Author page: Dayo Dare

Islam Makhachev’s longtime coach, Javier Mendez, is no longer brushing off the possibility of a massive showdown with Ilia Topuria. The superfight conversation has gained serious traction since Topuria emerged as one of the UFC’s top pound-for-pound fighters. Topuria is riding a wave of…

Sean O’Malley isn’t taking time to sulk after his second straight loss to Merab Dvalishvili. Instead, the former UFC bantamweight champion wants another shot at staying relevant in the title picture, and he already has a name in mind. After getting finished in the…

Brock Lesnar made his explosive return to WWE at SummerSlam, bringing the crowd to its feet in stunned disbelief. The moment unfolded after the event’s second night, just as John Cena stood in the ring, soaking in the applause at MetLife Stadium. Without warning, Lesnar’s…

Veteran UFC fighter Matt Brown didn’t hold back when addressing Renato Moicano’s stance on the recent UFC antitrust lawsuit settlement. Moicano stirred up controversy after revealing he was turning down the money owed to him from the $375 million payout. He claimed he had already…

UFC Vegas 108 delivered fireworks from start to finish, and the UFC didn’t hold back when it came time to reward the night’s standout performances. Four fighters walked away with an extra $50,000 in UFC Vegas 108 bonuses, thanks to not one but two show-stealing…

Arman Tsarukyan isn’t buying into the hype surrounding Justin Gaethje’s title push. The surging lightweight contender made it clear he doesn’t think “The Highlight” has done enough to earn a shot at the UFC lightweight crown. “Of course I want Islam [Makhachev], but right…

Luke Rockhold didn’t mince words when reflecting on his BKFC debut. After stepping into the bare-knuckle scene in 2023 to face Mike Perry at BKFC 41, the former UFC middleweight champion walked away battered and unimpressed. Perry stopped him in the second round…

Jon Jones is back in the headlines and not for a UFC return. The former heavyweight champion is set for two bench trials tied to an incident that took place in February, when he was accused of fleeing the scene of a car accident. …

Amanda Ribas went down hard in Abu Dhabi after an elbow from Tabatha Ricci sent her crashing to the mat. But what looked like another brutal KO loss might’ve actually been a blessing in disguise. That elbow didn’t just end the fight it dislodged…

It looks like Conor McGregor is finally making moves toward a return to the UFC. After years of uncertainty, speculation, and tabloid headlines, “The Notorious” is claiming he’s re-entered the USADA drug-testing pool, a major step toward getting back inside the Octagon. McGregor took…