Raquel Pennington doesn't believe she was defeated by Julianna Pena at UFC 307, as she recently shared her thoughts in her first public statement following the title setback. "Rocky" was unable to hold onto her UFC bantamweight title in a razor-close battle against Pena last weekend at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. […]
Ilia Topuria's ambitions to compete in a potential 'champ vs. champ' showdown have intensified in recent weeks, but a popular MMA analyst doesn't think now is the time for such a matchup. “El Matador” has continually expressed his eagerness to ascend a division and challenge the reigning UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, in an exciting […]
Kayla Harrison recently revealed that she faced a challenging health battle, as she was hospitalized for serious infections in the lead-up to her UFC 307 fight. Harrison secured a significant victory against Ketlen Vieira last weekend at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. However, as most had anticipated, the triumph was far from […]
Few have experienced the kind of astronomical success in the UFC that Alex Pereira has in recent years, and his rapid ascent has left a renowned boxing trainer in awe. Although "Poatan's" professional MMA debut in October 2015 didn’t unfold as expected, with a submission loss, he flew under the radar for nearly five years, […]
Khalil Rountree Jr. recently revealed that receiving a title shot at UFC 307 came as a surprise, particularly since he was still facing repercussions from a positive steroid test. “The War Horse” is set to challenge reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in his first-ever title opportunity this Saturday at the Delta Center in […]
Israel Adesanya recently shed light on the potency of Alex Pereira's unconventional leg kicks. If there's anyone who truly understands the intricacies of Pereira's fighting style, it's "The Stylebender". These two have shared the stage in one of combat sports' most legendary rivalries. Having faced off four times—twice in kickboxing and twice in the UFC—Pereira […]
Renowned MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz recently asserted that he believes Dana White has been manipulating the media with his steadfast endorsement of Jon Jones' status in the UFC pound-for-pound (P4P) rankings. White has dedicated a tremendous investment of effort in the past few months to championing Jones as the definitive leader in any conversation about […]
Joaquin Buckley recently lavished praise on Impa Kasanganay for his remarkable career resurgence following a devastating viral knockout loss. Buckley and Kasanganay faced off at a Fight Night event in October 2020, but for 'Tshilobo,' his second appearance in the Octagon turned out to be disastrous. In the second round, he found himself on the […]
A PFL star has boldly predicted that Khalil Rountree will make quick work of Alex Pereira in their upcoming title showdown at UFC 307. Rountree is slated to face reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Pereira this Saturday night in the main event of a highly anticipated pay-per-view at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, […]
Recent data revealed that finish rates for both male and female fighters have plummeted to their lowest levels in the past decade, as UFC 307 approaches. One undeniable truth that the MMA community can unanimously agree on is their collective passion for fights that don't go the distance. Whether it's a jaw-dropping knockout or a […]
Carla Esparza recently shared her aspiration to secure a place in the UFC Hall of Fame as she approaches her retirement fight. Esparza is gearing up to step into the Octagon for the final time, as she is set to face Tecia Pennington on the preliminary card of UFC 307. This highly anticipated pay-per-view event […]
One of Jon Jones' former opponents recently articulated his thoughts on the reigning UFC heavyweight champion's upcoming matchup against Stipe Miocic. Jones is set to put his undisputed title on the line against former long-time champion Miocic in the main event of UFC 309, scheduled for November 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York […]
Dana White was recently amused with an AI-generated list of UFC pound-for-pound (P4P) fighters, but he found the underlying concept quite intriguing. As the daily integration of AI technologies expands across nearly every field, leading to improved and more accurate results, their application in the sports world has become increasingly unavoidable. White has also previously […]
Jon Jones' coach, Greg Jackson, recently explained why his star pupil is slated to face Stipe Miocic next rather than Tom Aspinall. "Bones" is preparing for what could be both the first and final defense of his undisputed heavyweight title as he faces former champion Miocic in the headlining bout of UFC 309. The highly […]
Israel Adesanya recently broke his silence on the viral confrontation he had with a passerby on the streets of Auckland, New Zealand. Last month, a video emerged on social media showing the former UFC middleweight champion in an intense exchange with an individual on the streets. The confrontation quickly escalated into a heated, expletive-filled argument, […]
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) recently teamed up with UFC veteran Urijah Faber and seasoned referee Mike Beltran to demonstrate the upcoming MMA rule changes, which are set to take effect in fights starting November 1. In July, the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) officially lifted the ban on twelve-to-six (12-6) […]
Khalil Rountree Jr. recently shared his determination to pay tribute to his late father by securing a victory at UFC 307. "The War Horse" has a chance to bring his dreams to life as he prepares to challenge reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira this weekend at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, […]
Julianna Peña recently opened up about her long-standing feud with Raquel Pennington, which has simmered since their days on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) back in 2013. Many fans might not remember that both Peña and Pennington were part of Team Miesha Tate against Team Ronda Rousey during season 18 of the MMA reality show. Despite […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach, Javier Mendez, recently shared his perspective on why he believes mixed martial arts doesn’t qualify as a genuine sport. MMA has skyrocketed as one of the most rapidly rising one-on-one competitive sports since the early 2000s, and it's showing no signs of losing steam. Though it has faced its share of triumphs […]
"Big" John McCarthy recently addressed Sean O'Malley's coach after Tim Welch sought clarification on the controversial excessive coaching incident at UFC 306. Dvalishvili secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over "Suga" to capture the bantamweight title at UFC 306 earlier this month. While the outcome was unquestionably clear at the end of the day, the […]
