Justin Gaethje’s Title Run at 37: How Long Can It Last?
Justin Gaethje stopped Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight title at 37. A scenario-based look at his reign, the rematch question, and what history says next....
Max Holloway After UFC 329: Three Paths for the BMF Champion
Max Holloway stopped Conor McGregor in 69 seconds at UFC 329. A scenario-based look at his options: BMF defenses, a featherweight return, or a title shot....
Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Long Road Back: 19-0 and Two Years Away
Shavkat Rakhmonov is 19-0 but has not fought since 2024. A scenario-based look at his knee recovery, a December return, and what the layoff really costs....
Khamzat Chimaev’s Middleweight Reign: Scenarios for 2026
Khamzat Chimaev holds the middleweight belt at 15-0. A scenario-based look at his next fight, the du Plessis rematch question, and a possible move up in 2026....
Carlos Ulberg’s Interrupted Reign: Light Heavyweight in Limbo
Carlos Ulberg won the light heavyweight title on one leg, then tore his ACL. A scenario-based look at his recovery, his rivals, and a frozen 205 division....
Yan vs Merab 3: The Trilogy That Decides a Bantamweight Era
Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili are tied at one win each. A scenario-based look at the bantamweight trilogy, Yan's back surgery, and what decides fight three....
Volkanovski vs Evloev: The Age Curve Meets an Unbeaten Record
Alexander Volkanovski is still champion at 37 and Movsar Evloev is next. A scenario-based look at the age curve, the matchup, and the featherweight stakes....
US Open 2026 Predictions: Sinner, the Field, and What Markets Say
Last updated: July 2026 · 8 min read The last hard-court major of 2026 arrives with an unusual shape: one overwhelming favorite and a genuinely unsettled field behind him. Jannik Sinner enters the US Open window having just defended his Wimbledon title, while his biggest rival, Carlos Alcaraz, is...
How Often Do Underdogs Win in the UFC? What the Numbers Say
Last updated: July 2026 · 8 min read Every few weeks, an MMA card produces a result that “nobody saw coming.” A champion retires on his stool, an unbeaten contender loses a split decision, a returning superstar lasts barely a minute. Each upset feels shocking in isolation. Viewed across...
Will Conor McGregor Fight Again? Scenarios After UFC 329
Last updated: July 2026 · 8 min read Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return lasted 69 seconds. At UFC 329 on July 11, 2026 — his first fight in five years — McGregor attempted a jumping attack in the opening moments against Max Holloway, landed badly, and his knee gave out....