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Sandton, South Africa 
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.
FC 129 ceremonial weigh-ins from Johannesburg — face-offs, final reads, and last hype before fight night. Track bout hubs for Boyd Allen vs Vince Bembe and Makengele vs Alonu on the EFC Worldwide event page.
EFC 129 fight week is live in Johannesburg. Get inside access with ENGAGED Ep. 1 before the main event Allen vs Bembe and the rematch Makengele vs Alonu. Track updates on the EFC 129 hub and the EFC Worldwide page.
Preview EFC 129 in Johannesburg: flyweight champ Willie van Rooyen vs Tumelo Manyamala, plus Boyd Allen vs Vince Bembe, Makengele vs Alonu 2, Goncalves vs Moyo, and Luiters vs Born. Keep the EFC Worldwide hub open for times and updates.
EFC 129 is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 14:00 GMT.
EFC 129 takes place in Sandton, South Africa.
EFC 129 starts at 14:00 GMT.
