UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov Preview: Light Heavyweight Contender Faces Unproven Test in Abu Dhabi
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov preview: Magomed Ankalaev meets Bogdan Guskov on July 25, 2026 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Style breakdown, stakes, and honest pick.
Topuria vs Gaethje Picks, a +320 Underdog, and the $338 Parlay: UFC Freedom 250 Predictions
The UFC’s White House card is built backwards — the American headliner is a massive underdog on the most patriotic stage in sports. Our full UFC Freedom 250 predictions cover all seven fights: the chin question deciding Topuria vs Gaethje, the Pereira-Gane pick’em, and a Canadian dog at +320.
Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim Preview + Sean Strickland’s White House War
No UFC champion has ever done what Sean Strickland is doing right now. Ten days before UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn, the two-time middleweight champion — fresh off handing Khamzat Chimaev his first loss — says he’s blacklisted from the event and is publicly torching it, trading vicious social media barbs with main eventer Justin Gaethje along the way. Meanwhile, Saturday’s UFC Vegas 118 main event is a genuine crossroads: Belal Muhammad, 37 and on two straight decision losses, meets Gabriel Bonfim, a 28-year-old Brazilian finisher at 19-1, with the betting markets split almost exactly down the middle. Add the first look at “The Claw” on the White House lawn, Conor McGregor’s July return against Max Holloway, and the official January 2027 death date for UFC pay-per-view in Canada.
Colby’s Gone, Dana’s Wrong, and UFC Freedom 250 Has Real Problems
Three stories are colliding in MMA right now, and none of them are particularly flattering for the sport. Colby Covington is out of the UFC after going once-a-year for five years and losing four of his last six — then finding himself off the White House guest list despite being Trump’s loudest MMA supporter for a decade. Trump’s actual favorite fighter? Khabib. UFC Freedom 250 is June 14 on the White House lawn with Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira vs. Cyril Gane, but the UFC is running its own judges with no government athletic commission in place, it’s going to be 80-plus degrees outside with insects swarming the lights, and 50,000 people are watching on outdoor screens nearby. And Dana White told Time magazine that people who talk about their mental health publicly are giving young men permission to be weak. It’s the most dangerous thing he’s said in years — and the most revealing.
Ronda Rousey Returns: How Gene LeBell’s Legacy Lives in the Rousey vs. Carano Fight
The Rousey vs. Carano fight on Netflix isn’t just a nostalgia match. It’s the closing of a generational arc that the Godfather of Grappling opened. Here’s why “Uncle Gene” matters to this moment
UFC White House Title Fights: Can Dana White Really Stack 8 Championships on One Card?
Dana White says eight title fights at the White House on June 14th. After UFC 325 delivered a forgettable Volkanovski-Lopes rematch, the real story is what the UFC is building for this summer. Dave Simon went division by division and made a startling discovery: not a single UFC champion has a scheduled fight beyond March 2026. Pereira, Makhachev, Topuria, Chimaev — they’re all being held back. Jon Jones needs hip surgery, effectively killing the heavyweight title fight. The pay-per-view model is dead, and Paramount wants one Super Bowl-style mega event. Plus full Apex predictions, AJ’s upset specials after hitting a six-fight parlay.
The Art of the Finish: Top 10 Chokes That Define Modern MMA
Unlock the secrets of the top 10 MMA chokes every fighter needs to know. From the legendary Rear Naked Choke to the intricate Gogoplata, we break down the mechanics, strategies, and defenses for each submission. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your journey, mastering these chokes will give you a decisive edge over your opponents. Discover how to control, dominate, and finish fights with precision and power.
De La Hoya vs Dana White: The Corporate War That Could Destroy Boxing’s Fighter Pay
Oscar De La Hoya’s public attacks on Dana White go deeper than the Crawford-Canelo result. He’s calling out TKO’s push to amend the Muhammad Ali Act—legislation that protects boxers from the exact promotional monopoly tactics UFC perfected. This isn’t sour grapes. It’s a fight for boxing’s soul.
Seth Rollins Says Pro Wrestling vs MMA Isn’t Close—Here’s Why He’s Right
Seth Rollins compared pro wrestling to Broadway and stand-up comedy, calling it a complete performance art requiring more diverse skills than pure combat sports. Before the keyboard warriors start typing about “fake fighting,” his argument deserves more than reflexive dismissal.
Usyk to Zuffa Boxing? Dana White’s Power Play Exposed
Oleksandr Usyk potentially joining Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing could reshape boxing’s power structure. Why this matters more than just another promotional move.