The upcoming UFC Fight Night event in Edmonton, Alberta will have former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas facing off against Erin Blanchfield in a women’s flyweight battle. Namajunas, who is currently ranked as the No. 5 flyweight by the UFC, has been on a winning streak with back-to-back victories against Tracy Cortez and Amanda Ribas.
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As Dana White’s Contender Series returns for Season 8 on Aug. 13, fans and experts alike are eager to see which fighters will rise to the occasion and potentially become the next big stars in the UFC. This season promises to showcase a new wave of talent, with fighters who are not only young but
Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the UFC has been put on hold once again. UFC president Dana White made it clear that McGregor will not be stepping into the Octagon before the end of the year. While White expressed optimism about McGregor’s future with the promotion, he definitively stated that a fight with Michael
Mixed martial arts events in Australia have a peculiar charm that sets them apart from other locations around the world. The time difference for North American fans adds an interesting twist, with fights taking place in the morning, local time, while fans across the globe are tuning in live the night before. This disorienting sensation
In a thrilling main event at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, Serghei Spivac showcased his dominance with a first-round submission victory over Marcin Tybura. This highly anticipated rematch from their 2020 meeting had fans on the edge of their seats as Spivac unleashed his superior grappling skills to secure the win. Despite Tybura’s previous
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is gearing up for his return to the MMA scene as he prepares to make his Professional Fighters League debut in October. After a brief stint with high-profile boxing matches, Ngannou is ready to step back inside the cage and showcase his skills once again. Scheduled to fight 2023
After defeating Cory Sandhagen in UFC Abu Dhabi, Umar Nurmagomedov has earned his shot at the bantamweight title. His performance in the main event showcased his skills and readiness for the next level. The fantasy matchmaking suggests that Nurmagomedov should face the winner of Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. This fight makes
Former UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson’s once stellar career has taken a significant hit with his recent performance in the Octagon. In a heartbreaking turn of events, Ferguson suffered his eighth consecutive defeat at the hands of Michael Chiesa in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night. This defeat not only marked a new record
Dakota Ditcheva is proving herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of mixed martial arts. With an impressive record of 13-0, she recently secured her spot in the PFL flyweight finals with a dominating first-round TKO victory over Jena Bishop. Despite some questioning the level of competition Ditcheva has faced,
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will determine its 2024 playoff finalists in six weight classes over the course of three fight cards in August. The main cards will be broadcast on ESPN, with all fights, including prelims, available for streaming on ESPN+. The playoffs kick off with the semifinals in two heavyweight and two women’s