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In the lead-up to UFC 296, the anticipation is building as Leon Edwards gears up for his second welterweight title defense vs Colby Covington, reported by mmafighting. On the initial episode of UFC 296 Embedded, Edwards, along with his team, is deep in preparation mode in Las Vegas. The welterweight champion is leaving no stone […]

Colby Covington, the brash and outspoken UFC star, has once again thrown verbal jabs at reigning middleweight champion Sean Strickland, reigniting a feud that began back in March 2022, reported by Sports Illustrated. The initial spark occurred during an interview with James Lynch when Covington downplayed his knowledge of Strickland and even referred to him […]

Chris Gutierrez entered UFC Vegas 83 brimming with confidence, riding a five-fight win streak and looking to solidify his position within the bantamweight division. However, his opponent, China’s rising star Song Yadong, proved too much to handle, ultimately securing a dominant unanimous decision victory. Song Yadong just called out former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan! […]

Song Yadong secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over Chris Gutierrez in the main event of UFC Vegas 83. The Chinese bantamweight fighter showcased his well-rounded skills, particularly in wrestling and grappling, to control the majority of the fight and secure the win. Yadong’s performance demonstrated his ability to maintain top position and effectively target […]

The UFC Vegas 83 event, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, delivered an action-packed night of fights, culminating in four post-fight bonuses of $50,000 each. The main event featured a dominant performance by Song Yadong, who utilized his wrestling to control Chris Gutierrez and earn a lopsided unanimous decision. Song Yadong […]

UFC 296 is right around the corner, and the headlining fight of the night will pit Colby Covington against Leon Edwards. This fight unsurprisingly has a lot of hype surrounding it, and Covington’s recent shots at Edwards will surely only make this more enticing for fans who are looking to tune in. Covington and Edwards […]

The new UFC 5 update Patch 1.0 dropped this week, adding Amir Albazi and Yan Xiaonan and new vanity rewards. Additionally, the update made improvements to several features like Striking, Grappling, AI, and Online Adjustments. Furthermore, this sizable update mentions more fighters releasing in the future, keeping fans excited for 2024 and beyond. Without further […]

Mixed Martial Arts has risen to become one of the most popular and lucrative sports in the world, captivating millions of fans with its raw and unfiltered display of combat. However, behind the bright lights and glory lies a much darker side that often goes unnoticed by the public. The physical and mental toll that […]

Economist Andrew Zimbalist has brought to light a significant disparity in the revenue share of boxers compared to MMA fighters, based on public data from Golden Boy. Zimbalist’s analysis reveals that boxers under Golden Boy promotions receive a substantial 62% of the total event revenue, a figure that stands in stark contrast to the earnings […]

In a shocking turn of events, Beneil Dariush’s longtime reign as a top-five-ranked lightweight was abruptly halted at UFC Austin as he succumbed to a devastating knockout at the hands of Arman Tsarukyan. The highly anticipated lightweight bout, which served as the main event of the evening, unfolded at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. […]

In a highly anticipated main event at UFC Austin, Armenian lightweight Arman Tsarukyan sent shockwaves through the UFC lightweight division, delivering a spectacular first-round knockout victory over the highly regarded Beneil Dariush. ARMAN TSARUKYAN JUST PUT DARIUSH OUT COLD AT #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/gHtOdLsk1Z — Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) December 3, 2023 The bout began with a cautious […]

In a stunning display of power, UFC on ESPN 52 witnessed two slam knockouts in consecutive fights, marking the first time in UFC history that such an occurrence took place. Cody Brundage set the tone with a thunderous slam knockout of Zach Reese in round one, followed by Drakkar Klose’s emphatic slam KO of Joe […]

In a dominant performance, Drakkar Klose defeated Joe Solecki with a slam knockout in the first round of their lightweight bout at UFC Austin. This was Klose’s first fight since July 2022 and extended his winning streak to three. Solecki had a two-fight winning streak snapped. DRAKKAR KLOSE SLAM KNOCKOUT OMG #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/QIiAC413WB — Spinnin […]

The UFC on ESPN 52 event, held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 18, 2023, was a night of thrilling fights and unexpected outcomes. Among the standout bouts was the featherweight clash between Rodolfo Bellato and Ihor Potieria, a contest showcasing the human spirit’s resilience and determination. The first round of […]

UFC Austin, held at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on December 2, 2023, featured a clash of welterweights in the preliminary card, with Jared Gooden taking on Wellington Turman. Both fighters were looking to get back on track after recent setbacks, and this bout promised to be an exciting and closely contested affair. The […]

It’s safe to say that Brock Lesnar is one of the most dominant superstars to ever rule the WWE. From being the Next Big Thing to becoming The Beast Incarnate, a lot would agree that he is indeed the alpha male of the human species. Some of his notable accomplishments include becoming a 10-time WWE […]

Former UFC champion, Jamahal Hill is trying to work his way back from injury. However, he’s hit a speed bump with the law recently. As it turns out, Hill was recently arrested with a domestic violence charge for allegedly assaulting his brother, according to TMZ Sports. The UFC star was originally booked on Monday, November […]

Tony Ferguson is set to take on rising star, Paddy Pimblett in what is a highly anticipated matchup. However, the UFC star is facing some legal issues after getting into a car crash back in May. Ferguson is not going to be serving any jail time for the alleged incident. However, he will be serving […]

Former UFC lightweight fighter John Makdessi found himself at the center of controversy following his release from the UFC after a controversial split decision loss at UFC 293 and his public revelation of the substantial foreign tax burden he incurred from the fight in Australia. Makdessi, a 20-fight UFC veteran, took to social media to […]

Now, as some fans may or may not know, there was a time in the late 1990s when Kurt Angle landing in WWE following the end of his amateur wrestling career was far from a guarantee. Sure, Angle still loved to grapple and had a solid head start when it came to transitioning into the […]

When you think of MMA superstar Jorge Masvidal, you probably think of a few things: 20-year professional fighting career His FIVE-second knockout of Ben Askren, the fastest KO in UFC history Winning the BMF Championship vs. Nate Diaz He got his start by streetfighting in Kimbo Slice’s backyard There’s a new title to add to […]

In a thrilling matchup at UFC Vegas 82, Paul Craig faced off against Brendan Allen in a highly anticipated middleweight bout. The fight, which took place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, ended in a hard-fought victory for Brendan Allen. The clash between these two talented fighters showcased the intensity and skill that […]

Brendan Allen showcased his dominance in the main event of UFC Vegas 82, securing a third-round submission victory over Paul Craig. The Louisiana native extended his winning streak to five fights, improving his UFC record to 11-2. BRENDAN ALLEN IS THE REAL DEAL 😮‍💨🔥 The 27 year old submits Paul Craig in the Third Round […]

UFC Vegas 82 delivered an electrifying night of fights, culminating in Brendan Allen’s impressive victory over Paul Craig in the main event. The event also saw four fighters earn $50,000 performance bonuses for their outstanding performances inside the Octagon. BRENDAN ALLEN IS THE REAL DEAL 😮‍💨🔥 The 27 year old submits Paul Craig in the […]

It’s finally time for coverage of our headlining bout from UFC Vegas 82 as we bring you our prediction and pick for the Main Event of the evening. Two ranked beasts will face off in the Middleweight (185) Division as No. 10 Brendan Allen meets No. 13 Paul Craig for a competitive bout with rankings on the line. Check […]

We’re back with a prediction and pick as we draw closer to our UFC Vegas 82 headlining bout. First, we take a look at the Co-Main Event between rising prospects in the Welterweight (170) Division. Ecuador’s own Michael Morales will take on Australia’s Jake Matthews. This should be a high-level fight before the Main Event! Check out our UFC […]

UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig continues on the main card with a fight in the lightweight division between Chase Hooper and Jordan Leavitt. Hooper got back on track in his last fight making his lightweight debut as he defeated Nick Fiore meanwhile, Leavitt got back on track in a big way knocking […]

UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig continues on the main card with a fight in the bantamweight division between promotional newcomer Payton Talbott and Nick Aguirre. Talbott is an undefeated prospect who has won all six of his professional bouts coming into his debut. Meanwhile, Aguirre put his undefeated record on the line […]

We’re here to bring you our prediction and pick for this next UFC Vegas 82 Main Card bout taking place in the Women’s Strawweight (115) Division. Ranked Brazilian contenders will face off as No. 9 Luana Pinheiro takes on No. 10 Amanda Ribas. Check out our UFC odds series for our Pinheiro-Ribas prediction and pick. Luana Pinheiro […]

It’s time for another prediction and pick as we open up the Main Card action at UFC Vegas 82. We have a full slate of interesting fights on the Main Card, starting off with this short-notice bout in the Welterweight (170) Division. Serbia’s Uros “The Doctor” Medic will take on the debuting Myktybek Orolbai out of Kyrgyzstan. Check out […]

UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig continues on the prelims with a fight in the featherweight division between Jonathan Pearce and Joanderson Brito. Pearce was getting ready for the biggest fight of his career against Bryce Mitchell but ultimately had to pull out due to injury took the first loss of his UFC […]

UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig continues on the prelims with a fight in the bantamweight division between Chad Anheliger and Jose Johnson. Anheliger took the first loss of his UFC career and in the last seven years against Alatengheili in his last fight meanwhile, Johnson stepped in on short notice to take […]

The UFC is back in action from Las Vegas as we bring you a prediction and pick for UFC Vegas 82. This next bout was made on short-notice and will take place in the Middleweight (185) Division. England’s rising prospect Christian Leroy Duncan will take on last-minute fill-in Denis Tiuliulin of Russia. Check out our UFC odds series for […]

We’re back to bring you another prediction and pick for UFC Vegas 82 as the Prelims continue to roll on ESPN+ from Las Vegas. This next bout takes us to the Heavyweight Division for a battle of brawlers as England’s Mick Parkin takes on Brazilian newcomer Caio Machado. Don’t get too comfortable during this one! Check out our UFC […]

The UFC is back in Las Vegas following UFC 295 and the action keeps coming with our UFC Vegas 82 predictions and picks. This next bout takes place in the Featherweight (145) Division between prospects Jeka Saragih of Indonesia and Lucas Alexander of Brazil. Check out our UFC odds series for our Saragih-Alexander prediction and pick. Jeka Saragih (13-3) […]

UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig continues on the prelims with a fight in the women’s bantamweight division between Lucie Pudilova and Ailin Perez. Pudilova is coming off of a controversial split decision loss in her last fight meanwhile, Perez was able to get the first win of her UFC career her last […]

UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig continues on the prelims with a fight in the lightweight division between Trey Ogden and Nikolas Motta. Ogden is now coming off his second loss of his UFC career as he looked to right the ship this weekend meanwhile, Motta has alternated wins and losses in his […]

UFC Vegas 82: Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig kicks off the prelims with a fight in the flyweight division between Charles Johnson and promotional newcomer Rafael Estevam. Johnson is coming off consecutive losses for the first time in his UFC career meanwhile, Estevam is an undefeated prospect who has won all 11 of his professional […]

The transition from mixed martial arts to boxing for former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been a topic of much discussion in the combat sports world. Ngannou, 37, made his professional boxing debut in a highly anticipated match against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28, 2023. Despite the […]