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UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev targeted fellow titleholder Alex Pereira with a series of posts on social media. Chimaev recently claimed “nobody wants to fight” when asked about his Octagon return. The fighter had planned a rapid comeback after winning the middleweight belt in August, but an injury forced him to delay. Fans and analysts questioned whether he would defend his title frequently, given his history of sporadic fights. Despite not yet defending the championship, Chimaev made it clear he prefers moving up a division rather than staying at 185 pounds. Chimaev singles out Pereira and his coach Chimaev previously…

Dan Hooker named his UFC Mount Rushmore of all-action fighters ahead of UFC 325.He chose Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, Justin Gaethje, and Dustin Poirier.Hooker praised their relentless styles and ability to thrill fans.He excluded himself despite a reputation for violent, memorable fights.Hooker previously fought Poirier in a five-round classic and was set to face Gaethje.He returns at UFC 325 against Benoit Saint-Denis in another high-risk lightweight clash.

Boxing Star Taken into Custody Former three-weight world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis was arrested in Miami on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after authorities issued an arrest warrant charging him with battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping. Miami Gardens police worked with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in a multi-county surveillance operation that located Davis in the Miami Design District, where he was taken into custody without incident. Davis was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 10 p.m., with bail set at $16,000. Alleged Incident at Miami Strip Club The charges stem from an alleged incident on…

Massive Investment Before the First Bell Paramount is making a huge splash in the boxing world, signing an exclusive broadcast deal with Dana White and his new promotion, Zuffa Boxing, even before the organization’s first event. The five-year contract is reportedly worth $100 million per year, according to The Guardian. White confirmed the deal covers 12 to 13 events annually—roughly one per month—but Zuffa Boxing kicked off in style, scheduling its first three events in just three weeks. If the reported figure is correct, that works out to about $7.7 million per event, an enormous commitment for a brand-new promotion.…

Valentina Shevchenko ended an 11-year submission drought by nearly breaking Julianna Peña’s arm.Shevchenko secured a second-round armbar victory at a UFC Fight Night nine years ago.Peña tapped quickly as the pressure caused visible pain.The win earned Shevchenko a bantamweight title shot later that year.She later dominated the flyweight division between 2018 and 2023.Shevchenko has since relied more on striking than submissions.Natalia Silva is now set to challenge her after winning at UFC 324.

Cub Swanson announced his return at UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami.The UFC Hall of Famer has not fought since December 2024.Swanson last scored a knockout win over Billy Quarantillo.UFC 327 will take place at the Kaseya Center.The card already features returns from Paulo Costa, Dominick Reyes, and Tatiana Suarez.Swanson did not reveal his opponent.The 42-year-old aims to secure his first winning streak since 2019.

Lightweight division rivalry heats up Dan Hooker prepares for a fast return at UFC 325 in Sydney this weekend.‘The Hangman’ faces Benoit Saint-Denis in another high-profile fight, but the 155-pound division has multiple big clashes this January.Hooker told Paddy Pimblett a face-to-face meeting would settle their recent tension.After the interim lightweight title fight last weekend, fans speculated whether Hooker vs. Pimblett could happen next. Hooker won’t let anger dictate his next fight The feud between Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker shows no signs of slowing down.On January 24, ‘The Baddy’ suffered his first Octagon loss when Justin Gaethje defeated him…

Diego Lopes enters his rematch with Alexander Volkanovski knowing another loss could hurt his future legacy.Lopes adjusted his game after losing their first five-round fight last year.Despite criticism, the UFC booked the rematch as the main event of UFC 325 in Sydney.Dan Hardy warned a second defeat could devalue any later title reign.Hardy argued fans may still view Volkanovski as the superior fighter even after retirement.He expects Lopes to improve but doubts the changes will close the gap.Hardy backed Volkanovski to win again, possibly conceding a round.

Economic Impact and Global Attention Hosting the first-ever World Boxing Championships brought an estimated £4 million to Liverpool’s economy, according to a new report. The 10-day event in September featured elite boxers competing in Olympic-style bouts across 10 weight classes for both men and women — the first time male and female athletes vied for world titles at the same event. Over 8,000 tickets were sold, with more than half purchased by visitors from outside the Liverpool City Region. Hotels, shops, and local businesses benefitted from the influx, with out-of-town spectators spending around £1.8 million during their stay. The event…

Paddy Pimblett hasn’t posted on social media since suffering the first defeat of his UFC career. The Liverpool fighter, nicknamed ‘The Baddy,’ faced Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title on Saturday night. He took heavy damage in the unanimous decision loss to ‘The Highlight.’ The battle earned Pimblett praise and new fans, but it also forced a hospital visit. Laura Pimblett updates fans The UFC has not provided an official update on Pimblett’s condition. Fans found relief through a social media post from his wife, Laura Pimblett. She shared a photo of the couple after UFC 324, showing their…