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Jai Opetaia signs with new promotional company – ‘pumped for the future’

Jai Opetaia signs with new promotional company – ‘pumped for the future’2+ hour, 17+ min ago   (250+ words) Zuffa Boxing was formed by TKO and Sela, with a leadership consisting of Dana White, the president and CEO of UFC; Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, and owner of The Ring. Making up the company's…...

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Conor McGregor’s next opponent? UFC legend he hasn’t fought yet teases huge White House announcement

Conor McGregor’s next opponent? UFC legend he hasn’t fought yet teases huge White House announcement2+ hour, 28+ min ago   (433+ words) The Notorious" still has the White House in his sights following some recent updates. Conor McGregor has made it clear that he hopes to return to the Octagon in 2026 having not competed since July of 2021. The opponent that he would…...

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Ortiz Sues Golden Boy, What’s Next?

Ortiz Sues Golden Boy, What’s Next?7+ hour, 6+ min ago   (341+ words) Oscar De La Hoya has hit back at Vergil Ortiz Jr., saying he is still under contract, after the latter filed a lawsuit. Ortiz Jr. is looking for a way out of his partnership with Golden Boy Promotions. The boxer…...

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Justin Gaethje Names His Targets

Justin Gaethje Names His Targets7+ hour, 26+ min ago   (438+ words) As he prepares to face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24, Justin Gaethje has admitted that he is "operating on borrowed time" as he named his ideal fights. Justin Gaethje Names His Targets As he…...

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Usman Nurmagomedov Tarnishes Paddy Pimblett’s Legacy After Rival Alfie Davis’ Link-Up Before PFL Dubai

Usman Nurmagomedov Tarnishes Paddy Pimblett’s Legacy After Rival Alfie Davis’ Link-Up Before PFL Dubai8+ hour, 36+ min ago   (711+ words) Just weeks before defending his PFL lightweight title in Dubai, Usman Nurmagomedov has taken aim at a different fight entirely, the one playing out at UFC 324, and in the process, delivered one of the harshest public assessments of Paddy Pimblett…...

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Ilia Topuria Reveals Return Timeline as He Confirms Opponent for Next Fight

Ilia Topuria Reveals Return Timeline as He Confirms Opponent for Next Fight9+ hour, 33+ min ago   (352+ words) Topuria echoed that timeline himself while interacting with fans online. When one asked, "Hi bro when do you think you'll fight again," Topuria replied simply: "April'June." Another fan cut straight to the point: "Arman?" Topuria shut that down just as…...

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Max Holloway admits his coaches will ‘kill’ him for revealing goal for Charles Oliveira rematch at UFC 326

Max Holloway admits his coaches will ‘kill’ him for revealing goal for Charles Oliveira rematch at UFC 32611+ hour, 31+ min ago   (466+ words) Max Holloway wants to create another BMF moment when he returns in March. The former UFC featherweight champion has already put together a stellar highlight reel with his performances inside the Octagon. It says a lot that Holloway's favorite win…...

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Vergil Ortiz Jr. Files Lawsuit Against Golden Boy

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Files Lawsuit Against Golden Boy11+ hour, 47+ min ago   (945+ words) In November, Vergil Ortiz Jr. called Jaron "Boots" Ennis into the ring after his second-round knockout of Erickson Lubin. Fight fans everywhere cheered and looked forward to the best fight in American boxing coming their way in 2026. Was it too…...

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Golden Boy Is Getting Sued By One Of His Top Fighters

Golden Boy Is Getting Sued By One Of His Top Fighters12+ hour, 15+ min ago   (487+ words) Golden Boy, headed by Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya, extended Ortiz's deal for three years in May 2024. Less than a year later, the relationship appears fractured beyond repair. Golden Boy promotions released a statement in response to the…...

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Dana White was worried UFC star who absorbed 445 devastating strikes would ‘die’ post-fight

Dana White was worried UFC star who absorbed 445 devastating strikes would ‘die’ post-fight12+ hour, 28+ min ago   (547+ words) Max Holloway delivered the most one-sided UFC performance of all time five years ago today. MMA's leading promotion has staged some dominant displays inside the Octagon. A few happened in 2025, including Khamzat Chimaev's dominant win over Dricus du Plessis and…...