Speculation is growing that Paddy Pimblett could face Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight title in early 2026, despite UFC president Dana White previously dismissing the idea. Topuria captured the lightweight belt earlier this year with a knockout of Charles Oliveira, and although White called their post-fight face-off “unscripted,” reports suggest the matchup could headline the UFC’s first event under its new Paramount deal. Pimblett, who has a long-running feud with the Spanish champion, believes he would end Topuria’s hype. “I’d absolutely smash his face in,” Pimblett said. “People put him on a pedestal like he’s amazing, but I’ll bring…
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The Carlyle Group, a U.S.-based alternative asset manager, expects deal activity to pick up in the fourth quarter after a relatively quiet third quarter. The company remains confident in meeting its full-year targets. Carlyle’s outlook reflects positive momentum in mergers, acquisitions, and private-capital markets. Analysts note that increasing deal flow is a sign of investor confidence and healthy market conditions for alternative assets. The company highlighted that while the third quarter saw lower activity, underlying demand for strategic investments remains strong. Growth sectors, including technology, healthcare, and industrials, are expected to drive upcoming transactions. Carlyle’s ability to maintain full-year targets…
Jake Paul may face a new opponent after reports of complications with his planned fight against Gervonta Davis, and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou has surprisingly emerged as an option. UFC legend Michael Bisping said that although the matchup would be a “car crash” given Ngannou’s size and power, it could still be a win-win for Paul. “Even if he lost, people would say, ‘Look at the guts on him,’” Bisping said, adding that the bout would massively raise Paul’s credibility if he avoided serious injury. For Ngannou, who has already fought Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Bisping said the…
Cody Durden’s tough run continued at UFC Vegas 110, where he was submitted by Allan Nascimento in the second round of their 130lb catchweight clash. Durden, who stepped in on short notice, started well but was caught in an Anaconda choke midway through the second round and forced to tap — marking the fifth submission loss of his career. The 34-year-old American has now dropped three straight fights and is 1–5 in his last six, a disappointing start to his new four-fight UFC contract. For Nascimento, the win was his fourth in a row, and he used his post-fight interview…
Five years ago today, one of MMA’s greatest careers came to a close when Anderson Silva fought for the final time in the UFC. Silva, who reigned as middleweight champion for a record 2,457 days between 2006 and 2013, faced Uriah Hall on October 31, 2020, inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Hall, whose flashy striking was inspired by Silva himself, stopped his idol via fourth-round knockout. Overcome with emotion, Hall broke down in tears immediately after the fight, apologizing to Silva and telling him he loved him. The moment symbolized a respectful passing of the torch between two…
With just weeks to go before Jake Paul’s exhibition bout against Gervonta Davis, tickets for the fight at Miami’s Kaseya Center have been heavily discounted after sluggish sales. Originally planned for Atlanta, the event was moved to Florida’s 20,000-seat arena — but fans have been slow to buy in. Prices for the cheapest seats have dropped from $223 to just $91, while ringside tickets have been cut in half to about $2,700. Despite the high-profile pairing, interest has lagged due to the fight’s exhibition status and the apparent mismatch between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the undefeated WBA lightweight champion. Paul, who…
Just days after his dominant win at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, heavyweight contender Valter Walker stunned fans by returning to the gym — with a broken leg. The Brazilian fighter made history at the Etihad Arena by submitting Louie Sutherland with a heel hook, his fourth consecutive win by that move. The victory tied him with Rousimar Palhares for the most heel-hook finishes in UFC history and solidified his reputation as one of the division’s most dangerous submission artists. However, irony struck when Walker revealed he had broken his fibula during the fight. Posting an X-ray on social media,…
Just days after capturing the vacant UFC strawweight title at UFC 321, Mackenzie Dern is already eyeing a blockbuster first defense — potentially against former champion Zhang Weili. Dern, who submitted Virna Jandiroba to claim gold in Abu Dhabi, said she wants to face the best contenders available. “I’m not gonna be a baby champion,” she told Ariel Helwani. “I wanna beat the best — and Weili makes sense. Even if she loses to Valentina [Shevchenko], her resume and win streak speak for themselves.” The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, who became just the second ADCC and Jiu-Jitsu World Cup gold medalist…
UFC CEO Dana White has reaffirmed that Ronda Rousey will always be welcome at UFC events, calling the promotion “her house.” Rousey, a Hall of Famer and one of the most influential figures in women’s MMA, hasn’t attended a UFC fight since her retirement in 2016, following back-to-back knockout losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. In 2024, she admitted she had avoided events because she felt “vilified by MMA media” and feared being booed by fans. Speaking after UFC 321, White addressed her absence: “I love her. I have an incredible relationship with her,” he said. “She’s welcome to…
Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr has stirred debate by claiming Terence Crawford deserves more appreciation than Floyd Mayweather because he “challenges himself.” Mayweather retired undefeated at 50-0 after stopping Conor McGregor in 2017 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers ever. Crawford, meanwhile, cemented his own legacy by becoming a three-division undisputed champion, defeating Canelo Álvarez in September to move to 42-0. Speaking about who he rates higher, Jones told reporters: “To me, [Crawford] is, because he challenges himself. Floyd’s a great fighter—sharp, slick, one of the best ever—but he never really challenged himself the way Terence…