Islam Makhachev Grappling Side Quest Could Put Khamzat Chimaev, Colby Covington in Frame
Rizvan Magomedov says Makhachev could grapple outside the UFC, naming Chimaev, Covington and Kamaru Usman as compelling tests.
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Rizvan Magomedov says Makhachev could grapple outside the UFC, naming Chimaev, Covington and Kamaru Usman as compelling tests.
Chandler stepped into NXT as a guest referee, then got shoved across the ring. The cameo adds weight to questions about his future in wrestling and MMA.
Johnson praised WingedC’s progress but called for stronger preparation. A shattered hand now puts his planned bare-knuckle debut in doubt.
A third straight win over Virna Jandiroba could put Tatiana Suarez next in line for Mackenzie Dern’s strawweight belt in 2027.
White says he gave Hokit tough tests over comments he disliked; Hokit passed them and earned a November 14 heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane.
The 6-0 PFL heavyweight backs his grappling against Ngannou, but the former champion has shown he can answer wrestling with wrestling.
Usman says Covington’s defeat was hard to excuse, but Rosas Jr. had the specialist’s edge in a submission-only match.
Topuria says he’s aiming to return in April or later and answers Pimblett’s callouts with a blunt challenge, as a potential bout carries major division stakes.
Hokit backs Dana White’s tough matchmaking assessment and points to the credentials of his first four opponents ahead of a title fight with Gane.
After four straight losses, Adesanya says his new team has made training fun again ahead of his UFC Saudi Arabia bout with Shara Magomedov.
Till says Paul is “terrified” after Doumbe gets the December 24 bout. Their contrasting boxing experience puts the matchup under scrutiny.
A two-time GLORY champion with 45 kickboxing knockouts, Doumbe brings a sharp counterpunch and a 6-1 MMA record to Paul’s comeback.
Wilder’s heavyweight power will meet Opetaia’s technical skill on December 11, with both fighters facing a high-stakes test of their standing.
Till says he began training for a Christmas Eve bout with Paul after agreeing a price, then learned Paul would face Cedric Doumbe.
Till says a proposed Fury fight came with one condition: apologizing to John Fury. He claims even $10 million wouldn’t change his answer.
After a long recovery from a broken jaw, Paul says a loss to Doumbe on December 24 would end his boxing career.
McCall’s 79th bout has reignited debate over age, ring safety and boxing’s responsibility to protect its fighters.
Undefeated Jai Opetaia moves up from cruiserweight to meet Deontay Wilder on December 11, with size and power against speed and combinations.
Crawford says he may return for one more fight, naming Garcia at 160 pounds while Mayweather’s possible matchup with the WBC champion remains uncertain.
Covington says Conor Benn’s reported $15 million boxing deal sharpens the contrast with UFC fighter compensation, which he says remains below 20% of revenue.