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Adesanya’s Next Fight Reportedly Set
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (24-6) could fight Sharabutdin Magomedov over five rounds on December 5 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to reports. The promotion itself has yet to comment on the speculation. The proposed matchup pits two fighters experiencing contrasting trajectories against one another. Adesanya, 37, is looking to end a four-fight losing […]
Ketlen Vieira Suspended Following Positive Steroid Test
Ketlen Vieira (16-6) has received a six-month suspension after testing positive for a banned steroidal substance following her August 22 fight against Cris Cyborg at PFL Tampa. Mike Mazzulli, director of the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation, confirmed that both Vieira’s A and B samples returned positive findings for the same prohibited substance. The […]
Paddy Pimblett Has Only One Viable Opponent Left Remaining
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria could be his only remaining option for his next fight, with other top contenders at 155 pounds lining up alternative bouts. Pimblett has not competed since submitting Benoit Saint-Denis in the first round at UFC 329 on July 11. Pimblett said this week he is ‘not close’ […]
Makhachev vs. Prates Reportedly Targeted for UFC 336
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev (29-1) is reportedly being targeted for a title defense against Carlos Prates (24-7) at UFC 336 on January 30, 2027, in Toronto, Canada. Discussions for the fight are reportedly underway, with the 170-pound championship bout being discussed as the main event for the UFC’s first numbered event of 2027. Makhachev […]
Dana White Responds To Sean Strickland’s Wave Of Discontent
Sean Strickland has been consistently voicing his concern with the UFC’s fighter pay in recent weeks, and now CEO Dana White has touched on the subject in a press conference following this week’s episode of the Contender Series. After admitting last week that he’s ‘over’ the UFC and wants to find a way out, 185-pound […]
Michael “Venom” Page Signs With Misfits Boxing
Former UFC contender Michael ‘Venom’ Page (26-3) has signed a multi-fight contract with Misfits Boxing, the promotion revealed at its UK show on Saturday night. The agreement is reportedly exclusive, although Page can still compete in wrestling and grappling events outside Misfits. KSI, who co-founded Misfits, stepped through the ropes to announce the 39-year-old Londoner’s […]
Jon Jones Is “Leaving The Doors Open” For UFC Return
Jon Jones (28-1, 1 NC) has provided another update on his fighting future, saying he probably will not compete again but is not completely closing the door on a UFC return. Jones retired and vacated the UFC heavyweight title in June 2025 before later expressing interest in returning for the UFC White House event. Asked […]
Shavkat Rakhmonov Targets Preferred Comeback Opponent And Timeline
Undefeated UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0) has targeted a 2027 comeback against the division’s No.3-ranked contender Michael Morales (19-0). Rakhmonov has not fought since defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 310 in December 2024, having subsequently dealt with a serious knee injury and surgery. The 31-year-old indicated his return is being […]
O’Malley Denies Being Offered Talbott Fight On White House card
Sean O’Malley (20-3, 1 NC) says he was never offered a fight with Payton Talbott (12-1) at the White House and would only pursue that matchup next if a title opportunity is not available. Talbott called out O’Malley after stopping Deiveson Figueiredo in the first round at UFC 332 and said the two had previously […]