The upcoming season of Dana White's Contender Series is set to ignite with a highly anticipated clash between two lightweight champions. George Hardwick, the reigning Cage Warriors champion, will go head-to-head with Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady, the current Fury FC champion, in a battle that promises fireworks inside the octagon. Scheduled for August 15th, Dana White's Contender Series 58 will showcase the meeting of these two formidable champions. The matchup was confirmed by a reliable source, following an initial report by MMA Mania. George Hardwick has been on an impressive tear, winning his last eight fights. The 26-year-old British fighter successfully defended his Cage Warriors lightweight title on two occasions, including a dominant first-round TKO victory over Yann Liasse at Cage Warriors 152 in April. Hardwick's relentless pursuit of victory has seen him finish his last six opponents, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the division. Meanwhile, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady, hailing from Fortis MMA, has been on a winning streak of his own. A former BRAVE FC lightweight champion, Al-Selwady claimed the Fury FC 155-pound title in his most recent outing, earning a unanimous decision victory over Michael Murphy in February. With four consecutive wins under his belt, Al-Selwady's momentum is at an all-time high as he sets his sights on the Contender Series. This clash of champions brings together two fighters who have consistently showcased their skills and determination in the cage. Both Hardwick and Al-Selwady have proven their ability to rise to the occasion, and their meeting on the Contender Series is expected to deliver an electrifying contest that will captivate fight fans. As the DWCS 58 lineup takes shape, the stage is set for an action-packed event. Alongside the highly anticipated clash between Hardwick and Al-Selwady, other intriguing matchups are in store, including Charalampos Grigoriou vs. Cameron Smotherman, Paulo Renato Jr. vs. to be announced, Hyder Amil vs. Emrah Sonmez, and Eduarda Moura vs. Janaina Silva. Fans eagerly anticipate this extraordinary collision of talent and the potential for one of these champions to earn a coveted UFC contract. The stakes are high, and the excitement surrounding Dana White's Contender Series 58 continues to build, as fight enthusiasts brace themselves for a night of thrilling fights and the opportunity for rising stars to make their mark on the sport's biggest stage.

BFKC World heavyweight champion Alan Belcher (5-0-0 Boxing) will be fighting Hasim Rahman Jr (12-2-0) in a boxing bout to take place july 22nd in Nashville, Tennessee.

Saudi Arabian Prince Khalid says Canelo v.s Jack fight is at 90% to be closed and done. Once its official they will reveal purses ect. Rumors say if the fight happends it will be Canelos biggest purse he has had for any fight.

World champion Ebanie"Blonde Bomber" Bridges just announced she will be joining David Coldwell's team. Coldwell is a recognized trainer for trainning many greats and that make's her very exited to be joining Coldwell's team and she is sure by his side she will learn alot and together they will accomplish great things.

The legendary "Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire’s world title fight against Mexican brawler Alexandro Santiago has been set for July 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. If Nonito wins it would really be the cherry on top of whats been an amazing career where he has been múltiple weight division world champion and is recognized as one of the most exiting fighters to ever compete.

In a heated response to Jon Jones' recent ascent to the top of the UFC Pound-for-Pound rankings, Islam Makhachev, the rising lightweight star, voiced his disbelief and frustration. Makhachev, fresh off a successful title defense against Alexander Volkanovski, expressed his conviction that he, not Jones, should hold the coveted title of the world's best fighter. At UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, Makhachev and Volkanovski clashed in a monumental battle for pound-for-pound supremacy. Despite an intense back-and-forth affair, Makhachev emerged victorious via unanimous decision, solidifying his status as the lightweight champion. However, to his surprise, the rankings remained unchanged, with Volkanovski retaining the No. 2 spot and Makhachev settling for No. 3. Makhachev's frustration reached its peak when Jon Jones, a three-time light heavyweight champion and widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in history, returned to the octagon at UFC 285. Making his heavyweight debut, Jones swiftly submitted Ciryl Gane, earning himself the vacant title and reclaiming the No. 1 pound-for-pound ranking. Yet, for Makhachev, the circumstances surrounding Jones' rise to the top were far from satisfactory. "This is bullshit, brother," Makhachev passionately expressed to Daniel Cormier. "How can Jon Jones be No. 1? He beat a guy who isn't a champion. This guy (Gane) doesn't have a belt, and they put him at No. 1 pound-for-pound. This is bullshit. People who truly understand MMA know who the best fighter in the world is. Don't call me the lightweight champion. Call me the pound-for-pound best fighter." While Makhachev's sentiment may stem from his unwavering confidence, his argument holds weight. With an impressive record boasting just a single loss in over 25 fights, both he and Jones have established themselves as dominant forces in the UFC. However, Makhachev has yet to venture beyond the lightweight division, whereas Jones has now conquered a new weight class. Undeterred by the circumstances, Makhachev envisions a future in which he becomes a dual-division champion. Expressing his desire to eventually challenge welterweight contender Leon Edwards, Makhachev believes that once he secures a second belt, he will rightfully be recognized as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. "This is my dream, and I'm certain I can be a double champion," Makhachev proclaimed with determination. "I can defeat Leon Edwards. He may have displayed good takedown defense, but it'll be different with me. I can strike with him, I can grapple with him, wrestle him. Anywhere the fight goes, I can beat this guy. Just give me one chance, and that's it. Perhaps once I win a second belt, they'll acknowledge me as the best pound-for-pound." As the debate rages on regarding who truly deserves the distinction of the world's top fighter, Islam Makhachev continues to train, prepare, and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to prove his worth in multiple weight classes. One thing is for certain: Makhachev's confidence and unwavering belief in his abilities are the hallmarks of a fighter who will stop at nothing to cement his legacy as the pound-for-pound king.

After dropping his trilogy fight against Alexander Volkanovski, Holloway made his competitive return in April, defeating Arnold Allen by unanimous decision. The only thing on Holloway's mind right now is moving up to lightweight, maybe to take on the victor of the forthcoming bout for the "BMF" title between Poirier and Justin Gaethje. “For sure, there’s the other belts.” Holloway said. “... But it’s always better to go to a different division while you’re holding a belt. That’s just what it is. We’ll see what happens. We’ll see how July pans out, we’ll see how my next fight pans out, and we’ll see. Who knows? We saw that fun BMF belt, with Gaethje and Poirier. Me and Poirier fought two times [already] and people keep harassing me about Gaethje anyway. Although there hasn't been any progress made on that front officially as of yet, Holloway thinks that fight—a matchup with fellow living star Chan Sung Jung—will be scheduled next.

Despite their differences, mixed martial arts and sports entertainment have always been related, owing to athletes who move between the two. A number of mixed martial artists have taken the other route in addition to those like Brock Lesnar, who later won the heavyweight title in the UFC, Bobby Lashley, and Dave Bautista who transitioned from professional wrestling to the cage. While Ronda Rousey is likely the most well-known example, that group also includes former UFC fighters Matt Riddle and Shayna Baszler. More future cross-overs are being discussed as a result of Endeavor's recent acquisition of the world's top pro wrestling organisation and decision to combine the WWE and UFC under one financial roof. Israel Adesanya responded to major WWE figure Paul Heyman's recent social media post in which he mentioned "The Last Stylebender" in the context of a current storyline-driven statement during a recent interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. "The only thing is, I like to be the author of my own story," Adesanya said. "I'll do a couple cameos. I'll come from under the ring or whatever, just appear... But to be a guy that is in there and then have someone write my story, and I'm this, I'm that; I feel like it's just not my forte. But I'll do a few cameos." Adesanya had previously hinted that he may make a WWE move "down the track," but he has apparently made the decision to stay out of the other sporting arena for the time being.

Ex undisputed world champion Josh Taylor just confirmed his move up to the welterweight division. After years of struggling to make 140lbs Taylor wants to try 147lbs. Taylor says he felt weak in his last outting against Teofimo Lopez and that he wants to give welterweight a try. The current welterweight division is no joke they have some sharks in that division, Taylor better be carefull who he wants to fight at Welterweight.

Ex world champion the legendary Jorge Linares (47-8-0) says he still has a little left in his gas tank to take out Rolando Romero and get his WBA world title. Rolando Romero (15-1-0) is the current WBA súperlightweight champion, he won it in a very controversial way when he fought Ismael Barroso who put hands on him and even dropped him. Thats what gives Linares confidence he can take Rolly because he believes he is a better fighter than Barroso and Romero's level isnt the same and doesnt consider Rolly that dangerous anymore.

The encouragement of a Hall of Fame fighter is reportedly something Nate Diaz will rely on before his match with Jake Paul. The eight-round fight is scheduled to take place on August 5 at the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas, between former UFC fighter Diaz and YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul. The 38-year-old Diaz, a definite but reasonable underdog, will receive some helpful advice to make sure his debut boxing contest is a success. Andre Ward, a close friend and fellow product of Northern California, made a hint in a recent interview that he will be helping Diaz in some way to be ready for Paul. The International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York, inducted Ward, a two-division champion from Oakland, California, last year. “I mean, not to go to deep into it but he (Diaz) has reached out and we gon’ connect at a certain point, when the fight’s getting close,” Ward said on The MMA Hour. “But that’s my brother, man. I respect what he’s done for Stockton, in this area, him and his brother. It’s gon’ be a great fight” Ward, who works now as a commentator for ESPN, cautioned people not to judge Diaz by the way he looks working the mitts. “People look at that mitt session that Nate had, and they just misread the play, man,” Ward said. “Those type of shots—they don’t look pretty, but they keep coming, different angles. You know, he’s got some miles on him, he’s been around for a long time. He needs to show me he can take a shot from Jake Paul because Jake Paul has a natural right hand, it’s got power on it. But if he can take that right hand from Jake Paul, it’s gon’ be a tougher fight than people realize because Nate’s gon’ keep coming.”

Excitement fills the air as the welterweight division prepares for an explosive clash between two formidable fighters. It has been confirmed that Geoff Neal will square off against the hungry contender Ian Machado Garry at UFC 292 in Boston on August 19. The much-anticipated matchup was first reported by RTÉ Sport and has been met with great anticipation by fans and insiders alike. Geoff Neal will undoubtedly face a tough challenge in the undefeated Machado Garry, who holds an impressive record of 12-0. While Machado Garry is unranked, both fighters have earned spots in the UFC's official rankings, with Neal positioned at No. 8 and Machado Garry at No. 13. The undefeated Machado Garry has been making waves with his remarkable performances, most recently securing a first-round knockout victory against Daniel Rodriguez. This impressive win marked his fifth consecutive victory in the UFC, with three of those wins coming by way of KO/TKO. Now, Machado Garry is set to face his toughest test yet against a seasoned opponent in Neal. On social media, Machado Garry announced the upcoming clash, fuelling the anticipation surrounding the fight. Fans are eagerly awaiting the clash of styles and skills that will unfold in the octagon when these two warriors collide. Neal, despite a recent 2-3 record in his past five fights, has faced some of the division's top names at 170 pounds. His losses came against formidable opponents, but his two-fight win streak, which included victories over Vicente Luque and Santiago Ponzinibbio, showcased his immense talent. With a UFC record of 7-3, Neal is determined to get back on the winning track and prove himself against the rising star that is Machado Garry. As fight night approaches, the intensity grows. The matchup between Neal and Machado Garry promises to be a battle of skills, determination, and willpower. Fans can expect an explosive showdown, as both fighters bring their A-game to the octagon, aiming to secure their position in the highly competitive welterweight division. UFC 292 in Boston will be the stage where Neal and Machado Garry leave it all on the line. Who will emerge victorious in this captivating clash? Fight fans around the world eagerly await the answer as these two warriors prepare to go head-to-head on August 19.