In case you missed out on the latest incidents in the world of combat sports, our newest edition of Roundup has got you covered. First up on the cards? Conor McGregor was spotted ringside at the recent Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois and his reaction to the spectacular ending has left the internet buzzing.

Next up, we shift our focus to Merab Dvalishvili, a man who’s climbed the mountain of MMA success after long years of grinding and finally secured the elusive UFC gold. And last but definitely not least, Islam Makhachev has found himself as the star of an upcoming Netflix documentary. Sounds interesting, right? Let’s dive in and explore what went down in the world of MMA! 

Conor McGregor sent into a frenzy at the ending of Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight

At Wembley Stadium, Anthony Joshua suffered a heart-breaking setback in his quest for the IBF world heavyweight title. Joshua was knocked down early in the first round with a heavy overhand by Dubois and the pressure didn’t relent one bit. The reigning IBF heavyweight champion continued to find his shots and in the 5th round, he finally found the punch to end the show.

Before the final blow, Joshua had already been knocked down 4-times, but the ring-side camera managed to capture one particular face and its reaction. Who was it? Conor McGregor! The Irish MMA icon was present at the bout and as Joshua crumbled under Dubois’s onslaught, ‘The Notorious’ could be seen raising his hands in the air and yelling out in disbelief at what he was witnessing.

But that wasn’t all! During an interview with Ariel Helwani at the event, McGregor stated, “It’ll be 2025” about his long-awaited return. While he didn’t confirm a date or an opponent, he indicated, “And, you know, one thing is for sure, when the whenever it is and and wherever it is, I will be 100% ready. And that that’s that’s all I can focus on right now.”

So, will we get any more news about his UFC return anytime soon? For now, all the MMA sphere can do is wait. But in the meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili made a heart-warming post to thank the UFC as he now reigns atop the bantamweight division.

Merab Dvalishvili makes a heartfelt post thanking the UFC, Dana White and more

Can you imagine chasing a goal for over a decade, pushing through setbacks and obstacles, only to finally achieve it? That’s the reality for Dvalishvili, who recently took to social media to share his feelings after becoming UFC champion at UFC 306.

Dominating Sean O’Malley for all 5-rounds of their fight, the Georgian walked out of ‘The Sphere’ a champion with the UFC belt around his waist. In a recent post shared on his Instagram account, he shared, “I want to thank Dana White because if he didn’t find me that amazing night at Ring of Combat, I might not have been a part of @ufc and would have continued my path in another organization.”

Highlighting his struggle of 14 years, Dvalishvili also extended his gratitude to, “…Hunter Campbell for all the work he does and thanks to match makers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard. Also to the UFC staff for their tireless physical work.”

With the top of the UFC mountain now firmly under his feet after over a decade of blood, sweat, and tears, the question remains: How will Merab Dvalishvili’s reign unfold? Umar Nurmagomedov is waiting in the wings for his shot at the title and so is Deiveson Figueiredo. But while we wait for more news on that front, another member of ‘Team Khabib’ is taking the next steps towards super-stardom!

Islam Makhachev set to follow McGregor’s footsteps as Netflix comes calling

Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, is set to follow in the footsteps of Conor McGregor, but not inside the cage. Instead, Makhachev will be the subject of his very own Netflix documentary.  According to a recent update shared by Home of Fight, Abubakar Nurmagomedov has confirmed that the Dagestani lightweight champion will be the focus of an upcoming Netflix documentary. As shared in the original post, the only other MMA star who has starred in the Netflix productions is the Irishman.

In 2017, ‘Conor McGregor: Notorious’ hit the screens, followed by ‘McGregor Forever’ in 2023. Makhachev’s rise from Dagestan to UFC glory is a story that also deserves the spotlight, and now, millions of fans are set for a front-row seat to his journey. In a sport where legends are made both in and out of the Octagon, this may be the missing piece of the puzzle for Islam Makhachev to take his career to new heights.

From Conor McGregor’s electric reactions at the Joshua-Dubois fight to Merab Dvalishvili finally claiming his hard-earned UFC gold, the stories keep us on the edge of our seats. And with Islam Makhachev stepping into the Netflix spotlight, the question now is: Will he become the next global MMA icon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!