Johnny Walker snapped a three-fight winless streak with a statement TKO victory over Zhang Mingyang in the main event of UFC Shanghai. Coming in as a big underdog after consecutive knockout losses, the Brazilian light heavyweight turned the tables in the second round with a damaging calf kick that set up the finish. A Needed Return to Form Walker began the fight cautiously, mixing in a rare takedown attempt, but struggled with timing after 14 months away from competition. By the second round, he found his rhythm, hurting Zhang with the kick and pouring on pressure until the fight was…
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Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is set to face Brian Ortega this weekend in Shanghai, determined to prove he remains a title contender at featherweight. It has been more than eight months since Sterling last competed, dropping a unanimous decision to Movsar Evloev in December. Despite believing he did enough to win that fight, Sterling has stayed focused on returning to a title path at 145 pounds. His matchup with Ortega, the former title challenger, serves as the co-main event in Shanghai. Sterling sees the fight as the right step toward positioning himself inside the top five, one win away…
Conor McGregor’s long-teased MMA comeback remains as uncertain as ever. Despite reentering the UFC’s drug-testing pool, his four-year absence, a string of retirement claims, and new political aspirations have many convinced his fighting days are done. Former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier was blunt on Club Shay Shay: “It’s over for him. Conor McGregor … he’s trippin’. He made way too much money. … He wants the notoriety of being Conor McGregor without having to be Conor McGregor.” Cormier argued McGregor — who made hundreds of millions from the Floyd Mayweather boxing match, UFC megafights with Khabib Nurmagomedov, and his…
After bursting onto the UFC stage with six consecutive first-round finishes, Sergei Pavlovich rose to the brink of championship gold in record time. Wins over notable contenders such as Derrick Lewis and Curtis Blaydes established him as one of the deadliest punchers in the heavyweight division. But setbacks against Tom Aspinall in an interim title fight and a follow-up loss to Alexander Volkov forced the Russian to reset. Earlier this year, Pavlovich found his footing again in Riyadh, earning a decision win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik — his first time going the distance in more than seven years. For Pavlovich, the…
Ahead of his big fight against Canelo Alvarez on September 13, Terence Crawford has named Floyd Mayweather as the greatest boxer of all time. Crawford praised Mayweather’s powerful punches and ability to defeat nearly all his professional opponents. Mayweather famously schooled Canelo in their 2013 fight and has previously called Crawford the current pound-for-pound best. Crawford Aims to Match Mayweather’s Record Crawford enters the fight as an underdog due to the size difference but could equal Mayweather’s record by becoming a five-weight world champion if he defeats Canelo. Achieving this milestone would, in Crawford’s view, place him among the top…
Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya expressed high admiration for Khamzat Chimaev after his dominant performance at UFC 319 in Chicago. Chimaev secured the middleweight title with a commanding five-round victory over Dricus du Plessis, improving his record to an undefeated 15-0. Adesanya shared his reaction on his YouTube channel, stating, “Khamzat, new middleweight champion, and yeah, the division is in good hands.” Impressive Control and Cardio Highlight Chimaev’s Victory Chimaev took control early in the fight, securing a takedown within the first 10 seconds and controlling Du Plessis in a crucifix position for much of the opening round.…