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Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 Breakdown
Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira rematch at UFC 326 on March 7, as we preview the upcoming fight. Holloway is set to put his BMF title on the line for the second time. The two originally crossed paths back in 2015 when both were rising stars in the featherweight division. That night ended in a […]
Kavanagh Upsets Moreno At UFC Mexico
Lone’er Kavanagh upset Brandon Moreno to secure a unanimous decision win in their flyweight clash, as you can see how the fight played out live: 49-46, 48-47, 48-47. Moreno, celebrated as the first Mexican-born champion in UFC history, returned to the Octagon looking to erase the memory of a difficult recent outing. His last appearance […]
Jake Paul And Ilia Topuria Agree To Spar
Jake Paul and UFC two-division champion Ilia Topuria traded verbals on an Adin Ross livestream after which they agreed to spar. The verbal altercation came when Topuria, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, was asked his opinion on Paul’s boxing career. Topuria didn’t mince words, saying Paul “sucks.” Paul responded as they agreed to a future […]
Pereira Vacates Light Heavyweight Belt
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira is vacating his light heavyweight belt to move up to heavyweight. The decision is part of Alex’s desire to become the first fighter in the promotion’s history to capture world titles in three different weight classes. Pereira has secured belts at middleweight and light heavyweight, as he seeks the […]
Jorge Masvidal To Face Shara Magomedov In A Grappling Match
The three-year MMA wait is over for former BMF Champion Jorge Masvidal, who is slated to headline a submission-only grappling match against Shara Magomedov on March 11 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The encounter marks a pivot for Masvidal, whose last competitive appearance was a 10-round boxing loss via a majority […]
Holloway Prepared For Oliveira’s Grappling – ‘I Am Very Confident'
BMF Champion Max Holloway is leaving no stone unturned for his rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 on March 7. Holloway won the first fight after Oliveira picked up a neck injury, which meant he could not continue during the first round. Holloway is widely regarded as one of the greatest volume strikers in […]
UFC Fight Night – Brandon Moreno vs Lone'er Kavanagh: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: TNT Sports The flyweight bout between Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh is the main event for Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night card. Moreno (23-9-2) is one of the most accomplished flyweights of his era. A former UFC champion, Moreno has built his career on pace, adaptability, and heart. His style is well-rounded but […]
Brandon Moreno Vs. Lone'er Kavanagh Predictions – ‘He Is Better'
Brandon Moreno faces Lone’er Kavanagh in a clash of two flyweights this Saturday, as pros picked their winner. The first Mexican-born champion in UFC history, Moreno, enters the cage following a tough loss. Moreno suffered a second-round TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira, marking the first time in his professional career that he was stopped. Prior […]
Is Usman Nurmagomedov Ready For The UFC?
UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev has advised Usman Nurmagomedov to resist the urge to rush into the UFC. Following Usman’s successful PFL lightweight title defense earlier this month against Alfie Davis, Makhachev has encouraged the 27-year-old to prioritize timing over the need to rush things. Makhachev wants to see Usman enter the UFC as a […]
UFC Fight Night – Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The lightweight clash between Daniel Zellhuber and King Green could steal the show on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card. Zellhuber (15-3) is one of the more physically unique lightweights on the roster. Tall for the division with long limbs, he leverages his reach effectively. King Green (33-17-1, 1 NC), formerly known as […]
UFC Fight Night – Marlon Vera vs David Martinez: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: UFC The bantamweight showdown between Marlon Vera and David Martinez presents one of the most exciting bouts on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card. Vera (23-11-1) has long been one of the most dangerous and resilient fighters in the bantamweight ranks. Known for his toughness, finishing ability, and unshakeable composure, Vera thrives in […]
Ronda Rousey Begins Camp For Gina Carano
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey has begun her camp for the Gina Carano fight, set for May 16. Rousey is ending a nearly ten-year hiatus to headline Netflix’s inaugural MMA fight , marking her first appearance in the cage since her 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes. Across from her, the 43-year-old Carano is making […]
Will The UFC White House Event Make Money?
According to TKO President Mark Shapiro, the UFC’s upcoming White House card on June 14 will not make a profit. Shapiro revealed that the expenses for the fight—commemorating the US 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independance—have surged to approximately $60 million. This budget is nearly three times the cost of the UFC’s Las Vegas […]
Brandon Moreno Vs. Lone’er Kavanagh Breakdown
Brandon Moreno faces Lone’er Kavanagh in Mexico City on February 28, as we breakdown this fight. Moreno suffered a second-round TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323 in his last fight. This was the first time Moreno had been stopped in his professional career. Prior to that, he secured wins over Amir Albazi and […]
UFC To Spend As Much As $60 Million On White House Card
The UFC is reportedly prepared to spend $60 million to stage the UFC White House card on June 14, as we look at some of their plans. The production cost for UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere was roughly $21 million, meaning the White House card would shatter that record. For the White House […]
UFC Fight Night – Edgar Chairez vs Felipe Bunes: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/1995663624405135536 The flyweight matchup between Edgar Chairez and Felipe Bunes is a compelling stylistic clash at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card in Mexico. Chairez (12-6, 1 NC) is known primarily for his opportunistic grappling and scrappy approach. The Mexican flyweight thrives in chaotic situations. He is particularly dangerous in scrambles, where his […]
UFC Fight Night – Imanol Rodriguez vs Kevin Borjas: Preview & Betting Tips
Image Credit: https://x.com/i/status/1995768118979801456 The flyweight matchup between Imanol Rodriguez and Kevin Borjas is an intriguing clash on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card. Rodriguez (6-0) enters as a compact, aggressive flyweight who thrives on forward movement. His style is built around closing distance quickly and forcing opponents into uncomfortable exchanges. Borjas (10-4), by contrast, operates […]
Dana White Reacts To Rousey-Carano Netflix Deal: ‘It Just Didn’t Work Out'
UFC CEO Dana White addressed Ronda Rousey’s May 16 return to MMA against Gina Carano, which will take place on Netflix, stating this fight did not make sense for the UFC. Rousey and White were in talks that would have seen her make a return to the UFC for the first time since 2016. However, […]
Strickland Silences Hernandez With Third-Round Stoppage
Sean Strickland stopped Anthony Hernandez in the third round at UFC Houston in a middleweight clash, as you can see how the fight played out live. Strickland was looking to rebound after losing his title to Dricus du Plessis in early 2024. He also dropped a second consecutive decision to “DDP” in their UFC 312 […]
Should McGregor And Jones Be Off The White House Card?
Chael Sonnen argues that the UFC should resist the urge to put Conor McGregor and Jon Jones on the upcoming UFC White House card on June 14. Sonnen believes that building the most significant event in the promotion’s history around its most “unreliable” assets is a mistake. Sonnen highlighted Dana White’s recent admissions that he […]