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
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Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is set to face off against Tracy Cortez in the highly anticipated women’s flyweight main event at UFC Fight Night. Both fighters have impressive records coming into this matchup, making it a must-watch event for MMA fans. Namajunas, ranked ninth in the flyweight division, is looking to continue her
Recently, FanDuel, one of the country’s leading sportsbooks, found itself in hot water after a major blunder in its operations. On April Fool’s Day, the sportsbook accepted 34 bets on mixed martial arts fights that had already taken place a week earlier. The fights, which were promoted as live events scheduled for April 1, 2022,
In a thrilling 10-round match at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, Nate Diaz emerged victorious over Jorge Masvidal by majority decision. This win comes almost five years after Masvidal’s third-round TKO victory over Diaz in November 2019. Two out of three judges scored the bout in favor of Diaz, with scores of 98-92 and
In a stunning turn of events, Alex Pereira showcased his dominance once again by delivering a brutal knockout to Jirí Prochazka in the main event of UFC 303. The fight, which was a rematch from their previous encounter, ended in the second round with Pereira unleashing a devastating head kick followed by a series of
Recently, UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan found himself in hot water after throwing a punch at a fan during his walkout at UFC 300 in April. This incident led to his suspension and a hefty fine, raising eyebrows in the MMA community. While Tsarukyan’s actions were certainly questionable, the aftermath of the incident has sparked discussions
Bryce Mitchell, also known as “Thug Nasty,” is not your average UFC fighter. When he’s not training or competing, Mitchell retreats to his farm in Arkansas where he leads a completely different lifestyle. One unique aspect of Mitchell’s farm is the repurposing of an old MMA training cage. Instead of letting it go to waste,
Robert Whittaker’s recent knockout victory over Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Fight Night showcased his unwavering determination and willingness to face any opponent at any given time. Initially set to fight undefeated middleweight Khamzat Chimaev, Whittaker’s plans took a drastic turn when Chimaev had to withdraw due to injury, leaving Whittaker to face the relatively unknown
Conor McGregor, the UFC star known for his explosive fighting style, recently revealed on Instagram that a broken toe was the reason behind the cancellation of his upcoming fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303. McGregor expressed his disappointment in having to withdraw from the fight, citing a lapse in concentration during a training session
This Saturday, fight fans around the world will be treated to an epic showdown as Robert Whittaker takes on Ikram Aliskerov in the main event of UFC Fight Night. The event will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and promises to deliver high-octane action from start to finish. Former UFC champion
In an exciting announcement, Bellator MMA revealed that lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will be defending his title against Alexander Shabliy on Sept. 7 in the Bellator Champions Series: San Diego at Pechanga Arena. Nurmagomedov, who holds an impressive record of 17-0, is highly regarded as one of the top 155-pound fighters in the world. Despite
Veteran middleweight Robert Whittaker expressed his gratitude towards Ikram Aliskerov for stepping up at short notice to fight him in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Originally scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev, Whittaker had to adjust his game plan as Chimaev fell ill and withdrew from the fight. However, Whittaker remains focused on his new opponent and is
The main event of UFC on ESPN 58 at the UFC Apex ended in a surprising manner, with the undefeated Tatsuro Taira securing a second-round stoppage of Alex Perez. Taira, despite earning the biggest win of his UFC career, faced criticism for the way the fight ended. After executing a unique body triangle while on
The highly anticipated UFC 303 event took a major hit when it was announced that both Conor McGregor and Jamahal Hill would be unable to compete due to injuries. McGregor, known for his fierce fighting style, was set to face Michael Chandler in a highly anticipated bout. However, a series of injuries prevented McGregor from
UFC CEO Dana White made a shocking announcement on Thursday night that Conor McGregor would no longer be fighting Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. This news undoubtedly sent shockwaves throughout the MMA community as McGregor has a reputation for rarely pulling out of fights. With McGregor out due to
The second half of the PFL season is upon us, and the excitement is palpable as fighters gear up for the most crucial stretch of the year. Unlike traditional sports where the drama is often reserved for the playoffs, in the PFL, the second round of the regular season is where the real intrigue lies.
Dustin Poirier, the talented lightweight fighter, faced a devastating loss at UFC 302 against Islam Makhachev. The defeat left Poirier considering retirement, a decision that was influenced by his desire to capture the UFC lightweight championship. Surprisingly, Poirier revealed that he had planned to retire on the same night he won the title, placing his
Nassourdine Imavov recently achieved the biggest win of his UFC career by defeating former title challenger Jared Cannonier by TKO in the fourth round. The fight took place inside the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Imavov showcased an impressive performance, finishing Cannonier with punches along the fence at 1:34 of the fourth round. However,