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1+ hour, 35+ min ago (392+ words) Melquizael Costa looks to go 4-0 in 2025 Melquizael Costa feels he's entering a different stage of his career Saturday, coming off of a bonus-winning victory in another main card appearance at UFC Vegas 112. The Brazilian featherweight has won his past four fights, with the last three coming in a span of under 60 days, and he battles Morgan Charriere full of confidence that this is his shot at showing off his talent to fans who have yet to see him in action. "I love doing this," Costa told MMA Fighting. "For me, going in there to throw down is a walk in the park. And getting paid for it? It's like paid sparring [laughs]." Costa had a "chaotic" year in 2024. His back was against the wall following a 1-2 start in the UFC, but it all changed with a third-round submission of Shayilan…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (583+ words) Home " Boxing News " Tyson Fury " REPORT: Tyson Fury set to headline Riyadh Season "mega" Heavyweight legend Tyson Fury will reportedly end his latest boxing retirement for a 2026 "mega event" under the Riyadh Season banner. When former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury announced his retirement earlier this year, few fans and pundits believed his retirement would be permanent. Almost a full year to the day of his last fight, it appears Fury is actively working on a path back to the ring for a massive showdown in 2026. Fury lost back-to-back decisions to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, the first losing streak of his career. Before his setbacks against Usyk, Fury was unbeaten in his career with wins over the likes of Deontay Wilder, Wladimir Klitschko, and Derek Chisora. In recent months, Fury seemed to be targeting a potential return after meeting with…...

3+ hour, 35+ min ago (133+ words) UFC Vegas 112 is headlined by a flyweight bout between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape Catch the UFC Vegas 112 preview show above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. Nate Diaz believes he has the perfect opponent should he return to the UFC's octagon. Former UFC flyweight champ Brandon Moreno headlines the UFC's return to Mexico City against Asu Almabayev. UFC legend Demetrious Johnson thinks Jake Paul can knock out Anthony Joshua. Three title fights headlined UFC BJJ 4 in Las Vegas Three UFC BJJ titles are up for grabs on the main card The UFC White House card is planned for Sunday, June 14, which is also President Donald Trump's birthday...

4+ hour, 16+ min ago (560+ words) Home " MMA News " Shavkat Rakhmonov " Shavkat Rakhmonov gets fiery callout from dangerous KO artist" UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov could be weeks away from returning to the Octagon after a hiatus dating back to UFC 310. It's been over a year since undefeated welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov entered the Octagon, but he remains a hot-button topic in one of the UFC's stacked divisions. Rakhmonov hasn't fought since a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310. He was originally scheduled to face then-champion Belal Muhammad in the UFC 310 main event, but Muhammad withdrew due to a health issue. Rakhmonov was expected to be rebooked against Muhammad immediately after UFC 310 before suffering a serious leg injury in training. Despite promising an active 2025, Rakhmonov will wrap up the calendar year without competing. But as Rakhmonov nears a return to the Octagon, likely…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago (714+ words) Sara Collins wants to represent judo in MMA like UFC great Ronda Rousey Sara Collins is the most inexperienced MMA opponent Cris Cyborg has fought in over a decade, entering Saturday's PFL Lyon event with only six pro bouts under her belt, but the undefeated Australian feels she's destined to shock the world. Cyborg won her first MMA title 10 years before Collins first entered a MMA bout, collecting the Strikeforce belt and then claiming others in Invicta FC, UFC, Bellator and PFL. Collins earned her chance at gold after a 3-0 Bellator run with two submissions and says "it's crazy" she's now challenging the legend from Brazil. "I honestly didn't think it would ever happen when I first started my MMA career," Collins told MMA Fighting. "Obviously that was always the goal, to fight the best in your division and she's…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago (282+ words) UFC star Conor McGregor and longtime partner Dee Devlin tie the knot in an intimate Vatican ceremony. Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin officially became husband and wife this week in a private event at the Church of Santo Stefano degli Abissini, located within Vatican City. The couple, together for many years, exchanged vows in a small, low-profile ceremony, keeping the celebration far from the public eye. McGregor and Devlin have been engaged since 2020 and share four children: Conor Jack McGregor Jr. (born May 2017), Cro'a McGregor (January 2019), R'an McGregor (2021), and Mack McGregor (2023). Devlin has been a steadfast presence throughout McGregor's career and personal challenges, supporting him during legal battles, including his sexual assault case. "Dee is a lifesaver for me. I wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't for her. I'm doing all of this for her," Mcgregor said a few…...

5+ hour, 35+ min ago (473+ words) Renan Ferreira and Vadim Nemkov compete for inaugural PFL title heavyweight title Renan Ferreira is focused on claiming the inaugural PFL heavyweight championship when he faces Vadim Nemkov this Saturday at PFL Lyon in France, and he hopes it leads to a rematch with Francis Ngannou. "Problema" lost by knockout to Ngannou for the "Super Fights" title in October 2024, and laments the mistakes he made when he faced off with the former UFC champion in Saudi Arabia. Ferreira won't overlook Nemkov, an ex-Bellator light heavyweight titleholder who enters PFL Lyon undefeated for nearly a decade, including two stoppage wins at heavyweight. He admits, however, that getting one back from Ngannou is a goal of his. "Right now I'm very focused on this moment, on this fight with Nemkov," Ferreira said. "Which is a very important fight for me, a fight…...

5+ hour, 49+ min ago (586+ words) Home " MMA News " Michael Morales " Michael Morales hints the UFC has approached him for possible" Rising UFC welterweight contender Michael Morales claims he could be on his way to getting a shot on the upcoming White House card. Dana White's Contender Series alum and rising welterweight contender Michael Morales could be one win away from a title shot after his stunning performance at UFC 322. On the biggest stage of his career, Morales knocked out Sean Brady in the opening round at UFC 322 to assert himself as a top title contender. Morales, unbeaten in his professional MMA career, will likely fight on another marquee stage in his next Octagon appearance. As UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev appears on a likely collision course with former titleholder Kamaru Usman, that leaves Morales and others on the outside looking to remain active. In the…...

6+ hour, 47+ min ago (191+ words) Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin got married this week at Vatican City. Conor McGregor finally tied the knot. On Friday, TMZ Sports broke the news that McGregor married his longtime partner, Dee Devlin, in a small, private ceremony at the Church of Santo Stefano degli Abissini in Vatican City. A former two-division champion and the biggest star in the history of MMA, McGregor has not competed since 2021, when he shattered his leg during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. McGregor was set to return last year at UFC 303, but another injury forced him off the card. Now, McGregor is targeting a return to action for the UFC White House card in June. UFC legend Demetrious Johnson thinks Jake Paul can knock out Anthony Joshua. Three title fights headlined UFC BJJ 4 in Las Vegas Three UFC BJJ titles are up for…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago (381+ words) Home " MMA News " Professional Fighters League (PFL) " Former UFC star Francis Ngannou set for "special fight," Francis Ngannou hasnt competed in the PFL SmartCage since Oct. 2024, but his next fight will be "special" if you believe the promotions CEO. The last time Ngannou competed in MMA, he flattened Renan Fereira to win the symbolic PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Championship. Since that time, PFL has gone in a more clear direction with main titles for each division. While many have wondered when Ngannou will be a part of PFLs new vision, the companys CEO John Martin is optimistic. Martin recently appeared on MMA Junkie Radio and he made a bold promise for Ngannous next bout. Ngannou left UFC as the promotions heavyweight champion back in early 2023. "The Predator" secured two lucrative boxing matches with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, as well…...