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12+ min ago (430+ words) GSP touts Islam Makhachev's greatness Georges St-Pierre knows what it takes to be a dominant champion and he likes what he's seen from Islam Makhachev. If there's one thing "GSP" and Makhachev have in common'besides the welterweight champion status Makhachev claimed at UFC 322'it's their tactical game plans that have resulted in countless victories and also the occasional criticism for not always delivering a dramatic finish. Makhachev needed all five rounds to beat Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, though it was a completely lopsided affair that only strengthened Makhachev's case to be considered the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. For anyone not entertained by Makhachev's strategy, St-Pierre has some words for them. Even though Della Maddalena made it to the final bell, there were multiple points in the bout where the Australian standout appeared to be completely…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (272+ words) Tom Aspinall sends message to Ciryl Gane, the haters, and more Tom Aspinall is ready to get back in the octagon with Ciryl Gane, but he has to wait until his eye injury heals for doctor's clearance. The current UFC heavyweight champion faced Gane in the main event of UFC 321 in October. After Gane delivered an accidental eye poke to Aspinall, the bout was stopped and ruled a no-contest. Since then, Aspinall has dealt with some heat from the fan base, and in an Instagram post on Sunday, Aspinall sent a message to everyone, including the fans and Gane, but that's not all. "Thanks for all the love, support & memes,the hate. Coming to get my revenge on the big cheater," Aspinall wrote. The paperwork closes out by stating that Aspinall is not yet medically cleared for combat activity. Aspinall…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (325+ words) Topuria weighs in on January 24 interim title bout, urges Pimblett to win, and jabs at snubbed contender Arman Tsarukyan. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has finally shared his thoughts on the upcoming interim lightweight title fight scheduled for January 24, 2026, at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. The event, the first under the Paramount banner, will feature two title fights, including the interim lightweight bout between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje. Topuria announced a temporary hiatus from competition, which led the UFC to create the interim belt. Despite being absent, Topuria is closely watching the developments and has already expressed who he wants to see win. Topuria, known as "El Matador," has maintained a longstanding rivalry with Liverpudlian contender Paddy Pimblett, who is now set to headline UFC 324. Topuria made his position clear on social media: "Paddy, win your next fight. Hands up,…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (607+ words) Home " MMA News " ONE Championship " Ramadan Ondash promises all-out battle with Aliff Sor Dechapan" Nineteen-year-old Lebanese striker Ramadan Ondash faces Thai-Malaysia's Aliff Sor Dechapan in a pivotal strawweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The matchup represents exactly the kind of challenge the young finisher has been waiting for, a meeting between two contenders with dangerous styles and World Title implications. Ondash originally thought his path might lead toward former two-division, two-sport king Sam-A Gaiyanghadao or Thai standout Thongpoon PK Saenchai. The strawweight division is stacked with elite veterans. But when ONE offered Aliff, a fellow streaking contender, he welcomed it without hesitation. What makes this showdown compelling is how both men surged through the ONE Friday Fights series. Ondash smashed Yangdam Jitmuangnon in 80 seconds in his promotional debut, outclassed…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago (476+ words) Dana White still has no update on when Tom Aspinall might be able to fight again after his no-contest at UFC 321 Tom Aspinall is still healing from an eye poke he suffered in his fight against Ciryl Gane that brought his first defense as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion to an unceremonious end back in October. "Getting poked in the eye by anybody isn't good," White said on the Triggernometry podcast. "We've messed around with gloves, we've tried to do all these things. I think the big talk is if there's harder penalties for doing it, guys would be a lot more conscious of it. "Because you always have these guys where you're throwing punches and I'm blocking your punches [with my hands out and fingers extended] and then you get a guy that reaches out to catch something and the…...

2+ hour, 29+ min ago (227+ words) Alex Pereira, the UFC's two-division champion, made headlines after a training session in Florida went viral. The session gained attention when Pereira was challenged by a sparring partner and responded with a dominant display of striking. Footage shared by Baba Buwaba on Instagram's "Standupstriking' shows Pereira facing an opponent reportedly named Neil. Early in the sparring, Pereira delivered repeated body shots that visibly affected his partner. As the session continued, Neil was urged to keep going, but Pereira's precision and power ultimately led to a knockout from a headshot just as the buzzer sounded. The video underscores Pereira's timing, accuracy, and ability to control the pace even outside of a formal fight. Fans online quickly reacted to the clip, highlighting his striking dominance and readiness. Pereira, known for ending Israel Adesanya's long middleweight title reign in 2022, later moved to light-heavyweight…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (227+ words) The 24-year-old stepped into his pro boxing debut, facing Brendan Lally in Temecula, California, watched by fans and legendary champions alike. On November 29, 2025, Manny Pacquiao Jr., 24, son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao Sr., made his pro boxing debut against Brendan Lally in Temecula Valley, California. The four-round lightweight match concluded in a majority draw. Pacquiao Jr. entered the ring with an amateur record of 6-4, carrying both personal expectations and the pressure of living up to his father's legacy. After the judges' decision, one scored the fight 39-37 for Pacquiao Jr., while the other two scored it 38-38, resulting in the draw. " Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) November 30, 2025 Both fighters spent the bout finding their rhythm. Pacquiao Jr., in his first professional appearance, showed glimpses of skill but acknowledged there is room for improvement. At 24, he has ample time to grow and refine his style…...

3+ hour, 23+ min ago (572+ words) Home " MMA News " Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu " Former ONE MMA World Champion praises "hardworking" Former ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Narantungalag Jadambaa will watch his longtime protege Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu challenge for the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 36-year-old Mongolian faces reigning ruler Fabricio Andrade in the main event, representing a passing-of-the-torch moment for the 49-year-old legend who shaped Mongolia's fighting spirit for decades. "The most important advantage Enkh-Orgil has is that he is persistent and hardworking. He is hardworking and honest, he said. "Eleven years after I became World Champion, in the very organization where I held the title, my trainee Enkh-Orgil has earned the opportunity to fight for the championship belt. I'm personally very happy about this. The victory over Mark Jhanlo Sangiao proved Narantungalag Jadambaa's assessment…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago (574+ words) Chandler shines in the RAF 3 main event while several UFC names struggle in their return to competitive wrestling. Michael Chandler stepped back onto the wrestling stage in the RAF 3 main attraction and delivered a controlled and measured win over former UFC opponent Chad Mendes. The two met in a three period match that leaned heavily in Chandler's favor despite Mendes' deep collegiate background. The match shifted early. Chad Mendes tried to rotate into a roll while holding Chandler in a tie, but he lost position. Chandler reacted instantly with a roll of his own that put him ahead by two. When passivity was later called against Mendes, Chandler left the opening frame leading 3 to 0. Both athletes kept fighting for grips and angles as the bout continued, and the action was briefly stopped more than once because of an accidental eye…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago (788+ words) Tyron Woodley responds to Dana White calling Kamaru Usman the GOAT at welterweight Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley understands the politics of the fight game, which is why he wasn't all that shocked to hear Dana White declare that Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time. Ahead of UFC 322 where Islam Makhachev claimed the 170-pound title with a shutout performance over Jack Della Maddalena, the UFC CEO went on Usman's podcast and declared he was the GOAT. Of course, White's opinion was immediately met with criticism due to most fighters and pundits putting Georges St-Pierre in that top spot after he defended the UFC welterweight title for a record nine times. Woodley, who defended the title four times before he lost the belt to Usman in 2019, scoffed at the idea that his former opponent has ascended to GOAT…...