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UFC 321 – Virna Jandiroba vs Mackenzie Dern: Preview & Betting Tips
Nearly five years after their first meeting, Brazilians Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern are set to run it back for the vacant UFC strawweight title at UFC 321. Jandiroba (22-3) enters this vacant title bout after racking up five-straight wins, four of which came via decision. And whilst that may sound boring, it shows her […]
UFC 321 – Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC. The bantamweight division takes centre stage at UFC 321 as Umar Nurmagomedov looks to continue his march towards another title shot with a win against red-hot contender Mario Bautista. Nurmagomedov (18-1) enters UFC 321 as one of the most complete prospects to ever emerge from the famed Nurmagomedov camp. A cousin of […]
UFC 321 – Nathaniel Wood vs Jose Delgado: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/mma_orbit/status/1966181744962674861?t=9p28LKKDJRbElmQuqiDPSA&s=19 The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for UFC 321, and one of the most intriguing matchups on the card features a clash between the seasoned Nathaniel Wood and the explosive Jose Delgado. Wood (21-6) comes into this fight with a clear edge in UFC experience and fight IQ, and he’s trending in […]
UFC 321 – Aleksandar Rakic vs Azamat Murzakanov: Preview & Betting Tips
We’ve got a fascinating light heavyweight clash lined up for UFC 321, as Aleksandar Rakic faces the surging and unbeaten Azamat Murzakanov. Rakic (14-5) was once viewed as a future title contender; he is tall, technical, with crisp striking and elite distance management. But after dropping three straight, including two knockout losses, questions linger about […]
Tom Aspinall Vs. Ciryl Gane Predictions
Tom Aspinall faces Ciryl Gane this weekend at UFC 321, as pros picked their winner. Aspinall became the full champion after Jon Jones vacated the belt, making this his first defense. Aspinall has three stoppage wins on the spin since breaking his leg against Curtis Blaydes in 2022. His wins include Marcin Tybura, Sergei Pavlovich […]
Khamzat Chimaev Vs. Alex Pereira – How Does It Play Out?
Fresh off his middleweight title win over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev is already setting his sights on two-division glory, publicly pursuing a bout against Light Heavyweight champ Alex Pereira. Chimaev, who beat Du Plessis in August to seize the 185-pound belt, continues to chase the big names. While he could face […]
Max Holloway Addresses Bare-knuckle Boxing Rumors
BMF Champion Max Holloway has rejected the idea of transitioning to bare-knuckle boxing after his MMA career, calling it “the stupidest thing.” Holloway’s comments come despite a growing trend of UFC fighters, such as Mike Perry and Darren Till, who have made the crossover. Holloway, who is known for being one the best boxers in […]
Aspinall Vs. Gane Breakdown
The heavyweight division will see Tom Aspinall make his first official title defense this weekend at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane, as we see how the fight will play out. Aspinall was elevated to the full championship status after Jon Jones vacated the belt. For Aspinall, this fight is a chance to prove his reign […]
Dana White's ‘Concerning' Stance On McGregor
Dana White had little to say when questioned about Conor McGregor’s 18-month suspension for violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy. The ban was imposed after McGregor committed three “whereabouts failures”—missing three attempted sample collections within a 12-month period in 2024. The suspension was retroactively dated to September 20, 2024, and is set to expire on March 20, 2026. The […]
Kamaru Usman Outlines His Retirement Plan
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman wants to reclaim his welterweight belt and secure the middleweight title before retiring. Usman, 38, was the welterweight champion from 2019 to 2022, defending the belt five times before losing it to Leon Edwards at UFC 278 in August 2022. Usman currently holds a 1-3 record in his last […]
Allen Makes De Ridder Quit On The Stool
Brendan Allen shocked Reinier de Ridder at UFC Vancouver, as the latter’s camp threw in the towel following the fourth round. Allen’s victory ended the Dutchman’s four-fight winning streak, making a major statement in the middleweight division. Allen did not have it all his way early on. He failed to secure a takedown in the […]
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 […]