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Sean O'Malley sends message to fans complaining about UFC 316 rematch with Merab Dvalishvili: "Don't watch!"
Josh Evanoff - April 7, 2025
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has responded to critics of his upcoming fight against Merab Dvalishvili. ‘Sugar’ recently signed a deal to face ‘The Machine’ in the main event of UFC 316 in June. The bout will be a rematch of their prior meeting at The Sphere last September, which saw Merab Dvalishvili largely dominate the then-bantamweight champion. Post-fight, Sean O’Malley revealed a litany of injuries that hampered his performance, and called for a rematch. Earlier this month, Dana White granted his wish for a second crack at Dvalishvili.
Lerone Murphy responds to critics of win over Josh Emmett at UFC Vegas 105: "What do you expect me to do?"
Josh Evanoff - April 7, 2025
UFC featherweight Lerone Murphy has responded to critics of his recent victory over Josh Emmett. ‘The Miracle’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC Vegas 105 over the weekend. Back for the first time since a unanimous decision victory over Dan Ige, the undefeated featherweight met Josh Emmett. For his part, the 40-year-old entered the bout off a brutal first-round knockout victory over Bryce Mitchell in December 2023. For Lerone Murphy, the opportunity to face the former title challenger was a big one.
REPORT | Aaron Pico set to make UFC debut against Movsar Evloev in May
Josh Evanoff - April 7, 2025
Aaron Pico is reportedly set to make his UFC debut against Movsar Evloev in May. The 27-year-old was one of the faces of Bellator for nearly a decade. Having signed with the promotion when he was a teenager, Aaron Pico struggled a bit upon his debut. The featherweight was 4-3 at one point in his career, with all of his losses coming by way of finish. However, in 2020, Pico turned things around, and he never looked back.
Sean O’Malley makes surprising admission about ‘borderline embarrassing’ UFC title loss
BJ Penn Staff - April 7, 2025
Sean O’Malley is one of the most popular fighters in the UFC right now, but his reign as the promotion’s bantamweight champ didn’t last long. O’Malley won the bantamweight belt with a knockout of Aljamain Sterling in 2023. After defending his belt with a lopsided decision win over Marlon “Chito” Vera early last year, he then lost the belt last September, suffering a decision loss to Georgia’s Merab Dvalishvili.
Oscar De La Hoya digs up failed Dana White reality show in scathing attack on UFC boss
BJ Penn Staff - April 7, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White has a long list of incredible business successes on his resume. However, the UFC boss has also been involved in a few projects that flopped, and his long-time nemesis Oscar De La Hoya isn’t going to let him forget it. De La Hoya, a former boxing champ turned boxing promoter, has been beefing with White for years. The former boxer fired his latest salvo at White soon after we learned the UFC boss will be starting his own boxing promotion with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.
Paddy Pimblett sends scathing message to Ilia Topuria amid UFC lightweight move
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 7, 2025
Paddy Pimblett is hoping to get a chance to face Ilia Topuria. Pimblett and Topuria have had some beef over the years. “The Baddy” even threw a hand sanitizer bottle at “La Leyenda” in a fighter hotel lobby. The two have continued to trade barbs, and it’s left many wondering if a matchup will become a reality in the future.
WATCH | Ivanka Trump shows off martial arts skills in new training footage
BJ Penn Staff - April 7, 2025
It’s no secret that Donald Trump is a fight fan. The US President frequently mingles with UFC stars, and often appears at the promotion’s pay-per-view events. As it turns out, his fascination with the martial arts runs in the family, as his daughter Ivanka Trump trains in a form of jiu jitsu. Ivanka does her training under the Valente brothers in North Miami Beach, Florida. If you’re curious about her skill level, you’re in luck. The gym she practices at recently posted some footage of her in training.
Robert Whittaker reveals key factor in UFC 314 main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 7, 2025
Robert Whittaker believes there is one important factor when it comes to the potential outcome of Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes. Volkanovski and Lopes will collide in the UFC 314 headliner. The bout will be contested for the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship. Champion Ilia Topuria is moving on from 145 pounds, and the title will officially become vacant once Volkanovski vs. Lopes begins in Miami.
Dillon Danis takes aim at KSI over retirement talks, calls out Jake Paul: “One left”
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2025
Dillon Danis has taken shots at both KSI and Jake Paul as he aims to put an end to the world of influencer boxing. It’s safe to say that Dillon Danis is not an overwhelmingly popular guy in the world of combat sports. For a period of time, his trolling seemed to get the attention of the masses. Alas, nowadays, that isn’t quite the case. Instead, he’s getting what pro wrestling fans may call ‘go away’ heat.
UFC 314 broadcast team revealed: Dustin Poirier to return as desk analyst
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2025
UFC legend Dustin Poirier is one of the names who will be part of the UFC 314 broadcast team this weekend in Miami, Florida. On Saturday night, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will make its return to Miami. The expectation is that we could be in for the best card of the year thus far, headlined by a UFC featherweight championship fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. Regardless of your own expectations, there’s a lot of anticipation in the air as we get closer and closer to fight night.
Bryce Mitchell reveals his ‘Come to Jesus’ moment was spawned by dating a ‘spell-casting witch’
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2025
UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell continues to leave the mixed martial arts world guessing regarding what his next headline-making comment will be. There’s no one way to describe someone like Bryce Mitchell. He is one of the more controversial names in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and that much is saying something. He has a habit of saying things on social media, on podcasts and in interviews that leave many feeling pretty flabbergasted, especially within the MMA community as a whole.
Nasty face plant knockout takes place at Invicta FC 61 event
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2025
A truly brutal face plant knockout went down this past weekend at an Invicta FC 61 event with Jamie Edenden taking out Jackie Cataline. In the world of mixed martial arts, we all know that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is the biggest game in town. They lead the way by a fair distance, too, with a lot of fans exclusively watching UFC instead of any other promotions. That’s a shame, too, especially with the likes of Invicta FC out there.
Renowned UFC coach claims Merab Dvalishvili swayed judges with showboating in Umar Nurmagomedov fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
Renowned head coach Javier Mendez believes he knows how Merab Dvalishvili swayed the judges at UFC 311. Dvalishvili made his first defense of the UFC Bantamweight Championship against Umar Nurmagomedov on Jan. 18. Dvalishvili’s cardio proved to be a major factor in the fight, and he was able to keep the challenger’s grappling at bay. “The Machine” won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Nurmagomedov his first pro MMA loss.
UFC commentator explains why Michael Chandler has more pressure to win than Paddy Pimblett
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
One well-known name in the commentary booth thinks Michael Chandler has more pressure going into UFC 314 than Paddy Pimblett. Chandler and Pimblett are set to collide on the main card of UFC 314 on April 12. This will be the biggest name Pimblett has fought up to this point. It’s “The Baddy’s” chance to break through in the lightweight division.
UFC 314: MMA legend wonders if Patricio 'Pitbull' has 'too many miles on the clock'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
One UFC Hall of Famer wonders if Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has had too many wars going into UFC 314. Freire will be making his long-awaited UFC debut on April 12 in Miami. The former two-division Bellator champion will be going one-on-one with Yair Rodriguez. The featherweight collision will be featured on the main card of UFC 314.
Lerone Murphy calls out Brian Ortega following UFC Vegas 105 win, 'T-City' responds
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
Lerone Murphy is calling for a matchup with Brian Ortega. Murphy shared the Octagon with perhaps his toughest test to date in Josh Emmett. Murphy was effective in using his distance to stay away from Emmett’s punching power. He even frustrated his opponent at the end of the fight, where Emmett mocked him for “running.”
Michael Chandler reacts to cheating accusations ahead of UFC 314
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
Michael Chandler has reacted to those who believe he cheats inside the Octagon. Chandler made his return to action during the UFC 309 event back in Nov. 2024. He was defeated by Charles Oliveira via unanimous decision, but he nearly made a comeback in the final round. Chandler dropped his opponent and landed several punches on the back of the head.
UFC Vegas 105 Bonus Report: Ode Osbourne 1 of 4 POTN winners
Chris Taylor - April 5, 2025
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 105 event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. The fight card was headlined by a key men’s featherweight contest featuring Josh Emmett taking on Lerone Murphy. The bout proved to be another impressive showing for ‘The Miracle’. Murphy was able to utilize his speed and movement to keep Emmett guessing, this while busting up his front leg with some wicked sidekicks and calf kicks. Despite landing some decent right hands, Josh Emmett was clearly outpointed by Lerone Murphy throughout the majority of their twenty-five-minute affair and the Brit rightfully took home the decision victory.