Massive Israel Adesanya balloons up to 230 pounds ahead of UFC 305, ‘hitting too hard’ for timid sparring partners

Israel Adesanya has attained such immense size and strength that his longtime training partner and current UFC lightweight, Dan Hooker, finds it unappealing and uninteresting to engage in sparring sessions with him. The reason behind it is that “The Last Stylebender” is delivering powerful strikes. That might surprise fans who remember Adesanya’s critique of heavyweight …

Colby Covington implored to retire: ‘There’s literally nothing left for him’

Colby Covington is still sidelined after his Leon Edwards title fight defeat at UFC 296 in December 2023. Everything appeared to be lining up for a no-brainer match up between Covington and rising undefeated 15-0 Welterweight contender, Ian Machado Garry. That was until Covington claimed Garry wasn’t a big enough name for him to return …

UFC 304 start time: Tom Aspinall clock blocks Curtis Blaydes, suggests ‘Razor’ is ‘not that good in the first place’

UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes, who challenges Tom Aspinall for the interim 265-pound strap at UFC 304 on July 27 in Manchester, is not happy about competing in the wee hours of the morning just to satisfy the pay-per-view (PPV) time constraints in the United States. After all, he’s not a vampire. But Aspinall, who …

Jake Paul vs Mike Perry open workouts video, LIVE stream updates from Tampa

Celebrity boxer Jake Paul and BKFC bruiser Mike Perry will strut their stuff this afternoon, LIVE at 5:30 p.m. ET for the “Fear No Man” open workouts in “The Sunshine State.” Paul will do battle with “Platinum” atop the DAZN boxing pay-per-view (PPV) card this Sat. night (July 20, 2024) from inside Amalie Arena in …

Ryan Garcia headed to RIZIN? Suspended boxer rumored for New Years Eve exhibition bout in Japan

So much for retirement, or rehab. Troubled boxer Ryan Garcia was recently suspended for a year by the New York State Athletic Commission after failing a drug test for Ostarine. But that may not stop the 25 year old from trying to compete later this year in Japan. Although nothing has been confirmed, there are …

Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria odds: ‘Blessed’ opens as betting underdog against UFC champ

Former UFC featherweight champion, Max Holloway, is expected to challenge reigning 145-pound titleholder, Ilia Topuria, for the 145-pound strap at one of the promotion’s upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) cards. While there have been rumors of a potential clash at Noche UFC inside The Sphere, the more likely destination is UFC 307 in Salt Lake City. Sorry, …

Curtis Blaydes admits UFC 304 title fight ‘feels lesser’ — ‘You wouldn’t have Conor McGregor fight at 4am’

Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall aren’t thrilled about the time their Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim Heavyweight title fight rematch takes place next weekend (Sat., July 27, 2024). UFC 304 features two title fights. The first will happen in the co-main event when the current interim Heavyweight titlist, Aspinall, looks to score revenge against his …

UFC 304’s Paddy Pimblett scoffs at King Green’s willingness to grapple: ‘Levels to this sh*t, boy’

Paddy Pimblett plans to show up and show out in his potential last Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bout. UFC 304 is right around the corner as the promotion returns to Manchester, England for a plethora of interesting match ups next weekend (Sat., July 27, 2024). Amongst the batch is a Lightweight contender clash that gives …

‘I really want to destroy him:’ Magomed Ankalaev continues pursuit of Alex Pereira — ‘He won’t even touch me’

Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev seems to be the most logical next Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight title fight. At UFC 303, the current champion, Pereira, became the first 205-pound titlist to successfully defend the division’s title multiple times since Jon Jones in 2020. “Poatan” heard “and still” after he knocked out Jiri Prochazka …

Red-hot UFC title contender to film anti-bullying video, expects Islam Makhachev title fight in October

Arman Tsarukyan is currently serving a nine-month suspension for trying to punch a fan in the stands at UFC 300, which would take him out of the running for a Lightweight title shot against division champion, Islam Makhachev, at UFC 308 on Oct. 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Tsarukyan is fortunate enough …