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UFC President Dana White has spoken in on the groundbreaking news about the WWE and Endeavor. It has officially been established that the WWE and the UFC will operate as one corporation in the future. For the time being, the WWE and UFC's combined assets are worth a stunning $21.4 billion USD. Endeavor has apparently purchased 51% of WWE stock in order for this merger to take place. The announcement follows WrestleMania 39, which took place over the weekend. "I Am Excited To Take This To Another Level" - Dana White On The WWE-UFC Merger UFC President Dana White has previously spoken out on the topic. The UFC initially joined the Endeavor family in 2016. Seven years later, the UFC remains a hugely successful venture for the American holding company. According to White, the inclusion of WWE is a highly intriguing potential given the company's overall success over the last seven years. White believes that this triple threat of firms might be a momentous transaction in the years to come, complementing both WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel for their cutthroat, very successful business practices. While no longer holding an official creative position in the WWE, Vince McMahon is expected to play an important role behind the scenes as the wrestling company transitions to Endeavor.

Daniel Dubois can now make an attempt on a heavyweight championship. Making the fight materialise is all that's left to do at this point. According to various media outlets the Londoner is qualified to continue his profession without interruption because the WBA has medical information that has been completely verified and provided by Dubois and his team. The action was crucial in allowing the sanctioning to move forward with the plans to schedule a heavyweight championship consolidation fight between Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk, the current WBA, IBF, and WBO champion. “WBA Championship Committee chairman Carlos Chavez confirmed on Monday that its panel “ordered the bout between Heavyweight Super Champion Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. The organization sent the communication to the parties today with a 30-day negotiation period… ending on May 2.” Should the fight go to a purse bid hearing, Usyk would receive 75% as the WBA 'Super' champion and Dubois would receive 25% as the 'Regular' titleholder. Usyk is managed by Alex Krassyuk's K2 Promotions-Ukraine and multiple-time BWAA Manager of the Year recipient Egis Klimas, while Dubois is handled by Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions and manager Martin Bowers. The development occurs after Usyk and lineal WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (33-0-1, 24KOs) failed to reach an agreement for what would have been the first undisputed heavyweight title fight of the twenty-first century. Months of hints from both parties about a possible springtime collision ended in a dead end.

Australian "Razor" Rob Wilkinson defeated Thiago Santos in his first PFL game and prevailed by a unanimous decision. Both were light heavyweight competitors. At PFL 1 of the 2023 season in Las Vegas, the two squared off in the co-main event. During the whole battle, Wilkinson's wrestling prowess was on display as the Aussie landed seven takedowns throughout all three rounds, accrued approximately five minutes of ground control time, and attempted submissions. Wilkinson displayed his superiority in the opening frame, taking down numerous times apparently at will. In the second round, Santos maintained composure and appeared to have high performance establishing his reach, but Wilkinson continued to be managed in using his wrestling abilities to knock down the Brazilian. At the start of the third round, Santos could find his range well though, and hold off a takedown attempt from Wilkinson. Nevertheless, Wilkinson was successful in ending the bout with his seventh and final takedown of the evening. Wilkinson's performance received unanimous 29-28 ratings among all three judges, extending his overall professional record to 18-2 and his PFL record to 5-0. Santos shared a collection of pictures on Twitter along with the following caption: “At the end of the day, we have two options, give up or continue. And how can I give up on a blessing that God grants me, even with all my difficulties and limitations I’m still here, doing and living what I love. Say what you want to say but we’re still in the game.” In the PFL 2023 season, his performance versus Santos wins him three points, moving him up to fourth position among light heavyweights. Santos, who is already 39 years old, soon will announce his retirement, but he is still hoping to get his hands on the gold strap before doing so. The former UFC title contender's future can only be determined with time, but winning the championship provides him more inspiration to keep competing.

With Jorge Masvidal's latest comments on his probable departure, mixed martial arts fans from across the world are abuzz with speculations. The veteran UFC fighter made an indication that even if he loses his scheduled battle at UFC 287, he could put his gloves away permanently. Masvidal, who has been fighting professionally for nearly two decades, is known for his explosive fighting style and impressive knockout power. He has fought some of the biggest names in the sport, including Darren Till Nate Diaz, Kamaru Usman, and Ben Askren. In his most recent fight, he squared up with his friend turned-rival Colby Covington which ended in a unanimous decision loss back in March 2022, but Masvidal remains a fan favorite for his fearless attitude and never-say-die spirit. Now, with UFC 287 just around the corner, Masvidal is facing yet another tough opponent in Gilbert Burns. Burns, who is currently ranked #5 in the welterweight division, has 2 wins and 2 losses in his last 4 fights in UFC and is considered by many to be one of the best fighters in the world. Masvidal knows that a loss to Burns could mean the end of his career, and he's not taking the threat lightly. “This could be the last one,” Masvidal said. “If I lose, I’m pretty much calling it quits. But a win against Gilbert means that things are headed in the right direction. So if I roll the dice and I do everything right, I’m going for it all. For one title, or many titles.” Masvidal has now dropped three consecutive main-event fights, which is the longest losing skid of his brilliant career. He faced Kamaru Usman in back-to-back championship fights twice, however, he was unable to win either time. Even though a defeat would discourage him, victory would put him in line for a championship fight against welterweight champion Leon Edwards, who has decided to seek vengeance after their 2019 backstage confrontation at a UFC London event. Masvidal, who will compete in his 52nd match as a professional fighter, believes he does have one title run in him. “I think I’m at my best right now,” Masvidal said. “My mental, my physical, now I’ve got to go out there and prove it. I’ve got my back up against the wall, but I get to start my resurrection here in Miami, Dade County, the city that birthed me, that made me, that molded me, so I’m more than excited. April 8, I give it all I got, and I win we keep rolling that dice until we get that f****** belt. Let’s go.” As the countdown to UFC 287 continues, fans will be eagerly watching to see what happens in the Octagon. Will Masvidal emerge victorious and continue his fighting career, or will he retire on a bittersweet note? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: this fight is not one to be missed.

Dillian Whyte, a heavyweight contender, thinks that scheduling their rematch for the summer would be Anthony Joshua's best course of action right now. Following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua made a comeback last Saturday night in London by defeating Jermaine Franklin in a twelve-round majority decision. Whyte defeated Franklin in a twelve-round decision last November while Whyte was also present at ringside last weekend. According to promoter Eddie Hearn's proposal, Joshua and Whyte would face off in a summer fight. Joshua, however, is also pressing to face Tyson Fury, the current WBC heavyweight champion. Whyte doesn't see anything that Joshua could put on the table to entice favorable fight conditions from Fury based on his recent performances and the absence of world titles. Whyte believes that their rematch would be the wisest move regarding business. "It's a logical fight," Whyte told Sky Sports. "Fury is not a person to negotiate with, because he'll mess you around. If he's [Fury] being offered the unified heavyweight champion and not taking it, what is Joshua going to offer him to take the fight? Nothing. "He's obviously seeing Joshua as way beneath him, the fight isn't going to happen. I don't know why they are wasting their time. There is someone here who is willing to fight and ready to go, but for some reason, Joshua seems to, and I don't know if it's tactic of his, brush it under the carpet. "I don't know if he just doesn't want to fight me or what, because he knows what my mindset is, I'll come to fight and I carry power in both hands." In their rivalry fight from 2015, Joshua defeated Whyte in the seventh round. Whyte have a previous victory over Joshua as an amateur.

WWE and UFC have agreed to merge to form a new publicly traded company managed by Endeavor Group. According to the terms of the arrangement, Endeavor will own 51% of the new combat sports and entertainment firm, while WWE owners would possess the remaining 49%. According to a press release from the firms, the deal values WWE at $9.3 billion and UFC, which is controlled by Endeavor, at $12.1 billion. WWE and Endeavor both saw their stock prices fall on Monday morning. The deal is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023. "This is a rare opportunity to create a global live sports and entertainment pureplay built for where the industry is headed," Emanuel said in a press release. "For decades, Vince and his team have demonstrated an incredible track record of innovation and shareholder value creation, and we are confident that Endeavor can deliver significant additional value for shareholders by bringing UFC and WWE together." WWE executive chairman and long-time owner Vince McMahon, the company's largest existing stakeholder, will continue to lead the WWE portion of the new company, second only to Endeavor founder and CEO Ari Emanuel. WWE CEO Nick Khan is anticipated to retain president of wrestling operations, while Dana White will remain president of the UFC. The board will have 11 members, with Endeavor appointing six and WWE appointing five. The name of the united company will be revealed at a later date. TKO will be the ticker symbol for the corporation on the New York Stock Exchange. Are you excited by the deal? Comment and let us know,

Despite rumors circulating about a potential fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, Eubank's promoter Kalle Sauerland has stated that Eubank is solely focused on his rematch with Liam Smith. The two middleweights were originally scheduled to fight in a 157-pound catchweight bout in October, but the fight was cancelled after Benn tested positive for clomifene, a banned substance. Eubank went on to face Smith in January, but was stopped in four rounds, resulting in his first loss since 2018. Eubank has since activated his rematch clause with Smith, but contracts have not yet been signed. This has led to speculation that Eubank may be considering a fight with Benn instead. However, Sauerland has emphasized that Eubank's focus is on his rematch with Smith, not on fighting Benn. “We’ve activated the rematch clause [with Smith] subject to the contract,” Sauerland said in an interview with talkSPORT. “Is it not signed? It’s not announced, let’s put it that way. That’s business on our side. If the contract’s not right, the contract’s not right." Sauerland also clarified that while there have been discussions with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing about a potential fight between Eubank and Benn, there have been no formal proposals. “What I want is for Jr. to put things right to Smith and to fight Benn. How that works, time will tell, and it won’t be long. He wants to fight in June—currently [that’s] Smith. I can categorically say we have not had one formal proposal from Matchroom’s side yet. We have had a discussion, but we are aligned right now to fight Smith at this moment in time.” Sauerland added that Eubank is a fighter who concentrates on what's actually on the table, and right now that's Liam Smith. As for the possibility of fighting Conor Benn, Sauerland said, "How that works, time will tell."

Shakur Stevenson predicts Gervonta Davis will defeat Ryan Garcia due to superior IQ and defense The highly anticipated matchup between undefeated fighters Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who will come out on top. While some have given Garcia a chance to win, including the young fighter himself, Shakur Stevenson is not convinced. In a recent interview with 210 Boxing TV, Stevenson gave his prediction for the fight, stating that he believes Davis will emerge victorious. According to Stevenson, Davis is on a "different level" and has a superior IQ and defense compared to Garcia. Stevenson also pointed out that Garcia lacks the necessary defensive skills to make Davis "earn everything." Instead, Garcia may rely on his impressive speed and power to try and overwhelm Davis. However, Stevenson believes that Davis will be prepared for this and will ultimately come out on top. While Garcia has been confident in his ability to defeat Davis, the odds are currently in Davis' favor. The Baltimore native has been dominant in his previous fights, with his deleterious knockout power proving too much for most of his opponents. The fight will take place on April 22nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and fans are already counting down the days. It remains to be seen whether Garcia can prove Stevenson wrong and emerge victorious or if Davis will continue his undefeated streak and cement his status as one of the best in the sport.

Josh Taylor Focused on Future, Ready for Teofimo Lopez Fight After the controversial points win over Jack Catterall last year, Josh Taylor is ready to put the past behind him and move forward. In a recent interview, the WBO junior welterweight titlist from Scotland made it clear that Catterall is no longer on his mind and that his focus is on his upcoming fight against Teofimo Lopez. Taylor and Catterall were supposed to have a rematch in March, but the fight was postponed multiple times due to various reasons, including a foot injury suffered by Taylor. Instead of pursuing another date with Catterall, Taylor turned his attention to Lopez, and the two are expected to fight on June 10 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Taylor vacated three of his belts in order to pursue a rematch with Catterall, but he believes that the Lopez fight is the right move for him at the moment. He stated that the WBO ordered a fight between him and Lopez, but it has been reported that he was already in talks with Lopez before the WBO issued their decree. Taylor and Lopez share the same promoter, Top Rank. Despite his move away from Catterall, Taylor still believes that the fight can happen in the future. He said, "The fight is always going to be there. It will happen at some point in the future." However, he doesn't feel that he needs another win over Catterall to feel satisfied with his career, saying that he could retire tomorrow and be content with his accomplishments. Taylor implored Catterall to move on himself, saying that he's had to move on because of the WBO situation. He added, "If he really believes himself and beats these other fighters go ahead and fight these f------ fights. Stop waiting on me." Taylor's focus now is on Lopez, and he's confident that he'll come out on top. He stated, "I'm confident that I'm going to win the fight. I think it's going to be a great fight, but I'm confident that I'm going to come out on top." Taylor is ready to put the fallout from his last fight behind him and move on to bigger and better things. He's focused on his upcoming fight with Lopez and believes that it's the right move for his career. With his sights set on the future, Taylor is ready to take on anyone who comes his way.

Former UFC Bantamweight championship candidate Marlon Moraes suffered yet another defeat, this time at the hands of Brendan Loughnane in the PFL 1 event on Saturday night. The event took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, at The Theater at Virgin Hotels. Loughnane, the defending PFL featherweight champion, showed his class with a leg attack strategy. Moraes struggled to defend against the repeated calf kicks, thus the tactic paid off. After some early success, Moraes was knocked down twice near the conclusion of the first round and was saved by the bell. Moraes was allowed to continue by the cage-side medic, but it was a pointless decision. In the second round, the Brazilian fighter came out swinging, knowing he needed to finish the battle swiftly. The injury to his legs, however, was too much for him to endure as Loughnane continued to attack with kicks. 'Magic' was eventually unable to continue, and the fight was declared a technical knockout in favor of Loughnane. This is Moraes' sixth straight defeat, and he is fighting to recapture his form following a string of setbacks. Loughnane, on the other hand, has won five straight fights, including two by technical knockout.

Anthony Joshua claims that he wishes to return to the ring as soon as possible. On Saturday night, the heavyweight returned to winning ways, entirely live on DAZN. Joshua was fighting Jermaine Franklin of America over 12 rounds at the O2 Arena in London. The three scorekeepers at the arena awarded "AJ," who was competing for the first time under new head coach Derrick James, the victory by recording scores of 118-111 and 117-111 twice. And Joshua was immediately questioned about his next play after making it to 25-3. The second of his planned three outings this year will take place during what he called "summer." While Dillian Whyte in a rematch is another possible option for the 33-year-old, fans have clamoured for an all-British showdown between Joshua and WBC champion Tyson Fury. Fury recently failed to land an undisputed title fight against the current Ring Magazine, IBF, WBA Super, WBO, and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk. “You know me, I try and provide for the fans,” he said when speaking to DAZN’s Ade Oladipo in the ring. “I know who the fans want. The ball’s in [Fury’s] court. I would 100 percent be honored to compete for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world. I stand here and I say that proudly. That would be an honor. “So, wherever you are,” Joshua said directly to ‘The Gypsy King’ on the mic, “if you’re listening, you know my management, you know my promoter. “We’ve had [dialogue] before so let’s continue and hopefully we can get this on sooner [rather] than later. We’re not getting any younger.” It is still unclear whether the previously agreed-upon fight can be confirmed once more, but all signs point to the largest commercial asset in the sport in the UK getting a significant fight next, regardless of who it may be against.

This past weekend at Gamebred Boxing 4, MMA legend Jose Aldo competed in his second boxing fight. He competed in a six-round match against fellow UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens. In an exciting and back-and-forth boxing battle, both MMA fighters faced off against one another. Although it was tight and some analysts gave the victory to Aldo, there was no clear winner in the end. Aldo received 58-56 from one referee, while 57-57 from the other two judges resulted in a majority draw. Even though he didn't claim victory over Stephens, it was still a fun battle, and many other competitors came to applaud the performance of the former longtime UFC and WEC featherweight champion. Aldo would be fighting for the second time; in his debut last February, he defeated a journeyman by decision. Among those who reacted to Aldo’s bout was his former rival Conor McGregor. The Irishman took to Twitter to call for a rematch, but wanted it to happen in a different sport. While the event promoter Jorge Masvidal said he was interested, Aldo quickly dismissed the idea when asked about a potential rematch. “Conor, shut your f–king mouth,” Aldo responded through a translator. “We were supposed to fight (again) before in UFC. You ran, and now you still talk shit.”