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…

Geoff Neal is confident he’ll make quick work of Carlos Prates when they meet in their rebooked welterweight clash at UFC 319. Originally scheduled to fight earlier, “Handz of Steel” was pulled from their first booking. Now, with the matchup back on, Neal is…

Paramount has secured a groundbreaking $7.7 billion agreement to become the exclusive U.S. broadcaster of the Ultimate Fighting Championship[UFC], marking the largest deal under new CEO David Ellison’s leadership. The seven-year contract, beginning in 2026, will see Paramount stream all 13 of UFC’s marquee numbered…

Dricus du Plessis’ head coach, Morne Visser, has unleashed a brutal assessment of Khamzat Chimaev ahead of their middleweight title showdown at UFC 319. On Aug. 16, Du Plessis will defend his UFC Middleweight Championship for the third time, putting his gold on the…