MMA

2025 was another explosive year for MMA in Nigeria. From global champions to breakthrough international medalists and rising regional talents, African fighters are carving their names into MMA history with guts, grit, and championship-level performances. On this note, Afrocombat presents our ranking of the Top…

Johan Ghazali learned the hard way that hype means nothing without growth. The teenage Muay Thai sensation entered the past year with momentum, confidence, and sky-high expectations. He leaves it wiser, sharper, and more dangerous. The 19-year-old Malaysian-American striker returns to action against Sean…

Islam Makhachev turns down UFC 324 bout. Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC welterweight champion and former lightweight king, has confirmed that he turned down an offer to fight at UFC 324 in January 2026, citing timing issues with preparation and training and is now eyeing…

Robert Whittaker, the former UFC middleweight champion, has opened the door to a potential move up to light heavyweight (205 pounds) as he prepares for a return to the octagon in 2026. Whittaker’s recent run has been a mixed one. After losing his…

It Was a Horrendous Mismatch, Eddie Hearn, the longtime promoter of Anthony Joshua, has dismissed recent comments from Jake Paul suggesting he had “wobbled” the former two‑time world heavyweight champion during their highly publicised boxing match in December 2025 — calling the fight a one‑sided…

Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade has made it clear that he is coming back stronger in 2026 after relinquishing the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Championship to Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu at ONE Fight Night 38. The Brazilian star known for his explosive striking described Baatarkhuu as the toughest…

Eddie Hearn isn’t buying the idea that Zuffa Boxing can simply walk into the sport and take over. The Matchroom Boxing boss has enjoyed a cordial relationship with UFC CEO Dana White in the past, but that tone has shifted as White and TKO…

Luke Rockhold has added his name to the growing list of fighters and analysts who were left unimpressed by Andrew Tate’s performance at Misfits Mania. The former UFC middleweight champion reacted to Tate’s six-round boxing loss to Chase DeMoor, a bout that headlined the…

Jake Paul couldn’t answer the count in the sixth round against Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Cormier believes the outcome was inevitable from the moment the fight was booked. Paul and Joshua clashed inside the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday night. Despite early resistance…

Andrew Tate’s long-anticipated return to the ring ended in disappointment, but not denial. The self-styled “Top G” suffered a clear defeat against Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor on Saturday night in Dubai, with the American retaining his title via majority decision. It marked Andrew…