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Dvalishvili And O'Malley Exchange Shots In Fiery Presser
Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley rematch at UFC 316 on June 7, as the pair traded words in their final presser. Dvalishvili defeated O’Malley in the first fight via a dominant unanimous decision win to give the latter the second defeat of his career. Merab went on to secure another huge win, defeating Umar Nurmagomedov his […]
UFC 316 – Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC At UFC 316, the bantamweight title is up for grabs once again as reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili meets former champion “Suga” Sean O’Malley in a highly anticipated rematch. Dvalishvili dominated their first fight with relentless pressure, takedowns, and top control, but O’Malley remains a dangerous and creative striker capable of […]
Merab Dvalishvili Vs. Sean O’Malley Key Battles
Merab Dvalishvili defends his UFC Bantamweight Title against Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 on June 7, as we look at how the fight could play out. Dvalishvili won their first clash at UFC 306 in a unanimous decision to win the belt. Dvalishvili solidified his position as the leading bantemweight by handing Umar Nurmagomedov his first […]
Pereira's Alternatives To Ankalaev
Alex Pereira is not guaranteed to fight Magomed Ankalaev in the rematch as we examine some alternatives. Pereira experienced a unanimous decision defeat in their clash, as he suffered his first loss at light heavyweight. The defeat also cost him his UFC Light Heavyweight Title. There has been widespread discussion about the rematch, with Ankalaev […]
UFC 316 – Julianna Pena vs Kayla Harrison: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/mma_orbit/status/1929937768194433603?t=rOQO0GRMJOGG2ajnz0wXeg&s=19 In the co-main event of UFC 316, reigning women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena makes the first defence of her second title reign against a formidable new contender, the Olympic gold medalist and former PFL superstar Kayla Harrison. Julianna Pena (13-5) is no stranger to adversity, or even proving doubters wrong. “The Venezuelan […]
Fans Predict Dvalishvili Vs. O'Malley
UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili takes on Sean O’Malley in their rematch at UFC 316 on June 7, as fans picked their winner. Dvalishvili beat O’Malley at UFC 306 in a unanimous decision to become the bantamweight champion. It was just O’Malley’s second defeat, showing the magnitude of his win. O’Malley admitted that he was […]
UFC 316 – Vicente Luque vs Kevin Holland: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: https://x.com/mma_orbit/status/1913256241226203329?t=rdzB8FU9tu4eyGZKcl2kAw&s=19) This Saturday night two of the most dangerous welterweights in the UFC go head-to-head, as the number 14-ranked Vicente Luque takes on Kevin Holland in the main card opener of UFC 316. Luque’s (23-10-1) time in the UFC has been a roller coaster. He had an explosive 10 wins in 11 fights […]
What's Next For Paige VanZant After Major Scare?
Paige VanZant has had to pull out of her world title fight in Power Slap after suffering a neck injury, raising questions over her next steps. VanZant was on course to make history on June 27, as she was set to become the first female to secure a world little shot in the sport against […]
On This Day in 2017: Max "Blessed" Holloway Brutally Finished Jose Aldo to Claim the Featherweight Throne
(Image Credit: Leo Correa / Associated Press) On this day in 2017, a star was officially born in the UFC featherweight division. At UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro, on June 3rd, Max “Blessed” Holloway, just 25 years old at the time, put on a career-defining performance as he defeated UFC legend Jose Aldo via […]
Julianna Pena Vs. Kayla Harrison Predictions – ‘She Looks Scary'
Julianna Pena takes on Kayla Harrison at UFC 316, as MMA insiders gave their predictions for this fight. Pena won the title after beating Raquel Pennington in her last fight at UFC 307 via a unanimous decision. That was the perfect response after she had missed out on the belt against the former champion Amanda […]
Aspinall's Alternatives To Jon Jones
Tom Aspinall is struggling to make the Jon Jones fight, as we look at who he could face instead. Aspinall defended his interim belt with a TKO win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, making him the longest-reigning interim champ in UFC history. Jones, who won the title with a dominant first-round submission over Ciryl […]
Dvalishvili Vs. O'Malley Preview; Training Photos
Merab Dvalishvili rematches Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 on June 7 as we preview the upcoming fight. Dvalishvili won the first fight at UFC 306 in a dominant unanimous decision win to claim the UFC Bantamweight Title. Merab performed on the biggest stage, securing a win in the first event held at The Sphere. O’Malley […]
Who Are the 10 Most Dominant Champions in UFC History?
(Image Credit: https://www.ufcespanol.com/news/jon-jones-career-highlights-title-wins-best-knockouts) The Ultimate Fighting Championship is almost 32 years old, which when you compare it to other sports, that is still very new. Despite this, the UFC has delivered many great fights, iconic moments and legendary fighters over its three decades of being around. This article will delve into ten of the most […]
Is Jon Jones Alienating Fans?
Jon Jones continues to hit back at critics who have become frustrated with his failure to face Tom Aspinall. Jones has only made one defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title, which he acquired after beating Cyril Gane at UFC 285. He defeated Stipe Miocic in that defense via a stoppage, increasing the pressure on him […]
Can Pereira Beat Ankalaev In A Rematch?
Alex Pereira has been backed to defeat Magomed Ankalaev in their expected rematch and reclaim his UFC Light Heavyweight Belt by two of his former rivals. Pereira suffered his first defeat at 205 pounds at UFC 313, ending a five-fight win streak. Pereira started strong in the fight, landing damaging calf kicks to slow Ankalaev […]
Petr Yan's Resurgence; What's Next?
Petr Yan is reportedly set to return at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26 on the Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder card against Marcus McGhee, as we look at Yan’s future bouts. Yan is on a two-fight win streak after back-to-back decision victories over Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo. The wins revived Yan’s career […]
What's Next For Michael Chandler?
Michael Chandler has spoken out after his third-round TKO loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314, raising question marks over his next steps. The defeat was Chandler’s third straight loss, dropping his UFC record to 2-5. Pimblett pushed the pace, taking Chandler down and landing heavy ground-and-pound strikes, which led to the referee stopping the […]
On This Day in 1997: Vitor Belfort Destroyed MMA Legend Inside 60 Seconds at UFC 13
Image Credit: MMAMania.It On this day at UFC 13: The Ultimate Force, held in 1997, rising star Vitor Belfort delivered a statement performance in the main event. Fresh off his dominant run as the UFC 12 heavyweight Tournament champion, after defeating Scott Ferrozzo in less than a minute, the 20-year-old phenom took on seasoned brawler […]
On This Day in 1997: UFC Legend Tito Ortiz Got Humbled in the UFC 13 Lightweight Tournament Final
Image Credit: BJPenn.com On this day, May 30th, 1997, the MMA world witnessed UFC 13: The Ultimate Force in Augusta, Georgia. The event featured a stacked lineup with two separate four-man tournaments: heavyweight (200-pounds and over) and lightweight (under 200-pounds). And little did fans realise at the time that they were watching three future UFC […]
B.J. Penn’s Mother Granted A Restraining Order
B.J. Penn’s mother, Lorraine Shin, has been granted a restraining order against him following his recent arrest. Penn had been arrested on charges over abuse of a family/household member. The footage showed the arrest took place on May 25 in Hilo, Hawaii. The authorities arrived in Penn’s room, as he was taken by the authorities […]