Two fights worth staying up for on a sneaky-good Apex card.
🔴 MAIN EVENT: Mario Bautista (#9) vs Vinicius "Lok Dog" Oliveira (#11) — Bantamweight, 5 Rounds
THE MATCHUP:
• Bautista (16-3, 10-3 UFC): 8-fight win streak snapped only by Umar Nurmagomedov. Elite calf
kicks, underrated wrestling, smart gameplan fighter. MMA Lab product.
• Oliveira (23-3, 4-0 UFC): 6-fight win streak. Explosive, unorthodox pressure with hands down.
Already calling out Nurmagomedov & O'Malley. "Lok Dog" is chaos incarnate.
THE QUESTION:
Can Bautista's discipline and footwork neutralize Oliveira's wild aggression over 5 rounds? Or does
Lok Dog's power and pace overwhelm the veteran?
🔴 CO-MAIN: Amir Albazi (#6) vs Kyoji Horiguchi (#8) — Flyweight, 3 Rounds
THE MATCHUP:
• Albazi (17-2, 5-1 UFC): 15-month layoff after UD loss to Brandon Moreno. Elite grappler,
dangerous back control, but striking limitations were exposed.
• Horiguchi (35-5, 8-1 UFC): Former Rizin & Bellator champ. Demolished Ulanbekov on UFC return.
6-fight win streak. Karate-based striking with elite footwork.
THE QUESTION:
Can Albazi's grappling slow down Horiguchi's speed and precision? Or does the Japanese legend
keep it standing and pick Albazi apart en route to a title shot?
Three undefeated prospects. Three title-level performances. All fighting TODAY.
🇫🇷 ILIAN BOUAFIA (7-0, 5 KOs)
"The Gorilla" headlines Hexagone MMA 39 in Lille tonight. 6'5" middleweight with hands that turn lights off. Trains with Khamzat Chimaev & Nassourdine Imavov. DWCS veteran. UFC ready.
🇺🇦 DAVID ALLAKHVERDIEV (7-0, 7 finishes)
LFA Middleweight Champion defends his belt tomorrow. 23 years old. 100% finish rate. Won the title via 1st round KO in his promotional debut. Absolute destroyer.
🇯🇵 ARISA MATSUDA (7-0, 3 KOs)
From pro baseball to MMA gold. The Japanese strawweight challenges for the CFFC title tonight in Philly. Athletic freak with legit knockout power at 115 lbs.
📺 Where to watch:
→ Bouafia: Swerve Combat (Hexagone MMA 39)
→ Allakhverdiev: VICE TV / YouTube (LFA 226)
→ Matsuda: UFC Fight Pass (CFFC 150)
Saturday night in Australia delivered three career-defining wins that will shape the UFC in 2026.
📊 THE BREAKDOWN:
🏆 ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI – Featherweight GOAT Status Cemented
• Tied José Aldo's record: 8 UFC featherweight title wins
• Unanimous Decision over Diego Lopes (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
• 98 of 160 significant strikes (61% accuracy)
• 72-33 head strike advantage (more than 2:1 ratio)
• 87% striking accuracy in Round 5 (21 of 24)
• First title defense on Australian soil
• At 37, broke his own record as oldest FW champ to defend
• $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus
⚔️ BENOIT SAINT-DENIS – Title Eliminator Positioning
• TKO over Dan Hooker, R2 at 4:45 (15 seconds from bell)
• 97 of 127 significant strikes (76% accuracy)
• 67 of 84 ground strikes (brutal elbows from mount)
• 6:14 control time = 64% of total fight time
• 4-fight win streak, all finishes (100% finish rate in UFC)
• 10 weeks after 16-second KO of Beneil Dariush
• Called for undisputed title or BMF belt
• $25,000 finish bonus
💥 MAURICIO RUFFY – Top-10 Lightweight Entry
• TKO over Rafael Fiziev, R2 at 4:30
• First fighter to KO Fiziev since Magomed Mustafaev (2019)
• 55 of 88 significant strikes, 1 knockdown
• Fought through severe flu and brother's recent death
• Trained with Volkanovski camp for improved composure
• Called out Conor McGregor & Paddy Pimblett
• $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus
🔥 WHAT'S NEXT:
• Volk likely defends vs. Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy
• BSD positioned for title eliminator (Oliveira, Chandler, Poirier?)
• Ruffy vs. Pimblett could be fireworks
Swipe through for detailed stats and visuals. Which performance was your favorite?
Qudos Bank Arena hosts two absolute must-watch fights. Here's what you need to know:
🔴 MAIN EVENT: Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs Diego Lopes 2 — Featherweight Title
The Stakes:
• Volk defends his title on home soil for the first time in his legendary career
• A win ties José Aldo's record for most UFC featherweight title wins (8)
• He beat Lopes by decision 10 months ago at UFC 314, but Lopes dropped him in Round 2
The Matchup:
• Volkanovski (37 years old): Elite footwork, high fight IQ, masterful cage control
• Diego Lopes (31): Granite chin, knockout power, aggressive pressure
The Question: Can the GOAT featherweight defend his throne, or does Lopes' youth and power
change the narrative?
🔴 CO-MAIN: Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis — Lightweight
The Stakes:
• Hooker fights at home in front of his people
• Saint-Denis just KO'd Beneil Dariush in 16 SECONDS at UFC 322 (November 2025)
• Both fighters are known for all-out wars
The Matchup:
• Hooker: Volume striker, elite durability, dangerous in the clinch
• Saint-Denis: Relentless pressure, brutal ground-and-pound, submission threat
The Guarantee: This will be absolute chaos. FOTN locked.
The Highlight just reminded us why he's the most violent force at 155lb.
Here's what happened:
• 5 rounds of pure aggression
• 3 knockdowns (R1, R2, R4)
• 219 total strikes vs. 177 for Pimblett
• Scorecards: 49-46, 49-46, 48-47
• Fight of the Night: $100K + base purse
The masterclass nobody talks about: His fence control. Gaethje systematically pushed
Pimblett backward, then unleashed from distance with body hooks and elbows.
Next: Unification with Ilia Topuria at lightweight.
This is HISTORY. The UFC's first major event on Paramount+, and it's absolutely STACKED.
MAIN EVENT: INTERIM LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
One of the most dangerous strikers ever to step in the Octagon meets the UK's brightest rising star. Gaethje's experience, precision, and striking arsenal vs. Pimblett's youth, confidence, and well-rounded game.
CO-MAIN EVENT: BANTAMWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong
Sugar needs this one. After back-to-back title losses to Dvalishvili, O'Malley's on a redemption mission. Song Yadong? One of the most dangerous, well-rounded competitors in the division. This fight determines who gets the path back to gold.
Two championship-level matchups. One unforgettable night.
Who's your pick? Main event? Co-main? Drop your predictions below. 👇
🎙️ Full breakdown & analysis coming soon. Hit that bell! 🔔
**2025 Recap:** Went PERFECT with 2 Performance of the Night bonuses ($100K combined). Fastest KO debut ever (19 seconds vs Jubli), dominant decision vs grappler Ashmouz (stuffed 7/7 TDs), and landed the most VICIOUS head kick KO of the year on Haqparast.
**The Crazy Part:** Broke his own foot on the Haqparast head kick. Left him unconscious for several minutes. Then walked off victorious in a moon boot. That's the mentality we're talking about.
**The Skillset:** BJJ Black Belt + Muay Thai Striker + Wrestling Defense (100% TDD) + 7 finishes = well-rounded killing machine
**The Moment:** UFC 325 THIS FRIDAY (Jan 31, 2026) in Sydney vs Jamie Mullarkey. PPV main card opener. Australian prospect on home soil.
**The Question:** How long until Salkilld is fighting for the UFC lightweight title?
I'm saying 2027-2028 if he keeps this pace. What do you think? 🔥
**The Story:** After her 2nd amateur win, she wrote "Future UFC Bantamweight Champion" on a bar receipt. Not as a joke—as a PROMISE.
**The Adversity:** Pro debut? Broke her nose in Round 1, fought emotionally, lost a split decision. What did she do? Came back with a 1:25 first-round knockout. That's championship DNA.
**The Physical Edge:** 5'7" at 135 lbs with a personal training background. She's got the size, strength, and conditioning to hang with anyone.
**The Connection:** We interviewed her for Fight IQ Unplugged last year. Trust us—this one's special.
**The Timeline:** 2-3 more Fury FC wins → DWCS appearance → UFC debut late 2026/early 2027.
Is she a future UFC champ like she predicted? Let's debate. 🔥
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🥊 UFC VEGAS 113 TONIGHT — META APEX, LAS VEGAS
Two fights worth staying up for on a sneaky-good Apex card.
🔴 MAIN EVENT: Mario Bautista (#9) vs Vinicius "Lok Dog" Oliveira (#11) — Bantamweight, 5 Rounds
THE MATCHUP:
• Bautista (16-3, 10-3 UFC): 8-fight win streak snapped only by Umar Nurmagomedov. Elite calf
kicks, underrated wrestling, smart gameplan fighter. MMA Lab product.
• Oliveira (23-3, 4-0 UFC): 6-fight win streak. Explosive, unorthodox pressure with hands down.
Already calling out Nurmagomedov & O'Malley. "Lok Dog" is chaos incarnate.
THE QUESTION:
Can Bautista's discipline and footwork neutralize Oliveira's wild aggression over 5 rounds? Or does
Lok Dog's power and pace overwhelm the veteran?
🔴 CO-MAIN: Amir Albazi (#6) vs Kyoji Horiguchi (#8) — Flyweight, 3 Rounds
THE MATCHUP:
• Albazi (17-2, 5-1 UFC): 15-month layoff after UD loss to Brandon Moreno. Elite grappler,
dangerous back control, but striking limitations were exposed.
• Horiguchi (35-5, 8-1 UFC): Former Rizin & Bellator champ. Demolished Ulanbekov on UFC return.
6-fight win streak. Karate-based striking with elite footwork.
THE QUESTION:
Can Albazi's grappling slow down Horiguchi's speed and precision? Or does the Japanese legend
keep it standing and pick Albazi apart en route to a title shot?
📺 Main card: 8PM ET / 2AM CET on Paramount+
Who you got? Drop your predictions below. 👇
#UFCVegas113 #Bautista #Oliveira #Horiguchi #Albazi #FightIQ
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🚨 #FIGHTIQSPOTLIGHT | Regional Killers Edition
Three undefeated prospects. Three title-level performances. All fighting TODAY.
🇫🇷 ILIAN BOUAFIA (7-0, 5 KOs)
"The Gorilla" headlines Hexagone MMA 39 in Lille tonight. 6'5" middleweight with hands that turn lights off. Trains with Khamzat Chimaev & Nassourdine Imavov. DWCS veteran. UFC ready.
🇺🇦 DAVID ALLAKHVERDIEV (7-0, 7 finishes)
LFA Middleweight Champion defends his belt tomorrow. 23 years old. 100% finish rate. Won the title via 1st round KO in his promotional debut. Absolute destroyer.
🇯🇵 ARISA MATSUDA (7-0, 3 KOs)
From pro baseball to MMA gold. The Japanese strawweight challenges for the CFFC title tonight in Philly. Athletic freak with legit knockout power at 115 lbs.
📺 Where to watch:
→ Bouafia: Swerve Combat (Hexagone MMA 39)
→ Allakhverdiev: VICE TV / YouTube (LFA 226)
→ Matsuda: UFC Fight Pass (CFFC 150)
Remember these names. 🧠
#FightIQ #MMA #Prospects #HexagoneMMA #LFA #CFFC #IlianBouafia #DavidAllakhverdiev #ArisaMatsuda #RegionalMMA #FightersToWatch
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🥊 UFC 325 SYDNEY: THREE LEGENDARY PERFORMANCES
Saturday night in Australia delivered three career-defining wins that will shape the UFC in 2026.
📊 THE BREAKDOWN:
🏆 ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI – Featherweight GOAT Status Cemented
• Tied José Aldo's record: 8 UFC featherweight title wins
• Unanimous Decision over Diego Lopes (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
• 98 of 160 significant strikes (61% accuracy)
• 72-33 head strike advantage (more than 2:1 ratio)
• 87% striking accuracy in Round 5 (21 of 24)
• First title defense on Australian soil
• At 37, broke his own record as oldest FW champ to defend
• $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus
⚔️ BENOIT SAINT-DENIS – Title Eliminator Positioning
• TKO over Dan Hooker, R2 at 4:45 (15 seconds from bell)
• 97 of 127 significant strikes (76% accuracy)
• 67 of 84 ground strikes (brutal elbows from mount)
• 6:14 control time = 64% of total fight time
• 4-fight win streak, all finishes (100% finish rate in UFC)
• 10 weeks after 16-second KO of Beneil Dariush
• Called for undisputed title or BMF belt
• $25,000 finish bonus
💥 MAURICIO RUFFY – Top-10 Lightweight Entry
• TKO over Rafael Fiziev, R2 at 4:30
• First fighter to KO Fiziev since Magomed Mustafaev (2019)
• 55 of 88 significant strikes, 1 knockdown
• Fought through severe flu and brother's recent death
• Trained with Volkanovski camp for improved composure
• Called out Conor McGregor & Paddy Pimblett
• $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus
🔥 WHAT'S NEXT:
• Volk likely defends vs. Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy
• BSD positioned for title eliminator (Oliveira, Chandler, Poirier?)
• Ruffy vs. Pimblett could be fireworks
Swipe through for detailed stats and visuals. Which performance was your favorite?
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🥊 UFC 325 TONIGHT: SYDNEY SHOWDOWN 🥊
Qudos Bank Arena hosts two absolute must-watch fights. Here's what you need to know:
🔴 MAIN EVENT: Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs Diego Lopes 2 — Featherweight Title
The Stakes:
• Volk defends his title on home soil for the first time in his legendary career
• A win ties José Aldo's record for most UFC featherweight title wins (8)
• He beat Lopes by decision 10 months ago at UFC 314, but Lopes dropped him in Round 2
The Matchup:
• Volkanovski (37 years old): Elite footwork, high fight IQ, masterful cage control
• Diego Lopes (31): Granite chin, knockout power, aggressive pressure
The Question: Can the GOAT featherweight defend his throne, or does Lopes' youth and power
change the narrative?
🔴 CO-MAIN: Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis — Lightweight
The Stakes:
• Hooker fights at home in front of his people
• Saint-Denis just KO'd Beneil Dariush in 16 SECONDS at UFC 322 (November 2025)
• Both fighters are known for all-out wars
The Matchup:
• Hooker: Volume striker, elite durability, dangerous in the clinch
• Saint-Denis: Relentless pressure, brutal ground-and-pound, submission threat
The Guarantee: This will be absolute chaos. FOTN locked.
📺 Main card starts 9PM ET / 6PM PT on Paramount+
Who you got? Drop your predictions below. 👇
#UFC325 #Volkanovski #DiegoLopes #DanHooker #BenoitSaintDenis #FightIQ
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🥊 INTERIM CHAMPION: JUSTIN GAETHJE
The Highlight just reminded us why he's the most violent force at 155lb.
Here's what happened:
• 5 rounds of pure aggression
• 3 knockdowns (R1, R2, R4)
• 219 total strikes vs. 177 for Pimblett
• Scorecards: 49-46, 49-46, 48-47
• Fight of the Night: $100K + base purse
The masterclass nobody talks about: His fence control. Gaethje systematically pushed
Pimblett backward, then unleashed from distance with body hooks and elbows.
Next: Unification with Ilia Topuria at lightweight.
What did you think? Drop your take below. 👇
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🥊 UFC 324: THE PARAMOUNT+ ERA BEGINS 🥊
This is HISTORY. The UFC's first major event on Paramount+, and it's absolutely STACKED.
MAIN EVENT: INTERIM LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
One of the most dangerous strikers ever to step in the Octagon meets the UK's brightest rising star. Gaethje's experience, precision, and striking arsenal vs. Pimblett's youth, confidence, and well-rounded game.
CO-MAIN EVENT: BANTAMWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong
Sugar needs this one. After back-to-back title losses to Dvalishvili, O'Malley's on a redemption mission. Song Yadong? One of the most dangerous, well-rounded competitors in the division. This fight determines who gets the path back to gold.
Two championship-level matchups. One unforgettable night.
Who's your pick? Main event? Co-main? Drop your predictions below. 👇
🎙️ Full breakdown & analysis coming soon. Hit that bell! 🔔
#UFC324 #Gaethje #Pimblett #OMalley #SongYadong #InterimChampionship #LightweightTitle #Bantamweight #MMA #ParamountPlus #UFCfans
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🚨 **#FightIQWatchlist: QUILLAN SALKILLD** 🚨
Alright fam, let's talk about Australia's next big UFC star.
**The Stats:** 10-1 pro, 3-0 UFC, 7 finishes. 26 years old. Fresh 4-fight UFC deal.
**2025 Recap:** Went PERFECT with 2 Performance of the Night bonuses ($100K combined). Fastest KO debut ever (19 seconds vs Jubli), dominant decision vs grappler Ashmouz (stuffed 7/7 TDs), and landed the most VICIOUS head kick KO of the year on Haqparast.
**The Crazy Part:** Broke his own foot on the Haqparast head kick. Left him unconscious for several minutes. Then walked off victorious in a moon boot. That's the mentality we're talking about.
**The Skillset:** BJJ Black Belt + Muay Thai Striker + Wrestling Defense (100% TDD) + 7 finishes = well-rounded killing machine
**The Moment:** UFC 325 THIS FRIDAY (Jan 31, 2026) in Sydney vs Jamie Mullarkey. PPV main card opener. Australian prospect on home soil.
**The Question:** How long until Salkilld is fighting for the UFC lightweight title?
I'm saying 2027-2028 if he keeps this pace. What do you think? 🔥
#FightIQWatchlist
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🚨 **#FightIQWatchlist: ALIVIA BIERLEY** 🚨
Alright fam, let's talk about a regional prospect who's about to blow up.
**The Stats:** 3-1 pro, 6-0 amateur (9-1 overall). 80% amateur finish rate. IBJJF World Champion.
**The Story:** After her 2nd amateur win, she wrote "Future UFC Bantamweight Champion" on a bar receipt. Not as a joke—as a PROMISE.
**The Adversity:** Pro debut? Broke her nose in Round 1, fought emotionally, lost a split decision. What did she do? Came back with a 1:25 first-round knockout. That's championship DNA.
**The Physical Edge:** 5'7" at 135 lbs with a personal training background. She's got the size, strength, and conditioning to hang with anyone.
**The Connection:** We interviewed her for Fight IQ Unplugged last year. Trust us—this one's special.
**The Timeline:** 2-3 more Fury FC wins → DWCS appearance → UFC debut late 2026/early 2027.
Is she a future UFC champ like she predicted? Let's debate. 🔥
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🚨 #FightIQWatchlist: LUKE RILEY 🚨
Alright fam, let's talk about an English prospect nobody's sleeping on yet.
The Stats: 12-0, 9 KOs. 1-0 UFC. Knocked out Bogdan Grad at UFC Qatar in the 2nd round.
The Real Story: This man is a STRIKER. 8 of 11 pre-UFC wins came via strikes. Not decisions. Not lay-and-prays. Pure striking destruction.
The Connection: Trains with Paddy Pimblett at Next Gen MMA Liverpool—the gym is clearly a factory for technical strikers with wrestling bases.
The Question: Can he sustain this in the UFC's featherweight top 15?
My take: Yes. The skillset translates. Wrestling to set up strikes, hands to finish. That's money at 145.
What do you all think? Does Riley crack top 15 in 2026? 🤔
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🟥 NEW SERIES: VIRTUAL FIGHTER CARDS 🟥
Kicking off the #FightIQLegends collection with Petr Yan – “No Mercy”.
Community question:
– What rarity would you give this card (Common / Rare / Legendary / Mythic)?
– Who should be Card 002 in the series?
Drop your picks and alter ego ideas below – this series is being built WITH you. 💬
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