Author page: Dayo Dare

Dricus Du Plessis is ready to put Khamzat Chimaev’s perfect record to the ultimate test. The reigning UFC middleweight champion will make his third title defense against the unbeaten contender this Saturday, August 16, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Du Plessis rides…

Dana White isn’t ready to name a headliner for the proposed UFC White House event in 2026, but when it comes to who could fill that monumental slot, the UFC CEO leans toward Conor McGregor. The event, expected to be the first of its…

Bobby "King" Green’s return to the Octagon will have to wait. The UFC lightweight veteran was set to face Carlos Diego Ferreira at UFC 319 in Chicago, but just days before fight night, the bout was scrapped due to injury. The cancellation was one…

Two Japanese boxers have tragically died from brain injuries sustained during separate bouts on the same fight card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall on Aug. 2. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, fought to a 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation junior lightweight champion Yamato Hata.…

The countdown is on for AKO 10, and this isn’t just another night of fights, it’s a moment that could shift the landscape of African MMA forever. On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Velodrome in Abuja will transform into a center of adrenaline, anticipation,…

Joe Rogan says the UFC’s new broadcast deal with Paramount could send MMA into a “hypernova” era. Having been with the UFC through multiple broadcast eras — from Spike TV to FOX to ESPN — Rogan believes this latest move might be the most…

The UFC’s new $7.7 billion broadcast partnership with Paramount and CBS has stirred excitement among fans but sparked sharp criticism from one of the sport’s greatest champions. The seven-year agreement includes 43 annual events—13 of them numbered—and moves away from the traditional pay-per-view model…

Miles Johns poured everything into his UFC Vegas 109 main card battle with Jean Matsumoto, but the night ended in heartbreak and controversy. The bantamweights delivered one of the most entertaining fights of the evening at the UFC Apex, going toe-to-toe for three intense rounds.…

Aaron Pico is making his long-awaited UFC debut with his sights already set on the division’s king. The former Bellator standout signed with the UFC shortly before UFC 314 in April and now steps into the octagon for the first time against Lerone Murphy in…

Charles Oliveira has never been one to shy away from a fight. Known for taking on all challengers, the Brazilian icon has built a reputation as one of MMA’s most fearless competitors. That willingness to face anyone helped him rise to UFC lightweight champion and…