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23+ min ago (514+ words) Jai Opetaia plans to begrudgingly fly to Los Angeles and bail up his next target in person after the Australian declared he wouldn't be rushed out of achieving his cruiserweight unification dream. The unbeaten IBF and The Ring champion will make a mandatory defence of his belts against Turkish challenger Huseyin Cinkara (23-0) on December 6 on the Gold Coast. It will be his eighth fight since first winning both belts more than three years ago and comes after thunderous knockouts in his only two appearances in 2025 improved him to 28-0. But the 30-year-old has been unable to unify his belts with those wins, with Opetaia's ruthless power and Australia's relatively small commercial market combining to scare off other belt holders. Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, owner of the WBO and WBA straps, is the biggest culprit having announced a defence for May next year…...

29+ min ago (370+ words) One of MMA's greatest rivalries could receive a third chapter in the near future. With hopes of making his return at the White House next year, Jon Jones has made it clear that Alex Pereira is his preferred opponent for a UFC comeback. "Bones' vacated his heavyweight title earlier this year when officially announcing his retirement before the UFC's plans for a one-of-a-kind event in 2026 changed his mind. While Jones recently revealed why he wasn't interested in fighting Tom Aspinall for $30 million, it appears that a different pitch for a return to competition has piqued his interest. As their various heated interactions showed, the rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier was one of the most intense feuds in the history of the sport. "Bones' defeated his greatest rival in both of their light heavyweight title clashes in 2015 and 2017, though…...

36+ min ago (233+ words) The winner will be ordered to fight a highly-rated fighter next BOBBY DALTON makes the first defence of his English welterweight title against Joel Kodua. The fight takes place on a historic bill, which is headlined by Frazer Clarke versus Jeamie TKV in a bout for the vacant British heavyweight belt. It is the first time a fight night has been broadcast by the BBC in 21 years. Dalton, 26, has won all eleven of his professional fights so far. He clinched the English welterweight title last time out by beating Ben Vaughan in July by majority decision. Dalton has volunteered to get in the ring against in-form challenger Kodua. Hearn reveals biggest problem that leaves AJ at 'disadvantage' vs Jake Paul Benn 'falls asleep' on Hearn's shoulder watching Haney and slams world champ Kodua, 28, was recently signed by Frank Warren and…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (412+ words) Machado Garry's victory over Belal Muhammad on Saturday might have earned him a shot at Makhachev Islam Makhachev has responded to Ian Machado Garry's impassioned callout after UFC Qatar, where the Irishman secured his biggest win yet. On Saturday, Machado Garry defeated former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad on points, potentially setting up a fight with current champion Makhachev. Although Machado Garry vowed to knock out Muhammad and failed to deliver on that promise, the 28-year-old put on a slick performance and used his time on the microphone to talk up a fight with Makhachev. Now the Russian has responded, telling media: "Yeah, that will be interesting. He's also a good fighter. "He's on a good winning streak and he's young. I think it'll be interesting. We'll see. "He didn't surprise me yesterday. If he surprised the UFC, then maybe he…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (450+ words) Thomas has quickly become a huge star after going viral during Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson RING girl Sydney Thomas left fans in awe after putting in a busty display during a day out at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Thomas, 21, has become one of the most popular internet stars after going viral during Netflix's coverage of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson last year. The blonde stunner stole the show as millions tuned in to watch the record-breaking fight. She gained hundreds of thousands of followers after the high-profile event and she became a superstar almost overnight. And Thomas turned heads once again after switching from boxing to Formula One for the race in Vegas this weekend. She watched a drama-filled race as Max Verstappen won while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified. Ivana Knoll suffers wardrobe malfunction in…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (509+ words) Thomas has quickly become a huge star after going viral during Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson RING girl Sydney Thomas left fans in awe after putting in a busty display during a day out at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Thomas, 21, has become one of the most popular internet stars after going viral during Netflix's coverage of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson last year. The blonde stunner stole the show as millions tuned in to watch the record-breaking fight. She gained hundreds of thousands of followers after the high-profile event and she became a superstar almost overnight. And Thomas turned heads once again after switching from boxing to Formula One for the race in Vegas this weekend. She watched a drama-filled race as Max Verstappen won while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified. The top could barely contain her…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (293+ words) So, what exactly went down at UFC Qatar? Was it a calculated move to build a future super-fight, or just another case of a fighter's ego getting the better of them? Let's unpack this strange and slightly awkward altercation. Picture this: Ian Garry, fresh off a victory over Belal Muhammad, is making the rounds backstage. He's feeling good, he's on top of the world. He stops to congratulate Arman Tsarukyan on his main event win, and everything is all smiles and sportsmanship. Then, he crosses paths with the UFC's resident wolf, Khamzat Chimaev. Garry, visibly annoyed but keeping his cool, immediately called out the behavior. "That's just childish," he shouted. "You're meant to be a champion of this sport." He's not wrong. For a guy who holds the middleweight belt, shoving a fighter from a different weight class backstage feels…...

2+ hour ago (486+ words) Nov 25, 2025 | 4:34 AM EST "Brother golf, don't play golf because golf you lose like 0 calories," Islam Makhachev once taunted former UFC double Champion Daniel Cormier for his questionable obsession with golf. Cormier's AKA teammate found it physically unproductive, teasing him to come train at AKA instead. A year later, the tables seem to have turned. Makhachev and Cormier's relationship is built on banter and mutual respect for each other. While the Dagestani wrestler went for DC's head with his sarcastic jabs, he seems to have followed in the heavyweight's footsteps, picking up his hobby on the links. The newly-crowned welterweight champion recently shared a clip of himself hitting a particularly powerful drive that sent the ball shooting across the greens. That swing itself is commendable, setting him up for a good short game. However, people couldn't help but draw connections with…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago (772+ words) In the wild world of MMA, where pre-fight antics are as common as cauliflower ear, we've seen it all. Or so we thought. Enter Arman Tsarukyan, a lightweight contender with a temper as sharp as his ground game. During the UFC Qatar face-off, Tsarukyan decided the best way to get inside Dan "The Hangman" Hooker's head was, quite literally, to use his own. One moment they're posturing, the next, Tsarukyan launches his forehead into Hooker's face like a human battering ram. It was a moment of pure, unadulterated chaos that left fans and officials scrambling. Initially, Tsarukyan was anything but apologetic. "He tried to scare me. No one can scare me," he declared backstage, chest puffed out. "I automatically wanted to kick his ass." You have to admire the honesty, I guess. He painted a grim picture for Hooker, promising…...

2+ hour, 43+ min ago (452+ words) The UFC supremo's comments have been met with a strong response Dana White, president of the UFC, is under fire after claiming he was unaware of the upcoming boxing match betweenJake Paul and Anthony Joshua. His public dismissal of the bout has been labeled a "blatant lie" by Paul's camp, intensifying the drama surrounding a fight already shrouded in controversy. In a press appearance after UFC 322, White was directly asked if he had seen reports that Paul was set to fight Joshua on December 19 in Miami. "Did I see the fight being worked on for December19th in Miami? No," he responded. The response outraged Paul's promotional team. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP Promotions, said bluntly that White's claim of ignorance was false. "To say he wasn't aware of [Paul vs. Joshua] is a blatant lie," Bidarian told Ariel Helwani. The allegation…...