Kamaru Usman recently shared his thoughts on the Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña championship fight at UFC 307. Pennington is gearing up to make her first defense of the UFC women's bantamweight title against former champion Peña. The bout is set to co-headline the highly anticipated pay-per-view event this weekend at the Delta Center in […]
Jorge Masvidal recently lauded a Bellator champion, declaring that he envisions this fighter as a future titleholder in the UFC. The individual in question is none other than Masvidal's teammate at American Top Team (ATT), reigning Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen. Eblen launched his professional MMA career under the Shamrock FC banner in July 2017, […]
Marc Goddard recently provided an in-depth explanation of how takedowns are evaluated in MMA fights. The value of takedowns in the estimation of MMA judges remains a very polarizing and complex issue, especially considering that judging is one of the most crucial elements of the sport. The MMA community often finds itself at odds over […]
Merab Dvalishvili recently found himself under fire from MMA fans after extending an offer to Sean O'Malley for a title rematch. "The Machine" seized the UFC bantamweight title by dethroning O'Malley in the main event of Noche UFC 306 earlier this month, where he thoroughly outmatched "Suga" with his masterful grappling prowess and six takedowns […]
Stephen Thompson recently shared his forecast for the UFC 307 main event clash between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree. "Poatan" is set to defend his UFC light heavyweight title for the third time, this time against Khalil Rountree in the headlining bout of the upcoming pay-per-view on October 5, taking place at the Delta Center […]
PFL star Brendan Loughnane recently said that he feels a fighter on the UFC Paris card has the potential to deliver an electrifying performance, yet everyone is overlooking him. The fighter Loughnane is spotlighting is Morgan Charriere, who’s gearing up to face Gabriel Miranda in a featherweight showdown on the main card of this Saturday’s […]
Brendan Allen believes he, not Benoît Saint Denis, deserves the spotlight as the headliner of the UFC Paris fight card. The UFC is making its much-anticipated return to the "City of Lights" this weekend at the Accord Arena in Paris, exactly one year after its last event, with a Fight Night event packed with French […]
Kayla Harrison recently shared her thoughts on the crucial role of being a positive influence, particularly for the younger generation. She stands as a beacon of mastery in women’s combat sports. Her unmatched accomplishments speak volumes, positioning her as the very definition of greatness. Harrison began her judo career in 2008, swiftly dominating her competition […]
Ilia Topuria recently said that the prospect of a fight with Conor McGregor no longer appeals to him. "El Matador" had consistently expressed his enthusiasm for stepping into the Octagon with the former two-division UFC champion, even suggesting he would move up to lightweight, if necessary, to make the dream fight a reality. With no […]
Former ONE Championship two-division titleholder Reinier De Ridder is the UFC's latest notable signee, and he believes he's primed to take on the challenges within the promotion's highly competitive middleweight division. "The Dutch Knight" dominated the ONE Championship middleweight and light heavyweight divisions from November 2020 until this past March. During his tenure, De Ridder […]
Jon Jones is undeniably a cornerstone in the debate over who holds the title of the greatest MMA fighter of all time. His skills, beyond doubt, reinforce this assertion, showcasing a career marked by unparalleled success and accomplishments. "Bones" etched his name in the history books by becoming the youngest champion in UFC history at […]
Stephen Thompson recently disclosed the one fib from Shavkat Rakhmonov that truly irked him after their matchup. "Wonderboy" is gearing up to square off against Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight clash on the preliminary card of UFC 307, scheduled for October 5 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Thompson is set to […]
Dustin Poirier recently received accolades from MMA analysts for expressing his desire to take on a stylistically challenging opponent in his next fight. "The Diamond" came up short in his third—and possibly final—quest for the undisputed UFC lightweight title against reigning champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 this past June. Poirier endured a grueling back-and-forth […]
Diego Lopes recently shared his ambitious plans for the future, stating his intention to challenge a former UFC featherweight champion upon his potential return in December. Lopes secured perhaps the most defining triumph of his career to date when he outclassed Brian Ortega, earning a unanimous decision win at Noche UFC 306 earlier this month. […]
A former UFC middleweight champion recently praised Khalil Rountree, claiming he has what it takes to defeat Alex Pereira by outclassing him in his own area of expertise. "The War Horse" is preparing for his first title shot as he challenges reigning light heavyweight champion Pereira in the main event of UFC 307, set for […]
Georges St-Pierre's coach, Firas Zahabi, recently offered a comprehensive analysis the dream match-up against Khabib Nurmagomedov, breaking it down across all aspects of the game— striking, grappling, submissions, and more. "The Eagle" is widely hailed as one of the most dominant forces in UFC history, boasting a flawless professional record of 29-0. Nurmagomedov has often […]
Renato Moicano, albeit reluctantly, has offered a sliver of respect to Paddy Pimblett following the Brit's latest appearance in the Octagon. "The Baddy" has generated a whirlwind of fanfare throughout his ascent in the UFC, catching the attention of many fellow contenders. Among those eager to test him in the Octagon, Moicano stands out. The […]
Aljamain Sterling recently name-dropped a high-profile opponent he hopes to face next if Movsar Evloev declines to rebook their fight. "Funk Master" was set to face Evloev in what could have been a pivotal featherweight title eliminator at UFC 307 on October 5 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. However, last week, […]
Renato Moicano recently explained why he chose not to train with his teammate Dustin Poirier ahead of his upcoming bout against Benoît Saint Denis. "Money" is stepping into enemy territory as he gears up to face Saint Denis in a crucial lightweight clash, headlining UFC Fight Night Paris this weekend at the Accor Arena in […]
Sean O'Malley recently shared some tips for Merab Dvalishvili regarding his potential first title defense against the rising contender, Umar Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili secured the bantamweight title, dominantly defeating reigning titleholder O'Malley by unanimous decision in the main event of Noche UFC 306, held on September 14 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. After "The […]
