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Du Plessis Avoided Pressing Charges On Strickland; Nate Diaz's Potential UFC Return
Dricus Du Plessis opened up about the possibility of pressing charges against Sean Strickland ahead of their UFC 297 clash. Both men will battle on January 20, 2024, as Strickland makes the first defence of his middleweight title. He picked up the belt after beating Israel Adesanya via a unanimous decision to shock the world […]
Oleksiejczuk Hopes to Not Drag Wild Man Out of Pereira
Michel Pereira is one of the least predictable fighters in UFC history. More than once, in a fight Pereira was winning, he was willing to attempt a wild flying attack that left him drained of energy for the rest of the bout. All the MMA news sites used to rage about his style being exciting […]
ONE Fight Night 18: Amazon Prime Indulges in Combat Sports
The world of MMA is becoming more prominent again. ONE Championship is now securing deals across the world to broadcast its product. ONE Fight Night will be shown on Amazon Prime in key markets like the United States – but who will emerge triumphant from Bangkok? What Amazon Means for ONE Championship MMA breaking news […]
Jon Jones Undergoes Second Surgery, Won’t Impact Recovery Time
Jon Jones’ pectoral injury is holding back several things in the UFC heavyweight division. Jones was supposed to have a legacy fight to defend his belt against former champion Stipe Miocic. A torn pectoral muscle that required surgery forced him out of the fight. Jones’ injury and desire to fight Miocic upon his return have […]
Oliveira and Tsarukyan Fight at UFC 300 as Makhachev Awaits
UFC 300 might have had its biggest fight announced to date, a massive UFC lightweight bout as Charles Oliviera is set to face off against Arman Tsarukyan. With the fighters ranked so highly in the division, the winner will surely get a chance at the championship currently held by Islam Makhachev. Oliviera Wants to Re-Earn […]
How Taking Fights on Short Notice Shapes Careers
Matt Brown has been talking about his MMA career, having competed in the UFC for over a decade. He’s speculated a lot on what taking fights on very short notice does for a fighter, as to whether it is a help or a hindrance for combatants. Brown Has Experience on His Side While the MMA […]
Magomed Ankalaev Hopes to Avoid Vengeance of MMA Gods against Johnny Walker
Magomed Ankalaev’s life has changed since he fought for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 282 in December 2022. In a bizarre fight with former champion Jan Błachowicz, Ankalaev battled Błachowicz to a split draw. However, the action during the five-round fight was so underwhelming the UFC decided to book another two fighters for […]
Adesanya Only Wants The Biggest Fights; Jones Blasts Aspinall
Israel Adesanya is only targeting the best fights at the latter end of his career. In a major upset, the former UFC middleweight champion lost his belt to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. He was outfought, getting dropped to a unanimous decision loss. That followed after he secured the belt by stopping Alex Pereira in […]
Saint Denis Gets Opportunity to Prove He’s Among the Best
Benoit Saint Denis showed his toughness well before he ever got in the octagon. The French fighter was a member of the 1st Marine Infantry Paratroopers, a part of the French Army Special Forces Command. Through his military service, Saint Denis saw combat in Mali and West Africa fighting terrorists. Saint Denis has tried to […]
Jorge Masvidal Vs. Nate Diaz Boxing Bout Reportedly Confirmed
A Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz boxing bout has reportedly been made for March. Masvidal announced he was coming out of retirement, with speculation mounting over who he could face next. There were suggestions that the timing meant a return at UFC 300 was on the cards. Ben Askren expressed his desire to rematch Masvidal […]
MMA Fantasy Fights: Nunes-Cyborg is the MMA Rematch We Were Robbed Of
Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg are two of the best mixed martial artists of all time. They may be the two best female fighters of all time. But when they collided in the octagon together at UFC 232, the fighter lasted 51 seconds. Nunes pulled off one of the all-time shockers in MMA history. It […]
2024 MMA Predictions: UFC Heavyweight Division Will Be Stuck in Transition
The UFC heavyweight division has been a mess since Francis Ngannou left the promotion. Contract negotiations were rough, and Ngannou, the reigning champion, decided to pursue more extensive money options with boxing and the PFL. But convincing long-time light heavyweight champion Jon Jones to increase weight didn’t solve the UFC’s problems. Jones won the heavyweight […]
Du Plessis Calls Strickland A ‘Hypocrite' Over His Comments
Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Sean Strickland about his childhood abuse after their recent altercation. Du Plessis and Strickland are set to face each other on January 20th, 2024, at UFC 297. Strickland will make the first defense of his title, which he picked up after beating Israel Adesanya. The pair were involved in […]
Aspinall Wants To Fight For The Heavyweight Title Next
The UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall wants to fight for the heavyweight title next. Aspinall has his eyes on the current heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, who won the vacant belt after stopping Ciryl Gane in a first-round submission at UFC 285. A title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 failed. Bones injured his […]
Paddy Pimblett Continues to Battle Weight Issues
Social media is great for sharing photos with friends. But posting things for the world to see also isn’t great for any public figure who wants to avoid taking cheap shots. Just a month ago, Paddy Pimblett fought Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 and looked shredded. Pimblett was physically fit and showcased muscles all over […]
UFC Middleweight’s Hottest Fighter, Brendan Allen Tries to Steal Marvin Vettori’s Spot in Rankings
Marvin Vettori took one of the most vicious, sustained beatings in UFC history last June. Despite absorbing a UFC record 249 significant strikes from Jared Cannonier, Vettori survived to see the scorecards. It’s hard to imagine there won’t be a lasting impact. Eighth-ranked Brendan Allen is planning to put Vettori’s chin to the test when […]
Chimaev Continues Streak of Bad Luck With Illness
Khamzat Chimaev entered the UFC in July 2020 as a refreshing breath of fresh air. The young fighter demonstrated his willingness to fight often and usually finished with spectacular results. During his first two months in the promotion, Chimaev took and finished three fights. However, since his win over Gerald Meerschaert in September 2020, Chimaev […]
Ngannou Looks Back On Leaving The UFC; Cyborg Vs. Harrison Is Off
Francis Ngannou reflected on his decision to leave the UFC and join the PFL. The former UFC heavyweight champion reportedly turned down an $8 million offer from the UFC to go elsewhere. Ngannou’s decision was based on the fact he would not be an independent contractor. The contract would have limited his freedom to control […]
Ben Askren Wants Masvidal Rematch; Chimaev's Health Scare
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is ready to rematch Jorge Masvidal at UFC 300. Masvidal recently announced he was retiring, suggesting he could fight at UFC 300. Jake Paul suggested Masvidal would face Nate Diaz before deleting his tweet. With no confirmation over who Masvidal would face, Askren was ready to step up. Askran retired […]
Could Fairtex Cope with UFC Competition like Weili?
Stamp Fairtex is one of the most popular fighters in ONE Championship right now. She’s the atomweight champion and is becoming very famous for her energetic performances in and outside the ring. With the media attention growing, could she turn up in the UFC and compete against the likes of Zhang Weili? Fairtex in the […]