51+ min ago (417+ words) Training footage has become increasingly common as fighters share glimpses of their preparation behind the scenes. These clips often highlight technique, conditioning, and raw striking strength. Alex Pereira, known for his knockout power, recently showcased that during a sparring session. The moment once again reflected the force he brings even in controlled environments. Pereira's most recent UFC outing came at UFC 320, where he knocked out Magomed Ankalaev to regain the light heavyweight title he lost earlier at UFC 313. The fight was one of the rare occasions where he appeared to fight with visible urgency. He charged forward instantly and dropped Ankalaev early in the exchange. "Poatan' then finished the bout with a series of rapid elbows and ground and pound. The latest footage shows Pereira training at Teixeira MMA Fitness and Gym in Danbury, Connecticut, owned by longtime partner Glover…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (522+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 6:30 AM EST "Poatan" shared the clip on Instagram with the caption, "CHAMA." In the video, the two can be seen trading light jabs as they feel each other out. Early on, Robelis Despaigne found success with his jab and cross upstairs, while Pereira targeted the body. But things escalated quickly when the Brazilian suddenly leaped forward with a sharp left hand that visibly stunned the Cuban heavyweight." The Brazilian hammered the body repeatedly before landing a final shot to the chin that dropped the challenger flat on the canvas. Spectators watched in disbelief as the man hit the floor. His identity remains unclear, though some reports suggest he may be named Neil. Returning to Despaigne, the 6"7" heavyweight made his UFC debut in March 2024 against Josh Parisian." Although he won that fight, he suffered back-to-back losses to Waldo Cortes-Acosta and…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (457+ words) If it were up to Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes would not be getting a second title shot. Dana White's recent slate of fight announcements has drawn plenty of criticism, and the reasons are not hard to find. He had already stirred controversy by booking Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett as the UFC 324 headliner for an interim lightweight belt. That choice left Arman Tsarukyan out in the cold, and he was not the only contender passed over. White also booked a rematch between Volkanovski and Lopes for UFC 325 in Sydney, giving the Mexican another shot ahead of fighters like Lerone Murphy. The champion himself is not on board with that call. Following Volkanovski's victory over Lopes at UFC 314, all eyes turned to the undefeated Murphy as the probable next challenger. This anticipation stemmed from his impressive spinning elbow knockout of Aaron…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (416+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 6:15 AM EST "When you talk about 10 pounds to my division, to flyweight," to the bantamweight, it's a huge comparison. If you see Weili Zhang versus Valentina, you can see the difference in size, you know. Of course, when you have Islam go from 155 to 170, that's" yes, you can see it's not too much difference, you know," "The Cannibal' explained TMZ Sports. "I think if O'Malley gets the belt, I'm going to say I'm ready to go. But with Merab, it's different," the flyweight added. "Maybe if he wants to come to 125, it's going to be better for me." Alexandre Pantoja says he would be ready to move up if O'Malley had the belt but Merab changes everything " " Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) November 30, 2025 Clearly, he views "Suga' to be a much easier opponent than Dvalishvili. Pantoja added that he has "a…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (599+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 6:15 AM EST With his No. 1 ranking suddenly feeling meaningless, the 29-year-old has made an unexpected request to the UFC matchmaking team'one that's anything but ordinary. Dropping his hopes of facing Ilia Topuria, who recently said he won't fight in the first quarter of 2026, Arman Tsarukyan is now eyeing a man who has already dismantled stars like Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier. April 15, 2023, Kansas City, MO, Missouri, USA: KANSAS Kansas City, MO, MISSOURI " APRIL 15: Max Holloway addresses the media after UFC Fight Night Kansas City at T-Mobile Center on April 15th, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Kansas City, MO USA " ZUMAp175 20230415_zsa_p175_171 Copyright: xMattxDaviesx Even so, Tsarukyan hasn't abandoned the idea of eventually facing Ilia Topuria. "That [Topuria] fight is going to happen for sure," he insisted during the interview with ESPN. "Everybody is saying, "Arman, Arman, Arman.' Everybody knows it's bulls…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (491+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 5:45 AM EST No one expected Arman Tsarukyan to make the highlight-reel comeback at UFC Qatar that he did. He has been the No. 1 contender for the division belt for a while now, but Topuria has suspiciously dodged the Armenian fighter, making fans accuse him of avoiding a "tough" fight. Now, Michael Bisping has jumped on the wagon. The LW champion has refused to fight Arman Tsarukyan numerous times before. In fact, "El Matador" claimed he"d rather vacate his belt than fight the Armenian challenger, solely because of his unreliable demeanor. So, when Topuria released his statement on taking a break from the Octagon, fans were quick to accuse him of avoiding Tsarukyan. A celebratory clip online added fuel to the fire. Bisping further questioned Topuria"s plans and his statement on his UFC career when his co-host, Paul Felder,…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago (355+ words) Michael Chandler is back in the win column for the first time in more than three years. The UFC lightweight contender last tasted victory when he front-kick KO'd Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 in May 2022. Since then, the former three-time Bellator champion has suffered defeats at the hands of Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira, and Paddy Pimblett. Michael Chandler returned to his wrestling roots to take on a UFC legend at RAF03 on Saturday night. Real American Freestyle (RAF), the first unscripted pro-wrestling league, hosted its third event in Chicago on November 29. Former UFC star Chad Mendes was a more accomplished wrestler during his collegiate career. Still, Michael Chandler was able to handily beat him in the main event due to his size, power, and speed. "Iron Mike' won 4-1 before issuing a callout to Olympic gold medalist wrestler Jordan Burroughs. "I'd like to…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago (662+ words) Michael Chandler returned to the wrestling mats on Saturday night in the RAF 3 main event and turned back the clock with a near shutout performance over fellow UFC veteran Chad Mendes. While Mendes was the more accomplished wrestler during his collegiate career, Chandler thwarted him with size, power and speed during the three-period match. An early mistake from Mendes cost him when he had Chandler tied up and attempted to go for a roll but he slipped off. A split second later, Chandler reversed with a roll of his own to score two points and along with another point for passivity against Mendes, he went up 3-0 after the first period. From there, Chandler and Mendes continued to battle for position with the match being paused a couple of times due to an accidental eye poke and a couple of head…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (2026+ words) Ahead of this weekend's UFC 323 bantamweight championship main event, Kyte connected with Denver-based striking coach Sean Madden to breakdown the matchup between titleholder Merab Dvalishvili and challenger Petr Yan. Kyte: Alright Coach, it's time to get into it. Bantamweight title fight " what's the best trait of Merab Dvalishvili and what's the best trait of Petr Yan? Madden: For Merab "this is fourth fight of the year? Preview Every Fight On Saturday's Card Madden:That's insane, but we'll talk about that later because that's definitely something to discuss in terms of this fight and it could go both ways. His pace and his conditioning are always going to be the first things we talk about when it comes to his best traits because that's what separate him from the pack, even in a division as crowded and stacked at 135. He's still…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago (1291+ words) Saturday night, the UFC makes its fourth and final appearance of the year at T-Mobile Arena, bringing a stacked 14-fight card capped with twin championship fights. UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 is, on paper, the best card of the year, surpassing last month's outstanding lineup at Madison Square. Each of the three non-title main card fights feature former champions facing ascending contenders, while the prelim slate is packed with competitive matchups, including a handful carrying immediate divisional significance. Main Event: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan Co-Main Event: Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van Location: T-Mobile Arena " Las Vegas, NV Where to Watch: ESPN+ / Disney+ / FX Other Main Card Matches: Bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili looks to make history as he puts his title on the line for the fourth time this year, stepping in against ex-champ and perennial contender Petr Yan in Saturday…...