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Maddalena’s Coach Defends The Islam Game Plan – ‘It’s A Plan We Will Use Again'
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach, Ben Vickers, has shut down suggestions there was a bad game plan for the Islam Makhachev fight. Makhachev won a one-sided unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 50-45, in Maddalena’s first title defense. Maddalena had no answer for Islam’s grappling despite the latter moving up from lightweight to […]
Jon Jones Reacts To Aspinall's Eye Injury – ‘It Was His Way Out'
Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has accused the current heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall of exaggerating his eye injuries sustained in his no-contest with Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. Aspinall could not continue after the first round following an accidental double eye poke by Ciryl Gane, with Aspinall admitting he could not see. In the aftermath, […]
Valentina Shevchenko Names Her Sole Condition For A Nunes Trilogy
UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko only wants an Amanda Nunes trilogy if the latter is back to her best. The potential for a third showdown was ignited by Nunes following Shevchenko’s title defense at UFC 322 where she defeated Weili Zhang. Nunes claimed she would come out of retirement and first defeat Kayla Harrison for […]
UFC Fight Night – Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker: Preview & Betting Tips
The lightweight division gets another crucial matchup when surging contender Arman Tsarukyan faces veteran fan favourite Dan Hooker in the UFC Fight Night Qatar main event. Tsarukyan (22-3) continues to be spoken of as a future title challenger. His combination of high-level wrestling, elite scrambling, suffocating top control, and rapidly improving striking makes him one […]
UFC Fight Night – Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry: Preview & Betting Tips
https://x.com/WestTillDeath/status/1973487339528958235?t=yYJMa2AnEIvNjvMoEKYvGQ&s=19 A crucial welterweight matchup co-headlines UFC Fight Night as former champion Belal Muhammad meets Irish rising star Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad (24-4, 1 NC) transformed into a high-output, defensively sharp, stamina-driven problem for anyone aiming for a title shot. Victories over Gilbert Burns, Sean Brady, Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson, and Leon Edwards to win […]
Cris Cyborg To Face The Undefeated Sara Collins
Cris Cyborg’s next fight will take place against Sara Collins for the inaugural PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship on December 13. The fight will take place at PFL Lyon in the LDLC Arena in France. Cyborg is arguably one of the greatest female MMA fighters ever. She has won belts in the UFC, Bellator, Invicta FC, […]
Does Rakhmonov Pose The Biggest Challenge For Makhachev?
UFC analyst and Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says Shavkat Rakhmonov would be Islam Makhachev’s toughest challenge at welterweight. Rakhmonov has been sidelined for nearly a year since extending his unbeaten record to 7-0, with a victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 in December 2024. Meanwhile, Makhachev became the welterweight champion after beating […]
Arman Tsarukyan Vs. Dan Hooker Predictions – ‘He's A Beast'
A lightweight bout takes place at UFC Qatar on November 22 between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, as pros gave their predictions. Tsarukyan enters the fight with a victory against Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April 2024. He had been on course to rematch Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, but he missed out after […]
The Fallout From The Dillon Danis Brawl
Jorge Masvidal says he planned to confront Dillon Danis just before Danis was involved in a brawl with members of Islam Makhachev’s team at UFC 322, as we look at the wider fallout. Masvidal and Danis are not on good terms, having exchanged verbals on social media throughout the years. Danis has previously said he […]
McGregor Focused In Training – ‘He’s Showing Up Again'
Conor McGregor is back in training, showing he is dedicated to making a return. McGregor has said he wants to fight at the UFC White House card in June 2026, which would mark his first fight since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021. His attempts to make a return against Michael Chandler […]
What's Next For Jack Della Maddalena?
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach, Ben Vickers, has spoken out after his fighter lost his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. Makhachev secured a unanimous decision victory 50-45 (x3), giving Della Maddalena his first MMA loss. The manner of the loss was hard to take, given Islam dominated despite the pre-fight narrative that he […]
UFC Fight Night – Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield: Preview & Betting Tips
The light-heavyweight division gets a meaningful shakeup at UFC Fight Night when former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir takes on surging powerhouse Alonzo Menifield. Oezdemir (20-8) enters this bout after a decision loss against Carlos Ulberg. But prior to that, the veteran had two straight first round finishes, one of which came against Johnny Walker via […]
UFC Fight Night – Jack Hermansson vs Myktybek Orolbai: Preview & Betting Tips
The welterweight matchup between Jack Hermansson and Myktybek Orolbai pits a seasoned veteran with top-10 experience against a surging newcomer looking to make a statement, on the upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Hermansson (24-9) brings a long résumé of battles with elite fighters. His skill set is built on fundamentals: steady footwork, a long jab, […]
UFC Fight Night – Serghei Spivac vs Shamil Gaziev: Preview & Betting Tips
This Saturday, heavyweights collide as Serghei Spivac versus Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night in Qatar. Spivac (17-6) is the more experienced man, but he enters this bout on the back of two losses in a row, and perhaps his UFC career on the line. Spivac does have relentless pressure and carries finishing power in […]
Arman Tsarukyan Vs. Dan Hooker Preview
Arman Tsarukyan takes on Dan Hooker in a lightweight clash at UFC Qatar, as we preview the upcoming fight. This bout would mark Tsarukyan’s return to the octagon since his withdrawal from UFC 311 in January with a back injury, a setback that cost him a rematch against Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan is coming off a […]
Islam Makhachev Outclasses Della Maddalena To Become A Double Champ
Islam Makhachev became a double champion, beating Jack Della Maddalena to capture the welterweight belt at UFC 322 in a dominant unanimous decision: 50-45 (x3). Makhachev’s game plan was clear, as he secured the takedown in the opener. Makhachev threatened submissions like the D’arce choke, as JDM was on the back foot. Della Maddalena connected […]
Shevchenko Dominates Zhang As She Coasts To Victory
Valentina Shevchenko, the UFC Flyweight Champion, dominated Zhang Weili at UFC 322 to win a unanimous decision, 50-45, 50-45, 50-45, as you can see how the fight played out live. Shevchenko regained her flyweight belt with a win over Alexa Grasso in their trilogy bout at UFC 306. She then made a successful defense, with […]
Isaac Dulgarian Suspended Amid FBI Fight-Fixing Investigation
Former UFC featherweight Isaac Dulgarian has been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC)—following his loss at UFC Vegas 110, which prompted an ongoing FBI investigation into fight fixing. The scrutiny stems from Dulgarian’s first-round submission loss to Yadier del Valle. Just hours before the fight, a large number of bets were placed on […]
Trump To Skip UFC 322 Event
Donald Trump will not be in attendance at UFC 322 headlined by JackDella Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev. The card takes place at Madison Square Garden, as JDM makes his first defense of his welterweight belt. Meanwhile, Islam aims to make history by becoming a two-weight world champion. Trump has attended numerous UFC events previously, given he […]
UFC 322 – Erin Blanchfield vs Tracy Cortez: Preview & Betting Tips
A pivotal women’s flyweight matchup lands on the UFC 322 undercard as top contender Erin Blanchfield meets rising challenger Tracy Cortez. Blanchfield (13-2) enters the bout as one of the brightest young talents in the UFC. Known for her suffocating grappling, polished fundamentals, and composure beyond her years, Blanchfield has built her rise on dominant […]