Jordan Leavitt earned a clear decision victory over Yadier Del Valle after dropping to featherweight at UFC Houston.The experienced American controlled much of the three-round contest and secured his second straight win. Del Valle entered the fight unbeaten and with two quick UFC submissions.He struggled to deal with Leavitt’s grappling and positional control.Leavitt dictated the pace and limited his opponent’s offence throughout. In the final seconds, however, a strange incident drew attention.While in a grounded position, Leavitt briefly slapped Del Valle’s backside, creating a viral moment.The gesture divided fans and overshadowed an otherwise routine performance. Some supporters criticised both fighters…
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Gable Steveson believes he could already compete with the UFC’s biggest names despite only two MMA fights.The 2020 Olympic gold medallist is 2-0 and continues his transition after a decorated wrestling career and a spell in WWE. Steveson faces his third bout in the Mexico Fight League while targeting a UFC contract in 2026.Even at this early stage, he says he can match champions and contenders. He named Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira as opponents he could “most definitely” compete with.He also pointed to his youth as a long-term advantage as older heavyweights slow down. Steveson’s potential has…
Gina Carano’s coach insists her 2026 comeback fight against Ronda Rousey is driven by competition, not money.The bout will headline a Netflix event on 16 May under Most Valuable Promotions. Coach John Wood said Carano is “fired up” and fully focused on winning.He stressed that the goal is performance, not publicity or a payday.According to Wood, she is already deep in preparation with a full coaching team. Both fighters return after long absences.Rousey last competed in 2016, when Amanda Nunes stopped her.Carano has not fought since her 2009 loss to Cris Cyborg. Fans questioned why the contest is not taking…
Kamaru Usman says he wants to retire in 2026 as a two-division UFC champion.His first goal is to regain the welterweight belt, potentially against Islam Makhachev. Usman believes winning that fight would set up a move to middleweight.He hopes to face Khamzat Chimaev in a rematch for a second title.Their first meeting at UFC 294 ended in a narrow loss for Usman on short notice. The former champion said his ideal scenario is to capture two belts in one year and then walk away.He added that he cannot challenge at 185lb until he reclaims the 170lb crown. His path remains…
Sean O’Malley doubts he will fight on the UFC’s planned White House card after receiving no call from the promotion.UFC president Dana White said matchmakers had already begun finalising bouts for the June 14 event.Only six or seven fights are expected, creating intense competition for places. O’Malley admitted the lack of contact worries him, even though the event is months away.He said he has “heard nothing” from the UFC about appearing on the show. A title rematch with Petr Yan would have been a natural choice for the card.That option depends on the championship situation involving Merab Dvalishvili.Waiting for that…
Islam Makhachev wants to compete at the UFC’s planned White House event on 14 June.The welterweight champion says the unique setting offers a chance to make history.He stressed that money no longer drives his decisions because he already earns enough for his family. Several stars hope to appear on the Independence Day card in Washington.Jon Jones has discussed fighting there in his final bout.Conor McGregor has also targeted the event for his return. Makhachev said he trains daily and remains hungry to stay champion.He previously named Kamaru Usman as his preferred opponent.He also showed interest in a bout with Ilia…
Sean Strickland denied throwing an illegal punch during a sparring session with Preacher Lawson.The exchange followed a viral stand-up routine in which Lawson joked about being hit in the back of the head. Strickland is known for hard sparring with visiting celebrities in Las Vegas.He previously bloodied streamer Sneako and dominated Nick Nayersina in similar sessions. Lawson’s comedy clip gained more than 1.4 million views.He told the audience that a punch sent him flying across the cage.He suggested the blow landed illegally. Strickland rejected that version online.He said Lawson kept lowering his head and left only a legal target behind…
Tom Aspinall still suffers serious symptoms after the eye poke at UFC 321 in October.The heavyweight could not continue his fight with Ciryl Gane and the bout ended in a no-contest.Four months later, he underwent surgery on both eyes. The injury halted his career and disrupted his daily life.He struggles to follow moving objects and often feels pain when using his phone.Sudden turns cause vertigo and dizziness.He sometimes misses a handshake because his vision fails.He cannot drive and needs help to travel.Basic training drills and playing with his children have become difficult. Doctors prescribed 32 eye drops a day during…
Colby Covington says he does not expect to face Conor McGregor at the rumored UFC White House event on June 14. Speculation about the matchup spread quickly online but was dismissed by UFC CEO Dana White, who called it false. McGregor has not fought since suffering a broken leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. Despite the long layoff, he has publicly targeted the White House card for his return and is reportedly training daily for a comeback. Covington said McGregor typically chooses favorable stylistic matchups and may prefer a striker rather than a wrestling-heavy opponent. He described…
Demetrious Johnson believes Arman Tsarukyan has the tools to defeat lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Johnson, widely considered one of MMA’s greatest fighters, recently trained with Tsarukyan and praised his athleticism, mindset and well-rounded skill set. Topuria is expected to face interim champion Justin Gaethje at an upcoming UFC event. However, Johnson argues that Tsarukyan poses the biggest threat in the division. He said Tsarukyan should have fought for interim gold and deserves a shot at the winner of Topuria versus Gaethje. Tsarukyan, 29, is seen as a natural lightweight with a potential size advantage over Topuria. Despite previous weight-cut struggles…