2+ hour, 59+ min ago (369+ words) Training clip of Gina Carano working with coach John Wood sparks new questions as Ronda Rousey discussions circulate. Carano's timing added even more curiosity because the video landed right after news broke that Rousey is in talks for a boxing match with Katie Taylor in 2026. Followers quickly connected the moments and began asking if another pioneer of women's MMA is also preparing for something new. Cris Cyborg added to the attention by jumping into the replies on X and offering Carano, in her words, "some help with camp." Cyborg and Carano shared a historic moment in 2009 when they became the first pair of women to headline a major mixed martial arts event under the Strikeforce banner. The responses from fans were enthusiastic, with many saying they were impressed by Carano's movement and technique. One comment that stood out read, "Gina…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago (586+ words) The reigning bantamweight titleholder explains why the placement of her fight with Amanda Nunes does not matter. UFC 324 on January 24, 2025, begins the new broadcast partnership with Paramount and CBS. The lineup is stacked with major names, and the depth of the show has sparked debate over which contest should close the event. Kayla Harrison will defend her bantamweight championship when she meets Amanda Nunes, who returns after previously holding titles at 135 and 145. Their meeting is widely viewed as a defining moment for women's combat sports, yet it will appear before the interim lightweight fight between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje, which many fans consider undeserving of the final slot. Harrison has no interest in the online discussion and only cares about the fight finally being scheduled. She told Ariel Helwani, "I have been patiently waiting for a date and to…...

15+ hour, 7+ min ago (361+ words) Khamzat Chimaev has stepped into the conversation after Alex Pereira hinted online that he might chase a championship in a third weight class. The Brazilian striker already owns titles in two divisions and remains active at the top of the sport after reclaiming the light heavyweight crown from Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira shared a short message on Instagram that immediately triggered speculation among fans and fighters. His post read, "2+1=3 CHAMA, which many interpreted as a direct statement about moving on from the light heavyweight class and challenging for the heavyweight throne. The idea of seeing him stand across from Tom Aspinall or possibly sharing a cage with Jon Jones has gained momentum. Chimaev noticed the message and answered in the comment section with a brief reply that read, "-1, signaling that he believes he should stand in Pereira's way long before any…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (273+ words) Cris Cyborg, a dominant figure in women's MMA, expressed skepticism about the rumored boxing showdown between Ronda Rousey and Katie Taylor. The 38-year-old former UFC champion has been inactive in combat sports since December 2016, but speculation about a potential match in Las Vegas next year has captured attention. "I once saw Ronda Rousey shadow boxing and her shadow won! Zero chance she fights boxing. Maybe a return to the cage for a Gina Carano fight" but Ronda doesn't belong anywhere near a boxing ring," Cyborg wrote on X. I once saw @RondaRousey shadow boxing and her shadow won! Zero chance she fights boxing. " CrisCy'org.Com (@criscyborg) December 1, 2025 Ronda Rousey's last official fight in MMA ended with a first-round TKO loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. After stepping away from MMA, she pursued a WWE career from 2017-2019 and returned briefly from 2022-2023 following…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (541+ words) Two of the greatest women in combat sports could meet in the ring next year in a high-profile Las Vegas event. Ronda Rousey, the former UFC bantamweight champion and Olympic judo medalist, is reportedly in active discussions to return to professional fighting with a boxing match against Ireland's Katie Taylor. The anticipated bout is expected to take place in Las Vegas in 2026, though an exact date has not yet been announced. Taylor, 39, is a two-time undisputed world boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist. She comes off notable victories over Amanda Serrano, a fight series that attracted over six million streams on Netflix. Her career includes major wins over former super-lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron and Delfine Persoon. Rousey, 38, dominated the UFC women's bantamweight division from 2012 to 2015 before losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. She has since explored WWE and other…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (271+ words) Rising Light Heavyweight star Whittaker dominates in Birmingham while facing personal setbacks outside the ring. Ben Whittaker capped off his 2025 campaign in spectacular fashion, delivering a first-round knockout over Germany's Benjamin Gavazi at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. The bout, part of his Matchroom Boxing debut, showcased Whittaker's precision and power from the opening bell. While the win brought celebration in the ring, Whittaker received unwelcome news after returning home. The fighter revealed that his residence in Wednesbury, West Midlands, had been burgled during his fight night. "Highs and lows of the sport. Come back [from my fight], house has been burgled. But Wednesbury, I got a big, big reward. Find these people " let me know. They've even took my IBF [International] belt. What are they going to do with that?" Whittaker said on social media. Such incidents…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (366+ words) Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley disputes claims that Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight in UFC history. Tyron Woodley has strong opinions about Kamaru Usman's legacy in the UFC welterweight division. Despite Dana White calling Usman the greatest welterweight of all time, Woodley isn't convinced. The former champion, who held the title four times before losing to Usman in 2019, insists Usman's path to recognition was more political than purely based on his accomplishments inside the octagon. "He's not the greatest welterweight of all time. What he is, he is the one that kissed the most ass." Woodley says Usman's effort to stay in the UFC boss's favor helped his unofficial GOAT label. "He's the one "Oh let's have uncle Dana on my podcast," Woodley explained. "Let me accept every fight. Let me go to Vegas and just sit and loiter…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (521+ words) [Mike Tyson]Mike Tyson is stepping into the political ring to support the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, a proposal designed to improve pay, health coverage, and protections for professional boxers. The legendary former heavyweight champion sent a letter on October 25 to U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Bobby Scott (D-VA), the chair and ranking ... [Mike Tyson Calls on Congress to Advance the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act]Read more Mike Tyson is stepping into the political ring to support the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, a proposal designed to improve pay, health coverage, and protections for professional boxers. The legendary former heavyweight champion sent a letter on October 25 to U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Bobby Scott (D-VA), the chair and ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Tyson argued that the current system…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (221+ words) Aspinall posts specialist paperwork, details his condition and explains why he believes Gane repeatedly targeted his eyes during their October 25 title fight. He is not cleared to train or compete and is still being monitored by eye specialists. Surgery is being considered depending on how the injury progresses. Aspinall said he will discuss the situation further in a video on his channel. Aspinall explained that during the fight he assumed it was an accident, but watching the footage changed his view entirely. He added: "I think he is a big cheater. Look at all his fights. Even Jon Jones himself, the GOAT himself, said that Ciryl Gane is a cheater and uses dirty tactics." Aspinall addressed the fans accusing him of exaggerating the severity of the poke or seeking a way out. He continued with the portion you wanted fully…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago (241+ words) The UFC star expresses deep concern over Paul facing the towering former heavyweight champion in December. UFC fighter Sean O'Malley is openly worried about Jake Paul stepping into the ring against Anthony Joshua. The fight is scheduled for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Paul had originally been slated for an exhibition against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis, which was later canceled. Instead, he is now set to face the former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua. O'Malley reflected on the risk in a discussion on his YouTube channel, emphasizing the size difference between the fighters. O'Malley explained that for Paul, even lasting the full fight without being stopped would be an achievement. "If Jake goes to a decision and loses a decision to A.J., I think that's a win," O'Malley continued. "That's a massive win. If he goes out there…...