Day: 11. September 2026

Dana White claims Terence Crawford might return to the squared circle for the right matchup.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO was recently asked if we could see the retired Crawford compete in Zuffa Boxing someday. White believes that “Bud” will end his retirement if he’s offered certain fights.

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Terence Crawford challenges Jaron Ennis as comeback speculation grows Crawford (42-0) announced his retirement in December last year, months after his monumental win over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. He became the undisputed champ across three weight divisions with the win. The undefeated 38-year-old recently teased a return to action, with Jaron “Boots” Ennis (36-0) seemingly in his sights.

White was asked about the same during his recent appearance on the “Night Cap” podcast.

“If I went to Crawford with the right fight, Crawford would fight,” White said.

Crawford recently took to social media to tease a fight with Ennis, marking the first time…

Eddie Alvarez advises against an immediate Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje rematch, claiming the former won’t enter the Octagon as the same fighter who won two-division gold.

Topuria (17-1) was a massive favorite when he put his Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title on the line against Gaethje (28-5) at UFC Freedom 250 this past June. The challenger handed Topuria his first professional loss, forcing a corner stoppage before the final round.

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Eddie Alvarez warns against an immediate Ilia Topuria-Justin Gaethje UFC rematch Amidst rumors linking Topuria to an immediate rematch with Gaethje, former UFC lightweight champ Alvarez believes running it back could cost both Topuria and the UFC heavily. Alvarez claims Topuria doesn’t deserve a rematch to begin with, but understands why the UFC wants to put him in a big fight.

However, Alvarez says an immediate rematch would be ill-advised on Topuria’s part, considering Gaethje and his team have al…

Justin Gaethje is campaigning for the Republican Party in the upcoming United States midterm elections.

Gaethje recently took to the podium at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas. The Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder strongly supported Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of voting.

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Justin Gaethje urges Republican turnout during speech at Dallas convention He urged Republican supporters to vote with the same fervor as they did in the 2024 presidential election. Gaethje also believes President Trump and the Republican Party want the best for everyone, even their political competitors.

“In fighting, your last fight is how people remember you, but your next fight is the only one that matters,” Gaethje said. “Everybody has to understand how important these elections are and we have to get out and vote. One mistake I've made in my career was becoming complacent while I was on a winning streak and forgetting how unf…

The Professional Fighters League’s next Dubai card is taking shape.

The event, scheduled for Nov. 14 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, will be headlined by a heavyweight title clash between Vadim Nemkov and Sergey Bilostenniy. Two more bouts have now been added to the card, featuring a former Bellator MMA champ and the brother of a former Ultimate Fighting Championship star.

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Khasan Magomedsharipov faces Adam Borics on Nov. 14 PFL Dubai card Sergio Pettis (25-8) is set to take on Joji Goto (20-9) in a bantamweight tilt at PFL Dubai. Pettis is coming off a decision loss to Mitchell McKee this past April, which snapped a two-fight winning streak. Meanwhile, Goto, who makes his PFL debut, is coming off a first-round submission win over Azizbek Temirov.

Khasan Magomedsharipov (11-0) will look to maintain his perfect record when he takes on Adam Borics (20-4) in a featherweight matchup at PFL Dubai. Khasan is the brother of former UFC standout Zabit Magomed…

Sean Strickland is disappointed with Justin Gaethje for supporting the Republican Party.

Gaethje (28-5) recently took to the stage to support President Donald Trump at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. The Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder urged Republican supporters to vote and not get complacent with the 2024 presidential election victory. Gaethje’s appearance at the event has drawn a reaction from Strickland.

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Sean Strickland questions Justin Gaethje's MAGA support after GOP convention appearance Strickland (31-7), who was once a staunch supporter of Trump, has recently turned into a critic. The UFC middleweight champion is surprised by Gaethje’s continued support of Trump despite alleged unfulfilled promises.

Strickland accuses Trump of not fulfilling his promises on deportation, new wars, cost of living and government spending. He also mocked Trump’s promise of a $5,000 “dividend” to every adult citizen if t…