FIGHT CLUB | Jun 17
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The Monkey is off my back… – Kamaru Usman
Haters move on over, and doubters are no longer doubtful because despite entering UFC Atlanta as a +205 betting underdog, Kamaru Usman just snapped his 3-fight losing streak and reminded the masses as to why he’s considered one of the greatest welterweights of all time.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 12
Kamaru Usman of Nigeria | Alex Goodlett/Getty Images/AFP
For Usman, it will be a case of proving he’s still got it.
Following an epic UFC 316 pay-per-view, where Merab Dvalishvili dominated Sean O’Malley and Kayla Harrison snatched the gold from Julianna Peña, it was always going to be difficult for the UFC to match said event, although the line-up for Saturday’s fight card presents a sleeper schedule, we should be paying attention to!
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 12
Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia | Elsa/Getty Images/AFP
That’s how we do it in Georgia… – Merab Dvalishvili
It was all hands on deck for Merab Dvalishvili at Tbilisi Shota Rustaveli International Airport on Wednesday … where he was swarmed by fans and cameras eager to snag a peek at the champ.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 11
Mexico's Canelo Alvarez | Fayez NURELDINE / AFP
Globally, fight enthusiasts will be glued to their screens for the showdown!…
It has been revealed in boxing news that Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will face Terence Crawford, another undefeated world champion, in Las Vegas on September 13.
Finally!
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 09
Merab Dvalishvili/Vanessa Carvalho/Brazil Photo Press
Merab’s future is unpredictable because he’s defeated many of the top bantamweight contenders…
Merab Dvalishvili successfully retained his bantamweight title, and Kayla Harrison dominated to become the new women’s title holder at 135lbs, as UFC 316 from the Prudential Center this past weekend delivered in more ways than one to shock UFC rumors.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 09
Merab Dvalishvili (champion), wearing red gloves | VANESSA CARVALHO / BRAZIL PHOTO PRESS / Brazil Photo Press via AFP
For Merab, he’s defeated a killer’s row of contenders…
With the cardiovascular fitness of a racehorse, the offensive wrestling grind of a bear, and a 13-fight win streak with two successful title defenses, is it time we put Merab Dvalishvili in our GOAT talks?
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 06
CEO of UFC Dana White | Ian Maule/Getty Images/AFP
You can hide, Dana, but you can’t run from the UFC schedule we want.
Dana White has once again managed to ruffle feathers on social media and in UFC news by pulling a disappearing act at a major public event in Newark this week.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 06
Jon Jones | Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP
Sadly, my boy isn’t quite the superstar his fan club believes he is at the moment… – Jon Jones
Jon Jones has thrown some unusual jabs at Tom Aspinall to circulate UFC rumors on social media in the past, but it seems he’s missed the mark on one particular detail this time around.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 04
Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia fights Sean O’Malley | Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP
I just didn’t feel like I was supposed to win that fight… – Sean O’Malley
It’s no secret that the UFC fan base has been disgruntled with the events, UFC schedule, and performances in 2025 thus far. And sure, we’ve been missing a lot of those “big fight feels,” and it seems like we’re starved of fighter beef, octagon savagery, and drama that we’re used to.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 04
Sean O'Malley | Paras Griffin/Getty Images for PrizePicks/AFP
We did 3 rounds, that f*ck*ng teep [kick] is dangerous… – Demetrious Johnson
Sean O’Malley is gearing up for a showdown, seeking a little payback as he steps into the octagon against UFC bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili this Saturday in Newark for UFC 316.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | Jun 02
Jon Jones of the United States of America | Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP
Right now, Tom and I have agreed to wait for the UFC to make their announcements. – Jon Jones
Despite the ongoing UFC rumors causing fans to worry that a heavyweight unification bout won’t take place, Jon Jones has dropped a cheeky hint that his showdown with Tom Aspinall is all set and ready to go.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | May 29
US MMA fighter Jon Jones | Kena Betancur / AFP
You know, I don’t know what life holds as far as fighting and competing… – Jon Jones
UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones isn’t convinced his fighting career boils down to just two choices — throw down with Tom Aspinall or hang up the gloves for good.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | May 29
Nate Diaz | Christian Petersen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
I plan on going back to the UFC… – Nate Diaz
Since his coming-out party on the Ultimate Fighter in 2007, Nate Diaz has been making UFC news headlines. He’s outspoken, unapologetically himself, and most importantly, a badass once that octagon door closes.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | May 21
influencer and actor Jake 'El Gallo de Dorado' Paul | Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/NurPhoto
If you’re wondering about Gervonta Davis’ next fight, it’s Roach in August. But after that?…
Jake Paul woke up and decided he’s fighting Tank Davis now. Not because it makes sense from a weight class perspective (it doesn’t), or because they’re natural rivals (they’re not), but because Jake Paul is continuing his career-long quest of scheduling fights that make people scratch their heads.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | May 16
American professional boxer | Image Press Agency / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP
There’s a lot of talking, but not a lot of confirming.
We’re about a month out from Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr., and somehow the conversation has already moved on to what Jake’s next fight might be. Which is either impressive planning or a very Jake Paul thing to do. Either way, it involves Badou Jack, and the only thing I’m sure of is that both guys are allergic to saying no to an easy paycheck.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | May 15
Jake 'El Gallo de Dorado' Paul, Chris Mannix, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Julio Cesar Chavez | Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/NurPhoto
This should absolutely be a better fight than Paul beating up on an old Tyson…
If you had $1 million to spare, you could have spent it on a boxing ticket to see Jake Paul fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday, June 28. If that sounds insane, then consider this week’s boxing news that someone actually has done it.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | May 14
Charles Oliveira of Brazil | Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP
He [Topuria] is among the most electric fighters in the game today.
UFC rumors have been swirling regarding the organization’s International Fight Week card at the end of June, and now we have all the UFC news you need to know.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | May 13
CEO of UFCDana White | Ian Maule/Getty Images/AFP
The wait for a big-fight announcement will soon be over!…
With UFC rumors and upcoming super fights tied to the outcome of this past weekend’s UFC 315 main event and the importance of its implications on the UFC schedule, fans were left seething when Dana White failed to turn up to the post-fight press conference.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | May 12
Jack Della Maddalena after defeating Belal Muhammad | Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP
My job as the matchmaker has been incredibly simple this week…
It’s always the sleeper cards, huh?
“Holy sh*t” would be the perfect duo of words to explain UFC 315, and as I sat here last week underplaying the UFC schedule, 315 certainly proved me wrong and completely delivered in terms of entertainment.
Continue ReadingFIGHT CLUB | May 12
Charles Oliveira of Brazil | Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP
Dana White, Sean Shelby, Hunter Campbell, we are ready with the pen in hand… – Diego Lima
Charles ‘Do Bronx’ Oliveira, the former lightweight champion and one of the biggest stars in the UFC’s lightweight division, might be one signature away from competing against Ilia Topuria and for UFC gold.\
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