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What Next for Walker After Ankalaev Loss?
Johnny Walker entered the UFC Fight Night wanting to secure himself a better ranking in the light heavyweight rankings…yet he came up short and lost the match to Magomed Ankalaev. Where does this leave the Brazilian fighter and his career going forward? Still in the Top 10 Light Heavyweights While this loss to Magomed Ankalaev […]
UFC 297: Women’s Bantamweight Division Back; Du Plessis Looks for Gold
The Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, is primed for enthralling MMA fights from the entire UFC 297 card. Sean Strickland defends his UFC Middleweight championship against Dricus du Plessis in the main event. The vacant Women’s Bantamweight Championship is also on the line as Raquel Pennington fights Mayra Bueno Silva. Du Plessis’ Rise to Glory […]
Ankalaev Puts Walker to Sleep and Puts Controversy Over First Fight to Bed
Magomed Ankalaev couldn’t help but think another disappointment was coming. During the first round of his fight night card Saturday night in Las Vegas, Ankalaev accidentally kicked Johnny Walker below the belt. The fight between the two men last year ended following a doctor’s stoppage following an illegal knee. But this time, there was no […]
McGregor Donates £25,000 To Help MMA Fighter Ryan Curtis' Critical Injuries
Conor McGregor has personally donated £25,000 to help MMA fighter Ryan Curtis recover from severe injuries suffered in a training session. According to reports, Curtis suffered a broken back, neck, and dislocated spine in a training session. He will be in hospital for around five months. After his surgery, Curtis will not be allowed to […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Former Coach Rules Out A Return For The Fighter
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s former coach Javier Mendez has shut down rumors that ‘The Eagle’ will return to the UFC. Nurmagomedov has not fought since he beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in 2020. He retired from the sport following the passing of his father and a promise he made to his mother that he would not […]
Weili and Xiaonan Are Fighting for More than Strawweight Title
There is always pressure on the UFC to make the milestone pay-per-view cards loaded with talented fighters squaring off. At UFC 200, the promotion brought former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar back after a nearly three-and-a-half-year absence to fight Mark Hunt. While there is some clamoring to bring Lesnar back again, luring a 46-year-old back to […]
Pressure to make UFC 300 May Make Promotion Desperate Enough to Bring Back Brock Lesnar
UFC CEO President Dana White may need to start hurling bricks through fight fans windows when announcing Brock Lesnar won’t be returning to fight. But when even his employees are fanning the flames, there isn’t much White can do about the rumors. UFC announcer and former middleweight champion Michael Bisping recently floated the idea of […]
Figueiredo and Garbrandt Set for UFC 300 Showdown
Dana White is trying to make UFC 300 the biggest card in the promotion’s history. While not officially announced just yet, it is widely expected that a fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Cody Garbrandt will be announced for the event. Bantamweight Battle for the Ages The God of War, Deiveson Figueiredo, is a specimen of […]
Namajunas Decided to Stay Up a Weight Class
Rose Namajunas was once on top of the mountain for female MMA fighters after she defended her UFC strawweight championship with a split decision win over Zhang Weili at UFC 268 in November 2021. But one performance would sour the perception of “Thug” Rose. When Namajunas defended her strawweight title fight against Carla Esparza at […]
Weidman Considering Retirement from MMA
At one time, Chris Weidman had the MMA world at his feet. His two consecutive victories against Anderson Silva secured his status as a ratified great in UFC history. Ten years on, he’s not the same fighter. With seven losses from his last nine bouts, he’s already considering stepping away from MMA. Struggling with Right […]
Malykhin Eyes History-Making Triple Belt
Champions etch their name into history when they win a title. They will be forever on the record as a winner. Yet, that’s not enough for some. Sometimes a participant changes their weight division to conquer another challenge. Still…that doesn’t appease Anatoly Malykhin. He wants a third divisional championship. Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight; Watch Out! […]
Du Plessis Avoided Pressing Charges On Strickland; Nate Diaz's Potential UFC Return
Dricus Du Plessis opened up about the possibility of pressing charges against Sean Strickland ahead of their UFC 297 clash. Both men will battle on January 20, 2024, as Strickland makes the first defence of his middleweight title. He picked up the belt after beating Israel Adesanya via a unanimous decision to shock the world […]
Oleksiejczuk Hopes to Not Drag Wild Man Out of Pereira
Michel Pereira is one of the least predictable fighters in UFC history. More than once, in a fight Pereira was winning, he was willing to attempt a wild flying attack that left him drained of energy for the rest of the bout. All the MMA news sites used to rage about his style being exciting […]
ONE Fight Night 18: Amazon Prime Indulges in Combat Sports
The world of MMA is becoming more prominent again. ONE Championship is now securing deals across the world to broadcast its product. ONE Fight Night will be shown on Amazon Prime in key markets like the United States – but who will emerge triumphant from Bangkok? What Amazon Means for ONE Championship MMA breaking news […]
Jon Jones Undergoes Second Surgery, Won’t Impact Recovery Time
Jon Jones’ pectoral injury is holding back several things in the UFC heavyweight division. Jones was supposed to have a legacy fight to defend his belt against former champion Stipe Miocic. A torn pectoral muscle that required surgery forced him out of the fight. Jones’ injury and desire to fight Miocic upon his return have […]
Oliveira and Tsarukyan Fight at UFC 300 as Makhachev Awaits
UFC 300 might have had its biggest fight announced to date, a massive UFC lightweight bout as Charles Oliviera is set to face off against Arman Tsarukyan. With the fighters ranked so highly in the division, the winner will surely get a chance at the championship currently held by Islam Makhachev. Oliviera Wants to Re-Earn […]
How Taking Fights on Short Notice Shapes Careers
Matt Brown has been talking about his MMA career, having competed in the UFC for over a decade. He’s speculated a lot on what taking fights on very short notice does for a fighter, as to whether it is a help or a hindrance for combatants. Brown Has Experience on His Side While the MMA […]
Magomed Ankalaev Hopes to Avoid Vengeance of MMA Gods against Johnny Walker
Magomed Ankalaev’s life has changed since he fought for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 282 in December 2022. In a bizarre fight with former champion Jan Błachowicz, Ankalaev battled Błachowicz to a split draw. However, the action during the five-round fight was so underwhelming the UFC decided to book another two fighters for […]
Adesanya Only Wants The Biggest Fights; Jones Blasts Aspinall
Israel Adesanya is only targeting the best fights at the latter end of his career. In a major upset, the former UFC middleweight champion lost his belt to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. He was outfought, getting dropped to a unanimous decision loss. That followed after he secured the belt by stopping Alex Pereira in […]
Saint Denis Gets Opportunity to Prove He’s Among the Best
Benoit Saint Denis showed his toughness well before he ever got in the octagon. The French fighter was a member of the 1st Marine Infantry Paratroopers, a part of the French Army Special Forces Command. Through his military service, Saint Denis saw combat in Mali and West Africa fighting terrorists. Saint Denis has tried to […]