In a recent turn of events, UFC CEO Dana White expressed his disbelief and concern over bantamweight fighter Merab Dvalishvili’s unconventional actions leading up to his title fight against Sean O’Malley. White went as far as to label Dvalishvili as “next-level stupid” for disclosing that he had suffered a cut just weeks before the highly
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Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman recently reflected on the impact that his rivalry with Colby Covington had on his career. Despite the animosity between them, Usman admitted that Covington brought out the best in him as a fighter. Their intense battles forced Usman to push himself to the limit, ultimately leading to his victories
In a recent exchange with reporters following Dana White’s Contender Series 69, the UFC CEO vehemently defended Jon Jones as the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. This topic has been one that White has been increasingly vocal about in recent weeks, sparking debates among fans and media members alike. The discussion involved White engaging
Jonathan Pearce and Pat Sabatini are set to face off in a three-round bout at UFC on ESPN 63 this fall. Pearce, with a record of 14-6 MMA and 5-3 UFC, is looking to bounce back from a two-fight losing streak. Meanwhile, Sabatini, with a record of 18-5 MMA and 5-2 UFC, is coming off
In a recent interview on the “Inspire Me Podcast,” UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov confidently stated that Tony Ferguson never had a chance of defeating him. Despite Ferguson’s impressive 12-fight winning streak, Nurmagomedov asserted that Ferguson’s lack of wrestling and grappling skills made him ill-equipped to face off against the former lightweight champion. The
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a sport that is constantly evolving, with new fighters entering the scene while older ones retire. The landscape of MMA retirements is always changing, with fighters from different eras exiting the sport to pursue new opportunities. The year 2024 has already seen a number of notable fighters announcing their retirement,
Shavkat Rakhmonov, with an undefeated record in MMA and six consecutive wins in the UFC, believes that his next fight will be for the UFC welterweight title. Although the fight has not been officially confirmed, Rakhmonov is confident that he will be given the opportunity to challenge the current champion, Belal Muhammad. Since his debut
Khabib Nurmagomedov is no stranger to adversity. His journey to becoming a UFC champion was not a simple one, as he faced numerous challenges along the way. One of the most striking moments in his career came when he considered retiring years before attaining his ultimate goal. Early in his career, Nurmagomedov was plagued by
Former featherweight champion Max Holloway is gearing up for UFC 308 with a vengeance. After a stunning knockout victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, he has his sights set on featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Despite facing setbacks in his career, Holloway remains steadfast in his pursuit of greatness. Throughout his career, Holloway has faced
Darren Stewart, a former UFC and Cage Warriors veteran, recently announced his retirement from the sport of MMA. In a heartfelt post on his Instagram account, Stewart, 33, revealed that financial difficulties were the main factor behind his decision to walk away from the sport. While he is closing the chapter on his career in
Caio Borralho, a rising star in the UFC middleweight division, has recently expressed his disbelief in the success of current champion Dricus Du Plessis. Despite Du Plessis’ impressive record of 22-2 in MMA and an undefeated streak of 8-0 in the UFC, Borralho seems puzzled by his consistent victories. Borralho previously stated that Du Plessis
The MMA world was saddened to learn of the passing of former fighter Benji Radach. With a career spanning over 14 years, Radach left a lasting impact on the sport through his time in various promotions such as UFC, Strikeforce, WEC, Bellator, and IFL. UFC Stints and Beyond Radach’s journey in the octagon began in