Serghei Spivac showcased his dominance in the octagon as he made quick work of Marcin Tybura in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC Fight Night. Despite Tybura coming off a recent submission win and looking to gain momentum in the heavyweight division, Spivac proved to be the superior grappler in this encounter. In a dramatic
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Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is gearing up to make his return to MMA as he prepares to debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in October. This comes after Ngannou ventured into the world of boxing and had two high-profile fights. His upcoming fight is against 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira
In the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, Umar Nurmagomedov emerged victorious against Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision. His undefeated record of 18-0, with a 7-0 mark in the UFC, positions him as a top contender in the bantamweight division. Nurmagomedov’s ability to go the full five rounds against an elite opponent like Sandhagen proves
Tony Ferguson, a former UFC interim champion, has recently set a new record for consecutive defeats in the Octagon. This is a significant blow to his once prominent career, as he suffered his eighth loss in a row to Michael Chiesa in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi. This defeat marked
Dakota Ditcheva has once again proven her dominance in the world of mixed martial arts with a thrilling first-round TKO victory over Jena Bishop. The fight, which took place in Nashville, showcased Ditcheva’s exceptional striking skills and ability to finish her opponents with precision and speed. Despite facing criticism about the level of competition she
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is gearing up for an exciting set of events in August 2024 to determine the playoff finalists in six weight classes. The playoffs will kick off with the heavyweight and women’s flyweight semifinals in Nashville, Tennessee. Notable matchups include Denis Goltsov facing off against Tim Johnson in the heavyweight semifinals,
U.S. District Judge Richard Boulware recently made a critical decision regarding the UFC antitrust lawsuit settlement. The judge denied preliminary approval for the proposed settlement, which would have required the UFC to pay out $335 million to current and former athletes involved in the case. Judge Boulware’s denial of the settlement conditions indicates that he
Tom Aspinall’s performance at UFC 304 was nothing short of extraordinary. The interim heavyweight champion showcased his skills by delivering a knockout blow to Curtis Blaydes in just one minute of their title fight. Aspinall’s victory solidified his status as one of the best heavyweights in the world, if not the very best. His finishing
The upcoming UFC 306 event at The Sphere in Las Vegas is set to be one for the books, with two thrilling title fights headlining the card. Sean O’Malley will be defending his bantamweight title against the formidable Merab Dvalishvili, while Alexa Grasso will put her women’s flyweight championship on the line in a highly
The upcoming interim heavyweight title fight between champion Tom Aspinall and challenger Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in Manchester, England is poised to be a high-stakes showdown. The winner of this bout will have the opportunity to face the victor of the impending heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. UFC president Dana
The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports recently made a significant decision to remove the ban on “12-6 elbows” in the sport of mixed martial arts, effective November 1st. This rule change has been a topic of debate for quite some time, as it is one of the most unpopular rules in the sport.
Patchy Mix is set to defend his bantamweight championship against Leandro Higo in the main event of the upcoming Bellator Champions Series: Paris event. Mix, with a record of 20-1, is aiming to bounce back from a lackluster split decision victory in his previous fight. The reigning champion claimed the title when he defeated Sergio
On Saturday night, Virna Jandiroba showcased her skills in the Octagon and secured a potential UFC title shot with a dominant victory over Amanda Lemos. With an impressive armbar submission at 4:48 of the second round, Jandiroba extended her win streak to four and added a significant name to her list of defeated opponents. Throughout
Conor McGregor, the self-proclaimed “Notorious” UFC superstar, has made headlines once again with his announcement that he is considering a future as a “player/manager” in the world of combat sports. McGregor, who recently revealed his co-ownership of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships, expressed his interest in competing in a dual role once his current UFC contract
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones found himself in legal trouble when he pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home. During a virtual hearing, Jones appeared next to his attorney as the pleas were entered on his behalf. The charges he is facing include assault and interference
Recently, a lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court claiming that MMA fighter Nate Diaz is owed $9 million by promoter Solomon Engel and his company, Fanmio. Diaz alleges that he entered into an agreement to be paid $10 million for a fight against Jorge Masvidal, with $1 million upfront and $9 million after the
In the main event of UFC Fight Night, Rose Namajunas showcased her dominance in both striking and grappling against Tracy Cortez. Namajunas, ranked No. 6 in the UFC’s flyweight division, used her superior striking skills to effectively pick off Cortez throughout the fight. Her exceptional striking ability was on full display as she connected with
After his impressive victory at UFC 303, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is looking forward to a well-deserved break. Despite his plans to defend his light heavyweight title in his next fight, Pereira is focused on challenging Jon Jones for the undisputed heavyweight championship in the near future. With two broken toes to nurse, Pereira