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28+ min ago (551+ words) Home " MMA News " Khamzat Chimaev " Khamzat Chimaev responds to Nassourdine Imavov, shares timeline" Khamzat Chimaev appears to have an opponent for his first career UFC title defense. Chimaev (15-0 MMA) captured the promotion's coveted middleweight title at August's UFC 319 event in Chicago, earning a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Dricus du Plessis. Following that impressive win, many fans and pundits wondered who would be next for "Borz', as the 185lbs division currently boasts a number of top contenders including Nassourdine Imavov, Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez. While many fans hoped that Khamzat Chimaev would be able to make a quick turnaround, the newly crowned middleweight champ recently revealed that he had suffered an injury that will keep him out of action until mid-2026. With that said, it doesn't appear that Dana White and company have any plans of making an interim title fight,…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (435+ words) Arman Tsarukyan puts Dan Hooker in an arm triangle and gets the tap out in the main event of UFC Fight Night. (0:55) UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is calling for a BMF bout against Max Holloway, in the wake of the UFC's decision to skip over him in an interim lightweight title fight next month. Tsarukyan (23-3) is the No. 1-ranked contender at 155 pounds, but the UFC opted to book an interim title bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett -- who are ranked Nos. 4 and 5, respectively -- as the main event of UFC 324 on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas. The UFC created an interim belt after undisputed champion Ilia Topuria announced he was taking time off to deal with personal issues. Tsarukyan told ESPN it was "hard" to accept the news, but said he can't sit and wait for the situation to change....

2+ hour ago (468+ words) Henry Cejudo recently offered fans a glimpse into his sparring and training sessions ahead of UFC 323. He admitted that it has been difficult as he hopes to end his losing skid. The former two-division UFC champion's candid insight provides a rare look at his process in reaching peak form. Cejudo, 38, faces highly touted bantamweight prospect Payton Talbott, 27," at UFC 323 next Saturday. There is a lot a stake for "Triple C.' He has already hinted that it could be his final fight, so he will want to end his legendary career on a high note. Cejudo was candid about his thoughts on sparring. He spoke about the difficulties of pushing through, even while dealing with an illness, and stressed the importance of sharpening both his skills and cardio. The former two-division UFC champion said his championship mindset is what allows him to…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago (541+ words) Home " MMA News " Sean O'Malley " Sean O'Malley admits he fears for Jake Paul's safety" Sean O'Malley admits he is concerned for his friend Jake Paul in his upcoming boxing match with Anthony Joshua. For former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley, who is a good friend of Jake Paul's, the upcoming bout with Anthony Joshua is cause for concern. Sean O'Malley continued by suggesting that if Jake Paul can go the distance with Anthony Joshua, that in itself would be a win. "If Jake goes to a decision and loses a decision to A.J., I think that's a win. That's a massive win. If he goes out there and goes eight, three-minute rounds with Anthony Joshua, that is a win." As for "Suga', it was recently announced that the former bantamweight champion will return on January's UFC 324 main card lineup for a…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago (531+ words) Home " MMA News " Sean O'Malley " Sean O'Malley admits he fears for Jake Paul's safety" Sean O'Malley admits he is concerned for his friend Jake Paul in his upcoming boxing match with Anthony Joshua. For former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley, who is a good friend of Jake Paul's, the upcoming bout with Anthony Joshua is cause for concern. Sean O'Malley continued by suggesting that if Jake Paul can go the distance with Anthony Joshua, that in itself would be a win. "If Jake goes to a decision and loses a decision to A.J., I think that's a win. That's a massive win. If he goes out there and goes eight, three-minute rounds with Anthony Joshua, that is a win." As for "Suga', it was recently announced that the former bantamweight champion will return on January's UFC 324 main card lineup for a…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (678+ words) Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth and an inset of captain Siya Kolisi Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has defended Eben Etzebeth after the second rower was red-carded in the latter stages of South Africa's 73-0 victory over Wales. The Boks were in a destructive mood at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, racking up 11 tries against a lowly Welsh outfit, who suffered their worst-ever defeat at their iconic home ground. Etzebeth was the last of the try scorers, following the likes of Gerhard Steenekamp, Ethan Hooker, Jasper Wiese, Morne van den Berg, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (2), Wilco Louw, Canan Moodie, Andre Esterhuizen and Ruan Nortje. However, the experienced lock soured the occasion with his actions during a scuffle with Wales' youngster Alex Mann in the final two minutes of the match. Initially, referee Luc Ramos simply warned Etzebeth and Mann that another scuffle would result in…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago (246+ words) Former NFL player turned boxer Greg Hardy endured a concerning scene in the ring Friday night when he suffered an asthma attack between rounds during a match in Russia. The 37-year-old Hardy, a one-time Pro Bowl defensive end who played for the Panthers and the Cowboys during a six-year NFL career from 2010-15, was unable to continue the exhibition match against MMA fighter Evgeny Goncharov in the Russian city Vologda. Soon after being released by Dallas in 2016, Hardy began a fighting career with 13 bouts (7-5-1) in the UFC before turning to boxing in recent years. Hardy absorbed several connected punches in Friday's third round before doubling over in his corner while being attended to by on-site medical personnel before being able to compose himself. While seated on a stool, he could be overheard on video asking for his asthma inhaler before the…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago (438+ words) The British boxer landed a massive flush shot to the face of Gavazi BEN WHITTAKER marked his Matchroom debut with a stunning first round knockout that left Benjamin Gavazi needing OXYGEN. The British boxer joined Eddie Hearn's ranks in October took to the ring to fight for the vacant WBC silver light-heavyweight title. And he won the belt in style as he sent out a message to the rest of the division. It didn't take long for Whittaker to start showing his dominance with a series of blows connecting with Gavazi midway through the first round. He was sent to the canvas inside the opening two minutes and survived a count with the referee reaching eight. As the two fighters resumed and met in the centre of the ring, Whittaker could sense a victory was near and got back down…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago (465+ words) The British boxer landed a massive flush shot to the face of Gavazi BEN WHITTAKER marked his Matchroom debut with a stunning first round knockout that left Benjamin Gavazi needing OXYGEN. The British boxer joined Eddie Hearn's ranks in October took to the ring to fight for the vacant WBC silver light-heavyweight title. And he won the belt in style as he sent out a message to the rest of the division. It didn't take long for Whittaker to start showing his dominance with a series of blows connecting with Gavazi midway through the first round. He was sent to the canvas inside the opening two minutes and survived a count with the referee reaching eight. As the two fighters resumed and met in the centre of the ring, Whittaker could sense a victory was near and got back down…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago (604+ words) Home " MMA News " Georges St. Pierre " Georges St-Pierre weighs in on a potential Jon Jones vs. Tom" UFC legend Georges St-Pierre admits that it would be difficult to bet against Jon Jones in a hypothetical matchup with Tom Aspinall. Jones (28-1 MMA) and Aspinall (15-3 MMA) were of course linked to fight back in 2024, this while "Bones" dawned the undisputed heavyweight title and the Brit served as interim champion. However, shortly following his stoppage victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, Jones informed Dana White and company that he had decided to retire and thus would be vacating the promotion"s heavyweight championship. The news was disappointing for fight fans, but the division moved on by promoting Tom Aspinall to undisputed champion and scheduled him to fight against Ciryl Gane in his first title defense. Unfortunately for Aspinall, his long-awaited return to the…...