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2 weeks ago | 
mmaweekly.com | Joshua Ryan
Despite only competing professionally for five years, Jake Paul has drawn interest from his peers, with Ryan Garcia being the latest to observe the YouTuber's progress. While he has garnered much attention since his rise in the boxing ring, 'The Problem Child' has come under scrutiny for his approach. Throughout his 12-fight career, the 28-year-old has received backlash from fans and fellow boxers for favoring matchups against significantly older opponents.
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2 weeks ago | 
mmaweekly.com | Joshua Ryan
After months of trying to get his dream fight, Jake Paul has settled for a meeting with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on June 28. Instead of facing him in the ring, Jake's ideal opponent, Canelo Alvarez, has weighed in on the fight. 'The Problem Child' has done a fantastic job of keeping his name in the limelight since dedicating his life to the sweet science.
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2 weeks ago | 
mmaweekly.com | Joshua Ryan
After assisting in the release of a US ballerina from a Russian prison, Dana White has issued his first public statement. Ksenia Karelina went public when she was arrested and thrown into a Russian jail for treason. Karelina was found guilty of the crime after she allegedly donated money to a charity that later went on to fund war equipment for Ukraine. Karelina was set to serve 12 years in prison before Dana White, with the aid of US President Donald Trump, helped the ballerina get released.
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2 weeks ago | 
mmaweekly.com | Joshua Ryan
Ian Machado Garry believes a fight against Colby Covington will never materialize due to Covington's fear of facing him. The Irishman has received a mixed reception from fans since debuting in the UFC back in 2021. 'The Future' is now approaching his 10th fight inside the octagon, and while some believe he isn't cut out to be a mainstay atop the welterweight division rankings, his 9-1 record says otherwise.
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2 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Joshua Ryan
Much uncertainty has surrounded the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev rumored bout in the past week, but Du Plessis' coach may have finally called a halt to the negative reports. In an unorthodox manner, 'Stillknocks' has fought his way to UFC gold and has painted a target on his own back while doing so. The middleweight king has several huge names vying for a chance at his throne, but one man stands out above the rest.
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2 weeks ago | 
mmaweekly.com | Joshua Ryan
Much uncertainty has surrounded the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev rumored bout in the past week, but Du Plessis' coach may have finally called a halt to the negative reports. In an unorthodox manner, 'Stillknocks' has fought his way to UFC gold and has painted a target on his own back while doing so. The middleweight king has several huge names vying for a chance at his throne, but one man stands out above the rest.
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2 weeks ago | 
mmaweekly.com | Joshua Ryan
Amanda Nunes will undoubtedly go down as the greatest women's mixed martial artist of all time, but her story in the UFC may still have some unfinished chapters. 'The Lioness' has been almost flawless over the past decade, losing just once in her last 15 fights—a defeat she later avenged dominantly against Julianna Pena. The Brazilian's resume is arguably among the greatest in the sport's history, but she is ready to add more big names to that list.
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2 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Joshua Ryan
If Conor McGregor's bid to become Ireland's next president is successful, he has promised to lay down the law in his country. Due to his unapologetic personality, McGregor is a love him or hate him type of character. He has battled through adversity throughout his career to become one of the biggest names in combat sports, but not everybody is fond of the Irishman. As he puts his fighting future on hold to focus on a presidential run, Conor McGregor has been targeted by some notable names.
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2 weeks ago | 
mmaweekly.com | Joshua Ryan
If Conor McGregor's bid to become Ireland's next president is successful, he has promised to lay down the law in his country. Due to his unapologetic personality, McGregor is a love him or hate him type of character. He has battled through adversity throughout his career to become one of the biggest names in combat sports, but not everybody is fond of the Irishman. As he puts his fighting future on hold to focus on a presidential run, Conor McGregor has been targeted by some notable names.
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2 weeks ago | 
mmaweekly.com | Joshua Ryan
A new craze has seemingly appeared, which sees UFC fighters share the cage with YouTubers for a sparring session. Now, fan-favorite Jiri Prochazka is the latest to get involved with the trend. The European powerhouse quickly became one of the sport's most beloved athletes when he joined the UFC five years ago. The 32-year-old has enjoyed much success inside the octagon, capturing 205 gold and battling his way to a 5-2 record; his only losses coming against Alex Pereira.
