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What's Next For Henry Cejudo?
Henry Cejudo wants one more fight before he retires as we examine his next steps. Cejudo is not in the best form, as his last victory came in 2020 when he beat Dominick Cruz. Since then, he has lost three in a row, coming out second best to Song Yadong at UFC Seattle in his last […]
On This Day in 2018: Robert Whittaker And Yoel Romero Went to War in One of the Best UFC Middleweight Fights Ever
Image Credit: MMAmania.com On this day in 2018 at UFC 225 in Chicago, Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero went to war in what many fans and pundits still hail as one of the greatest middleweight fights in UFC history. In a five-round battle of sheer grit and heart, Whittaker edged out Romero via split decision […]
UFC Fight Night – Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/DovySimuMMA/status/1931587154574286929?t=wswwnpzmuubyesru13DmPA&s=19 In what promises to be a fiery clash at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman returns to the Octagon to face the surging Joaquin Buckley at 170-pounds. Usman, once considered one of the most dominant welterweights of all time, is trying to halt a three-fight skid and reassert […]
Fans Worry After Ben Askren's Pneumonia Hospitalization
MMA fans have come out in droves to express their worry following the news that Ben Askren has been hospitalized with “severe pneumonia.” Askren’s wife, Amy, made the announcement as the 40-year-old is reportedly not responding to treatment. Askren is one of the most popular fighters to have graced MMA. He secured 12 MMA wins […]
Topuria's Possible Lightweight Hit List
Ilia Topuria isn’t fazed about who he faces next if he wins the lightweight title at UFC 317. Topuria is set to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Title. Islam Makhachev will officially vacate the belt as soon as the fight begins. Topuria moved up from featherweight, where he was the champion with […]
Dvalishvili Makes O'Malley Tap In Three Rounds
Merab Dvalishvili retained his UFC Bantamweight Title by making Sean O’Malley tap in the third round of their UFC 316 rematch. Dvalishvili secured the title by giving O’Malley his second UFC loss at UFC 306 in a unanimous decision defeat. Merab made his first defense by handing Umar Nurmagomedov his first loss in another decision victory. O’Malley later […]
Harrison Submits Pena To Become UFC Bantamweight Champ
Kayla Harrison became the UFC Bantamweight Champion, as she submitted Julianna Pena in the first round. Pena won the belt after beating Raquel Pennington at UFC 307 in her last fight. It was the perfect response following her loss to Amanda Nunes, who would then announce her retirement. Pennington only had one loss in her last […]
Pros Predict Dvalishvili Vs. O'Malley – ‘He Looks Unbeatable'
Merab Dvalishvili defends his UFC Bantamweight Title against Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 on June 7, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Dvalishvili won the first fight by unanimous decision to become the champion at UFC 306. O’Malley suffered his second UFC defeat following his first against Marlon Vera, as Suga underwent hip surgery. Dvalishvili […]
Pros Predict Julianna Pena Vs. Kayla Harrison – ‘She’s Too Strong'
Julianna Pena defends her bantamweight belt against Kayla Harrison at UFC 316, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Pena secured the belt with a win over Raquel Pennington at UFC 307. She bounced back after failing to secure the title against Amanda Nunes, who would then retire. Pennington has three wins from her last four […]
Will Ngannou Return To The UFC?
Francis Ngannou’s coach, Eric Nicksick, has not ruled out a return to the UFC for The Predator. Ngannou left the UFC in 2023 after contract talks broke down. Reports indicate that Ngannou turned down an $8 million contract after worries that his right as an independent contractor would have been harmed. The departure also meant […]
What Are the Top 10 Seasons in Histoty of The Ultimate Fighter?
Image Credit: https://screenrant.com/ultimate-fighter-season-1-made-ufc-successful/ Since debuting in 2005, The Ultimate Fighter has been a huge reason for the UFC’s rise to mainstream popularity. The show has not only delivered high drama and unforgettable rivalries but has also launched the careers of some of the sport’s biggest stars. With dozens of seasons across multiple formats and weight […]
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 […]