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Sandton, South Africa EFC Middleweight championship
Jay Silva, the former UFC, Bellator MMA and KSW fighter, has died at 45. Known as “The Spider Killer,” Silva built a career on tough fights, big names, and a willingness to compete anywhere.
Anderson Silva has fired back at Dana White after the UFC boss discussed Silva’s exit following Uriah Hall vs. Anderson Silva. Silva’s response was simple, sharp, and very Silva: the bald guy does not know how to count.
Hrishikesh Koloth, a 27-year-old MMA hopeful from Kerala, India, was killed in a rare black bear attack in northern Saskatchewan. His family says he came to Canada chasing a UFC dream, trained for years, and wanted to be remembered as a fighter first.
Eddie Hearn has challenged the UFC to release Tom Aspinall after the UFC 321 no contest in Aspinall vs. Gane, saying he would pay the heavyweight star at least three times more than his current deal.
Cage Warriors has produced some of the most important names in modern MMA. From Conor McGregor and Michael Bisping to Tom Aspinall, Paddy Pimblett and Ian Machado Garry, these former Cage Warriors fighters prove why the promotion remains Europe’s strongest UFC pipeline.
Cage Warriors is one of Europe’s most important MMA promotions and a proven launchpad for future UFC names. From Conor McGregor and Michael Bisping to Tom Aspinall, Paddy Pimblett and Ian Machado Garry, the famous yellow gloves have helped shape modern European MMA.
Most Valuable Promotions may not be done mixing boxing and MMA after MVP MMA 1: Rousey vs. Carano. Ronda Rousey beat Gina Carano in their main event, and now Amanda Serrano is openly talking about Carano while sharing a card with Holly Holm.
Ray J’s bizarre fight with Supa Hot Fire did not end when the knockout landed. Reports say Ray J later went to a Las Vegas hospital, while viral clips and post-fight comments pushed the story into even stranger territory with fresh questions about whether the bout was ever fully on the level.
Christophe Walravens and Adama Diop went to war at EFC 125. Relive the madness before EFC 126 drops. It’s Walravens vs Diop — and no one was safe.
Relive the intense EFC 125 weigh-ins as drama unfolds in Johannesburg. Middleweight champ Luke Michael searches for a last-minute replacement, while co-main fighters Hanru Botha and Ayanda Zwane go face-to-face in a heated staredown. Don’t miss this key moment leading into one of South Africa’s most anticipated MMA events.
Fight week is heating up in Johannesburg as EFC 125 draws near. Tensions reached a boiling point during fighter faceoffs featuring top South African contenders Hanru Botha, Ayanda Zwane, and Luke Michael. Catch all the intense staredowns and final hype before this stacked EFC card goes down!
At EFC 125, South African standout Hanru Botha returns to face rising talent Ayanda Zwane in a pivotal co-main event matchup. Meanwhile, Luke Michael is left without a challenger for the EFC welterweight title after Shadrack Nsua's late withdrawal. Another shake-up for South African MMA's biggest stage.
There’s no love lost between Luke Michael and Shadrack Nsua, and at EFC 125, they finally settle it with the belt on the line. This isn’t just another title fight — it’s personal. Expect fireworks as EFC's top middleweights throw down.
EFC 125: Michael vs. Nomvemve is scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 13:00 GMT.
EFC 125: Michael vs. Nomvemve takes place in Sandton, South Africa.
EFC 125: Michael vs. Nomvemve starts at 13:00 GMT.
