7+ hour, 57+ min ago (453+ words) Islam Makhachev has barely settled into life as the new ruler at 170 after overpowering Jack Della Maddalena in the UFC 322 main event, yet the conversation around him quickly shifted to Ilia Topuria. Fans still want the meeting between the champions, and Topuria added fuel when he dismissed Makhachev's showing as "boring" moments after the bout. The rivalry between them has been building for months. Many supporters have insisted that the only fair setting would be 155, the division Makhachev dominated before moving up. Others argue that Topuria should simply follow him to 170 since he has repeatedly claimed that he would do it for this matchup. The lightweight champion has loudly hinted that he welcomes the challenge. Makhachev, however, made it clear that the road back to his old class is nearly closed. Makhachev has always been a large athlete for the…...

13+ hour, 3+ min ago (443+ words) Sean O'Malley says Arman Tsarukyan poses the strongest challenge for Ilia Topuria and believes UFC may avoid the matchup. Sean O'Malley has raised concern about whether UFC is willing to pair Ilia Topuria with Arman Tsarukyan next. In his view, Tsarukyan has become the most serious danger to the champion after a dominant win, and that alone might cause the promotion to avoid booking the fight. Tsarukyan blasted through Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, taking over the contest until he finished with a tight head and arm choke in Round 2. The victory also showed again that he can reach the 155 limit after the late withdrawal ahead of UFC 311. Even though he sits at the top of the contender list, O'Malley believes UFC sometimes delays strong threats if easier or more marketable names are available. In his recent video, he explained…...

16+ hour, 34+ min ago (572+ words) Former UFC superstar Conor McGregor has revealed a deeply personal and spiritual experience that he says transformed his life. The ex-fighter detailed undergoing Ibogaine treatment in Tijuana, Mexico, which he credits with healing his mind, body, and soul while protecting his family from potential harm. "I was shown what would have been my death. How soon it was to be, and how it would have impacted my children. I was looking down on myself as it happened, and then I was looking out from the coffin. God then came to me in the Holy Trinity. He is MIGHTY! Jesus descended from the white marble steps of heaven and anointed me with a crown. I was saved! My brain. My heart. My soul. Healed!" McGregor's story comes after an eventful career in mixed martial arts. He rose to prominence in the…...

17+ hour, 24+ min ago (272+ words) [Gable Steveson]On Sunday, November232025, Gable Steveson added yet another emphatic win to his professional combat sports record. Competing in the main event of Anthony Pettis FC 21 (APFC21) at the Isleta Resort & Casino, Steveson required only 24 seconds to dispatch Kevin Hein with a clean left hook'a finish followed by an instinctive double'leg takedown as ... [Gable Steveson Knocks Out Kevin Hein in 24 Seconds at APFC 21 " Highlights]Read more Hein entered aggressively, trying to make an early statement, but Steveson's timing and power proved decisive. With that knockout, Steveson improved his record to 30 in 2025, all wins via firstround stoppage: his MMA debut win under two minutes at LFA127, a 15second finish during a oneoff outing for Dirty Boxing, and now this latest subhalfminute performance. " UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) November 24, 2025 In his postfight remarks, Steveson highlighted the presence that UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard was expected to have…...

17+ hour, 59+ min ago (496+ words) UFC legend Nate Diaz casts doubt on Makhachev's claim to greatness, saying the label is premature. Nate Diaz, known for speaking his mind, weighed in on the ongoing debate about who deserves the title of UFC's greatest of all time. While Islam Makhachev recently climbed to the top of the UFC pound-for-pound rankings and captured multiple belts, Diaz remains unconvinced. During a recent Kick stream with N3ON, Diaz was asked who he considers the MMA GOAT. He responded without hesitation: "Jon Jones, for sure," Diaz said. Turning to Makhachev, Diaz expressed skepticism: "They just throw s" out like that," he said. "He's been here for like two minutes, and he ain't beat nobody that crazy. The best lightweight ever was B.J. Penn. So when we get s" like that, and you got whatever Islam did, and it's like that don't even match....

18+ hour, 33+ min ago (293+ words) Backstage at UFC Qatar, tensions flared between Khamzat Chimaev and Ian Machado Garry after Garry's win over Belal Muhammad. Garry approached Arman Tsarukyan to congratulate him on his victory when Chimaev unexpectedly shoved him. Security quickly separated the fighters before the situation escalated further. Garry stayed composed and spoke out after the confrontation. "You are supposed to be a champion of this sport. Your friend just won. Do not ruin his moment. Arman, congratulations," he told Chimaev. The tension carried over to social media, where Chimaev posted a direct warning at Garry: "White boy, you will not survive one minute in my world." The post was quickly deleted, but fans captured screenshots before it disappeared. Khamzat Chimaev sends a message to Ian Garry " Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 23, 2025 During the post-fight press conference, Chimaev detailed why he reacted the way he…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (412+ words) Makhachev reflects on the welterweight picture after watching Ian Machado Garry defeat Belal Muhammad. Islam Makhachev had barely finished celebrating his welterweight title win from November fifteen before attention shifted toward possible challengers. Several contenders produced big moments on that same night, and the conversation continued when UFC Qatar added more movement to the rankings. The co main event in Doha saw Ian Machado Garry earn a victory over Belal Muhammad. As soon as the fight ended, Garry used the spotlight to send a message straight toward the champion. Makhachev waited until after the event to offer his reaction. While Makhachev had mentioned Kamaru Usman as the opponent he would prefer for his first defense, he admitted that Machado Garry did enough to remain part of the conversation. Speaking through a translation from Ushatayka on YouTube, he described the state…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (453+ words) Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and top contender Arman Tsarukyan exchange sharp messages after Tsarukyan's win in Doha. Ilia Topuria did not stay quiet after Arman Tsarukyan used his moment in Qatar to call for a lightweight title shot. Tsarukyan submitted Dan Hooker in Doha to extend his streak to five victories and immediately turned his attention toward the champion in his interviews. A day later, Topuria released his own message on social media, and his response quickly fueled the rivalry. "Arman, every time we see each other in person you freeze up like a scared duck with no idea what to do," Topuria wrote. "You know I handle you however I want. I fight whoever the UFC chooses. And remember I slapped you and you just laughed, then you go around acting like a gangster. So keep going, you're on…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (506+ words) Ian Machado Garry says Khamzat Chimaev displayed "little dick energy" after a backstage shove at UFC Qatar. Ian Machado Garry had just finished celebrating a big win over Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar when a surprise confrontation unfolded behind the scenes. What began as a congratulatory moment with Arman Tsarukyan turned into a brief physical exchange between Garry and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. Garry described the events in detail during his post fight media session. "Yeah, fck you, brother, fck you," boom, he tries to push me. I just turned around and went, "You"re meant to be a champion of this sport. You"re a child. You"re taking away from your friend"s win over here. How about you calm down, slow down, and have a bit of respect for your friend over here rather than trying…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (283+ words) David Benavidez successfully defended his WBC light heavyweight title by stopping Anthony Yarde in the seventh round at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Benavidez's consistent aggression and accurate striking gradually overwhelmed Yarde, forcing the referee to call a technical knockout at 1:59 of Round Seven. Anthony Yarde, coming in with a record of 27-3, started with strong jabs and heavy shots but struggled to counter Benavidez's sustained pressure and strategic combinations. Benavidez's undefeated streak (31-0) continued with a performance that highlighted both patience and precision. Yarde looked bigger and threw solid punches, while Benavidez controlled the distance and landed sharp combinations to both head and body. By the second round, Benavidez had Yarde backed into the ropes multiple times, wearing him down with sustained body shots. Benavidez maintained dominance through careful positioning and relentless flurries. Yarde's attempts to respond were limited,…...