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53+ min ago (413+ words) It looks like Jake Paul's boxing ambitions have limits, after all. The former YouTuber turned prizefighter will face the toughest test of his boxing career when he steps into the ring as a massive underdog against two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19 in Miami. But while he's chased after fights with seasoned and decorated boxers that include Joshua, Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis, there is one boxer he has no interest in fighting: David Benavidez. "There's a very short list of people that I wouldn't step into the ring with, and Benavidez is on that list," Paul told ESPN, referring to the undefeated WBC light heavyweight champion. Paul has cited Benavidez, nicknamed "The Mexican Monster," as his favorite boxer to watch but has seen enough to know that Benavidez would be a horrible style matchup for…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (599+ words) Three title fights headlined UFC BJJ 4 in Las Vegas Andrew Tackett cemented himself as one of the biggest stars of UFC BJJ with a successful defense of his welterweight title in the main event of UFC BJJ 4 and called for a big-name next: UFC lightweight Michael Chandler. Tackett won the belt in June and defended it for the first time a month later " both via submission " and re-entered the bowl at the UFC APEX Thursday night in Las Vegas to beat Eljiah Dorsey with ease in the first round. The 22-year-old shot for a double leg right off the bat and Dorsey responded with a guillotine attempt and then an ankle lock from 50-50 position. Dorsey insisted attacking the leg but saw Tackett respond with the same move, forcing him to tap to a heel hook in the opening round. Tackett…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (570+ words) Home " MMA News " ONE Championship " ONE Friday Fights 136 gets new main event after Panpayak withdraws" Panpayak Jitmuangnon won't be making his kickboxing debut this week. The Thai legend pulled out of ONE Friday Fights 136 on Friday due to illness, forcing ONE Championship to shuffle the deck. Petkhaokradong Lukjaomaesaithong now headlines opposite Ali Kelat at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on December 12. The lightweight Muay Thai clash replaces Panpayak's scheduled flyweight kickboxing bout against Zhao Chongyang. The 20-year-old Thai striker enters riding momentum from his most recent outing. Petkhaokradong bounced back from a brutal first-round knockout loss in his promotional debut by detonating a massive left punch to stop Ayoub El Khadraoui in 53 seconds at ONE Friday Fights 133. That explosive comeback performance immediately transformed him into a surging prospect worth watching. His promotional debut against former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (311+ words) Alexander Volkanovski is all set to make his Hollywood debut soon. As his look from the movie starring Jason Momoa and 50 Cent gets surfaced on the internet, which has MMA fans reacting. In the upcoming adaptation of the legendary video game Street Fighter, Alexander Volkanovski will be playing the role of Joe, who is an American kickboxing champion. The character was first introduced in 1987 in the game. Recently, Alex was tagged in an Instagram post that revealed his look from the movie. The movie is all set to release globally on October 16, 2026. As Volkanovski starts a new arc of his career, fans flooded the comment section with love and wishes. The post garnered a substantial number of responses from both the MMA and gaming communities. As soon as the post was made, Volkanovski began trending quickly. Fans began discussing his…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago (19+ words) Anthony Velazquez's trainer Hector Bermudez launches a fiery attack on Tim Tszyu's recent coaching change. The Sydney Morning Herald...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago (290+ words) White expands on his account of the encounter with Francis Ngannou and why their working relationship is finished. Dana White has made it clear that his time dealing with Francis Ngannou is finished. After previously mentioning that the two had a tense moment inside UFC headquarters, White recently went into more detail regarding what actually happened and why he considers the matter closed. Speaking to TheMacLife, White tried to simplify the story but did not back away from his belief that Ngannou crossed a line. White explained that the situation was not a violent confrontation but still carried a level of seriousness. White then described the moment things escalated. White explained that his frustrations with Ngannou did not begin with that moment. He recalled the period after Ngannou lost to Stipe Miocic and then Derrick Lewis. White said things changed…...

2+ hour, 42+ min ago (594+ words) Home " MMA News " Melissa Croden eyes top 15 rankings spot at final UFC card of" Melissa Croden battles Luana Santos on the December 13th UFC Fight Night in what is the promotion's final card of 2025. With Santos in the number fifteen spot in the 135-pound division, "Scare' Croden could find herself in the rankings hierarchy heading into 2026. When getting her thoughts on what that would mean to her at this juncture, Croden said [via MMA Canada], "Yeah. I mean, again, it's another; it's a new thing to think about. It's a new thing to consider and new goals to be had, right? Like I think it would be, as far as I understand, like if I am successful against Luana [Santos] then I would potentially be within the top 15 after my second fight in the UFC." "Which is, you know, I feel…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (521+ words) Tyron Woodley is gearing up for his boxing clash with Anderson Silva. The fight takes place on the undercard of the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua event. He recently revealed that UFC middleweight contender Michael "Venom" Page has helped him prepare. The boxing match, which streams live on Netflix on Dec. 19, will feature two legendary UFC champions facing off. Woodley is a former welterweight champion, while Silva is a former middleweight champion and considered one of the greatest of all time. Woodley has less boxing experience than Silva, so he enlisted the help of Page. "MVP" is known for his unorthodox striking style and could be an asset for "The Chosen One" During an interview with BettingLounge, Woodley revealed that he and Page began working while in the set of Road House 2. He expressed gratitude toward the No....

3+ hour, 6+ min ago (1043+ words) It's not too easy for any opponent who jumps in the boxing ring with Father Dave Smith. "I tell the guys, 'look, if you knock out the old priest, it doesn't look good. But if the old priest knocks you out, it looks worse'," he said. "Going hard with me is a no-win option." He may say that with a laugh, but there's truth in it never being a simple task against the 63-year-old. 'Fighting Father Dave' is the oldest professional in Australian boxing history and has had 76 career bouts across various disciplines. After two previous fights scheduled for this year were cancelled, he'll get his first chance to defend his NSW light-heavyweight title in 2025 on Saturday, December 13. Boxing and faith have always been intertwined for Father Dave. It played a huge role during his 31-year stint as parish priest…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (319+ words) Dec 11, 2025 | 10:56 PM EST Alexander Volkanovski's new look quickly became the focus point, as fans simply struggled to digest it. "It's so f" weird seeing Volk with hair for the new Street Fighter movie "," a user complained. Another said, "Him with hair is hilarious lol." But, as always with the featherweight champion, even the weird stuff grows on people. "Volk does not look right with hair, but I love it," one comment read, while another welcomed the choice, saying, "He looks great with that hair." And, of course, fans couldn't overlook the creative liberty: "Not only did they give him a wig, but a blonde one. I love this so much." Then came the inevitable comments about his UFC schedule, or lack of one. "Bro is doing side quests now," one fan teased. Another responded, "No wonder Volk ain't got a…...