Former UFC lightweight James Llontop made a thunderous statement back home in Peru, scoring a devastating first-round knockout at FFC 98 to retain his title. The 26-year-old, who went 0-3 in the UFC before being released following a loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 309, faced veteran Jose Barrios Vargas in Thursday’s main event. With under a minute left in the opening round, Llontop missed with an uppercut and hook before connecting cleanly with a vicious head kick, dropping Vargas to his knees. A few follow-up punches sealed the first-round KO, bringing the crowd to its feet. Now riding four…
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Manny Pacquiao has responded to growing speculation about a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather, which could reportedly be staged under Netflix’s boxing banner next year. After returning to the ring earlier this year and fighting Mario Barrios to a draw, Pacquiao was expected to pursue another world title run at welterweight. But plans have shifted amid reports that Netflix is exploring a blockbuster second meeting between the two legends — nearly 11 years after their first bout in 2015. When asked about the possible rematch, Pacquiao kept his response brief but open-ended. “I’ve been motivated since after the [first] fight,”…
UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena has promised to shock fans — and Islam Makhachev — when they clash at UFC 322 in New York on November 15. The Australian, known for his crisp boxing, captured the 170-pound title with a surprise win over Belal Muhammad in May. Now, he faces his toughest test yet as Makhachev — the former lightweight king — moves up in pursuit of a second belt. Many expect Makhachev’s elite wrestling and grappling to dominate, but Della Maddalena insists he’s ready for that challenge. “In his mind, he’ll be thinking take me down, hold me…
UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison believes the outcome of UFC 322 could shape her next title defense — possibly setting up a “superfight” at next summer’s White House event. Harrison, who became the UFC’s only current American champion by defeating Julianna Peña in June, is preparing for a highly anticipated clash with former double champion Amanda Nunes early next year. Confident of victory, Harrison told Jorge Masvidal’s Death Row MMA podcast that she plans to “whoop” Nunes before defending her title again at the presidential celebration. Her ideal opponent? The winner of Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili at UFC 322.…
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…
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…