Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski recently played a playful prank on a fan during a meet-and-greet. The fan, a big UFC enthusiast and jiu-jitsu competitor, thought he was wrestling with Volkanovski, only for the champion to fake a neck injury mid-grapple. The staged scenario left the fan horrified for a moment before Volkanovski revealed it was a joke, resulting in a priceless reaction captured on video. Volkanovski also commented on his next title defense, confirming Lerone Murphy as his upcoming opponent after Murphy’s knockout win over Aaron Pico. Volkanovski had originally hoped to face Movsar Evloev, but acknowledged Murphy had earned…
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UFC legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has praised Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Craig Jones, claiming the Australian is revolutionising the sport and excelling as a promoter—so much so that he might even surpass UFC president Dana White in that role. Johnson, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, discussed Jones during a debate between Jones and Mikey Musumeci on his Mighty YouTube channel. The conversation focused on issues in the BJJ community, including exclusivity in competitions. Jones has been promoting the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), including a $1 million super-fight against Chael Sonnen, broadcast free-to-air on YouTube.…
Magomed Ankalaev has voiced doubts over Alex Pereira’s preparation ahead of their highly anticipated UFC 320 rematch, following new training footage that has left fans scratching their heads. The light heavyweight champion, who defeated Pereira via unanimous decision in March at UFC 313, observed the Brazilian star defending consecutive takedowns from multiple training partners. Ankalaev, whose own wrestling was widely regarded as a key factor in their first encounter, noted that Pereira’s focus may be misplaced. “This guy bring Punch Taxi driver to help him with Wrestling,” Ankalaev commented on X. “You don’t need to worry about Wrestling, I’m gonna…
Tony Ferguson returned to victory in emphatic fashion, knocking out TikTok star Salt Papi in the third round of their boxing match at Manchester’s AO Arena. The former UFC interim lightweight champion ended a six-year losing streak, making an instant impact in his boxing debut under the Misfits Boxing banner. Ferguson, sporting a fresh hairline, methodically stalked Salt Papi through the early rounds, with both fighters trading punches but failing to land a decisive blow in the opening exchanges. The pace quickened in the second round, with both men exchanging clean shots in the pocket. However, Ferguson’s experience began to…
UFC president Dana White has officially confirmed plans for a historic event at the White House, set to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, 2026. White traveled to Washington, D.C., to finalize the deal and announced the confirmation during an Instagram Live session, saying: “The White House fight is on! I’ll have more details in the next couple of weeks. But we got it done today.” While stars like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor have expressed interest in competing, White tempered expectations about Jones’ participation. Despite ‘Bones’ vacating his heavyweight title and briefly retiring before reconsidering for the White House…
Anderson Silva, the legendary Brazilian middleweight, returned to his home country for UFC 134 to settle old scores, avenging a controversial disqualification loss to Yushin Okami from six years prior. Silva, already a dominant champion and one of the sport’s most feared strikers, seized the opportunity with a devastating right-hand knockout followed by ground strikes that left no doubt of his superiority. The victory marked a triumphant return to Brazil and reinforced Silva’s status as an elite force in mixed martial arts. Continuing his dominance, Silva later faced Stephan Bonnar at the light heavyweight limit, delivering a calculated and ruthless…
Ilia Topuria could make his first UFC lightweight title defense on November 15 at UFC 322, according to hints from his manager. The 28-year-old champion stunned fans in June by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. Shortly after that victory, a potential clash with Paddy Pimblett was teased in the cage, though UFC president Dana White indicated Pimblett wouldn’t be next in line. Topuria’s manager later posted online, seemingly confirming a bout against former interim champion Justin Gaethje, writing: “Say goodnight Gaethje… #AndStill #UFC322.” Gaethje, who last fought in March at UFC 313 against Rafael Fiziev, had previously stated…
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is aiming for a decisive return in his Misfits Boxing 22 bout against Darren Till this weekend in Manchester. Rockhold, who has enjoyed a mixed post-UFC career—including a knockout win over Joe Schilling and a loss to Mike Perry in BKFC—promises a fast finish this weekend. “I’m putting you down in 3 [rounds], D,” he declared on Instagram, predicting he will stop Till within three rounds. A former submission threat in MMA, Rockhold has also scored notable knockouts in the UFC, including his four-round win over Chris Weidman for the middleweight title. Despite focusing…
Tony Ferguson, once one of the top lightweights in the UFC, spoke candidly about his departure from the promotion following a record eight-fight losing streak. The 41-year-old admitted that many of those performances didn’t reflect his true self, citing frustrations with fight cancellations, particularly against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson explained that he never got cut from the UFC, but left by mutual agreement, noting that he often fought for the fans rather than his own motivation. Ferguson also revealed he was most excited about a potential coaching opportunity on The Ultimate Fighter alongside Nurmagomedov. When that fell through, his enthusiasm for…
UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell has spoken out about Cracker Barrel’s recent rebranding, describing it as a “sh-t” move. The restaurant chain, which is undergoing changes under new management, has faced backlash from fans upset about the updated logo and branding. Many critics argue the change erodes nostalgia and could negatively impact the business, particularly in southern states where Cracker Barrel has a strong presence. Fighter’s Controversial Take Mitchell, known for his outspoken and politically-incorrect commentary, dismissed the chain entirely, praising his wife’s cooking over the restaurant. He criticized the new management, claiming they were unfit to run the company, and…