria praises UFC 324 booking of Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin" Ilia Topuria admits he finds both Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje to be deserving of their interim title fight at UFC 324. Topuria would've been a clear choice to headline UFC's debut on Paramount+ on Jan. 24. The problem is, the reigning lightweight titleholder in on hiatus to deal with personal matters. As a result, Pimblett vs. Gaethje has been booked with the interim championship at stake. In an interview with ESPN Deportes, Topuria said he believes "The Baddy" and "The Highlight" were the correct choices to fight for interim gold (h/t MMAJunkie). Pimblett recently spoke to ESPN Deportes as well. During his own interview, "The Baddy" said he believes that if Topuria doesn't return by the summer time, then UFC will likely strip him of the…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago (423+ words) Dec 14, 2025 | 5:34 PM EST "I'm focused on mixed martial arts, and when I'm finished " which to be honest I don't think will be too long from now " I'll make my transition to boxing, and I'm going to surprise more and more people." Ilia Topuria told Marca, as per MMA Junkie." "El Matador' has made it clear that he plans to continue pursuing MMA, which means he will return as soon as his personal issues take a backseat. However, Topuria has openly dreamed of becoming a boxer, which raises questions about how many more years he truly wants to spend in the UFC. Moreover, the Georgian-Spaniard has a potential blockbuster boxing matchup waiting for him. " MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 14, 2025 Now, whether Topuria moves into boxing or not, only time will tell. For now, at least, he understands that many exciting fights still…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago (450+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " Joaquin Buckley offers wild challenge to UFC champion Khamzat" Joaquin Buckley has a rather interesting offer for UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev. Buckley is a welterweight contender who has made it clear that he's not a fan of all the wrestling in MMA. Perhaps that has to do with his unanimous decision loss to former UFC titleholder Kamaru Usman back in June. Buckley had no answer for "The Nigerian Nightmare's" grappling. While Buckley has vowed to improve in that area, that hasn't stopped him from offering an insane challenge to a champion who is one weight class above him. He took to his Instagram account to put up $50,000 if Chimaev remains on his feet for one round in his first title defense (via MMAFighting). Buckley even said he'd throw $50,000 Nassourdine Imavov's way if he fights Chimaev…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (370+ words) Deontay Wilder believes that only he and Jake Paul are willing to face opponents considerably bigger than them " starting with Anthony Joshua. The former heavyweight champion has been chasing a fight with Joshua for years, but will now have to watch as his rival takes on Paul on Friday night in Miami. He is concerned that the event will be more of a scripted showcase than anything, but if it is legitimate, the social media star is in for a beating. However, he admits that he respects Paul for being willing to step up and fight Joshua, who towers over him and will likely be heavier on fight night by over 40lb. And speaking with Bloody Elbow at the IBA Boxing World Championships, he expressed how he and Paul are the only two taking such risks. Despite standing at a massive…...

3+ hour, 3+ min ago (187+ words) Ilia Topuria teases a short MMA career. Ilia Topuria may not have long left in MMA. Topuria was not specific as to what those goals are, or how long "too long" might mean, but he did allow that his future in MMA is up in the air based on several possibilities. And one of those possibilities that Topuria appears most interested in is the opportunity to challenge for a third title. Topuria has already begun lobbying for a shot at welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, and he says the "triple crown" is absolutely something he hopes to pull off before he walks away. MMA Fighting reacts to an up-and-down night at the APEX to end the UFC on ESPN era. Manel Kape wants a fight against new flyweight champion Joshua Van in 2026 Manel Kape makes statement with first-round knockout Kevin Vallejos…...