Garrett Kerman Articles - Page 29

In a sport built on moments of sudden, violent brilliance, Jose Ochoa delivered the kind of highlight that changes careers, and perhaps the flyweight landscape, forever. On a night when all eyes at UFC Atlanta were fixed on local favorite Cody Durden’s homecoming, it was the Peruvian prospect who stole the show, scoring a brutal […]

Phil “The Fresh Prince” Rowe entered UFC Atlanta with his back firmly against the wall. Riding a two-fight skid and facing the very real threat of a UFC release, Rowe’s clash with Ange Loosa at State Farm Arena was billed as a must-win for both men. For nearly two full rounds, it looked as though […]

If Ilia Topuria dethrones Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 and claims the vacant lightweight title, the UFC faces a pivotal matchmaking decision. While purists may argue for top-ranked contenders like Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway, or Dustin Poirier, the fight that would electrify the sport, and the one Topuria himself craves, is a grudge […]

The Orlando Magic enter the 2025 NBA Draft with momentum and ambition. After a .500 season and a first-place finish in the Southeast Division, the Magic have begun to transition from a rebuilding team to a legitimate playoff contender. The front office, led by Jeff Weltman, has made it clear: this offseason is about “win-now” […]

Jake Paul has once again sent shockwaves through the sports world. This time, it’s not with a viral knockout or a blockbuster fight announcement, but with a tweet that’s already ignited fierce debate across fan bases and locker rooms alike. Paul’s self-proclaimed “Top 10 Most Overrated Athletes” list is as audacious as it is headline-grabbing, […]

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman versus Joaquin Buckley continues the main card with the main event between Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Usman-Buckley prediction and pick. Kamaru Usman (20-4) returns to action after a 19-month layoff, looking to snap a three-fight skid. Usman dropped a […]

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman versus Joaquin Buckley continues the prelims with a fight between Paul Craig and Rodolfo Bellato in the light heavyweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Craig-Bellato prediction and pick. Paul Craig (17-9-1) is looking to snap a three-fight skid as he returns to light heavyweight at UFC Atlanta. […]

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman versus Joaquin Buckley continues the main card with a fight between Michael Chiesa and Court McGee in the welterweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Chiesa-McGee prediction and pick. Michael Chiesa (18-7) comes into UFC Atlanta riding a two-fight submission streak, most recently finishing Max Griffin in the third […]

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman versus Joaquin Buckley continues the main card with a fight between Malcolm Wellmaker and Kris Moutinho in the bantamweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Wellmaker-Moutinho prediction and pick. Malcolm Wellmaker (9-0) enters UFC Atlanta with serious momentum after back-to-back first-round knockouts. He earned his UFC contract by flattening […]

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman versus Joaquin Buckley continues the prelims with a fight between Ricky Simon and Cameron Smotherman in the bantamweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Simon-Smotherman prediction and pick. Ricky Simon (21-6) snapped a three-fight skid with a thunderous first-round knockout of Javid Basharat in February, reminding fans of his […]

UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman versus Joaquin Buckley continues the prelims with a fight between Phil Rowe and Ange Loosa in the welterweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Rowe-Loosa prediction and pick. Phil Rowe (10-5) enters UFC Atlanta looking to rebound after two tough losses, most recently dropping a unanimous decision to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals riding high, a 68-win juggernaut, the league’s MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and a reputation for poise and defensive grit. Yet, in the crucible of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Thunder unraveled, falling 116-107 to the Indiana Pacers. The loss puts OKC in a 2-1 series […]

As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, the Miami Heat find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Holding the 20th overall pick, their sole selection in this year’s draft, the Heat are in a position to address critical roster needs while continuing their tradition of uncovering high-potential talent. After a 37-45 season and a 10th place finish […]

As the 2025 MLB season unfolds, the New York Yankees find themselves at a crossroads. With injuries testing the depth of their rotation and a farm system brimming with pitching talent, the next call-up could be pivotal for both the present and the future. While much attention has been paid to names like Will Warren […]

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the 2025 NFL season, all eyes are on established stars like Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, and Brian O’Neill. But beneath the marquee names, there’s a group of under-the-radar talents ready to step into the spotlight. These hidden gems, Dallas Turner, Theo Jackson, and Ivan Pace Jr., could be the […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Houston Astros find themselves in a familiar position: contending for the American League West crown despite a tumultuous offseason and significant roster turnover. After trading away Kyle Tucker and watching Alex Bregman depart in free agency, many expected Houston to take a step back. Instead, the Astros […]

Kamaru Usman, once the undisputed king of the UFC welterweight division, is back in the headlines, not just for his return to the cage after a lengthy layoff, but for a media day declaration that has MMA fans and pundits shaking their heads in disbelief. At UFC Atlanta, Usman confidently outlined what he called a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, reigning World Series champions and perennial powerhouses, are once again in the thick of the National League pennant race as the 2025 trade deadline approaches. Their roster is loaded with star talent, both on the mound and in the field, and their front office, led by Andrew Friedman, has never shied […]

Boxing fans, mark your calendars. September 13, 2025, will see two of the sport’s most accomplished champions, Canelo Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford, collide in Las Vegas for the undisputed and Ring Magazine super middleweight championship. Billed as “The Fight of the Century,” this historic bout will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix, presented by […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the San Diego Padres are once again at the center of speculation. President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller has built a reputation as one of the league’s most aggressive dealmakers, and the Padres—just a game behind the Dodgers in the NL West—are primed for another playoff push. With […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in an enviable position. With the best record in baseball and a young, dynamic roster, Detroit is not just a playoff contender—they’re a legitimate threat to win the American League Central and perhaps much more. The Tigers’ blend of homegrown talent and calculated […]

UFC Atlanta was set to feature a high-stakes bantamweight showdown between Canada’s Charles “Air” Jourdain and the ever-dangerous Ricky Simon. But just days before the event, the MMA world was rocked by the news that Jourdain had been forced to withdraw due to an eye injury, leaving Simon without an opponent and the card without […]

The UFC flyweight division just got a seismic shake-up. With Manel Kape forced out of his UFC 317 title eliminator against Brandon Royval due to an undisclosed injury, surging prospect Joshua Van steps in on short notice. The stakes couldn’t be higher, for Van, it’s a rocket to the top after his electrifying TKO of […]

In a recent interview on Submission Radio, Justin Gaethje’s manager Ali Abdelaziz dropped a bombshell that has sent shockwaves through the UFC lightweight division. Abdelaziz revealed that Gaethje is seriously considering retirement if he doesn’t get the next title shot following the upcoming UFC 317 lightweight championship bout between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira. “He […]

UFC 316 was supposed to be another electric chapter in the Sean O’Malley story, a night where the “Suga Show” would once again dazzle, defend, and deliver. Instead, it became the setting for one of the most shocking moments in recent MMA history: O’Malley seemingly giving up against Merab Dvalishvili, handing the Georgian his first-ever […]

The landscape of women’s MMA has been shaped by seismic showdowns, Rousey vs. Holm, Cyborg vs. Nunes, Weili vs. Joanna, but none have carried the magnitude, anticipation, or legacy implications of Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. This isn’t just a title fight; it’s the collision of two eras, two […]

The Miami Dolphins are entering the 2025 NFL season with a renewed sense of urgency after an 8-9 finish in 2024. General Manager Chris Grier and Head Coach Mike McDaniel have made it clear: competition will be fierce, and no veteran’s role is safe. With a draft class headlined by physical, NFL-ready prospects and a […]

Fresh off a Super Bowl victory, the Philadelphia Eagles are not resting on their laurels. General Manager Howie Roseman and the front office have injected the roster with ten new rookies, many of whom are poised to challenge established veterans for significant roles. With a culture that encourages competition and development, several veterans enter the […]

The Dallas Cowboys are entering the 2025 season with a roster in transition, blending established veterans with a promising influx of rookie talent. After a disappointing 2024 campaign, the front office aggressively targeted areas of need in the draft, and early offseason workouts suggest several veterans could see their roles diminished, or even lose their […]

The Minnesota Vikings entered their 2025 offseason with a clear sense of urgency. After a strong 14-3 campaign that ended in playoff disappointment, the team doubled down on roster upgrades, spending big in free agency and investing heavily in the draft. With the dust settling from a busy spring, all eyes have shifted to OTAs, […]

The UFC heavyweight division has been in a state of suspended animation for over a year, with fans, fighters, and analysts all asking the same question: When will Jon Jones finally defend his title against interim champion Tom Aspinall? Now, in a bombshell social media announcement, Jones has declared he will “give up the belt […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Chicago Cubs find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Despite a roster that has undergone significant changes and a season marked by both promise and adversity, one question looms large over Wrigley Field: Who is the one player the Cubs simply cannot afford to part with? While several […]

The UFC 316 pre-fight press conference was supposed to set the stage for one of the year’s biggest cards. Instead, the event left fans and media wondering if the once-mandatory spectacle of the UFC PPV press conference has lost its sizzle and whether the format itself is on life support. From Fireworks to Fizzle: What […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the main card with a women’s bantamweight title fight between Julianna Pena and Jack Della Maddalena on Saturday. Check out our UFC odds series for our Pena-Harrison prediction and pick. Julianna Pena (13-5) reclaimed the UFC women’s bantamweight title in her last fight, edging Raquel […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the main card with a fight between Vicente Luque and Jack Della Maddalena in the welterweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Luque-Holland prediction and pick. Vicente Luque (23-10-1) bounced back from a knockout loss to Joaquin Buckley by submitting Themba Gorimbo […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between Bruno Silva and Joshua Van in the flyweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Silva-Van prediction and pick. Bruno Silva (14-6-2) looks to rebound at UFC 316 after his four-fight win streak was snapped by Manel […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between Jeka Saragih and Joo Sang Yoo on Saturday in the featherweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Saragih-Yoo prediction and pick. Jeka Saragih (14-4) comes into UFC 316 after a roller-coaster stretch—he delivered a highlight-reel first-round […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between Quillan Salkilld and Yanal Ashmouz on Saturday in the lightweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Salkilld-Ashmouz prediction and pick. Quillan Salkilld (8-1) burst onto the UFC scene with an 18-second knockout of Anshul Jubli at […]

UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O’Malley 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between MarQuel Mederos and Mark Choinski on Saturday in the lightweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Mederos-Choinski prediction and pick. MarQuel Mederos (10-1) enters UFC 316 riding momentum from a gritty split-decision win over Austin Hubbard […]