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Did The UFC Harm Topuria's Legacy?
Chael Sonnen says that the UFC made a mistake by not allowing Ilia Topuria to hold three belts. Sonnen’s comments arrive in the aftermath of Topuria’s KO win over Charles Oliveira AT 317. The win made him the lightweight champion, adding the previous featherweight title he secured after stopping Alexander Volkanovski. However, Topuria could also […]
Who Are the Best UFC Fighters to Come Out of The Ultimate Fighter?
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) has been a proving ground for raw MMA fighters over the years. Whilst also producing several legendary fighters, we must never forget that the first reality TV show of its kind actually saved the UFC from ceasing to exist. The whole reason for TUF existing was that Dana White and the […]
Who Are the Top Five Best UFC Lightweight Champions of All Time?
X: @fight_4_yours After UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira in Round 1 to claim the vacant UFC lightweight title, people are already looking at the Georgian-Spaniard believing he could go down as one of the greatest lightweight champions of all time. The lightweight division has historically been full of talent history, and […]
What's Next For Charles Oliveira?
Charles Oliveira suffered a first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria, raising question marks over his future. Oliveira missed out on becoming the UFC Lightweight Champion, taking his record to 35-11, 1 NC. Charles previously lost the title to Islam Makhachev before bouncing back with a win over Michael Chandler. Oliveira had the chance to make […]
Joe Rogan Called The Liver King Unstable
The Liver King’s feud with Joe Rogan has gotten more intense, with the latter reportedly calling him unstable. Reports indicate that Johnson was apprehended by authorities after posting videos on his social media demanding to fight Rogan. The Liver King was then charged with making a terroristic threat. He had flown to Austin where Rogan […]
Is Ilia Topuria A Future GOAT?
Ilia Topuria defeated Charles Oliveira in a devastating first-round knockout, as we look at his case for a “future GOAT” (Greatest Of All Time). The win made Topuria a two-weight world champion, winning belts at featherweight and lightweight. He boasts a perfect 17-0 record, something which is extremely difficult to attain in MMA. He has […]
What's Next For Ilia Topuria?
Ilia Topuria defeated Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 for the vacant lightweight belt, raising question marks over his next steps. Topuria became a two-weight world champion, adding the belt to his prior featherweight title. The win extended his undefeated UFC record to 8-0, making him one of the best P4P fighters out there. Naturally, the […]
Paul Outworks Chavez Jr.: Cruiserweight Clash Punch Stats Reveal Dominant Decision Win
In a decisive cruiserweight showdown at Anaheim’s Honda Center on June 28, 2025, Jake Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) earned a clear unanimous decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (54-7-1, 34 KOs). The judges’ scorecards (97-93, 98-92, 99-91) reflected Paul’s tactical dominance, particularly through overwhelming punch volume that saw him land 140 strikes to Chavez […]
Topuria KOs Oliveira In One Round; Becomes Double Champ
Ilia Topuria stopped Charles Oliveira in the first round to win the vacant lightweight title, thus becoming a double champ, as you can follow what happened with round-by-round updates. Topuria was attempting to become a two-weight world champion. He moved up from featherweight where he won the belt with a KO of Alexander Volaknovski. Topuria made one defense […]
Pantoja Makes Kai Kara-France Tap; Is Joshua Van Next?
Alexandre Pantoja submitted Kai Kara-France at UFC 317 in the third round, as you can follow what happened with round-by-round updates. Pantoja puts his UFC Flyweight Title on the line for the fourth time. The fight was a rematch after the first bout took place on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ in the 24th season. The champion won […]
On This Day in 2020: UFC Fans Witnessed One of the Best All-out Wars of the Modern Era
Image Credit: UFC – https://www.ufcespanol.com/news/best-fights-ufc-apex-fight-nights-0 On this day in 2020, just months after the world shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the UFC gave fans something to remember forever. In the main event of UFC Vegas 4, two of the lightweight division’s most dangerous men, Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker, stepped into the UFC […]
Fans Predict Holly Holm Vs. Yolanda Vega – ‘About To Destroy Her'
Ex-UFC Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm boxes Yolanda Vega on June 28, as boxing fans gave their predictions. Holm made her name in the UFC when she knocked out Ronda Rousey to win the UFC Bantamweight Belt. While she was unable to retain the belt in her next fight after losing to Miesha Tate, Rousey was […]
Did Jon Jones Retire At The Right Time?
Jon Jones retired from the UFC without fighting Tom Aspinall, but did he make the right decision? Jones retired after stopping Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, which followed his submission win over Ciryl Gane. Despite calls for him to face Aspinall, Jones retired, as fans missed out on another mega fight as they had experienced […]
Who Should Aspinall Fight After Jones' Retirement?
Tom Aspinall has plans to fight twice this year as we look at who he could face after Jon Jones’ retirement. Aspinall saw his hopes of the Jones fight end as the latter announced his retirement from the UFC. The news meant that Aspinall was elevated to the heavyweight champion, ending his record for being […]
UFC 317 – Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira: Preview & Betting Tips
Credit: UFC https://www.instagram.com/p/DJnDxpIJ4bt/ This weekend’s UFC 317 main event promises fireworks as former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria makes his highly anticipated lightweight debut against former 155-pound king Charles Oliveira, with the vacant lightweight title up for grabs. Topuria (16-0) arrives at lightweight after a stellar 2024 at featherweight, where he announced himself as a pound-for-pound […]
UFC 317 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara-France: Preview & Betting Tips
Credit: UFC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs7soHEbL_A The co-main event of UFC 317 features a flyweight championship bout, as reigning champ Alexandre Pantoja puts his title on the line for the fourth time against Kai Kara-France. Pantoja (29-5) is on a ridiculous seven-fight win streak which includes victories over the likes of Brandon Moreno, where he won the title, […]
What's Next For Rafael Fiziev?
Following his unanimous decision victory over Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC Baku, Rafael Fiziev wants Dan Hooker for his next fight. Fiziev ended his three-fight losing streak, including two to Justin Gaethje. In his post-fight comments, Fiziev expressed his desire to face Hooker, citing his preference for fighting taller opponents. Fiziev also hinted at a desire […]
Pros Predict Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira – He's Going To Knock Him Out'
MMA pros gave their predictions for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira ahead of their vacant lightweight title fight. Topuria takes on Oliveira on June 28 in a bid to become a two-weight world champion. He moved up to lightweight following his success at featherweight, where he secured the belt with a KO of Alexander Volaknovski. […]
Ronda Rousey's Netflix Biopic Moves Closer
Ronda Rousey’s biopic will air on Netflix, as Euphoria director Augustine Frizzell will direct the project. Rousey is one of the UFC’s most recognized stars. She became known for boosting the profile of women’s MMA, as she delivered in the Octagon. Rousey would go on to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion. She defended the belt […]
Fans React After Ben Askren Gets Placed On Lung Transplant Waiting List
Ben Askren has now been placed on a lung transplant list as the ex-UFC fighter continues his battle with pneumonia. Askren left a massive mark on the sport of MMA, having won welterweight titles in Bellator and ONE Championship. While his UFC career was not the best, having suffered constructive losses after his sole Robbie […]