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31+ min ago (236+ words) Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja are big favorites ahead of UFC 324. Heading into the final pay-per-view of 2025 (and possibly ever), both the UFC is expected to have the same champions at the start of 2026. This Saturday, UFC 323 goes down in Las Vegas, headlined by a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan, and featuring a flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van. And as things stand, both men enter the event as betting favorites. Meanwhile, Pantoja is a smaller favorite at -265, with the comeback on Van at +200, an implied win probability of 72 percent. Pantoja has firmly established himself as the second-greatest flyweight of all time, with four successful title defenses to his name already. UFC 323 takes place this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Get RAF 3 results for the Mendes vs. Chandler event in…...

32+ min ago (544+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " UFC boss Dana White reveals harsh reality of eye pokes in MMA" Dana White has a reality check for fans who think UFC can eliminate eye pokes entirely. One foul that has plagued the sport of MMA more than most is the eye poke. Not only has the foul slowed down many fights, it's ended them prematurely. It's been a problem in the sport throughout the years and there appears to be no sign of things slowing down. Appearing on the "Triggernometry" podcast, White said that while UFC can make efforts to decrease the amount of incidents, it's not something that will go away entirely (h/t MMAFighting). "We will definitely figure something out," White said. "It's like bad decisions, bad referee calls, I mean it's never going to go away. It's always going to be…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (426+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " Max Holloway unsure if he wants spot on UFC White House card Max Holloway thinks he'd be a good candidate for the UFC White House card, but he isn't exactly clamoring for it. For years, Holloway has been praised for his fan-friendly style and the Hall of Fame resume he has built. Many believe he'd be the right type of fighter to compete on the historic White House card. Appearing on "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung's YouTube channel, "Blessed" said he feels his chances of getting on the card are high (via MMAFighting). "We'll see what happens with the Conor thing, with Jon Jones coming back," Holloway told Korean Zombie's Youtube channel. "I think the card idea is cool, but there's no American champion. The only American champion there is is the "BMF' title, so…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (430+ words) GSP touts Islam Makhachev's greatness Georges St-Pierre knows what it takes to be a dominant champion and he likes what he's seen from Islam Makhachev. If there's one thing "GSP" and Makhachev have in common'besides the welterweight champion status Makhachev claimed at UFC 322'it's their tactical game plans that have resulted in countless victories and also the occasional criticism for not always delivering a dramatic finish. Makhachev needed all five rounds to beat Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, though it was a completely lopsided affair that only strengthened Makhachev's case to be considered the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. For anyone not entertained by Makhachev's strategy, St-Pierre has some words for them. Even though Della Maddalena made it to the final bell, there were multiple points in the bout where the Australian standout appeared to be completely…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (272+ words) Tom Aspinall sends message to Ciryl Gane, the haters, and more Tom Aspinall is ready to get back in the octagon with Ciryl Gane, but he has to wait until his eye injury heals for doctor's clearance. The current UFC heavyweight champion faced Gane in the main event of UFC 321 in October. After Gane delivered an accidental eye poke to Aspinall, the bout was stopped and ruled a no-contest. Since then, Aspinall has dealt with some heat from the fan base, and in an Instagram post on Sunday, Aspinall sent a message to everyone, including the fans and Gane, but that's not all. "Thanks for all the love, support & memes,the hate. Coming to get my revenge on the big cheater," Aspinall wrote. The paperwork closes out by stating that Aspinall is not yet medically cleared for combat activity. Aspinall…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (325+ words) Topuria weighs in on January 24 interim title bout, urges Pimblett to win, and jabs at snubbed contender Arman Tsarukyan. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has finally shared his thoughts on the upcoming interim lightweight title fight scheduled for January 24, 2026, at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. The event, the first under the Paramount banner, will feature two title fights, including the interim lightweight bout between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje. Topuria announced a temporary hiatus from competition, which led the UFC to create the interim belt. Despite being absent, Topuria is closely watching the developments and has already expressed who he wants to see win. Topuria, known as "El Matador," has maintained a longstanding rivalry with Liverpudlian contender Paddy Pimblett, who is now set to headline UFC 324. Topuria made his position clear on social media: "Paddy, win your next fight. Hands up,…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (607+ words) Home " MMA News " ONE Championship " Ramadan Ondash promises all-out battle with Aliff Sor Dechapan" Nineteen-year-old Lebanese striker Ramadan Ondash faces Thai-Malaysia's Aliff Sor Dechapan in a pivotal strawweight Muay Thai showdown at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The matchup represents exactly the kind of challenge the young finisher has been waiting for, a meeting between two contenders with dangerous styles and World Title implications. Ondash originally thought his path might lead toward former two-division, two-sport king Sam-A Gaiyanghadao or Thai standout Thongpoon PK Saenchai. The strawweight division is stacked with elite veterans. But when ONE offered Aliff, a fellow streaking contender, he welcomed it without hesitation. What makes this showdown compelling is how both men surged through the ONE Friday Fights series. Ondash smashed Yangdam Jitmuangnon in 80 seconds in his promotional debut, outclassed…...

3+ hour, 31+ min ago (476+ words) Dana White still has no update on when Tom Aspinall might be able to fight again after his no-contest at UFC 321 Tom Aspinall is still healing from an eye poke he suffered in his fight against Ciryl Gane that brought his first defense as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion to an unceremonious end back in October. "Getting poked in the eye by anybody isn't good," White said on the Triggernometry podcast. "We've messed around with gloves, we've tried to do all these things. I think the big talk is if there's harder penalties for doing it, guys would be a lot more conscious of it. "Because you always have these guys where you're throwing punches and I'm blocking your punches [with my hands out and fingers extended] and then you get a guy that reaches out to catch something and the…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago (227+ words) Alex Pereira, the UFC's two-division champion, made headlines after a training session in Florida went viral. The session gained attention when Pereira was challenged by a sparring partner and responded with a dominant display of striking. Footage shared by Baba Buwaba on Instagram's "Standupstriking' shows Pereira facing an opponent reportedly named Neil. Early in the sparring, Pereira delivered repeated body shots that visibly affected his partner. As the session continued, Neil was urged to keep going, but Pereira's precision and power ultimately led to a knockout from a headshot just as the buzzer sounded. The video underscores Pereira's timing, accuracy, and ability to control the pace even outside of a formal fight. Fans online quickly reacted to the clip, highlighting his striking dominance and readiness. Pereira, known for ending Israel Adesanya's long middleweight title reign in 2022, later moved to light-heavyweight…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago (227+ words) The 24-year-old stepped into his pro boxing debut, facing Brendan Lally in Temecula, California, watched by fans and legendary champions alike. On November 29, 2025, Manny Pacquiao Jr., 24, son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao Sr., made his pro boxing debut against Brendan Lally in Temecula Valley, California. The four-round lightweight match concluded in a majority draw. Pacquiao Jr. entered the ring with an amateur record of 6-4, carrying both personal expectations and the pressure of living up to his father's legacy. After the judges' decision, one scored the fight 39-37 for Pacquiao Jr., while the other two scored it 38-38, resulting in the draw. " Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) November 30, 2025 Both fighters spent the bout finding their rhythm. Pacquiao Jr., in his first professional appearance, showed glimpses of skill but acknowledged there is room for improvement. At 24, he has ample time to grow and refine his style…...