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Khabib Nurmagomedov Names the Biggest Welterweight Threats for Islam Makhachev

Khabib Nurmagomedov Names the Biggest Welterweight Threats for Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev has already proven himself as the king of the lightweights, running through just about every top contender before vacating his belt to chase new challenges.

Khabib Nurmagomedov Dismisses Conor McGregor’s Compatriot From Being Threat to Islam Makhachev 

There is no doubt that fighters from the Caucasus region have been dominating the UFC over the last few years. After all, four of the active men’s champions are from that region.

Rampage Jackson News / Dice City Sports / August 26

Rampage Jackson’s Son Under Investigation After Violent Wrestling Incident

A shocking incident at the KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy in Los Angeles has left the wrestling and MMA communities stunned after Raja Jackson, son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, was caught on video repeatedly striking an apparently unconscious opponent.

Only fighter to KO Joshua Van breaks down style matchup against UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja

Only fighter to KO Joshua Van breaks down style matchup against UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja

Is Joshua Van the man to dethrone UFC Champ Alexandre Pantoja? Time will tell, but if we know anything, it’s that Myanmar’s Joshua Van will likely get the next title shot at 125 lbs.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / August 25
Tony Ferguson reveals real reason for David Goggins link-up had nothing to do with Paddy Pimblett UFC fight

Tony Ferguson reveals real reason for David Goggins link-up had nothing to do with Paddy Pimblett UFC fight

Tony Ferguson has revealed that he linked up with David Goggins for his own reasons, not necessarily to prepare for UFC 296. At the time, former interim lightweight champion Ferguson was riding a lengthy losing streak and needed a big performance against the unproven Paddy Pimblett.

UFC announces three more banger fights for return to Australia, and one stands out

The UFC has added the finishing touches to its upcoming card in Perth with several fights showcasing Australian talent. The world’s leading MMA promotion

Merab Dvalishvili apologizes to Cory Sandhagen as he shares his fate for UFC 320 title fight

Merab Dvalishvili apologizes to Cory Sandhagen as he shares his fate for UFC 320 title fight

Merab Dvalishvili wants to do something no other UFC fighter has. The UFC Bantamweight Championship is on the line for a third time this year at UFC 320 on Oct.

Khamzat Chimaev ‘welcomed’ by newly-crowned champion to move up in weight and fight for second UFC title

Khamzat Chimaev ‘welcomed’ by newly-crowned champion to move up in weight and fight for second UFC title

Khamzat Chimaev has been told that he is welcome to try his luck at a second UFC title up at light-heavyweight. It hasn’t even been two weeks since Chimaev dethroned Dricus Du Plessis in a drab main event at UFC 319 in Chicago.

35-fight UFC veteran says BKFC beats the UFC in one key area: ‘That’s why we’re on…’

35-fight UFC veteran says BKFC beats the UFC in one key area: ‘That’s why we’re on…’

Jeremy Stephens knows what he signed up for in BKFC. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has quickly found its place in the combat sports world since its inception in 2018.

Dricus Du Plessis News / Dice City Sports / August 25
Dricus Du Plessis Vows 'Unimaginable' Return After UFC 319 Defeat

Dricus Du Plessis Vows 'Unimaginable' Return After UFC 319 Defeat

Dricus “Stillknocks” Du Plessis says his pursuit of greatness is far from over despite losing his UFC middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago.

Georges St-Pierre bounced back from biggest UFC upset to beat rival Ultimate Fighter coach

Georges St-Pierre bounced back from biggest UFC upset to beat rival Ultimate Fighter coach

Georges St-Pierre proved he is an all-time great when he bounced back from one of the most shocking defeats in UFC history. The UFC legend was almost unbeatable in his prime, which made his first-round TKO loss to Matt Serra in his first title defense that much more surprising.

UFC legend predicts nightmare outcome for Ilia Topuria’s potential next fight

UFC legend predicts nightmare outcome for Ilia Topuria’s potential next fight

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov remained blunt regarding Ilia Topuria's future success in Nurmagomedov's old division: lightweight. Nurmagomedov has retired from MMA in recent years but still follows the happenings of the lighter-weight divisions closely enough to make educated predictions about its immediate future.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / August 25
Ex-UFC heavyweight said he’d knock Ilia Topuria out… ‘I’d uppercut him like Francis Ngannou did to Alistair Overeem’

Ex-UFC heavyweight said he’d knock Ilia Topuria out… ‘I’d uppercut him like Francis Ngannou did to Alistair Overeem’

A retired heavyweight believes he’d annihilate Ilia Topuria. Blessed with impeccable skills, ‘El Matador’ is quickly solidifying his status as one of the greatest fighters of all time.

Scary update emerges on wrestler attacked by UFC legend Rampage Jackson’s son

The Raja Jackson KICK incident Saturday involving a brutal demonstration on wrestler Stuart Smith has taken a dark turn, as the combat sports community

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DWCS 79 Weigh-In Results: Quick Morning at Scales Monday

DWCS 79, week three of the ninth season of Dana White’s Contender Series, is almost here. Earlier Monday morning, the 10 fighters booked to appear on tomorrow night’s show, tipped the scales for the official weigh-in window.

Khamzat Chimaev welcomed to new UFC division for massive champ vs. champ superfight

Khamzat Chimaev welcomed to new UFC division for massive champ vs. champ superfight

Khamzat Chimaev only just became a UFC champion, but fellow titleholder Magomed Ankalaev would be happy to meet him at light heavyweight. Undefeated in

Islam Makhachev Explains Caucasus Dominance in UFC and Why American Champions Are Disappearing in 2025

Islam Makhachev Explains Caucasus Dominance in UFC and Why American Champions Are Disappearing in 2025

Back in the 1990s, when MMA first began to take off in the United States, American wrestlers and their ground-and-pound style were the key to success inside the Octagon.

Ryan Garcia Erupts on Raja Jackson After Leaving Syko Stu Unconscious and Hospitalized

Ryan Garcia Erupts on Raja Jackson After Leaving Syko Stu Unconscious and Hospitalized

Boxer Ryan Garcia has publicly condemned Raja Jackson following a disturbing incident at a Knokx Pro Wrestling event in Los Angeles. The event took place on August 23, where the son of MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was supposed to perform a single scripted body slam on Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith.

Daniel Cormier nearly had epic fight with UFC legend but WWE came calling

Daniel Cormier nearly had epic fight with UFC legend but WWE came calling

Former UFC two-division champion Daniel Cormier is just over five years removed from his final MMA fight. If he were to do it over again, there is one fight in particular he wishes he could have back: a heavyweight blockbuster with former champion Brock Lesnar, who had stints in the WWE amid his heavyweight title reign between Nov.

Sean O’Malley Rubs Salt in Aljamain Sterling’s Wounds After Brian Ortega Beatdown

Sean O’Malley Rubs Salt in Aljamain Sterling’s Wounds After Brian Ortega Beatdown

Aljamain Sterling dominated Brian Ortega at UFC Shanghai on August 23, winning the co-main event by unanimous decision. It was a hard-fought five-round match that also injured Sterling’s elbow.

Islam Makhachev uncovers biggest hurdle to make UFC title fight vs. Ilia Topuria

Islam Makhachev uncovers biggest hurdle to make UFC title fight vs. Ilia Topuria

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev is making a possible career-defining decision. After vacating his title, he is set to move up to welterweight to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for Della Maddalena's UFC Welterweight Championship later this year.

Daniel Cormier was never drug tested before signing with the UFC

Daniel Cormier was never drug tested before signing with the UFC

Daniel Cormier made his mixed martial arts debut in September 2009 in the Strikeforce Contenders series. He fought in the Australian fight promotion XMMA and in King of the Cage.  "DC" won the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament in 2012.

MMA Insiders Slam McGregor’s Sparring – ‘Old Drunk, Has-Been, Gym Bully’

MMA Insiders Slam McGregor’s Sparring – ‘Old Drunk, Has-Been, Gym Bully’

MMA insiders have reacted to Conor McGregor’s sparring footage in Italy, resulting in a strong reaction.  McGregor is back in the UFC testing pool, having expressed his desire to fight in the UFC once again.

The Top 4 Biggest Duckers in UFC History

The Top 4 Biggest Duckers in UFC History

Whether it was because of their skills, intimidation or the fear they put into the competition, there were UFC fighters that made even the best want to duck them before they met in the cage at all costs.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 23
Aljamain Sterling Dominates Ortega in Co-Main

Aljamain Sterling Dominates Ortega in Co-Main

Aljamain Sterling reminded fans in Shanghai why he was once a UFC champion. In the co-main event of UFC Fight Night, the former bantamweight king cruised to a unanimous decision over Brian Ortega in a 153-pound catchweight bout, sweeping the scorecards 50-45.

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