Michael Morales stunned fans after sharing an unusual New Year’s Eve celebration.The UFC welterweight knockout artist wore a black dress while partying with friends. The outfit is part of Ecuador’s traditional Año Viejo celebrations.Men dress as widows to symbolically mourn the passing year and welcome the new one. Morales recently surged into title contention with a first-round knockout of Sean Brady.He is now in the mix with other contenders for a shot at the welterweight title. Fans unfamiliar with the tradition were confused by the video.Fellow UFC fighter Joaquin Buckley joked that Morales looked like he was “having too much…
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Justin Gaethje says disappointment over his last fight earnings pushed him toward a title-or-retire mindset.The lightweight contender faces Paddy Pimblett for the interim belt at UFC 324. Gaethje waited for a title opportunity after learning champion Ilia Topuria would be inactive.He warned he might retire without a shot at UFC gold. The stance followed his win over Rafael Fiziev, taken on short notice.Despite the performance, Gaethje revealed he earned less than in his previous bout. He said that was the first pay drop of his career and unacceptable.Gaethje believes big fights and title contention must define his final years. At…
Anthony Joshua has been injured in a car crash in Nigeria just 10 days after his win over Jake Paul.The crash occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when Joshua’s vehicle hit a stationary truck. BBC reports confirmed two people died at the scene.Joshua, who was travelling in a Lexus, suffered minor injuries. Footage shared online showed him shaken as he exited the wreckage.Local authorities said he would be taken to hospital for further checks. Joshua was visiting family in Ogun State during the holidays.His promoter Eddie Hearn said initial signs suggested he was okay. The crash comes shortly after Joshua stopped…
Arman Tsarukyan has received a warning from his next opponent outside the UFC.The top lightweight contender will face Shara Magomedov in a grappling bout on December 30. The contest headlines a Hype FC event in Armenia.Magomedov, who normally competes at middleweight, said Tsarukyan should not underestimate him. “It won’t be easy for Arman,” Magomedov said.He added that Tsarukyan’s past wins would not matter in this matchup. Despite holding the No. 1 lightweight ranking, Tsarukyan remains without a UFC title shot.He has instead stayed active in grappling competitions. Tsarukyan recently improved to 4-0 in grappling bouts this year.He is also scheduled…
UFC 326 has suffered a major blow after Paulo Costa withdrew from his scheduled bout.The middleweight was due to face Brunno Ferreira just weeks after the fight was announced. The card had been gaining momentum following confirmation of a BMF title rematch.Max Holloway is set to defend against Charles Oliveira in the main event. Costa’s withdrawal reignited frustration among fans.Many cited his history of pulling out of fights, including a cancelled bout with Khamzat Chimaev. Despite winning once in 2025, Costa’s reliability is increasingly questioned.Fans flooded social media calling for his release from the roster. Former UFC contender Darren Till…
Paige VanZant has shared an unusual fan request following her lucrative move away from the UFC.Once tipped for MMA stardom, injuries and new ventures stalled her fighting career. Since leaving the UFC in 2020, VanZant has tried boxing, bare-knuckle fighting and slap contests.She now earns most of her income through OnlyFans, where she has made millions. In a social media post, VanZant revealed a $25 custom request from a fan.The message asked her to record a video stepping on her phone and scolding the viewer. VanZant did not say whether she fulfilled the request, but the post drew heavy attention…
Joe Rogan has criticised Jack Doherty’s team after a backstage brawl with Andrei Arlovski. The incident occurred at the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua event in Miami.Joshua’s knockout win was overshadowed by footage of the altercation. Rogan said Doherty’s group likely underestimated Arlovski’s credentials.He described Arlovski as one of the toughest fighters in UFC history. Arlovski won the UFC heavyweight title in 2005 and fought elite opponents for years.Rogan noted Arlovski only recently left the UFC and is still dangerous. Doherty later claimed Arlovski attacked him without provocation.Arlovski said the confrontation was an attempt to create online content.
Dakota Ditcheva has withdrawn from her planned return at the Professional Fighters League’s first event of 2026.The February 7 card in Dubai was set to feature Ditcheva following a difficult end to her 2025 campaign. Ditcheva last fought in July, beating Sumiko Inaba before breaking down in tears over a suspected hand injury.That injury prevented the undefeated 27-year-old from competing again later in the year. PFL confirmed on December 23 that Ditcheva has pulled out due to injury.No further details have been disclosed by the promotion. Her bout with Denise Kielholtz is now off, removing one of the event’s headline…
Anderson Silva and Anthony Joshua shared a warm first meeting after both scored knockout victories on Friday.Joshua headlined the event with a stoppage win over Jake Paul, while Silva impressed with a knockout of Tyron Woodley. The two champions crossed paths backstage while heading to separate post-fight interviews.Despite spending the week at the same venue, it was their first proper interaction. Joshua praised Silva’s character as well as his fighting career.Silva appeared moved and thanked him, joking briefly about his glasses. The exchange ended with laughter and mutual congratulations.Joshua now plans a February fight before a future bout with Tyson…
Anderson Silva earned another boxing knockout and quickly attracted a new high-profile challenger.Silva stopped Tyron Woodley in the second round on the Jake Paul undercard. After the win, Silva called out longtime rival Chris Weidman for a rescheduled boxing bout.Weidman had withdrawn from a planned November fight because of injury. However, former UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero believes he deserves the shot instead.Romero challenged Silva publicly, urging him to accept a boxing clash. Romero recently won an interim light heavyweight wrestling title at 48 years old.Despite a scheduled BKFC return, he said boxing is his next target. During their UFC…