In a featherweight main event that left fans on the edge of their seats, Edson Barboza emerged victorious over Sodiq Yusuff at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. The fight showcased the resilience and skill of both fighters, with Barboza overcoming a brutal first round to secure a unanimous decision win. Despite Yusuff’s explosive start,
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Israel Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, recently suffered a setback in his career. Following his unexpected loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Australia, Adesanya revealed his decision to take an extended break from fighting. In an interview on New Zealand’s “The Rock” radio show, Adesanya expressed his intention to prioritize self-care and
The UFC and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) have had a partnership since 2015, with USADA being responsible for running the UFC’s anti-doping program. However, this partnership is set to come to an end on January 1, 2024. The announcement came after a meeting between the two organizations in May, where they discussed a potential
UFC 294 is no stranger to major shake-ups, and once again, a high-profile replacement has stepped in. In a surprise announcement on social media, UFC president Dana White revealed that former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will now face off against Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event on October 21st in Abu Dhabi. This matchup comes
The Nurmagomedov name is synonymous with dominance in the world of mixed martial arts. Following in the footsteps of his famous cousin, Khabib, Usman Nurmagomedov continued the family tradition of undefeated fight careers and impressive performances. On Saturday night in San Diego, Usman Nurmagomedov defended his Bellator lightweight championship in the main event of Bellator
In a surprising move, longtime UFC middleweight Derek Brunson has recently signed an exclusive deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). This exciting news has generated a buzz within the MMA community, as fans eagerly anticipate Brunson’s promotional debut on November 24th against two-time welterweight champion Ray Cooper III. PFL officials have confirmed Brunson’s signing,
Grant Dawson, undefeated in his last 12 fights, is set to face off against the formidable Bobby Green in the main event of UFC Fight Night. With an impressive record of 20-1-1, Dawson has consistently proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. His most recent victory over Damir Ismagulov
The eagerly anticipated UFC 294 is set to showcase a rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and former champion Charles Oliveira. Scheduled to take place on October 21 in Abu Dhabi, this main event bout is already generating massive excitement among fight fans worldwide. But for Makhachev, this fight is not just about retaining his
In a surprising turn of events, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will be stepping into the ring as a licensed corner for Bellator MMA lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov at Bellator 300. The news was confirmed by the California State Athletic Commission executive director, Andy Foster. While many would expect this to be a positive
In a shocking turn of events, Angela Lee, one of ONE Championship’s top stars, has decided to retire from mixed martial arts (MMA). Making the announcement during the ONE Fight Night 14 broadcast in Singapore, Lee declared that she would be vacating her ONE women’s 115-pound MMA title. This news had a significant impact on
Deiveson Figueiredo, the former two-time UFC flyweight champion, is set to make a long-awaited move up to the bantamweight division before the end of the year. This decision comes after Figueiredo withdrew from a scheduled flyweight bout due to injury and opted to change weight classes. In his bantamweight debut, he will face the talented
In a thrilling announcement, UFC president Dana White revealed that the up-and-coming Ian Garry will take on the formidable Vicente Luque at UFC 296 in Las Vegas on December 16th. This clash of titans will see two former teammates at Kill Cliff FC go head-to-head, as both fighters strive to make their mark in the