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Two accomplished bantamweights from outside the UFC will collide when Patchy Mix takes on Jakub Wiklacz at UFC 320 in Las Vegas on October 4, 2025. Mix (20-2), once the Bellator champion and bantamweight grand prix winner, is looking to recover after dropping his UFC debut in June to Mario Bautista. That defeat ended a long winning streak in which he beat high-level opponents such as Kyoji Horiguchi, Sergio Pettis, Raufeon Stots, and Magomed Magomedov. Poland’s Wiklacz (16-3-2) enters the Octagon for the first time after reigning as KSW’s bantamweight champion. Unbeaten since 2020, he successfully defended his belt three…

Historic Victory at Youth World Championship 16-year-old Rachim Isaev from Vienna made Austrian MMA history at the recent IMMAF Youth World Championship. Competing in the Super Lightweight category, Isaev won gold – the first medal of its kind for Austria. About IMMAF and MMA The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is recognized as the leading global amateur MMA organization. Founded in 2012, it promotes the sport at the amateur level worldwide, regulates competitions, and sets standards. MMA combines wrestling and striking techniques, drawing from Muay Thai, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and boxing. The sport gained international recognition largely through 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…

UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar ends his retirement to compete in bare-knuckle boxing. He will fight on the first BKFC card in New Jersey on October 4. Edgar will face UFC veteran Jimmie Rivera, who holds a 2-2-1 record in BKFC. Multiple sources confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting following an initial report from Yahoo! Sports. Edgar’s Career Shift Edgar retired nearly three years ago after losing to Chris Gutierrez, marking his third consecutive knockout defeat. Since retiring, he joined the UFC Hall of Fame, opened his own gym, and hosted a podcast. At 43, he now pursues a…

The UFC has confirmed that Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS), The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), and Road to UFC are not part of its new deal with Paramount. The UFC continues to explore broadcast options for these shows. The seven-year, $7.7 billion U.S. agreement between UFC and Paramount covers numbered events and Fight Night cards. UFC President Dana White confirmed to Sports Business Journal that DWCS does not fall under this deal. A press release announcing the agreement highlighted UFC events but did not mention properties like DWCS, TUF, or Road to UFC. White confirmed that the U.S. rights for DWCS…

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.…

Davis Upsets Defending Champion Britain’s Alfie Davis stunned reigning champion Gadzhi Rabadanov to win the PFL lightweight tournament by unanimous decision in Charlotte, North Carolina. London’s Davis landed the more effective strikes, with all three judges scoring it 48-47 in his favour. Emotional Victory and Prize Money Overcome with emotion as the result was announced, Davis claimed the $500,000 (£369,000) prize, describing it as “life-changing.” He becomes the third Briton to win an annual PFL tournament, following featherweight Brendan Loughnane in 2022 and women’s flyweight Dakota Ditcheva last year. Davis Reflects on the Win “I’ve worked so hard for this,”…

Lerone Murphy stuns UFC with spinning elbow knockout Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight contender Lerone Murphy put himself in the spotlight with a spectacular knockout. He stopped UFC rookie Aaron Pico in the first round with a spinning elbow during the co-main event of UFC 319 on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Fans immediately added the finish to the conversation for ‘knockout of the year’. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Murphy demanded a shot at the Featherweight title. “This sport is all about moments, and I just created one,” he said. “I took…

Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus du Plessis to capture the middleweight crown at UFC 319 in Chicago. He landed 529 total strikes over five rounds, setting a new single-fight UFC record. Despite the historic performance, fans criticized Chimaev’s wrestling-heavy style, creating a mixed response across the combat sports community. Experts Defend Chimaev’s Grappling Mastery Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker praised Chimaev on his MMArcade podcast. He said fans should admire Chimaev’s control over a relentless opponent like Du Plessis. Whittaker highlighted Du Plessis’ strength, stamina, and resilience, emphasizing that Chimaev’s dominance represents rare championship-level skill. Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious…