Author: Andrew Rogers

Jack Della Maddalena has broken his silence following his first loss in over a decade after being dominated by Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden. The Australian struggled with Makhachev’s grappling during his first welterweight title defense and was defeated over five rounds. After facing criticism for the one-sided nature of the bout, Della Maddalena shared a brief message on social media. “Thanks to those always supporting. Islam is one of the greats and deserved to win. I will learn and move forward,” he wrote. His coach, Ben Vickers, also praised Makhachev and…

Bo Nickal silenced critics in emphatic style at Madison Square Garden, ending Rodolfo Vieira’s night with a devastating head kick on the UFC 322 prelims. The win was crucial for the American standout, marking his return to form after suffering the first loss of his MMA career earlier this year. Following the victory, Nickal expressed his desire for a quick turnaround, but he’s also considering a major career decision: whether to wait for a potential place on the historic UFC event planned at the White House in June 2026. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Nickal said he is torn…

Benoit Saint-Denis made one of the biggest statements of UFC 322 with a stunning 16-second knockout of Beneil Dariush — and now he’s aiming even higher. The French contender’s third straight finish has pushed him back into the lightweight title conversation, where Ilia Topuria currently holds the belt. But Saint-Denis says he wants more than just the divisional crown. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, he revealed that capturing Max Holloway’s BMF title is also part of his “absolute goal.” Holloway won the symbolic BMF belt in July by defeating Dustin Poirier in their trilogy bout at UFC 318, adding…

Anthony Joshua has just secured one of the biggest paydays of his career – but that didn’t stop him from cheekily asking Netflix for a free login. The former two-time heavyweight champion unexpectedly landed a blockbuster fight with Jake Paul, replacing what was planned to be a smaller December bout worth about $1 million. Instead, the new matchup will reportedly earn Joshua around $65 million (£50m), adding to a career fortune estimated at $152 million. But despite the massive payday, Joshua joked that he may not even be able to watch his own fight. Since the bout will be broadcast…

Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has been told to retire immediately following a devastating knockout defeat to Carlos Prates at UFC 322. The third-round stoppage marked Edwards’s first knockout loss and his third consecutive defeat. Edwards had hoped a win would set up a grudge match with rising Irish contender Ian Garry, but Garry instead publicly urged him to end his career, posting: “Leon, retire.” Meanwhile, newly crowned welterweight champion Islam Makhachev — who defeated Jack Della Maddalena in the main event — said he is open to fighting Prates or Michael Morales next, though he noted he was…

Ronda Rousey has voiced her support for Zhang Weili before the Chinese star challenges Valentina Shevchenko for the flyweight title in the UFC 322 co-main event at Madison Square Garden. In a video shared on social media, the former UFC bantamweight champion wished Zhang luck and encouraged her to seize the moment. “Hey, Weili. Best of luck this weekend,” Rousey said. “You’re not just representing yourself or your country—you’re representing all the women in the sport and all who will come after you. What matters is that you go out there and prove you are the main event attraction. Steal…

UFC legends Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier shared a touching exchange while reminiscing about their storied careers during a training session in New York ahead of UFC 322. The former champions — now close friends and coaches — reflected on their peak years, with both agreeing that 2018 marked their finest moments. “For me, it was 2018 — I beat Volkan [Oezdemir], Stipe [Miocic], and Derrick Lewis,” Cormier said. Nurmagomedov laughed, noting it was also his best year — when he became lightweight champion and defeated Conor McGregor in one of the sport’s biggest bouts. When jokingly asked who was…

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has become the latest ex-Octagon star to call out Jake Paul, expressing his desire for what he calls a “dream” boxing match. After leaving the UFC last summer, Arlovski has competed in BKFC and Dirty Boxing Championship, and now hopes to tempt Paul into the ring. “It’s going to be a dream come true,” Arlovski told MMA Fighting. “You have to respect that he trains a lot and spends a lot of money on his coaches, so he’s not a joke.” Paul, whose December return is expected after his exhibition bout with Gervonta Davis…

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has shared his thoughts on the upcoming welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, set for UFC 322 on November 15. Chimaev, who previously competed at 170lbs before moving up and capturing the middleweight belt from Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319, believes Makhachev’s wrestling will make the difference. “I think Islam will win. He’ll use his wrestling more in this fight,” Chimaev said on social media, while acknowledging both fighters’ skill. Della Maddalena has expressed interest in facing Chimaev in the future, but a bout between Chimaev and Makhachev appears unlikely…

Daniel Marcos returned to form in devastating fashion at UFC Vegas 111, rebounding from his first career defeat with a brutal submission win over Miles Johns. The Peruvian bantamweight, who entered the bout 17-1 after a tough loss to Montel Jackson in May, looked sharp from the opening bell. After a competitive first round, Marcos took control on the mat in round two, securing multiple takedowns before taking Johns’ back and locking in a rear-naked choke. Johns refused to tap and was rendered unconscious, leaving Marcos to push him aside and drop to the canvas in emotional celebration. The win…