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UFC Fight Night – Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira: Preview & Betting Tips
Credit: UFC The Octagon returns to Nashville this Saturday for a UFC Fight Night, headlined by a heavyweight showdown between two dangerous knockout artists as Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis faces the unbeaten Tallison Teixeira. Lewis (28-12) has been a staple in the UFC heavyweight rankings for years, known for his thunderous one-punch knockouts and […]
Dana White Outlines Plans For The UFC White House Card – ‘The Baddest Card Of All Time'
Dana White is talking up the anticipated White House card for next year, stating that he will put on the “baddest” PPV. Fans have been buzzing after US President Donald Trump’s announced of the White House card for next year. The President has already teased what fans can expect, stating that there could be between […]
BKFC Announces New Tournament; Revolutionary Fighter Equity Program
BKFC has made a major announcement with the new of their $25 Million “Baddest Man” tournament. The tournament will take place in March 2026, with a view to offering the champion a mammoth $15 million prize. 32 fighters will have the opportunity to compete for the prize. This will range from 185-225 pounds, giving […]
Jon Jones In More Legal Trouble
Jon Jones is facing more legal troubles with the news that there is further fallout from his initial charges relating to a car accident in February. According to reports, Jones was charged following a car accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is alleged that the authorities arrived to the scene to find a woman, who […]
UFC Fight Night – Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim: Preview & Betting Tips
Credit: https://x.com/mma_orbit/status/1928452906824397128?t=b8ZSG8DzQAykvQcDG1udHw&s=19 Veteran Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson faces off against surging Brazilian prospect Gabriel Bonfim in a welterweight bout between two fighters at the opposite end of their careers. Thompson (17-8-1), now 42, brings decades of elite-level striking experience into the Octagon and his resume speaks for itself. However, age is catching up and he’s coming […]
UFC Fight Night – Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia: Preview & Betting Tips
Credit: https://x.com/OddSmokerSteve/status/1941522765124612234?t=ccFNfOJSns1BLspRcRnI8w&s=19 Veteran technician Calvin Kattar takes on surging knockout artist Steve Garcia in a featherweight bout on the undercard for the upcoming UFC Fight Night event. Once regarded as one of the UFC’s cleanest boxers, Kattar (23-9) now finds himself on the outside looking in after a rough stretch dating back to 2022. Losses […]
Fans Predict Derrick Lewis Vs. Tallison Teixeira – ‘He's Not Winning'
Derrick Lewis takes on the undefeated Tallison Teixeira in a middleweight fight this weekend, as MMA fans gave their predictions. Lewis is at the tail end of his career, as the 40-year-old fights for the first time since May 2024. He got a third-round knockout win over Rodrigo Nascimento in his last fight. The win […]
Ben Askren Speaks Out After Lung Transplant – ‘I Died Four Times'
Ben Askren has addressed his fans from the hospital bed in the aftermath of his double lung transplant. Askren has been facing a major battle with his health after he was hospitalized with pneumonia. The former welterweight champion in Bellator and ONE Championship had been placed on a ventilator. Askren was also on an ECMO […]
Who Should Robert Whittaker Face Before Retirement?
Robert Whittaker laid out his retirement timeline, revealing he plans to have four more fights before ending his career, as we look at who he could face. Whittaker is set to headline UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26 against Reinier de Ridder. This fight is crucial for Whittaker, who is looking to bounce back after […]
Fans Rip PFL White House Card Proposal – ‘Sit This One Out'
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to host a UFC event at the White House in 2026, PFL Chairman Donn Davis is hoping to stage an event there. The main event that Davis proposed would feature former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou against Vadim Nemkov. Ngannou made his PFL debut, stopping Renan Ferreira […]
Who Should Islam Makhachev Fight Before He Retires?
Islam Makhachev has opened up on his retirement plans as we look at who he should face before he retires. Makhachev is one of the best P4P fighters in the world, having defended the lightweight title four times. He made the decision to vacate that title, which is held by Ilia Topuria, to chase a […]
Can Adesanya Beat Strickland In A Rematch?
Israel Adesanya wants a rematch against Sean Strickland as we look at whether Izzy can avenge that loss. Adesanya’s career is at a crossroads, as he is experiencing the worst form of his career. He has lost his last three fights, the first of which happened against Strickland at UFC 293. Sean dropped Izzy on […]
Is Jon Jones Coming Back?
Jon Jones has caused quite a stir on social media after re-entering the UFC’s drug testing pool just two weeks after announcing his retirement. Jones retired as a two-weight UFC champion, having won belts at light heavyweight and heavyweight. He stopped Stipe Miocic in his last fight at UFC 309 to cap off a remarkable […]
Fans React To Trump's UFC White House Plans – ‘Elon Vs. Trump'
Fans have reacted to the news that President Trump plans on holding a UFC event in 2026 at the White House. The news comes following Trump’s rally in Iowa, where he made the announcement. It is part of his wider plans to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the United States, which […]
Ex-UFC Fighter Arrested For Kidnapping And Domestic Violence
Former UFC fighter Godofredo Pepey has been arrested on numerous charges, including kidnapping and domestic violence, resulting in a strong reaction from MMA fans. According to reports, Pepey could face potential deportation from the United States. He has been arrested on four charges, as outlined below: Charges Kidnapping with the intent to inflict bodily harm […]
Can Della Maddalena Beat Makhachev?
UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena is confident of beating Islam Makhachev, believing the latter is “too little” for him. Della Maddalena, fresh off his unanimous decision victory over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 to claim the welterweight belt, believes that size will be a crucial factor. He referenced Makhachev’s first fight against Alexander Volkanovski […]
What's Next For Colby Covington?
Colby Covington wants a big fight for his next UFC bout despite a run that has seen him suffer three losses in his last four octagon appearances. Covington’s recent setbacks include a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 for the UFC Welterweight Title. Covington blamed a foot injury for his poor performance, […]
On This Day in 2010: Brock Lesnar Defended His UFC Heavyweight Title in Dramatic Fashion
Image Credit: Sam Morris On this day 15 years ago, Brock Lesnar overcame immense adversity to defeat Shane Carwin at UFC 116 and unify the UFC heavyweight championship in one of the most dramatic title fights in MMA history. Lesnar, the reigning champion, faced the interim title holder Shane Carwin, a knockout artist who had […]
Is Kamaru Usman Ducking Belal Muhammad?
Belal Muhammad believes Kamaru Usman has no interest in fighting him, but is the latter ducking? Muhammad recently saw his impressive eleven-fight unbeaten streak end, along with his welterweight title, in a loss to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. With Islam Makhachev now expected to face Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, the door […]
On This Day in 2022: The UFC Found A New Knockout King Superstar at UFC 276
Credit: https://x.com/fightpicsgohard/status/1543439601783767040?t=d2bVg51JHlhyiocz7Zf66Q&s=19 On this day in 2022, Alex Pereira announced his arrival as a true UFC force with a thunderous first-round knockout of Sean Strickland at UFC 276. Coming from a background of being an elite kickboxer who had previously knocked out Israel Adesanya in that sport, all eyes were on the Brazilian as he […]