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Pros Predict Robert Whittaker Vs. Reinier de Ridder – ‘He Will Struggle'
Robert Whittaker takes on Reinier de Ridder on July 26 at UFC Abu Dhabi, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Whittaker has plenty to prove following his last performance. He suffered a first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev, suffering a broken jaw in the process. The loss was a major setback as it disrupted his […]
UFC Fight Night – Robert Whittaker vs Reinier de Ridder: Preview & Betting Tips
The middleweight division has a potential passing of the torch fight this weekend as former UFC champion Robert Whittaker takes on rising contender and former ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder in the main event of the latest UFC Fight Night. Whittaker’s (27-8) resume speaks for itself. All of his UFC losses have come against […]
UFC Fight Night – Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi has an interesting bantamweight matchup between fan-favourite Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee. Yan (18-5) is looking to solidify his place in the title picture once again. After a rough stretch that included narrow decision losses to Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley, and Merab Dvalishvili, Yan rebounded in […]
UFC Fight Night – Shara Magomedov vs Marc-Andre Barriault: Preview & Betting Tips
A fascinating middleweight matchup is set for this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card as Shara “Bullet” Magomedov takes on Marc-Andre Barriault. Magomedov (15-1) was handed his first defeat of his career earlier this year when he met the ever-classy striker Michael “Venom” Page. The Russian got totally outclassed by the Brit but that’s no embarrassment; […]
Fans React After Ben Askren Leaves Hospital – ‘Brilliant, Great To See'
Fans have reacted to the news that Ben Askren has been released from the hospital after a 58-day battle with life-threatening pneumonia complications. Askren required a double lung transplant, as it transpired that his condition was life-threatening. The ex-Bellator and ONE champion disclosed that he lost 50 pounds, flatlined four times, and has no memory […]
What's Next For Max Holloway?
Max Holloway retained his BMF belt with a win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, as we look at his next steps. The win keeps Holloway firmly in the top five of the UFC’s lightweight rankings and opens the door to several major fights. At the UFC 318 post-fight press conference, Dan White praised Holloway’s […]
Amanda Nunes Back In Testing Pool
Amanda Nunes is officially back in the UFC’s anti-doping program, signalling a likely return to action after announcing her retirement in 2023. The former two-division champion was tested within the past week, as confirmed by the UFC’s anti-doping database. Under current rules, retired fighters must undergo six months of testing before they’re cleared to compete […]
Fans Predict Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov – ‘Got Him By KO'
Fans gave their picks for Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov, which takes place on the Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier card at UFC 318. Costa enters the fight on a two-fight losing streak. Decision losses to Sean Strickland and Robert Whittaker meant Costa only has one win in his last four fights. His last victory took […]
Poirier's Final Weigh-In – How Does He Look?
Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier made weight for their final weigh-in ahead of UFC 318 on July 19. Holloway steps into the Octagon after a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria, where he missed out on reclaiming the featherweight title. That night, the BMF belt wasn’t on the line, meaning he puts it up for grabs […]
Lil Wayne To Present BMF Belt – Fans React
Fans have reacted to the news that rapper Lil Wayne will present the winner of Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier with the BMF Belt. The pair face off this weekend, as Dustin has his final fight, hoping to win Holloway’s BMF title. They have faced off twice previously, with Poirier winning on both occasions. Dustin […]
Poirier's Final UFC Presser – What Happened?
Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier held their final press conference ahead of their clash at UFC 318 on July 19, where Holloway will defend his BMF title in what will be Poirier’s final UFC fight. Holloway enters the bout after a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria, as he missed out on the featherweight title. However, […]
Cris Cyborg Outlines Her Retirement Plan
Cris Cyborg wants to step away from fighting after two more MMA bouts, as we look at how she could end her career. Cyborg is considered one of the best MMA fighters of all time. The 40-year-old has an impressive 27-2 record. She has won titles in UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator, Invicta FC, and now the PFL […]
UFC 318 – Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: Instagram: mmafight_universehttps://www.instagram.com/p/DI4ZH-SydGN/ The main event of UFC 318 brings with it both violence and quite a lot of emotion. Max Holloway defends his BMF title against longtime rival Dustin Poirier in what’s predicted to be a five-round war, and this will be Poirier’s last-ever fight after 14 years in the UFC. Max Holloway […]
UFC 318 – Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit : https://x.com/ChampFiggy/status/1906876347336778115?t=Ek6CnWnp7n1M02age-Ma7A&s=19 Paulo “The Eraser” Costa returns to the Octagon at UFC 318 to face the rising and dangerous middleweight contender Roman Kopylov. You would imagine that Costa (14-4) will look to approach this fight with urgency, because a third loss in four fights, especially by stoppage, could spell the end of his […]
UFC 318 – Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/WestTillDeath/status/1937863966283399294?t=UOlfTnH_FIc7AXApL_R9sA&s=19 UFC 318 will give the fans a compelling welterweight showdown on the undercard, as Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland makes a quick turnaround to face the gritty and dangerous Daniel “D-Rod” Rodriguez. Riding high off a second-round TKO of Vicente Luque, Kevin Holland (28-13, 1 NC) returns just seven weeks later looking to secure […]
UFC 318 – Dan Ige vs Patricio Pitbull: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/MMAUNCENSORED1/status/1930075302446641567?t=6Aw67sFWmAxQ9gkpFqHHug&s=19 The UFC 318 card brings an intriguing clash of featherweight styles as the number 12 ranked Dan Ige welcomes Patricio “Pitbull” Freire for his second UFC appearance. Ige (19-9) is a gritty, high-output striker with a knack for turning technical fights into dogfights. The Hawaiian has made a name for himself by […]
Holloway Vs. Poirier Predictions – ‘That’s A Tough One'
Max Holloway takes on Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 on July 19, defending his BMF title, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Holloway claimed the BMF belt in dramatic fashion at UFC 300, knocking out Justin Gaethje with just one second left on the clock. He later challenged Ilia Topuria for the featherweight title but […]
Fans React To PFL Africa Card
PFL Africa’s inaugural main card airs on Saturday on ESPN+ in the U.S. from the Grand Arena, GrandWest, in Cape Town, South Africa, as fans gave their reaction. The “Road to Dubai” series features the main event between middleweight champion Johnny Eblen, who takes on Costello van Steenis. In chief support, the 2024 flyweight tournament champion […]
UFC 318 – Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen: Preview & Betting Tips
When Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen were originally slated to headline UFC Fight Night 240 in April 2024, fans expected a brawl between two top level middleweights. But with Vettori forced out due to injury, tensions between the two only escalated and resulted in punches being thrown at the Hard Rock Live in Florida when […]
Max Holloway Vs. Dustin Poirier Preview
Max Holloway faces Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 on July 19 in a defense of his BMF belt as we preview this upcoming fight. Holloway won the BMF Belt after stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, with just one second left in the fight. However, he subsequently suffered a knockout loss to Ilia Topuria in […]