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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 […]
Julianna Pena Vs. Kayla Harrison Predictions – ‘She Looks Scary'
Julianna Pena takes on Kayla Harrison at UFC 316, as MMA insiders gave their predictions for this fight. Pena won the title after beating Raquel Pennington in her last fight at UFC 307 via a unanimous decision. That was the perfect response after she had missed out on the belt against the former champion Amanda […]
Aspinall's Alternatives To Jon Jones
Tom Aspinall is struggling to make the Jon Jones fight, as we look at who he could face instead. Aspinall defended his interim belt with a TKO win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, making him the longest-reigning interim champ in UFC history. Jones, who won the title with a dominant first-round submission over Ciryl […]
Dvalishvili Vs. O'Malley Preview; Training Photos
Merab Dvalishvili rematches Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 on June 7 as we preview the upcoming fight. Dvalishvili won the first fight at UFC 306 in a dominant unanimous decision win to claim the UFC Bantamweight Title. Merab performed on the biggest stage, securing a win in the first event held at The Sphere. O’Malley […]
Who Are the 10 Most Dominant Champions in UFC History?
(Image Credit: https://www.ufcespanol.com/news/jon-jones-career-highlights-title-wins-best-knockouts) The Ultimate Fighting Championship is almost 32 years old, which when you compare it to other sports, that is still very new. Despite this, the UFC has delivered many great fights, iconic moments and legendary fighters over its three decades of being around. This article will delve into ten of the most […]
Is Jon Jones Alienating Fans?
Jon Jones continues to hit back at critics who have become frustrated with his failure to face Tom Aspinall. Jones has only made one defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title, which he acquired after beating Cyril Gane at UFC 285. He defeated Stipe Miocic in that defense via a stoppage, increasing the pressure on him […]
Can Pereira Beat Ankalaev In A Rematch?
Alex Pereira has been backed to defeat Magomed Ankalaev in their expected rematch and reclaim his UFC Light Heavyweight Belt by two of his former rivals. Pereira suffered his first defeat at 205 pounds at UFC 313, ending a five-fight win streak. Pereira started strong in the fight, landing damaging calf kicks to slow Ankalaev […]
Petr Yan's Resurgence; What's Next?
Petr Yan is reportedly set to return at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26 on the Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder card against Marcus McGhee, as we look at Yan’s future bouts. Yan is on a two-fight win streak after back-to-back decision victories over Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo. The wins revived Yan’s career […]
What's Next For Michael Chandler?
Michael Chandler has spoken out after his third-round TKO loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314, raising question marks over his next steps. The defeat was Chandler’s third straight loss, dropping his UFC record to 2-5. Pimblett pushed the pace, taking Chandler down and landing heavy ground-and-pound strikes, which led to the referee stopping the […]
On This Day in 1997: Vitor Belfort Destroyed MMA Legend Inside 60 Seconds at UFC 13
Image Credit: MMAMania.It On this day at UFC 13: The Ultimate Force, held in 1997, rising star Vitor Belfort delivered a statement performance in the main event. Fresh off his dominant run as the UFC 12 heavyweight Tournament champion, after defeating Scott Ferrozzo in less than a minute, the 20-year-old phenom took on seasoned brawler […]
On This Day in 1997: UFC Legend Tito Ortiz Got Humbled in the UFC 13 Lightweight Tournament Final
Image Credit: BJPenn.com On this day, May 30th, 1997, the MMA world witnessed UFC 13: The Ultimate Force in Augusta, Georgia. The event featured a stacked lineup with two separate four-man tournaments: heavyweight (200-pounds and over) and lightweight (under 200-pounds). And little did fans realise at the time that they were watching three future UFC […]
B.J. Penn’s Mother Granted A Restraining Order
B.J. Penn’s mother, Lorraine Shin, has been granted a restraining order against him following his recent arrest. Penn had been arrested on charges over abuse of a family/household member. The footage showed the arrest took place on May 25 in Hilo, Hawaii. The authorities arrived in Penn’s room, as he was taken by the authorities […]
Daniel Cormier Rips Jon Jones: He’s Afraid Tom Aspinall Will Knock Him Out Cold
Image Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC The UFC heavyweight division continues to stall under the reign of Jon Jones, whose prolonged absence from the Octagon has sparked frustration among fans, analysts, and even fellow fighters. With interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall still awaiting a unification bout, questions are mounting over whether the UFC’s most dominant light […]
Should Poirier Retire After The Holloway Fight?
Dustin Poirier’s final fight is expected at UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans against Max Holloway, but head coach Mike Brown isn’t fully convinced it’ll be the last time, so should he retire? Poirier faces Holloway for the BMF title in what he initially described as his farewell fight following a submission loss […]
What's Next For Sean Strickland?
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland is looking to bounce back from his poor form as we take a look at what is next. Strickland, who stunned the MMA world in 2023 by defeating Israel Adesanya to win the UFC middleweight title, has not been in the best form of late. He lost the belt […]
Fans Predict Erin Blanchfield Vs. Maycee Barber
Erin Blanchfield takes on Maycee Barber this weekend as fans give their pick on who will come out victorious. Blanchfield arrives into the fight with a 7-1 record. She defeated Rose Namajunas in her last bout via a unanimous decision. It was the perfect response to her loss to Manon Fiorot, which had ended her […]
UFC Fight Night – Erin Blanchfield vs Maycee Barber: Preview & Betting Tips
(Image Credit: https://x.com/ufc/status/1766654072428359979?t=ikO8UKcWdzryCkn8-3TB5g&s=19) The UFC returns to the APEX with a main event in the women’s flyweight division. Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber are two young contenders on the verge of a title shot, both riding impressive win streaks and both are hungry to show they belong. Erin “Cold Blooded” Blanchfield’s (13-2) recent domination of […]
B.J. Penn Arrested On Abuse Charges
B.J. Penn has reportedly been arrested on charges related to an abuse of a family/household member, as fans worry about the two-time UFC Champion. According to reports, Penn posted footage of the arrest, which took place on May 25 in Hilo, Hawaii. The footage clearly shows the authorities arriving in Penn’s room, as he was […]
Nate Diaz Turned Down A Movie Role; Conor McGregor Took It
Nate Diaz has revealed that he turned down the chance to star in ‘Road House’ alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. The film set a record for the most streamed film on Amazon Prime Video, bringing in around 50 million viewers globally in just the first two weeks since its March 21, 2024, release. Conor McGregor took the role, […]