Elijah Topuria, the current UFC featherweight champion, said in a recent interview that he will be the highest paid athlete in the world next year. It's worth noting that last year, the world's highest paid athlete was Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, earning $275 million dollars for the year.
"Look, I'll tell you this. I have no doubt that in 2025 I will be the highest paid athlete in the world. That's for sure. I'd be surprised if it doesn't come true, honestly," Topuria said in an interview with Webpositer.
Recall, not so long ago Topuria, who is a Real Madrid fan, several times posted photos with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi on his social networks, admiring the Argentine.
Former dominant UFC lightweight champion Demetrious Johnson has spoken about wanting to try his hand at professional boxing.
UFC featherweight champion Alesandre Pantoja revealed that six years ago he trained with current titleholder Sean O'Malley.
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has spoken out about his upcoming fight against Hamzat Chimaev, which will take place on June 22 at the promotion's debut event in Saudi Arabia.
Charles Oliveira, former UFC lightweight champion, has stated his desire to return to the octagon as soon as possible.
"I left Vegas, asking the management to organize a new fight for me as soon as possible. I have a desire to come back. I had two or three stitches above my eye, but they have passed. I'm not injured and I'm ready to fight again as soon as I get the call from the UFC. I want to fight the guys who are above me. That's why we should wait and analyze our next move.I don't have any injuries, but everyone knows camp is camp. I want to take my time, do everything right, no crazy stuff. Why not take a fight that will make me money and strengthen my legacy? We have to think about it and talk to the organization. Why not move up in weight and make a big fight?" - MMA Fighting Portal quoted Oliveira as saying.
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira revealed why former interim belt holder Justin Gaethje won't be his next opponent.
MMA fighter Francis Ngannou recently announced the heartbreaking news of his 15-month-old son Kobe's death, expressing profound grief and confusion. The tragic event was shared on April 29, where Ngannou described it as deeply unfair and painful.
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira says he's willing to move up to the welterweight division for a high-profile fight.
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is extremely angered by the fact that the main card of the scheduled July 27 UFC 304 event in Manchester will begin at 3 a.m. UK time.
Dana White, CEO of the UFC, first commented on the incident with the attack of the promotion's heavyweight champion Jon Jones on an employee of the anti-doping agency Drug Free Sport. Dana noted that "Bones" is always getting into some unpleasant situations.
"There's always something going on with him and he's always getting into trouble. Doping agents can come to your house or anywhere and they need to know where you are. The agent showed up and said he threatened her. Then NBC News said Jones was arrested," - reports the words of White Club Random.
Recall, not so long ago, Jones reported that he held the first training session after a serious injury and recovery.
