Daniel Dubois will get another chance at world heavyweight glory later this year. The former IBF champion lost his belt to Oleksandr Usyk last July, when Usyk stopped him in the fifth round of their undisputed fight at Wembley. It was Dubois’s second defeat to Usyk, having also been stopped nine rounds into their first meeting two years earlier. Following that victory, Usyk vacated the WBO heavyweight title and chose not to face interim champion Fabio Wardley. Wardley was promoted to full champion and will make his first defence against Dubois on May 9 in Manchester, according to reports confirmed…
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Valter Walker has admitted he is genuinely scared ahead of an unusual grappling contest with Zion Clark. Walker, a UFC heavyweight known for his record-breaking heel hook submissions, will face Clark on February 13 at Karate Combat 59. The bout takes place before Walker’s next UFC fight and has left the Brazilian struggling with nerves. Clark, an American athlete born without legs due to caudal regression syndrome, has competed successfully in wrestling and MMA. Walker said the matchup challenges everything he knows as a grappler. Speaking to Bloody Elbow, he explained that his game relies almost entirely on leg attacks…
Khabib Nurmagomedov has brought his famously brutal standards into coaching since retiring unbeaten in 2020. He now drives a new generation of Dagestani fighters with the same intensity that defined his career. Among them is his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov, the undefeated Professional Fighters League lightweight champion. Usman, now 21-0, recently defended his title in Dubai by submitting Alfie Davis. Despite his dominance, he says training under Khabib remains exhausting. Usman explained that even when he feels weak or tired, Khabib pushes him to keep going, often adding long grappling sessions after full practices. He said it is difficult to convince…
CM Punk’s UFC career struggled from the start.After leaving WWE in 2014, he transitioned to MMA and signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.He trained under Duke Roufus and fought twice in the Octagon. Mickey Gall submitted Punk in his debut.Mike Jackson later outpointed him over three rounds. Ten years ago, Gall and Jackson faced each other first.The bout took place at UFC Fight Night 82 in Las Vegas.Gall dropped Jackson early and secured a rear-naked choke in 45 seconds. That finish was shorter than either of Punk’s fights.Gall submitted Punk in the first round, but much later.Jackson went the distance…
Chuck Liddell has addressed fan concerns about his health and changed speech. The former UFC light heavyweight champion said his speech issues stem from a neck and vocal cord injury, not brain damage. Liddell enjoyed an iconic 21–9 career before retiring in 2010 after three knockout losses. He returned in 2018 but suffered a first-round knockout loss to Tito Ortiz and retired permanently. Fans have shared videos highlighting changes in Liddell’s speech over several years. Speaking with Dominick Cruz on the Love & War podcast, Liddell explained that surgery damaged one of three neck muscles. Doctors told him the remaining…
Deontay Wilder exploded during a talkSPORT interview after repeated questions about Tyson Fury.Wilder refused to discuss Fury and demanded focus shift to his upcoming fight.Presenter Simon Jordan pressed him about past cheating allegations.Wilder raised his voice, defended his claims, and rejected criticism as disrespectful.He then stormed out, shouting as the interview ended abruptly.Wilder returns in April against Derek Chisora.
Khabib Nurmagomedov said his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov has reached elite world level.Khabib claimed Usman now matches Ilia Topuria despite never fighting in the UFC.Usman competes in the Professional Fighters League and defends his title in Dubai this weekend.Khabib said Usman’s rapid growth came through direct training and constant sparring.He added that time will confirm whether Usman can dominate UFC lightweights.The prediction echoes long-held beliefs of coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov about his nephew’s future.
Lerone Murphy admitted his UFC London bout with Movsar Evloev may not guarantee a title shot.The undefeated pair headline UFC London on March 21 in a key featherweight clash.Murphy said the UFC has not confirmed the fight as a number one contender bout.He stressed that performances, not promises, decide opportunities.Champion Alexander Volkanovski wants a quick turnaround after UFC 325.Murphy and Evloev both sit near the top of the rankings.Fan favourite Jean Silva could still jump the queue after a recent win.
Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez to win a four-division title at Madison Square Garden.Judges scored the fight 119-110 across the board after twelve one-sided rounds.Lopez praised Stevenson but confused fans with comments apologizing for slavery.The remarks sparked mixed reactions, ranging from respect to concern.Stevenson secured the biggest win of his career with the victory.
Diego Lopes often scratches his throat during fights, a habit fans frequently notice.Lopes explained the tic comes from a childhood accident involving a metal rod that injured his throat.The scar still causes irritation, especially during intense moments in the Octagon.He said the movement is involuntary and not linked to breathing or nerves.Lopes will rematch Alexander Volkanovski in the UFC 325 main event in Sydney.