Paddy Pimblett is all business as UFC 324 approaches. The popular Liverpool lightweight has scrapped his birthday celebrations to stay locked in on preparation for his interim title fight against Justin Gaethje, a matchup that represents the toughest test of his career and a potential turning point in the UFC lightweight division.
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Speed may look impressive in striking, but it is balance that determines real effectiveness. Without proper balance, fast punches and kicks lose power, accuracy, and control, often leaving a striker vulnerable to counters. Balanced movement allows fighters to generate force from the ground, recover quickly after attacks, and maintain strong defense. By prioritizing balance over speed in training, strikers build a more reliable, efficient, and sustainable skill set that performs under pressure.
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Islam Makhachev, the UFC welterweight champion, has turned down an offer to defend his title at UFC 324 in January 2026. After winning the belt at UFC 322, Makhachev said the quick turnaround didn’t give him enough time to prepare. The card’s main event will now feature an interim lightweight title fight, while Makhachev plans to return for his first title defence in spring 2026 against a top contender.
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Getting disqualified in a BJJ competition is one of the easiest ways to lose a match without actually being outperformed. Most DQs happen because athletes ignore the rules, lose control, or assume a technique is legal when it is not. Understanding what causes a disqualification helps competitors stay safe, follow the rules, and keep their chances of winning alive.
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UFC President Dana White has been ordered to testify under oath as part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the promotion, marking a key development in the case known as Cirkunov v. Zuffa. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Richard F. Boulware, schedules White’s testimony for a February 2026 spoliation hearing that will examine discovery and evidence preservation issues. The outcome of the hearing could play an important role in shaping the direction of the lawsuit and future legal challenges involving UFC contracts.
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Tony Ferguson continued his late-career resurgence on Saturday night in Dubai, defeating Warren Spencer by unanimous decision at Misfits Boxing 23. The former UFC interim lightweight champion controlled the fight from start to finish, scoring a key knockdown in the second round and outworking Spencer over five rounds to capture the vacant Misfits Middleweight Championship. The win marks Ferguson’s second straight victory in the promotion and another positive moment after a difficult final stretch in the UFC.
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Arman Tsarukyan earned a late submission victory over Mehdi Baydulaev at ACBJJ 20 in Moscow on December 17, 2025, capturing the promotion’s Stars Belt. The grappling main event was briefly halted after an illegal knee prompted referee intervention, but Tsarukyan regrouped and secured a rear-naked choke in the final seconds to close out the contest.
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UFC Vegas 112 was full of action from start to finish. Manel Kape knocked out Brandon Royval in the first round, while Kevin Vallejos and Melquizael Costa also scored big wins. The night had a rare draw and a close split decision, leaving plenty of questions for future matchups.
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Everyone has been talking about how intense the fight between Merab and Yan was at UFC 323, but how did Petr Yan finally weather the storm that the likes of elite fighters for instance, Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O’Malley and Cory Sandhagen couldn’t. Petr Yan himself lost to Merab Dvalishvili back on their first meetup which
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UFC 323 showcased several major shifts in two weight classes, including a new bantamweight champion and an unexpected flyweight title change. The event took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and featured five main card bouts that influenced the direction of multiple divisions. Petr Yan Takes the Bantamweight Belt From Dvalishvili The main event
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Discover the complete UFC Qatar Results including Arman Tsarukyan’s submission win over Dan Hooker, Ian Machado Garry’s decision victory against Belal Muhammad, and every knockout and finish from the main card. Get full fight details, analysis and rankings impact.
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The 2025 ADCC East Coast Trials brought two days of fast, exciting no-gi grappling to Orlando, Florida. The event took place on November 15–16 and had more than 600 athletes competing for a chance to earn a spot at the 2026 ADCC World Championships. With strong performances, surprising wins, and new names rising in the
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UFC 322 delivered a night full of decisive performances and major changes at the top of two divisions. From Islam Makhachev’s smooth transition into welterweight champion to Valentina Shevchenko’s composed title defense, the event at Madison Square Garden offered a mix of dominance, shock results and emerging contenders pushing their way into the spotlight. Makhachev
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Every gym has its personalities, the chill white belt who rolls like he’s made of noodles, the blue belt who thinks every round is ADCC trials, and the one guy who somehow manages to forget soap exists. Over time, you start noticing patterns, behaviors that make everyone collectively sigh and look at the coach like,
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Former UFC star and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren has made a miraculous recovery, and shocked the MMA world by returning to wrestling training just months after undergoing a life-saving double lung transplant. Once fighting for his life in a hospital bed, Askren is now back on the mat, showing the same determination that made him
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Jon Jones Sparks Controversy on the No Scripts Podcast In a bold post-fight analysis, Jon Jones is making headlines by labelling Tom Aspinall “incredibly overrated” during his recent appearance on the No Scripts Podcast. The former two-division UFC champion dissected Aspinall’s performance at UFC 321, where the heavyweight bout against Ciryl Gane ended abruptly in
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UFC 321 Main Card Overview UFC 321 took place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, featuring two championship bouts and several key matchups across multiple divisions. The main event saw Tom Aspinall defend his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane, while the co-main event crowned a new women’s strawweight champion as Mackenzie Dern faced
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The UFC 321 weigh-ins in Abu Dhabi confirmed both championship fights, with Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane and Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern making weight. However, two fighters missed their limits, resulting in catchweight bouts and purse penalties. Get the full breakdown of fight weights, weigh-in drama, and what it means for fight night.
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On October 18, UFC Vancouver 2025 lived up to the hype with a night full of shocks, big wins, and career-defining moments. The event took place at Rogers Arena in front of a very excited Canadian crowd. It was headlined by Brendan Allen vs. Reinier de Ridder. What started off as a normal UFC Fight
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Ilia Topuria, the UFC Lightweight Champion, desires to face Islam Makhachev, the former lightweight king. He wants the fight to take place during the major UFC event that is supposed to be taking place at the White House. Even though the event and the fights taking place on it are still speculative, Topuria’s public challenge
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The third fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman has been announced, but this time it will be in a boxing ring. On November 14, 2025, the two former UFC middleweight champions will compete in a six-round heavyweight boxing match. This will be part of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight card, which will
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UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot in Rio de Janeiro was a night full of exciting finishes, great performances, and a main event that proved Charles Oliveira is still one of the best lightweights in the world. Oliveira finished the evening with a great second-round submission win over Poland’s Mateusz Gamrot. TL;DR Charles Oliveira submitted
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UFC 320 took place in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and had several major impacts on the UFC title scene. Alex Pereira won the UFC light heavyweight title back from Magomed Ankalaev in the main event with a spectacular first-round TKO. Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight title in the co-main event by defeating
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UFC 320 weigh-in results are in, and while the majority of the card cleared the scales without issue, one fighter came in heavy. The event, headlined by Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira 2, saw both title fights made official. However, Macy Chiasson missed weight ahead of her bantamweight bout with Yana Santos, marking the only
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It’s never easy to lose in MMA. Fighters spend months in training camps, go through painful weight cuts, and fight in front of the whole world. When the verdict doesn’t go their way, the physical pain goes away, but the mental pain often stays. Losing can make athletes doubt themselves, lose confidence, and even rethink
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