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1+ hour, 31+ min ago (2026+ words) Ahead of this weekend's UFC 323 bantamweight championship main event, Kyte connected with Denver-based striking coach Sean Madden to breakdown the matchup between titleholder Merab Dvalishvili and challenger Petr Yan. Kyte: Alright Coach, it's time to get into it. Bantamweight title fight " what's the best trait of Merab Dvalishvili and what's the best trait of Petr Yan? Madden: For Merab "this is fourth fight of the year? Preview Every Fight On Saturday's Card Madden:That's insane, but we'll talk about that later because that's definitely something to discuss in terms of this fight and it could go both ways. His pace and his conditioning are always going to be the first things we talk about when it comes to his best traits because that's what separate him from the pack, even in a division as crowded and stacked at 135. He's still…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (1291+ words) Saturday night, the UFC makes its fourth and final appearance of the year at T-Mobile Arena, bringing a stacked 14-fight card capped with twin championship fights. UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 is, on paper, the best card of the year, surpassing last month's outstanding lineup at Madison Square. Each of the three non-title main card fights feature former champions facing ascending contenders, while the prelim slate is packed with competitive matchups, including a handful carrying immediate divisional significance. Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan Co-Main Event: Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van Location: T-Mobile Arena " Las Vegas, NV Where to Watch: ESPN+ / Disney+ / FX Other Main Card Matches: Bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili looks to make history as he puts his title on the line for the fourth time this year, stepping in against ex-champ and perennial contender Petr Yan in Saturday…...

6+ hour, 9+ min ago (777+ words) Michael Chandler called out Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs following his win Michael Chandler returned to the wrestling mats on Saturday night in the RAF 3 main event and turned back the clock with a near shutout performance over fellow UFC veteran Chad Mendes. While Mendes was the more accomplished wrestler during his collegiate career, Chandler thwarted him with size, power and speed during the three-period match. An early mistake from Mendes cost him when he had Chandler tied up and attempted to go for a roll but he slipped off. A split second later, Chandler reversed with a roll of his own to score two points and along with another point for passivity against Mendes, he went up 3-0 after the first period. From there, Chandler and Mendes continued to battle for position with the match being paused a couple of…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago (392+ words) Bo Nickal and Yoel Romero are set to meet in a wrestling match in December Bo Nickal and Yoel Romero are two of the most credentialed wrestlers to ever compete in MMA and now they're going back to their roots with a matchup booked at Real American Freestyle 4 in December. During the RAF 3 event on Saturday from Chicago, Izzy Martinez announced that Nickal would defend his light heavyweight championship against the Olympic silver medalist on Dec. 20 from the Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Ind. Nickal, who just recently scored a brutal knockout at UFC 322, is making his return to wrestling after he appeared at the first RAF event back in August when he scored a win over Jacob Cardenas to win the inaugural light heavyweight title. Of course during his wrestling career, Nickal was a three-time NCAA National Champion at…...

8+ hour, 25+ min ago (259+ words) Max Holloway, the reigning BMF champion and lightweight contender, is optimistic about defending his title and potentially competing at the UFC White House event next year." Earlier this year, UFC president Dana White and former President Donald Trump announced a special fight card at the White House lawn for the United States" 250th anniversary. Several stars, including Jon Jones and Conor McGregor, have expressed interest in participating. Holloway believes his BMF title gives him a strong chance to feature on the card. "We"ll see what happens with the Conor thing, with Jon Jones coming back," Holloway told Korean Zombie"s YouTube channel. "I think the card idea is cool, but there"s no American champion. The only American champion there is the "BMF" title, so you"re looking at the man. So am I going to be at the card?...

8+ hour, 26+ min ago (329+ words) Boxer Ryan Garcia applauds Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to venture into MMA Cristiano Ronaldo is in the news every day, but this time it is not for football-related issues, but for mixed martial arts. The Al-Nassr player set social media alight with a surprise announcement. The Portuguese star has confirmed his participation as an investor in the Spanish promoter WOW FC. In the context of this announcement, Ronaldo found an unexpected ally in boxer Ryan Garcia, who claims that CR7 could be successful if he decides to get involved in MMA as an athlete, as well as an investor. Through a post on the social network X, Cristiano Ronaldo shared his enthusiasm for participating in the WOW FC group with a forceful message: "WOW FC is building something unique and powerful, and I'm proud to join this project to help elevate the…...

9+ hour, 15+ min ago (502+ words) Tsarukyan reacts to being passed over for the UFC interim lightweight title, calls for a BMF fight with Max Holloway, and insists a future bout with champion Ilia Topuria is inevitable. Arman Tsarukyan is speaking out after the UFC confirmed an interim lightweight championship contest that does not include him. The top ranked lightweight says the decision was difficult to accept, and he is now leaning toward a clash for the BMF distinction if he cannot compete for the interim belt. Tsarukyan, who holds a record of twenty three wins and three defeats, sits at the top of the lightweight contender list. Even so, the organization selected Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the interim title bout scheduled for January twenty four in Las Vegas. The temporary belt was created following Ilia Topuria's announcement that he needed personal time away…...

9+ hour, 37+ 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,…...

10+ hour, 11+ min ago (437+ words) In a viral video, Russian pop-MMA fighter Shovkhal Churchaev was seen beating streamer Subhan Mamedov during a livestream in Dubai. A video clip shared by X account FearBuck showed the Azerbaijani blogger being assaulted on his livestream by Churchaev who he reportedly paid $30,000 to appear on stream. The assault involved slaps, punches, knee strikes and Subhan Mamedov being dragged to the ground during the argument. According to FearBuck's post, Mamedov who is also known as Subo, repeatedly provoked and insulted Churchaev during a live stream. He mocked him by saying he begged Dana White for a UFC contract. His post read: Shovkhal Churchaev is a Russian MMA fighter competing in the lightweight division. He has a professional record of approximately 8 wins and 2 losses. He has been active in professional MMA since around 2018. Continue to read for more information. Reports suggest…...

10+ hour, 36+ min ago (248+ words) New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Renowned Indian wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh is set to elevate his global presence by facing Turkey's acclaimed MMA champion Akbulut. This highly anticipated bout will mark Sangram's third professional fight and his debut match in England, as per a release from Premier Combat Fighting Championship. Scheduled to take place at the Premier Combat Fighting Championship (PCFC), this upcoming fight will be a significant milestone as Sangram faces a fierce contender from Turkey, aiming to solidify his position on the global MMA stage. Expressing his excitement, Sangram Singh said, "This is my first time stepping into the cage in England and also my first time facing a top Turkish powerhouse like Akbulut! This is a dream fight that will test every breath I take -- let's see if the spirit of Indian wrestling will triumph…...