The latest news from the world of combat sports.
The rumors have been confirmed: Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League are merging. What first looked like another business flirt in combat sports is now official. MVP and PFL are set to operate under the MVP banner, with PFL’s MMA structure forming the foundation of MVP MMA. This is not just ano
On November 7, 2026, Max Holzer gets the chance to turn promise into reality. At OKTAGON 97 in Hannover’s ZAG Arena, the undefeated German will face bantamweight champion Igor Severino. For Holzer, this is not just another fight. It is the moment his OKTAGON run has been building toward. OKTAGON presents the matchup as
OKTAGON 91 was supposed to be remembered as a major MMA night in Cologne. A sold-out Lanxess Arena, an intense middleweight title fight and Krzysztof Jotko crowned as the new champion. Instead, much of the conversation after the event has focused on what happened after the decision was announced: chaos inside the cage,
On July 11, 2026, much of the international MMA world will look toward Las Vegas. UFC 329 is built around the return of Conor McGregor against Max Holloway. For German fans, however, one of the most relevant stories of the weekend happens much closer to home: OKTAGON 91 comes to Cologne’s Lanxess Arena, headlined by Ke
On June 14, 2026, the White House will host a professional sporting event for the first time in its history. The UFC is bringing UFC Freedom 250 to the South Lawn, a show officially marking the 250th anniversary of the United States – and coinciding with Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The event will take place on the So
The move of Conor Benn to Zuffa Boxing marks one of the most significant shifts in today’s professional boxing landscape. At 29, Benn has ended his long-standing partnership with Matchroom Boxing – not out of sporting frustration, but as a calculated strategic and financial decision. Benn has described the choice as on
Michael Eifert Faces the Greatest Test of His Career These are the stories that continue to make boxing special: a challenger from the shadows, years of waiting, little public attention – and suddenly a shot at the biggest stage of all. Michael Eifert has reached exactly that point in his career. The German light heavy
On January 31, 2026, the spotlight of European MMA will turn to Stuttgart as OKTAGON 83 brings its spectacular fight show back to the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle. With title fights and top prospects on the card, one name stands out above all for the German crowd: Frederic “Neanderthal” Vosgröne. The undefeated grapplin
Zuffa Boxing is set to make its official debut on January 23. The new boxing promotion, under the TKO/Zuffa umbrella, will hold its first event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card takes place on the Friday before UFC 324 and will be streamed live on Paramount+. The main event features a junior middleweight showdown
Agit Kabayel symbolizes the return of German heavyweight boxing to the big stage. What for a long time took place in the shadows has now become a sold-out major event: On Saturday evening, the WBC interim champion will fight at 7 PM in the main event at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen against Polish fighter Damian
After months of uncertainty, Max Holzer has finally spoken in detail about his sporting future. In a personal video, the 24-year-old openly discusses his contract situation, potential weight classes, and the possibility of the UFC. Holzer’s current contract with Oktagon is set to expire next April. Talks about a possib
It sounds like the script for an action movie—or a wild fantasy from Dana White after one too many drinks: a UFC title fight, taking place on the pristine lawn of the White House in Washington D.C. What had circulated for months as a rumor has now solidified into a concrete plan. Yes, the UFC is actually coming to the
On September 13, 2025, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford will face off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas – competing for the four major super-middleweight titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) as well as The Ring and TBRB titles. The fight is being promoted as a historic event, bringing together two of the best bo
Ben Askren, former world champion in both Bellator and ONE Championship, has survived a severe medical crisis. The former UFC fighter spent several weeks in a medically induced coma after developing pneumonia caused by a serious staph infection. A double lung transplant ultimately saved his life. According to Askren, h
MMA legend Jon Jones has officially retired from the sport, UFC President Dana White announced Saturday during a press conference in Azerbaijan. As a result, interim champion Tom Aspinall has been promoted to the undisputed UFC heavyweight titleholder. “Jon Jones called us last night and retired,” White stated. “Tom As
On June 14, 2025, DBX 2 “Rozenstruik vs. Cardoso” marked the second official event of the Dirty Boxing Championship (DBX), held in Miami. The emerging promotion blends elements of classic boxing and modern MMA inside a compact 18-foot ring – positioning itself as a fresh and disruptive force in the world of combat spor
At OKTAGON 72, legends like Vémola and Végh will take center stage – but many eyes are on a rising German newcomer: Frederic Vosgröne. The elite grappler from Düsseldorf’s UFD Gym is undefeated in his MMA career (4-0) – and has won every single fight by submission. After a spectacular performance in Dortmund, his socia
A behind-the-scenes look at the training regimen of WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion Agit Kabayel Boxing champions aren't born, they're made - through hard, strategic training. While fans typically only see the spectacular fights, the actual work that leads to these successes often remains hidden. A recent interview no
A major heavyweight showdown could be on the horizon: Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk may be set to face each other in the ring for a second time. According to a report from Ring Magazine – owned by influential promoter Turki Alalshikh – the deal for a rematch on July 12 at Wembley Stadium is reportedly close to being
On April 26, 2025, at KSW105 in Gliwice, the "World's Strongest Fight" will take place, as Eddie Hall faces Mariusz Pudzianowski. Both are well-known figures in the world of strongman and are now set to test their strength in MMA. Mariusz Pudzianowski – The MMA Veteran Mariusz Pudzianowski, also known as "Pudzian," is
Jon Jones is now officially a co-owner of the combat sports league Dirty Boxing Championship (DBX). TMZ Sports confirmed the news on Friday. The 37-year-old has signed a deal securing him a stake in the up-and-coming promotion. "I was hooked from the first show. I believe this is going to be a powerhouse of combat spor
UFC President Dana White is launching a new boxing promotion called TKO Boxing , aiming to breathe new life into the sport. As speculation around potential fighters continues, details about the promotion’s pay structure have now been made public. Fighter compensation has long been a hot topic in combat sports, and the
Dana White's vision, first teased last year ( as reported by CS.C ), is finally taking shape. The partnership between Turki Alalshikh and TKO Group Holdings signals a strategic shift that promises to be much more than just another entrant in the boxing promotion landscape. The boxing world is about to welcome a signifi
After months of provocations and verbal exchanges, it's now official: Max Holzer and Deniz Ilbay will face off on April 5, 2025 at "OKTAGON 69" in Dortmund's Westfalenhalle. The 23-year-old Holzer from Hanover is considered one of the most promising talents in the German MMA scene. With a flawless record of 10-0-0 and