UFC 306 is set to feature a bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili on September 14. According to Henry Cejudo, the former divisional kingpin, this could be O’Malley’s second and final title defense in his current reign. Cejudo believes that Dvalishvili will come out on top in the fight against O’Malley. He
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Ilia Topuria, the current featherweight champion, has expressed his concerns about Alexander Volkanovski’s eagerness to step in as the backup fighter for the UFC 308 main event. Topuria believes that Volkanovski should prioritize taking a break and allowing himself some recovery time after his recent losses. Despite Volkanovski’s determination to reclaim the belt, Topuria questions
In the world of mixed martial arts, knockouts are often the most exciting and memorable moments for both fighters and fans alike. With the month of August 2024 now behind us, it’s time to take a closer look at some of the best knockouts that occurred during that month. This article will delve into the
Usman Nurmagomedov, the reigning Bellator lightweight champion, recently addressed the failed drug test that led to his title defense win being overturned to a no contest. The California State Athletic Commission imposed a six-month suspension and a $50,000 fine on Nurmagomedov following the failed drug test in October. While the exact substance he tested positive
After being snubbed for a UFC contract offering by Dana White at DWCS 68, undefeated middleweight Torrez Finney has been given a third chance to prove himself. Despite winning a unanimous decision over Cam Rowston, Finney failed to impress White with his performance, leading to harsh criticism. White’s comments after the fight, such as “You
As the UFC takes a brief pause following UFC on ESPN 62, numerous combat sports events are underway featuring some familiar faces who have previously competed under the UFC banner. Let’s take a closer look at how these veterans of the MMA world are faring in the world of combat sports between August 29th and
Lone’er Kavanagh, a relatively new addition to the UFC roster, is already setting his sights on achieving greatness in the octagon. Despite only being with the organization for a short period of time, Kavanagh is vocal about his ambition to reach high-end contender status within the next 18 months, with hopes of ultimately capturing championship
Aljamain Sterling, a prominent figure in the UFC, has recently shared his thoughts on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s game. According to Sterling, one of the biggest question marks in Topuria’s game is his cardio. Topuria, who boasts an impressive record of 15-0 in MMA and 7-0 in the UFC, is set to defend his
After being suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission, Khalil Rountree has been cleared to participate in the UFC 307 main event against light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. The suspension lasted for 4.5 months and came with a fine of $157.04 for prosecution fees. Rountree was praised by the commission for self-reporting the issue and being
In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Kayla Harrison, a former two-time PFL champion and current UFC bantamweight contender, shared her prediction for the upcoming 2024 PFL women’s flyweight final. The championship match will feature Dakota Ditcheva facing off against former UFC title challenger Taila Santos. Harrison confidently stated that she believes Ditcheva, boasting an
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has expressed doubts about the future of Jake Paul’s career if he were to lose to boxing legend Mike Tyson. Paul is scheduled to face the 58-year-old Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on November 15. Despite acknowledging Tyson’s impressive training regimen, Cormier believes that Paul’s youthfulness could be
Belal Muhammad, the current UFC welterweight champion, has expressed his interest in facing Kamaru Usman for his first title defense. This move has been deemed as a win-win situation for Muhammad, as he also considers another potential opponent, Shavkat Rakhmonov. In an interview with MMA Junkie, Muhammad mentioned his openness to taking on either Usman