2+ hour, 1+ min 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…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago (499+ words) Nov 25, 2025 | 3:03 AM EST "It's just falling in my hands these days, and I'm grateful for it," Jon Jones explained how easily money was coming to him. Sure enough, being one of the greatest UFC fighters ever, Dana White assured him that money would never be an issue. And it looks like White stayed true to his words, adding "Bones' name to the list of one of the highest-paid fighters. The undisputed heavyweight champion has given us some of the best fights in history, including a round 1 guillotine against Ciryl Gane that got him the belt. Commanding some of the most-viewed UFC events, that fame has translated to his bank account. Now, Jones is ready to add his latest property to the mix. This addition brings his net worth to $8 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. Many earlier sources placed his worth…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago (781+ words) Sudeep Sinha is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of experience covering the science at the ES RingSide Desk. Known for sharp fight-night coverage and detailed analysis, Sudeep has become one of the desk's leading boxing minds. His work has been featured on major platforms such as Sports Illustrated, Daily Mail, and Yahoo Sports, where he covers everything from amateur boxing developments to high-profile controversies like Ryan Garcia career arc. Sudeep balances his professional writing career with a personal passion for reading, cycling, and lively debates about boxing match-ups and trends on social media. He takes pride in delivering engaging stories that resonate with both hardcore boxing enthusiasts and casual fans alike, providing clear insights into fighter strategies, training, and the evolving dynamics of the sport. In 2019, Matchroom Boxing's Eddie Hearn signed a co-promotional deal with…...

6+ hour, 17+ min ago (818+ words) Biplob Chakraborty is a passionate UFC and MMA writer at EssentiallySports, where he delivers clear and engaging fight analysis, event previews, and post-fight breakdowns. With over two years of experience writing about mixed martial arts, Biplob combines his love for the sport with his background as a boxing practitioner to bring fans closer to the action inside the cage. His work focuses on not just the storylines but the techniques and moments that truly define each fight. Before joining EssentiallySports, Biplob built a solid foundation in combat sports journalism by running his own MMA news site and contributing to other respected outlets. He's known for creating audience-friendly content that reaches fight fans worldwide, keeping them up to date on the latest UFC news and trends. Biplob's passion for MMA grew from watching unforgettable battles like the iconic Robbie Lawler versus…...

6+ hour, 27+ min ago (557+ words) Nov 25, 2025 | 12:08 AM EST The Highlight's retirement news has taken over the internet with a newfound frenzy, finding its way to X. After Dustin Poirier's stinging exit from the lightweight division, has Gaethje followed suit? In simple words, no. Justin Gaethje has not retired from the UFC yet. That door is still very much tempting for the lightweight fighter if the UFC matchmakers refuse to give him that title shot. However, as of now, that remains just a possibility and does not imply his retirement. But why did these murmurs begin in the first place? We already know Gaethje and his saga with title shots have been notorious. Easily one of the spiciest narratives in the UFC, Gaethje had his shots but couldn't make anything out of it. But the Highlight hasn't quite given up yet, especially after his fierce comeback since…...

6+ hour, 40+ min ago (206+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 11:55 PM EST In addition, the event will mark Henry Cejudo's farewell, closing his decade-long fighting career as he faces rising star Payton Talbott in a symbolic passing-of-the-torch moment. Over a dozen more exciting fights will complete the lineup. As an MMA-focused page, MMA Gone Wild shared a screenshot of the main event on X, saying, "the last UFC PPV ever, rate the card 1-10." " MMA Gone Wild" (@mmagonewild) November 23, 2025 Despite the stacked card, some fans express disappointment that mainstream stars like Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, and Jon Jones are absent. One fan criticized the expectation, saying, "Everyone in the comments is expecting every PPV to have Ilia, Islam, Jon, Pereira, and Volk it seems." Nevertheless, the card welcomes veteran fighters such as Edson Barboza, Jalin Turner, and more. A fan reminded detractors, "I think this is a very good card....

6+ hour, 45+ min ago (696+ words) Sudeep Sinha is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of experience covering the science at the ES RingSide Desk. Known for sharp fight-night coverage and detailed analysis, Sudeep has become one of the desk's leading boxing minds. His work has been featured on major platforms such as Sports Illustrated, Daily Mail, and Yahoo Sports, where he covers everything from amateur boxing developments to high-profile controversies like Ryan Garcia career arc. Sudeep balances his professional writing career with a personal passion for reading, cycling, and lively debates about boxing match-ups and trends on social media. He takes pride in delivering engaging stories that resonate with both hardcore boxing enthusiasts and casual fans alike, providing clear insights into fighter strategies, training, and the evolving dynamics of the sport. Promoters don't often get praised for making great fights, especially…...

6+ hour, 51+ min ago (361+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 11:44 PM EST Popular MMA social media account Red Corner MMA uploaded the video on their X account, where the newly crowned two-division champion praised Tsarukyan. "I thought he would win, but didn't expect it to be in such a dominant manner. I think Arman made a good statement. And showed that he deserved a title shot. I think he's going to fight for the belt in his next fight," Makhachev said. Islam Makhachev believes Arman made a statement for title shot after dominating Dan Hooker " " Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) November 24, 2025 "Yes, of course. When someone is a backup for a fight, made weight, he almost always fights for the title next. I don't remember a time when they didn't give them the title fight. Arman was the backup and made weight. I think he should be next," Islam Makhachev said…...

6+ hour, 58+ min ago (541+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 11:38 PM EST Jake Paul's boxing story has always lived somewhere between spectacle and ambition. One moment, he's preparing for Gervonta Davis. Next, he's stepping into an eight-round heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua on Netflix, the kind of fight no one could have imagined five years ago. But behind the scenes, as Paul searched for a replacement after Davis withdrew, another name came up. Ngannou's response? Exactly as he told TMZ, "No, bro, come on. Don't disrespect me like that'. It's not about the number. I am not interested. It makes no sense." Bidarian, however, didn't buy that as the real reason. He told Helwani, "I was, I was very surprised. And then in talking to Jake and his team and to others, my conclusion is Francis cannot afford to lose to Jake Paul, right? In boxing, because he's already…...

7+ hour, 18+ min ago (698+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 11:17 PM EST The UFC seems to be in one of the most brutal crises of all time. Fight Matrix records 525 total fights in 2025. Of that, the women had been featured in fewer than 100 of them. The gap between the men's and women's categories isn't a new narrative, with only 4 female divisions compared to 8 for males. But looks like 2025 has hit rock bottom. Valentina Shevchenko and Mackenzie Dern continued to bring the hype and the fervour in the women's big nights. But besides the marquee names, female representation has struggled to gain traction this year. Jed I Goodman posted an interesting yet heartwrenching stat, taking to X. "There are four UFC women's bouts left on the schedule for this year. That would bring the total to 80- the fewest in a year since 2018," the MMA analyst and former film producer wrote. Three…...