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Bryan Battle will make his PFL debut later this year following his departure from the UFC, facing a major test in his return to mixed martial arts. Battle was released by the UFC last year after missing weight twice, but quickly rebuilt momentum with two wins at middleweight in Dirty Boxing Championship events promoted by Mike Perry and Jon Jones. Now fully committed to MMA again, he is stepping straight into elite competition. PFL chief executive John Martin confirmed that Battle will headline PFL Pittsburgh against former Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen. Eblen had been unbeaten before suffering a surprise…

A new video from Charles Oliveira’s training camp has unsettled many MMA fans. Viewers fear one repeated habit could end his comeback early. Oliveira prepares for his return with visible intensity and confidence. He believes a defining performance will put him back in title contention. That belief clashes with public concern about how he plans to fight. Oliveira targets redemption but faces familiar threat Oliveira openly targets another run at the lightweight championship. He says a strong win will force the division to notice him again. Before that, he must beat BMF champion Max Holloway at UFC 326. The fight…

Bo Nickal has launched a scathing attack on Colby Covington following a tense public clash that erupted during fight week. The dispute began at a press conference for a Real American Freestyle event, where Covington verbally targeted Nickal despite competing in a separate bout. Covington went on to defeat Luke Rockhold, then called for a wrestling match with Georges St-Pierre, while also drawing a sharp response from Nickal. Nickal offered to fight Covington at the proposed UFC White House event in June, especially after Covington suggested he may move up to middleweight. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Nickal said the matchup…

What started as mutual respect between boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and UFC boss Dana White has slowly turned into an uneasy rivalry. As 2026 unfolds, their relationship looks more strained than ever, with pointed comments and subtle digs becoming a regular feature in interviews. A Partnership That Didn’t Last Hearn has never hidden his admiration for what White has built in mixed martial arts, and the two even appeared to be on good terms ahead of the launch of Zuffa Boxing in 2025. There was talk of cooperation and shared ideas about how to grow the sport. But that early…

Puerto Rican boxer Nestor Bravo produced a devastating early Knockout of the Year contender just 10 days into 2026. Fighting on the undercard at the Barclays Center in New York, Bravo floored Mexico’s Pedro Campa with a vicious left hook in the second round. Campa collapsed face-first onto the canvas, unable to continue after one of the year’s most brutal finishes so far. The win moved Bravo to 24-1 as a professional, with 17 knockouts, and marked a strong rebound from his split-decision loss to Xolisani Ndongeni last March. The knockout quickly spread across social media, with fans already labeling…

KSI has confirmed he will not be returning to boxing, bringing an end to one of the most high-profile influencer fighting careers of the past decade. The 32-year-old YouTuber and musician hasn’t fought since his loss to Tommy Fury in 2023, and says that defeat marked the beginning of the end for his time in the sport. Speaking on The Ranveer Show, KSI explained that boxing slowly became something he no longer enjoyed — mentally, emotionally, or physically — and that his focus is now firmly on content creation and entertainment. Why Boxing Stopped Feeling Right KSI said boxing forced…

Arman Tsarukyan stayed active on Saturday with another high-level appearance on the wrestling mats. His standing in the UFC lightweight division remains unclear. He continues competing outside the organization to build momentum. These appearances keep his name relevant among top contenders. Last December, Tsarukyan met UFC fighter Shara Magomedov in a grappling match. Both fighters agreed to a submission-only rule set. Neither competitor secured a finish during the contest. Officials ruled the match a draw after regulation. Since beating Dan Hooker, Tsarukyan has now competed twice outside the UFC. He returned again at RAF05 to face Lance Palmer. Wrestling clinic…

Dana White has never been short on ambition, but his latest plan might be his boldest yet. The UFC boss says he wants to completely reshape professional boxing, and he is convinced his new venture, Zuffa Boxing, can do just that. Speaking recently with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, White made it clear he is done talking and ready to act. “I’ve been talking trash about boxing for years. Now it’s time to back it up,” he said. “I’m getting rid of the sanctioning bodies. The best will fight the best. We’re going to sign all the young talent.” Targeting Boxing’s…

Jason Luv has issued a stark warning to Adam22 ahead of their upcoming boxing match, claiming his opponent will learn the difference between “man and beast” in the ring. The bout stems from a long-running public dispute that began in 2023 after Luv filmed a scene with Adam22’s wife, Lena The Plug, triggering widespread online ridicule. Despite downplaying any personal animosity, Luv acknowledged that social media commentary helped fuel the matchup, which will headline the first 2025 event promoted by Brand Risk Promotions. The fight is scheduled for January 23 in Miami and will be streamed on Kick by Adin…

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, is calling on fans and the media to respect the boxer’s privacy as he comes to terms with a devastating car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his friends. A Tragic Loss On 29 December, Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash, while his team members, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, tragically lost their lives. Since then, Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, has returned to the UK to attend their funerals and pay tribute to the friends he lost. Hearn emphasized the gravity of the situation, saying, “This…