Riakporhe Opens the Door to a British Title Shot for Johnny Fisher
The British heavyweight champ says he'd hand Fisher (14-1, 12 KO) a crack at the belt — but only if 'The Romford Bull' beats Michael Pirotton this weekend.
FightSplit Editorial Team · Sep 23, 2026
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Sean Sharaf Stuns Gable Steveson in 12 Seconds at UFC 331
The biggest underdog in UFC history dropped Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson with a single left hook to hand him his first pro loss.
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Alimkhanuly vs Bank Ordered for Sheeraz's Vacated WBO Title
Two unbeaten super-middleweights have 15 days to strike a deal for the vacant WBO belt — or it goes to purse bids.
Sep 23, 2026
Bellew Backs Benn for a Eubank Jr Trilogy — Here's Why
After a lopsided November rematch that saw Eubank Jr dropped twice in the 12th, Tony Bellew says a third fight only ends one way.
Sep 23, 2026
Callum Smith Says Bivol Title Fight Is Set — But the WBO Holds the Key
A December 12 date in Yekaterinburg is the target, but sanctioning the fight in Russia is the last domino to fall for Smith's shot at Bivol.
Sep 23, 2026
Paulo Costa Wants His Final Fight — Dana White Isn't Buying It
Costa says he has one bout left on his deal and a contracted three-round purse. White says the No. 6 light heavyweight keeps turning down offers.
Sep 23, 2026
Joshua Van Explains Why He Studied Dustin Poirier Footage in Reverse
The 18-2 flyweight champ says he flipped Poirier's fights to steal from a boxing-based striker he sees himself in.
Sep 23, 2026
WBO Hands Janibek a Vacant 168 Title Shot Against Unbeaten Jacob Bank
With Hamzah Sheeraz vacating, Janibek (17-0) gets 15 days to strike a deal with Jacob Bank (20-0) for the open WBO super middleweight belt.
Sep 23, 2026
Six Contracts, Two Losers Signed: DWCS Week 7 Makes History
Week 7 of Contender Series Season 10 handed out six UFC deals — including two to fighters who lost — after Guaylupo and Connor traded nearly 400 significant strikes.
Sep 23, 2026
Gable Steveson Breaks Silence After 12-Second UFC 331 Loss
The Olympic gold medalist addressed 2019 assault allegations more than his first pro defeat, as his UFC record slips to 4-1.
Sep 22, 2026
Novenyi Jr. Meets Haig in DWCS Middleweight Main Event
Ex-Bellator man Novenyi Jr. rides three straight first-round finishes into a UFC-contract showdown with Theo Haig at the APEX.
Sep 22, 2026
Will Fleury Says Oktagon Is Protecting Makhmud Muradov From a Rematch
After losing the Oktagon 205 title to a 19-second Round 2 KO, Fleury claims Muradov walked back a rematch deal — and the promotion is helping him dodge it.
Sep 22, 2026
Marcos Degli Wants to Be Flyweight's Carlos Prates on DWCS Debut
Degli rides a 12-fight win streak with 11 finishes into Tuesday's Contender Series. His pitch: heavy hands in a division short on them.
Sep 22, 2026