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Islam Makhachev teases nearing retirement: ‘My next fight is one of the last in my career’
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev hints his upcoming bout could be one of his last, fueling retirement talk at age 35. After criticism for postponing his title defense until after Ramadan, Makhachev posted that he wants to face the winner of the Prates‑vs‑Morales interim fight at UFC 336 (Jan. 30, Toronto) to prove he’s still the best. A win would make him the first male fighter to defend titles successfully in multiple weight classes, joining an elite four‑fighter club.
Video: Bryce Hall jumped while wearing Halloween inmate costume by ‘6 dudes’
Internet star and former influencer boxer Bryce Hall was violently attacked at streamer N3ON's Halloween party on October 30, 2026, after dressing as an inmate. Six men punched and kicked him, a scene captured on video and later broken up by security. Hall posted that he sustained only minor injuries and challenged each assailant to a fight, starting with the kicker. The motive remains unclear, though the costume may reference Hall's recent arrest on felony coercion and misdemeanor domestic battery charges related to alleged domestic violence in Las Vegas.
Sean Brady reveals injury that forced him out of UFC Vegas 124 main event
Top‑ranked welterweight Sean Brady pulls out of the Nov. 7 UFC Vegas 124 main event after a staph infection swells his left knee. The injury, which began after a bike ride in the gym, forced a three‑day hospital stay and IV antibiotics, leaving him unable to fight in two weeks. Opponent Gabriel Bonfim is also removed with no replacement, and the card’s headliner shifts to Johnny Walker vs. Waldo Cortes‑Acosta. Brady attempted to postpone the bout to later in the year, but UFC cards on Nov. 21, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12 are full, so he now targets a Jan. 16 Fight Night in Texas, hoping for a new opponent or a rescheduled fight.
Canelo vs. Mbilli weigh-in results: Canelo Alvarez on point to take on undefeated champion Christian Mbilli
Canelo Álvarez steps onto the scale for his 69th bout, weighing 167.6 lb, as he prepares to challenge undefeated Christian Mbilli (167.8 lb) for the WBC super‑middleweight title in Riyadh on Saturday. The Mexican legend, 63‑3‑2, aims to reclaim the belt he lost to Terence Crawford in September 2025, while Mbilli (29‑0‑1) seeks to cement his undisputed status after an interim‑title knockout of Maciej Sulecki and a split‑draw defense on the Canelo‑Crawford undercard. Both fighters boast confidence, with Canelo promising to teach Mbilli “what it is to face somebody like me” and Mbilli vowing a “fight of the decade.” The main card on DAZN features the Alvarez‑Mbilli clash at 2 p.m. ET, followed by several undercard matchups.
UFC Vegas 123 weigh-in video: Moicano vs. Nolan
UFC Vegas 123’s weigh‑ins kick off Friday with a full 24‑fighter card. Main event lightweight bout sees Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan both hitting the 156‑lb limit after Moicano snapped a two‑fight skid with a second‑round submission win over Chris Duncan, while Nolan rides a five‑fight streak. Co‑main event features Randy Brown versus late‑call Jacobe Smith at 171 lb. The official weigh‑ins start at 12 p.m. ET, followed by an 8 p.m. ET Paramount+ main card that also includes Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden, Yana Santos vs. Luana Santos, and a stacked prelim lineup. Live stream is available via Ag. Fight.
UFC Vegas 123 weigh-in results: 1 fighter misses weight by 2 pounds
At UFC Vegas 123, featherweight Francis Marshall becomes the only fighter to miss weight, stepping on the scale at 148 lb—two pounds over the non‑title limit. His bout against replacement Dakota Hope (who stepped in for the injured Gaston Bolanos) may be shifted to a catchweight, with a potential purse penalty still undecided. All other 23 competitors made weight, including lightweight headliners Renato Moicano (156 lb) and Tom Nolan (155.5 lb), who vie for a tie with Arman Tsarukyan and Quillan Salkilld at six straight UFC wins. The full weigh‑in results list every main and preliminary card matchup.
Video: Alex Pereira’s head coach screams ‘back of the head’ in new footage from UFC White House knockout loss to Ciryl Gane
New UFC footage shows Alex Pereira’s corner man, Plinio Cruz, shouting “back of the head” at referee Herb Dean after Ciryl Gane’s second‑round knockout at the June 14, 2026 White House card. The strike secured Gane the interim heavyweight title, later becoming undisputed after Tom Aspinall vacated. Pereira has been criticizing Dean, while he eyes a three‑division title bid against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 in December. Gane’s first title defense is set for UFC 334 against Josh Hokit on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden.
Cain Velasquez describes day he tried to shoot man who allegedly molested his son: ‘I f*cking lost a will to live’
Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez recounts the harrowing events that led to his 2022 arrest after a high‑speed chase in Santa Clara County, where he attempted to shoot Harry Goularte, accused of molesting Velasquez’s son. Velasquez describes his son’s disclosure of abuse at a daycare, the alleged perpetrators’ release without monitoring, and the community’s silence, culminating in his desperate drive and gunfire attempt. He later pleaded no‑contest to attempted murder in August 2024, received a five‑year sentence, and was granted parole in February 2026. The interview on the Shawn Ryan Show details his emotional fallout and frustration with a broken system.
BKFC boss addresses Mike Perry after saying he was done with bare-knuckle: ‘I wish him the best’
BKFC founder David Feldman confirms that former “King of Violence” Mike Perry is leaving the bare‑knuckle promotion to return to MMA after receiving an “unbelievable” offer. Perry, who helped lift BKFC’s profile, departs without hard feelings, and Feldman says the company can’t justify the cost of bringing him back right now. While the door remains open for a future BKFC return—and a potential matchup with Darren Till—Feldman wishes Perry success and notes BKFC’s focus on building homegrown talent.
Morning Report: Dominick Cruz, T.J. Dillashaw defend Ciryl Gane against ‘cheater’ accusations
On the Love & War podcast, Dominick Cruz and former champ T.J. Dillashaw defend heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane against recent “cheater” claims. They argue his eye‑poke on Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 and alleged back‑of‑head strikes on Alex Pereira were accidental, not intentional, and blame referee Herb Dean for the controversy. Dillashaw, who himself served a suspension, says the backlash is driven by fan perception, not malice. The discussion follows Gane’s promotion to undisputed champion after Aspinall’s injury‑induced hiatus.
New heavyweight headliner set for UFC Vegas 124 following Bonfim vs. Brady cancelation
UFC Vegas 124 swaps its welterweight headliner for a heavyweight showdown after Sean Brady’s injury forced Gabriel Bonfim off the card. Johnny Walker (23-10, 1 NC) steps in on short notice to face Waldo Cortes‑Acosta (17-4) at Meta APEX next Saturday, though it’s unclear whether the bout will be three or five rounds. Walker recently moved up from light heavyweight with a knee KO of Mick Parkin at UFC 332, while Cortes‑Acosta looks to end a two‑fight skid after knockout wins over Derrick Lewis and others. The co‑main event features strawweight rivals Tatiana Suarez vs. Virna Jandiroba.
GFL announces new signings for December relaunch in Argentina
The Global Fight League (GFL) plans to relaunch on Dec. 18 with its inaugural event at Club Atletico Lanus in Buenos Aires, pitting the new Buenos Aires Gauchos against the Miami Monsters. The Gauchos roster includes middleweight Dante Romero (9‑8), welterweight Matias Ponce (12‑5, 1 NC), lightweight Franco Rios (4‑0) and Thomas Juarez (6‑2), featherweights Lionel Abojer (12‑4) and Eduardo Cajal (9‑5), bantamweight Ryan Martinez (9‑1) and flyweight Nicolas Rodriguez (9‑3). Former UFC contender Marlon Moraes joins the Monsters but will miss the Dec. 18 card. GFL, which missed its 2025 launch after promising big‑name signings, has also released its future scoring system.
Ranked bantamweights announced for UFC Qatar
UFC Qatar’s Nov. 21 card features a highly anticipated bantamweight showdown as No. 9 ranked Jacqueline Cavalcanti (10‑2) takes on undefeated Michelle Montague (8‑0), who sits at No. 12 in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings and also cracks the UFC’s top 15. Cavalcanti looks to bounce back after a recent unanimous‑decision loss to Ketlen Vieira, while Montague brings a perfect UFC record and a streak of six straight rear‑naked choke finishes from her pre‑UFC days. The event also includes a light‑heavyweight headliner—Jiri Prochazka vs. Navajo Stirling—plus fights featuring Aljamain Sterling, Dan Hooker and more.
Paddy Pimblett has plan for Justin Gaethje rematch: ‘Shoot in in the first 10 seconds, put him on his back and choke his ass out’
Paddy Pimblett outlines a new game plan for a potential rematch with Justin Gaethje, vowing to shoot for a takedown within the first 10 seconds and chase a choke submission. After losing to Gaethje at UFC 324 (Jan. 2026) and seeing Gaeghe claim the undisputed lightweight title at UFC White House (June 2026), Pimblett has sharpened his grappling, racking up quick chokes over Benoit Saint‑Denis, King Green and others. He says a Gaeghe rematch beats a fight with Ilia Topuria for his ultimate goal: the undisputed belt.
Sean Brady out of UFC Vegas 124 main event against Gabriel Bonfim
Sean Brady withdraws from the UFC Vegas 124 main event after sustaining an injury, leaving Gabriel Bonfim without an opponent for the Nov. 7 Meta APEX card. UFC officials are scrambling for a short‑notice replacement. Brady (19‑2) entered the bout fresh from a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley, while Bonfim (20‑1) rides a five‑fight streak that includes a TKO of former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. The co‑main event will feature strawweights Tatiana Suarez vs. Virna Jandiroba.
Fedor Emelianenko addresses Francis Ngannou fight rumor, blasts Dana White: ‘He simply doesn’t stand by his words’
Fedor Emelianenko debunks rumors of a fight with former UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou, saying he’s too injured for MMA but might consider boxing. He also slams UFC CEO Dana White, accusing him of reneging on offers and using legal tactics to block Emelianenko’s US fights. The 50‑year‑old legend, who retired after a knockout loss to Ryan Bader at Bellator 290, reflects on his storied career and the broken promises that kept him out of the UFC.
Between the Links: UFC 333 fallout, Justin Gaethje vs. Alexander Volkanovski chatter, UFC 336 title fights
UFC 333 tops 2026’s card list, delivering champion‑making wins for Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan in Abu Dhabi. In the latest "Between the Links" episode, Mike Heck and Jed Meshew break down the fallout, debate whether Arman Tsarukyan’s lightweight title hopes are in jeopardy, and weigh Volkanovski’s potential move up to face Justin Gaethje. The panel also examines Yan’s place in the bantamweight GOAT conversation, reviews RAF 14’s dominant performances from Tsarukovski and Khamzat Chimaev, and previews UFC 336’s interim welterweight bout (Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales) plus Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape. The show airs at noon ET/9 a.m. PT.
Charles Oliveira breaks down path to ‘another great knockout’ for Alex Pereira against Sergei Pavlovich
UFC 335 on Dec. 12 will see BMF champion Charles Oliveira and his longtime friend Alex Pereira headline the card at T‑Mobile Arena. Oliveira, on a two‑fight win streak after beating Mateusz Gamrot and Max Holloway, defends his title against Diego Lopes, while Pereira seeks his first heavyweight victory against Sergei Pavlovich. Oliveira praises Pereira’s firepower and predicts a “great knockout” if his timing and kicks land, noting Pavlovich’s vulnerability to strikes. The duo last shared a card at UFC 300, where Pereira knocked out Jamahal Hill after Oliveira’s split‑decision loss.
Jake Paul announces date, location for boxing return: ‘Somebody’s getting knocked out’
Jake Paul reveals his comeback fight will take place on December 24, 2026, in Dubai, headlining an MVP event. The YouTuber‑turned‑boxer, who recovered from a broken jaw after his loss to Anthony Joshua, has not yet disclosed his opponent or broadcast details. Paul, now 12‑2 with wins over Mike Tyson, Julio César Chávez Jr., Nate Diaz and Mike Perry, says the “big‑city” vibe of Dubai matches his hunger for a new chapter, promising “somebody’s getting knocked out.” MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian confirms a worthy challenger is being finalized.
Tom Nolan honored to follow Alexander Volkanovski’s ‘insane’ performance in UFC Vegas 123 main event
Tom Nolan steps into his first UFC main event at UFC Vegas 123, following Alexander Volkanovski’s dominant second‑round TKO over Movsar Evloev at UFC 333. Nolan, a 26‑year‑old Australian on a five‑fight win streak, will face veteran Renato Moicano, who recently knocked out Chris Duncan at UFC Vegas 115. Nolan says Volkanovski’s ‘insane’ performance fuels his confidence and highlights the rise of Australian fighters in the sport. He views the headliner as a perfect timing to prove himself, aiming for a top‑10 featherweight spot and an impressive victory.
Morning Report | Alexander Volkanovski lists two fights he’d like if Justin Gaethje fight can’t happen
After defending his featherweight crown with a second‑round KO of Movsar Evloev at UFC 333, Alexander Volkanovski tells Ariel Helwani he’d rather fight lightweight champ Justin Gaethje, but is ready with backup plans. If Gaethje declines, Volkanovski proposes a title bout against Arman Tsarukyan, even offering to vacate the featherweight belt and move up. He also ranks Aljamain Stakes as the more deserving contender for a future 145‑lb title if Gaethje stays. The featherweight champion’s next move hinges on Gaethje’s pending decision about retirement and a potential lightweight clash.
Joselyne Edwards to serve as backup fighter for Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 334
Joselyne Edwards is set as the backup fighter for the bantamweight title clash between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 on Nov. 12 in Madison Square Garden. The co‑headliner on Paramount+ was delayed ten months after Harrison’s neck surgery, and Nunes chose to wait for her recovery rather than pursue an interim bout. Edwards earned the spot after stringing together five consecutive UFC wins, including four finishes and a decision over Norma Dumont. The event also features Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli fight card, start time
Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring Saturday in Riyadh for a WBC super‑middleweight title showdown against unbeaten Christian Mbilli (29‑0‑1, 24 KOs). Dubbed “Mexico vs. the World,” the main event is slated for about 4:30 p.m. ET, with a DAZN PPV undercard featuring Jaime Munguia vs. Nikita Zon and other bouts. Mbilli, fresh from a split‑draw with Lester Martinez and now the undisputed champion after Terence Crawford’s retirement, aims to hand Canelo his first loss since September’s unanimous decision defeat by Crawford. The full fight card and start times are listed below.
Amanda Serrano set for retirement fight in January
Puerto Rican boxing legend Amanda Serrano announces her retirement bout on Jan. 9, 2027, at San Juan’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico. She will defend her unified WBO and WBA featherweight titles against challenger Skye Falzon. Serrano, a seven‑weight world champion with a 50‑4 record and the first undisputed female champion of the four‑belt era, highlighted her historic trilogy with Katie Taylor that headlined Madison Square Garden. The fight will stream on DAZN, marking Serrano’s final fight in front of her home fans.
Anything but fighting: Alexander Hernandez answers random questions
UFC lightweight Alexander Hernandez sits down with José Youngs for an “Anything But Fighting” interview, revealing his favorite movies, foods, TV shows and concerts. The conversation comes hot on the heels of Hernandez’s dramatic second‑round TKO of former champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 332, a win that restores his momentum after a loss to Rafa García in April 2026. The former 19‑9 contender also reflects on past victories over Jim Miller, Beneil Dariush, Olivier Aubin‑Mercier and Francisco Trinaldo, giving fans a personal glimpse beyond the octagon.
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