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31+ min ago (597+ words) Home " MMA News " Belal Muhammad " Belal Muhammad claims Islam Makhachev favors "easier matchup" Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad accused Islam Makhachev of cherry picking opponents ahead of his first title defense. Islam Makhachev won a second UFC title by defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322 last month. Makhachev, just months after vacating the lightweight belt, put on one of the most dominant performances of his career to dethrone Maddalena and win the welterweight championship. After UFC 322, Makhachev turned his attention towards his first welterweight title defense. There are several worthy contenders, including Michael Morales and Shavkat Rakhmonov, who are on the verge of earning a title shot. But Makhachev didnt hesitate to point to former titleholder Kamaru Usman as his preferred next opponent. Usman, regarded by many as one of the greatest welterweights of all time,…...

41+ min ago (132+ words) Local 10-year-old bantamweight fighter Leeland "Money" Green of Clinton's Del Sol Boxing Club defeated opponent Tucker Teubert Saturday in the Iowa Silver Gloves boxing competition in Altoona to advance to Local 10-year-old bantamweight fighter Leeland "Money" Green of Clinton's Del Sol Boxing Club defeated opponent Tucker Teubert Saturday in the Iowa Silver Gloves boxing competition in Altoona to advance to the Silver Glove Regionals in Rockford, Illinois, in January. - County adopts new wind turbine rules; developer warns of litigation - Four River Queens finish in double digits as Clinton starts 4-0 for the first time since 1990 - FIRED UP: Morrison FD calendar celebrates 150th anniversary - Suffocating defense leads Storm to first victory in blowout over West Branch - Krontz and Fuller win multiple matches for Camanche at home quadrangular...

48+ min ago (358+ words) Cris Cyborg reminded the MMA world once again why her name belongs in the all-time great conversation. The 40-year-old legend delivered another vintage performance Saturday, dominating previously unbeaten judo specialist Sara Collins to win the PFL women's featherweight title in the co-main event of PFL Europe 4 at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France. Cyborg (29-2) secured the finish late in the third round, submitting Collins (6-1) with a rear-naked choke at 2:55 though the ground exchange wasn't part of her initial game plan. After her win at #PFLLyon, the 145lb queen named two potential opponents: Dakota Ditcheva " a massive super-fight against PFL's 125lb queen, with the two meeting in the middle at 135lbs " Women's MMA Rankings (@WMMARankings) December 14, 2025 For two rounds, Cyborg systematically broke Collins down with her trademark power striking, battering the Australian with heavy combinations that left Collins struggling to close distance. Early in Round…...

53+ min ago (789+ words) The action heads to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday night for CFFC 149, the final MMA event of Cage Fury Fighting Championships" 2025 calendar." The matchmakers have stacked the deck, with six title fights on the fight card, including four pro titles that will close the show on the main card, which streams live on UFC Fight Pass. Ahead of fight night, we caught up with CFFC General Manager and play-by-play commentator John Morgan, who picked out a trio of fighters to follow when the main card action gets underway on Saturday night. A dynamic fighter with bags of personality and an eye for the spectacular, Bilal Hasan has been one of CFFC"s most exciting athletes over the last couple of years, and he takes center stage in Atlantic City this weekend. The Hawaii-born…...

59+ min ago (493+ words) Isaac Dulgarian will remain unable to compete as the Nevada Athletic Commission continues reviewing allegations tied to unusual betting behavior surrounding his most recent bout. The former UFC featherweight was initially placed under a temporary suspension following a November fight that raised alarms across the sport. That suspension was officially extended this week while regulators confirmed the matter is still under active review. Concerns first surfaced hours before Dulgarian's appearance at UFC Vegas 110 in November. Despite entering the contest as a heavy favorite, betting odds shifted sharply in the opposite direction shortly before the opening bell. The sudden movement prompted internal discussions within the UFC, according to promotion officials. UFC CEO Dana White later explained that Dulgarian was directly questioned about any possible explanations for the line movement, including injuries, financial pressures, or outside influence. Dulgarian denied all wrongdoing, and…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (461+ words) The UFC plans to host fights on the South Lawn on 14 June Alex Pereira has seemingly ruled himself out of competing at the UFC's planned White House event this summer. On 14 June, the birthday of US president Donald Trump, the UFC is set to host a fight card on the South Lawn in an unprecedented move. UFC president Dana White is close friends with Mr Trump, and the pair have sporadically revealed details around the event, with Trump saying last week that "eight or nine championship fights" are expected. It remains to be seen, however, which fighters and potentially which champions will feature. That said, the light-heavyweight king will apparently not be taking part. Pereira gave no explanation for his apparent absence or exclusion from the event, though many fans expected the Brazilian to be a key component of the…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (662+ words) Home " MMA News " Chael Sonnen " Chael Sonnen shares unique take on Dana White/Francis Ngannou" UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen had a similar run-in with Francis Ngannou that UFC CEO Dana White recently alleged. Despite being two years removed from their nasty split, UFC CEO Dana White and former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou remain at odds. White and Ngannou's beef spans almost a full decade, as the two UFC personalities had a tumultuous relationship throughout the latter's promotional tenure. Things hit a breaking point in early 2023, when Ngannou split from the promotion after a long contract dispute with White and the rest of the UFC brass. In recent weeks, White and Ngannou's feud wrote a new chapter after White accused Ngannou of getting physical with him during a heated meeting at the UFC Performance Institute during the latter years…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (519+ words) Can Andrew Tate hack it as a professional boxer? Well, we're about to find out'sort of. The day after Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua in the ultimate crossover challenge, Tate will fight Chase DeMoor in the former's pro boxing debut in Dubai in the main event of Misfits Boxing: The Fight Before Christmas card. DeMoor is defending the brand's heavyweight title in the fight as Misfits has emerged as the premier promotion for influencer boxing. Here's everything you need to know about the event. Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Main Event Ring Walks (Expected): 5 p.m. ET Location: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, UAE The event streams via Misfits Boxing PPV and DAZN in most regions. Check your local Misfits streaming partner for availability. The exact platform varies by territory, but DAZN or the Misfits PPV portal are the primary options in North…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (429+ words) The stars will be in the building after Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions turned the volume up on Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day. For the upcoming in-ring spectacle, the streamer has stacked a veteran, star-studded broadcast roster featuring heavyweight legends, Hall of Famers, and seasoned on-air talent. Here's what you need to know about the [] The post Netflix Assembles All-Star Broadcast Team for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua " Here's Who's Calling the Action appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Netflix Assembles All-Star Broadcast Team for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua " Here's Who's Calling the Action The stars will be in the building after Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions turned the volume up on Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day. For the upcoming in-ring spectacle, the streamer has stacked a veteran, star-studded broadcast roster featuring heavyweight legends, Hall of Famers, and seasoned…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (419+ words) Dec 16, 2025 | 4:01 PM EST 2025 NCAA Division I champion Wyatt Hendrickson is sharpening his skills in Real American Freestyle, as he's preparing to win gold at the Olympics in 2028. Currently, he serves as the heavyweight champion in RAF, a promotion where many former and current UFC fighters compete as well. When asked about competing against UFC fighters, Hendrickson shared a cheeky response with an undertone of warning. As we've mentioned, a lot of UFC figures have competed in the RAF, and Wyatt Hendrickson was presented with some opportunities to compete against them in wrestling. One of the names thrown around was Brock Lesnar. However, Hendrickson believes that it's going to be a huge mismatch and that no heavyweight can get the best of him. "We're at such a high level in our primes. Those guys [including Brock Lesnar] are still really good,…...