The highly anticipated UFC 306 event is set to feature Sean O’Malley defending his men’s bantamweight championship against Merab Dvalishvili in the main event. O’Malley, who is currently unbeaten in his last seven bouts, including a decision win over Marlon Vera in his first title defense, is ranked No. 4 in the ESPN pound-for-pound men’s
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Valentina Shevchenko is gearing up for her trilogy bout with flyweight champion Alexa Grasso, determined not to let the judges dictate the outcome this time. Their previous meeting ended in a controversial split draw, with Shevchenko feeling that the judges may have been influenced by fan reaction in favor of Grasso. Despite feeling robbed of
The UFC’s upcoming event in Edmonton, Alberta on Nov. 2 is causing quite a stir among fight fans. With the announcement of a new main event, featuring former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno going head to head with Amir Albazi, the anticipation is high for what promises to be a thrilling showdown at Rogers Place. This
Caio Borralho, a 31-year-old fighter hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, has been making waves in the UFC middleweight division with his impressive 7-0 record. His most recent victory over former title challenger Jared Cannonier solidified his position as a rising star in the sport. Borralho’s undefeated streak and dominant performances have caught the attention of
In a recent turn of events, former MMA fighter and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey issued a public apology for reposting a conspiracy video related to the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting. Rousey expressed deep regret for her actions, admitting that the reposting was a grave error and acknowledging the pain it caused to
As former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou gears up for his PFL debut against Renan Ferreira, he wants to clarify one thing – he did not duck a fight with Jon Jones. Despite UFC CEO Dana White’s claims that the fight never materialized because Jones “didn’t want the fight,” Ngannou insists that it was not
The main event of UFC 305 saw middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis successfully defend his title against former champ Israel Adesanya. This victory marks Du Plessis’ eighth consecutive win inside the Octagon, showcasing his dominance in the division. With the win, Du Plessis solidified himself as a force to be reckoned with in the middleweight
Dricus Du Plessis is gearing up to defend his middleweight title against the former two-time champion, Israel Adesanya, in the headline bout of UFC 305. The much-anticipated showdown is set to take place on Saturday, August 17th, in Perth, Australia. Du Plessis, with an impressive record of 21-2, is coming off a nine-fight winning streak,
The former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez recently entered a no contest plea to felony attempted murder, assault, and multiple weapons charges in a California court. This plea was made in connection to a disturbing incident that occurred in February 2022. Velasquez was involved in a high-speed car chase, during which he allegedly shot several
The final news conference for UFC 305 was filled with tension as the middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Israel Adesanya engaged in a heated exchange. The discussion centered around the theme of “culture,” with Du Plessis emphasizing his role as the first “residing” African champion in the UFC. Adesanya, visibly emotional, shared a
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.
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