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Pantoja Makes Kai Kara-France Tap; Is Joshua Van Next?
Alexandre Pantoja submitted Kai Kara-France at UFC 317 in the third round, as you can follow what happened with round-by-round updates. Pantoja puts his UFC Flyweight Title on the line for the fourth time. The fight was a rematch after the first bout took place on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ in the 24th season. The champion won […]
On This Day in 2020: UFC Fans Witnessed One of the Best All-out Wars of the Modern Era
Image Credit: UFC – https://www.ufcespanol.com/news/best-fights-ufc-apex-fight-nights-0 On this day in 2020, just months after the world shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the UFC gave fans something to remember forever. In the main event of UFC Vegas 4, two of the lightweight division’s most dangerous men, Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker, stepped into the UFC […]
Fans Predict Holly Holm Vs. Yolanda Vega – ‘About To Destroy Her'
Ex-UFC Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm boxes Yolanda Vega on June 28, as boxing fans gave their predictions. Holm made her name in the UFC when she knocked out Ronda Rousey to win the UFC Bantamweight Belt. While she was unable to retain the belt in her next fight after losing to Miesha Tate, Rousey was […]
Did Jon Jones Retire At The Right Time?
Jon Jones retired from the UFC without fighting Tom Aspinall, but did he make the right decision? Jones retired after stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, which followed his submission win over Ciryl Gane. Despite calls for him to face Aspinall, Jones retired, as fans missed out on another mega fight as they had experienced […]
Who Should Aspinall Fight After Jones' Retirement?
Tom Aspinall has plans to fight twice this year as we look at who he could face after Jon Jones’ retirement. Aspinall saw his hopes of the Jones fight end as the latter announced his retirement from the UFC. The news meant that Aspinall was elevated to the heavyweight champion, ending his record for being […]
UFC 317 – Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira: Preview & Betting Tips
Credit: UFC https://www.instagram.com/p/DJnDxpIJ4bt/ This weekend’s UFC 317 main event promises fireworks as former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria makes his highly anticipated lightweight debut against former 155-pound king Charles Oliveira, with the vacant lightweight title up for grabs. Topuria (16-0) arrives at lightweight after a stellar 2024 at featherweight, where he announced himself as a pound-for-pound […]
UFC 317 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France: Preview & Betting Tips
Credit: UFC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs7soHEbL_A The co-main event of UFC 317 features a flyweight championship bout, as reigning champ Alexandre Pantoja puts his title on the line for the fourth time against Kai Kara-France. Pantoja (29-5) is on a ridiculous seven-fight win streak which includes victories over the likes of Brandon Moreno, where he won the title, […]
What's Next For Rafael Fiziev?
Following his unanimous decision victory over Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Baku, Rafael Fiziev wants Dan Hooker for his next fight. Fiziev ended his three-fight losing streak, including two to Justin Gaethje. In his post-fight comments, Fiziev expressed his desire to face Hooker, citing his preference for fighting taller opponents. Fiziev also hinted at a desire […]
Pros Predict Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira – He's Going To Knock Him Out'
MMA pros gave their predictions for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira ahead of their vacant lightweight title fight. Topuria takes on Oliveira on June 28 in a bid to become a two-weight world champion. He moved up to lightweight following his success at featherweight, where he secured the belt with a KO of Alexander Volaknovski. […]
Ronda Rousey's Netflix Biopic Moves Closer
Ronda Rousey’s biopic will air on Netflix, as Euphoria director Augustine Frizzell will direct the project. Rousey is one of the UFC’s most recognized stars. She became known for boosting the profile of women’s MMA, as she delivered in the Octagon. Rousey would go on to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion. She defended the belt […]
Fans React After Ben Askren Gets Placed On Lung Transplant Waiting List
Ben Askren has now been placed on a lung transplant list as the ex-UFC fighter continues his battle with pneumonia. Askren left a massive mark on the sport of MMA, having won welterweight titles in Bellator and ONE Championship. While his UFC career was not the best, having suffered constructive losses after his sole Robbie […]
Topuria Vs. Oliveira Breakdown
Ilia Topuria faces Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight belt at UFC 317 as we look at the breakdown. Topuria moved up in the hope of facing Islam Makhachev for the chance to become a two-weight world champion. However, Islam will move up to welterweight to chase a second belt himself, leaving the belt vacant. […]
UFC 317 – Beneil Dariush vs Renato Moicano: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/upfrontmma/status/1872067425241530501?t=PmGDP1Qwt16B9Ilgoy0fEg&s=19 Two of the UFC lightweight division’s most experienced and versatile veterans, Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano, collide this weekend at UFC 317. Dariush (22-6-1) returns after a long time out of the ring after a tough 2023 in which he suffered consecutive first-round losses to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan. Once on […]
Jones' Legal Team Responds To Misdemeanor Charge – ‘Baseless Case'
The legal team for Jones Jones hit back at the reported misdemeanor criminal charge leveled against the former UFC Heavyweight Champion. Jones shocked the UFC world when he announced his retirement, effectively ending any hopes of fans seeing him fight Tom Aspinall. Shortly after the announcement, Jones found himself in some potential trouble with the […]
UFC 317 – Jack Hermansson vs Gregory Rodrigues: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/ClippedFighting/status/1932314386687017403?t=14Vcwc2CTsowLaa4LnI3WQ&s=19 The middleweight clash at UFC 317 between Jack Hermansson and Gregory Rodrigues is set to be the featured prelim fight on Saturday night, and it’s going to be an absolute war. Jack Hermansson (24-8) enters this bout after a 16-month layoff, most recently defeating Joe Pyfer in February 2024, and “The Joker” […]
Ilia Topuria Vs. Charles Oliveira Preview
Ilia Topuria fights Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 on June 28 for the vacant UFC Lightweight Title as we preview this upcoming fight. The belt became vacant after Islam Makhachev moved up to welterweight to pursue a second belt. Topuria moved up to lightweight after vacating his featherweight title, which he had acquired by stopping […]
Alexandre Pantoja Vs. Kai Kara-France Preview
Alexandre Pantoja, the UFC Flyweight Champion, defends his belt for the fourth time when he faces Kai Kara-France at UFC 317. The fight takes place on the Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira card. It is a rematch of their first clash, which took place on the 24th season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Pantoja took the […]
Tom Aspinall Elevated to UFC Heavyweight Champion As Jon Jones Officially Retires: Who Will Be His First Challenger?
Credit: Richard Sellers/PA After months of speculation and stalling the division, UFC President Dana White has confirmed that legendary two-division champion Jon Jones has retired from mixed martial arts. “Jon Jones called us last night and retired. Jon Jones is officially retired,” White announced in the post-fight press conference after the UFC Fight Night in […]
Jones Retires; Aspinall Becomes Heavyweight Champion
Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones has retired from the UFC, as Tom Aspinall has been elevated to the heavyweight champion. Fans had been demanding the Jones vs. Aspinall fight since their last wins. Jones had stopped Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 to retain his title in his first defense. Meanwhile, Aspinall avenged his […]
Rountree Dominates Hill To Secure UFC Baku Win
Khalil Rountree Jr. dropped Jamahal Hill numerous times to secure a unanimous decision win at UFC Baku: 49-46, 50-45 and 50-45. It was a competitive opening round, with both men trading leg kicks. Rountree was targeting the body, while Hill was aiming to use his boxing to hit his man upstairs. Rountree found major success […]