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Alex Pereira's Boxing Ambitions – Is It The Right Move?
Alex Pereira, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, is laying the groundwork for a transition into boxing. After a victory this month at UFC 320 where he knocked out Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim his light heavyweight title, the attention has turned towards Alex’s next move. He is out injured after breaking his foot in the Ankalaev […]
Jon Jones Accused Of Ducking Ngannou – ‘Jones Was Scared'
PFL fighter Karim Henniene says Jon Jones left MMA because he was afraid to face Francis Ngannou. Ngannou and Jones were linked with a fight during their time in the UFC. Both sides accused each other of not wanting the fight. Dana White had previously suggested that Jones move down to middleweight after Ngannou had […]
Malignaggi Hits Out At MMA Fans – ‘Not That Intelligent'
Paulie Malignaggi has labeled MMA fans as “not that intelligent” for their indifference toward cross-promotional fights. Malignaggi used the sport’s inability to match top champions from different organizations as his evidence for this. Paulie argued that an intelligent fan base would demand the unification of titles across promotions—a standard practice in boxing. However, Dana White […]
Ronda Rousey Inspired By Mike Tyson's Comeback
UFC analyst Din Thomas is against former UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey making a return to the UFC based on her previous comments about her troubles with concussions. Rousey left the UFC following knockout losses to Holly Holm (2015 at UFC 193) and Amanda Nunes (2016 at UFC 207), as she lost her bantamweight title. […]
Tom Aspinall's Incredible Rise
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall says he was in a “really dark” period before his leg injury against Curtis Blaydes in 2022, as we look at his rise. Aspinall’s career came to a halt in July 2022 when 15 seconds into the Blaydes fight he snapped his leg while throwing a kick, forcing him to […]
Fans Predict Reinier de Ridder Vs. Brendan Allen – ‘He Will Destroy Him'
Fans gave their picks for the upcoming middleweight main event at UFC Vancouver between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen this weekend. De Ridder (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has been on a tear, extending his UFC winning streak to 4−0 with recent victories over the likes of former champion Robert Whittaker (via split decision), Gerald […]
Sean Brady Vs. Michael Morales – How Does It Play Out?
Welterweight Sean Brady will make his return to the Octagon against Michael Morales at UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden, New York, on November 15, as we look at how the fight will play out. The fight will take place on the Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev card, who face off for the welterweight […]
Jan Blachowicz Vs. Bogdan Guskov – How Does It Play Out?
UFC 323 will feature a light heavyweight fight between Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov on December 6, as we look at how a fight could play out. Blachowicz is desperate to return to winning ways after failing to secure a victory in his last three outings. His recent form includes a split draw against Magomed […]
Who Are the Best Bantamweight Champions in UFC History?
Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images. Few divisions in UFC history have matched the depth, skill, and pace of bantamweight. Since its introduction in 2011, the 135-pound weight class has produced a revolving door of champions, each bringing a different style and era of dominance. From Dominick Cruz’s footwork to TJ Dillashaw’s striking evolution and Aljamain […]
UFC Fight Night – Charles Jourdain vs Davey Grant: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming UFC Fight Night in Vancouver brings an intriguing matchup between Canada’s own Charles “Air” Jourdain vs England’s gritty veteran Davey “Dangerous” Grant at bantamweight. Jourdain (16-8-1) returns to the Octagon looking to extend his momentum after a solid showing in his bantamweight debut earlier this year, and now he has his home fans […]
UFC Fight Night – Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/MMAKnockoutAI/status/1978270124479021493?t=WlUv7vSaLqs0kugrJcWwmQ&s=19 The bantamweight division gets a fascinating clash on Saturday as veteran contender Marlon “Chito” Vera faces the surging Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Vancouver. Vera (23-10-1) was once a consistent top-five bantamweight, but the Ecuadorian striker has endured a tough stretch, dropping consecutive bouts before taking an extended layoff. Zahabi (13-2) arrives riding […]
Beatriz Mesquita Calls Out Ronda Rousey – ‘I'm A Very Big Fan'
Following her win at UFC Rio, bantamweight Beatriz Mesquita is ready to face Ronda Rousey if the latter returns to the UFC. Mesquita secured a second-round submission victory over Irina Alekseeva at UFC Rio, taking her record to 6-0. After the fight, the 34-year-old was quick to target one of the sport’s biggest names in […]
UFC Fight Night – Kevin Holland vs Mike Malott: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/1957940594694644121?t=qmEmA0FUWdlPQaX2ntNJ_w&s=19 The UFC returns to Vancouver, Canada this Saturday for a UFC Fight Night and the co-main event features a fascinating welterweight showdown between Kevin Holland and Mike Malott. Holland (28-14, 1 NC) needs to regain momentum in this fight. Once one of the UFC’s most active and entertaining fighters, Holland’s career has […]
UFC Fight Night – Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen: Preview & Betting Tips
The middleweight division is the focus this Saturday as Reinier de Ridder makes his long-awaited UFC main event debut against Brendan Allen at the UFC Fight Night in Vancouver, Canada. De Ridder (21-2) enters the Octagon riding a wave of momentum after edging out former champion Robert Whittaker in a split decision back in July. […]
Reinier de Ridder Vs. Brendan Allen Breakdown
Reinier de Ridder takes on Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver in a middleweight clash on the weekend, as we look at how the two will approach this fight. Reinier de Ridder enters the Octagon with a flawless UFC record of 4-0. His latest victory was a split decision win over former champion Robert Whittaker. “The […]
Merab Dvalishvili Vs. Petr Yan Rematch Announced
UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili will defend his title against Petr Yan in a rematch at UFC 323 on December 6. Dvalishvili won their first bout in March 2023 via a unanimous decision. Since then, the two fighters have gone from strength to strength. Merab won the title against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306. He […]
Reinier de Ridder Vs. Brendan Allen Preview
Middleweight Reinier de Ridder faces Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver this weekend, as we preview the upcoming fight. De Ridder is coming off a win over former champion Robert Whittaker. That extended his undefeated UFC record 4-0, meaning he has secured victories over the likes of Bo Nickal, Kevin Holland, Gerald Meerschaert and Whittaker. Meanwhile, […]
Charles Oliveira Vs. Max Holloway – How Does It Play Out?
Charles Oliveira called out Max Holloway after beating Mateusz Gamrot, as we look at how a fight could play out. Oliveira submitted Gamrot in the second round at UFC Rio, which was the perfect response to his last fight. He had just been knocked out by Ilia Topuria at UFC 317, as he missed out […]
Alex Pereira Suffers A Massive Setback
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira’s injury fears have been confirmed with the news of a fractured foot. The injury occurred during his first-round TKO win at UFC 320 against Magomed Ankalaev, which allowed him to reclaim his light heavyweight belt. While the win allowed Alex to put the loss at UFC 313 behind him […]
What's Next For Oliveira After The Gamrot Win?
Charles Oliveira returned to winning ways to beat Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio, as we look at what is next for him. Oliveira submitted his man in the second round to put the Ilia Topuria defeat behind him at UFC 317. Charles also put the worries about the turnaround time behind him, since the Topuria […]