Chael Sonnen shares his insider information. Jon Jones denies retirement rumours.
Mixed Martial Arts
Nassourdine Imavov defeats Caio Borralho via Unanimous Decision at UFC Paris.
Benoit Saint Denis stops Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Paris.
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Nassourdine Imavov speaks on being an underdog in a potential bout against UFC Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and that he’d defeat him in style.
“It fits me very well, I like to be the underdog. When I’m the underdog I do the best performance.”
Plans for the UFC White House card in June 2026 include fighters warming up in the White House, outdoor screens for fans, fireworks and light displays with the fights taking place on the South Lawn.
Chael Sonnen giving insider information.
“If you want insider information, the UFC is trying to make Ilia [Topuria] vs Arman [Tsarukyan]. The problem is Topuria doesn’t want to fight until 2026. Tsarukyan wants to fight right now.”
Bryce Mitchell wants to debate UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria about Geography.
“God says that the Earth is flat. So Ilia remember you’re not arguing with me about flat Earth, you’re arguing with God. Even though you’re a Christian, you believe the indoctrination you were taught in school over the word of God. I’d like to have a debate with you about the shape of the Earth.”
Jon Jones says he isn’t retired but is actively training five days a week and is still in the UFC’s drug testing pool; says he’s ultimately training for the UFC White House card in June 2026.
Benoit Saint Denis says he’s back after losing himself when losing against Dustin Poirier; calls out Arman Tsarukyan, Dan Hooker, Mateusz Gamrot or anybody in the Top 10.
Paddy Pimblett says in a fight with Ilia Topuria, he needs to work on his timing but says his grappling always feels phenomenal; says he smothers people and compares himself to UFC Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.
“They don’t get up lad. I’m smothering you.”
Islam Makhachev says Ilia Topuria is ducking Arman Tsarukyan and recalls comments made by Topuria saying he’d rather retire than fight Tsarukyan. Makhachev notes that Tsarukyan is on a good streak and must be the toughest test for Topuria.
Conor McGregor on FaceTime with Elon Musk as he prepares to run for President of Ireland.
Coach Javier Mendez says Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father made MMA the No. 1. sport in Dagestan – not football or wrestling.
Boxing
Floyd Mayweather Jr. with a message to haters after the announcement of his exhibition bout against Mike Tyson in 2026.
“I’d be upset too if I was somebody else. I’d be mad at Mayweather too. How the f**k for 30 years you can keep getting money like this? Continue to hate. People only talk about winners, I am a winner.”
Terence Crawford is looking in shape ahead of his undisputed super middleweight bout against Canelo Alvarez on September 13, 2025 live on Netflix.
Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight week schedule.
Terence Crawford believes Jake Paul will defeat Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in their fight on November 14, 2025 live on Netflix.
Deontay Wilder has called out Jake Paul; says he’d definitely accept if offered a fight.
Jake Paul vs Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis will have a press tour in New York City on September 17, 2025 with a stop in Atlanta, GA the following day.
The main card for Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez starts at 9pm ET.
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis sparring heavier opponents as he prepares to fight Jake Paul.
Culture
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