In a recent interview with ABC, Ilia Topuria said, "I've achieved everything, and after this fight, what else? Maybe I'll even retire." He also suggested, "I'm coming back in April. Paddy, Paddy, Paddy." Topuria and Pimblett were on course to…
“I've been in the worst situation a fighter can possibly be in. I've experienced the worst day of my profession." Ilia Topuria said in an interview with ABC, “What's worse than that? Dying. But one thing is clear: you either…
AN MMA fighter has gone viral for thrusting his groin into an opponent’s face during a bout. Slade Shadowshot took on Kevin Nsiona in South Africa. The fight went ahead in September, but a bizarre moment from it has just…
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Headlining Cage of Honor 98, Garrett Gross will come out of retirement to face Kory Moegenburg this Saturday at the A.C. Brase Arena in Cape Girardeau. It’s Gross’ first professional fight since December of 2024, when he won…
Topuria lost the lightweight title to Justin Gaethje in June, suffering his first professional defeat Ilia Topuria has revealed we wants to return to the UFC Octagon in April, naming longtime rival Paddy Pimblett as his desired opponent. Topuria last…
NDTV Dana White is not in the habit of making blank promises to fighters, but Alexander Volkanovski has earned a different kind of treatment Speaking on The Jim Rome Show, White said he would âpretty much do anythingâ for…
Nyfights » Featured » Ilia Topuria Opens Up on Psychological Impact of Justin Gaethje Loss in First Interview Since UFC Freedom 250 Ilia Topuria’s UFC return is gaining momentum with each passing day. A couple of days ago, the former two-division champion visited…
Nyfights » Featured » Ilia Topuria Targets Paddy Pimblett for April 2027 Return, Admits Retirement Is on His Mind Now that Ilia Topuria is back in training and targeting an early 2027 UFC return, fans can already start imagining him finally settling his long-standing…
Ilia Topuria may have lost his UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC’s White House event earlier this year, but “El Matador” appears to be keeping the same confidence he had before the fight. It feels like it’s been…
Ilia Topuria says losing his UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje five months ago was the worst moment of his fighting life. Topuria made clear he refuses to accept the loss as a reflection of who he is. "I wake…
Reign, defenses, and superfight chatter for ‘El Matador’.
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