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Ilia Topuria vows to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo as highest-paid athlete in 2025: ‘I have no doubt, really’ UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has big aspirations – and maybe they’re even a little too big. Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) emerged as a big star after he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to win the 145-pound title […]

Alexandre Pantoja Only Open to Bantamweight Move to Fight Sean O’Malley Alexandre Pantoja recently doubled down on his claims of having gotten the better of Sean O’Malley in sparring. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alexandre-Pantoja-Only-Open-to-Bantamweight-Move-to-Fight-Sean-OMalley-193526

Ali Alqaisi vs. Samuel Bark featherweight title fight headlines UAE Warriors 50 Ex-UFC fighter Ali Alqaisi will defend his UAE Warriors featherweight title in May. Alqaisi (15-7), the UAE Warriors and UAE Warriors Arabia 145-pound champion, meets Samuel Bark (9-2) in the UAE Warriors 50 main event May 18 in Abu Dhabi. In the co-main event, […]

Ilia Topuria Not Interested in Facing Max Holloway Without BMF Title at Stake Ilia Topuria believes there are more deserving candidates for a featherweight title shot if Max Holloway doesn’t put his BMF title on the line. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ilia-Topuria-Not-Interested-in-Facing-Max-Holloway-Without-BMF-Title-at-Stake-193525

Undefeated Prospect Nyamjargal Tumendemberel Set for Short-Notice Debut at UFC 302 Undefeated flyweight Nyamjargal Tumendemberel will make his promotional debut at UFC 302 on June 1 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Undefeated-Prospect-Nyamjargal-Tumendemberel-Set-for-ShortNotice-Debut-at-UFC-302-193524

Robert Whittaker Confident He Can Handle Khamzat Chimaev’s Ground Game Robert Whittaker is confident that he will be able to hold his own in grappling exchanges against Khamzat Chimaev. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Robert-Whittaker-Confident-He-Can-Handle-Khamzat-Chimaevs-Ground-Game-193523