Ray Longo, former coach of Merab Dvalishvili, predicts a tough battle ahead for Dvalishvili as he faces off against Sean O’Malley at UFC 306. Despite Dvalishvili’s strong career record, Longo believes that O’Malley will have moments to shine with his striking skills during the fight. According to Longo, the key for Dvalishvili will be to
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The UFC is set to host its 10th pay-per-view event of 2024, and fight fans are eagerly anticipating the action that will unfold in Las Vegas on Saturday. With the bantamweight and women’s flyweight titles on the line, the stakes are high at UFC 306. Let’s take a closer look at the fighters set to
Chris Padilla’s victory over Rong Zhu at UFC Fight Night 242 was not just about physical strength, but also about a smart strategy. Padilla revealed that his game plan was to stay focused and find the weaknesses in his opponent’s game. Despite initially being too eager to prove himself in the first round, Padilla was
Andre Petroski showcased a dominant performance against Dylan Budka at UFC Fight Night 242, securing a unanimous decision victory. The fight saw Petroski control the pace with his impressive takedown skills, resulting in more than 9 minutes of control time throughout the bout. This strategic approach allowed Petroski to capitalize on Budka’s weaknesses and ultimately
Sean O’Malley’s coach has expressed a preference for his potential matchup against Ilia Topuria rather than Max Holloway in a move up to featherweight. Even though Topuria is set to defend his title against Holloway, O’Malley’s coach sees potential paths to victory for the latter. After careful examination of Topuria’s fights, O’Malley’s coach acknowledges the
The Bellator Champions Series event in London is set to be an action-packed night of fights featuring some of the best MMA talent in the world. With a stacked card including matchups like Leah McCourt vs. Sara Collins and Marc Diakiese vs. Tim Wilde, fans can expect to see some intense battles in the cage.
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The upcoming UFC 306 event at Sphere in Las Vegas has raised questions about its success. Dana White, the president of the UFC, has acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the unique show that is set to take place. Headlined by a bantamweight title fight between champion Sean O’Malley and challenger Merab Dvalishvili, the event is being
The UFC has made a grand return to Las Vegas with UFC 306, and as always, the popular “Embedded” fight week video series is right there to capture all the action behind the scenes. This event, also known as Noche UFC in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, is set to take place at Sphere in
Joe Rogan, a well-known podcaster and MMA commentator, recently shared his reservations about the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Despite acknowledging Tyson’s desire to compete, Rogan voiced concerns about the significant age difference between the two fighters. Tyson, who is 58 years old, will be facing off against Paul, a 28-year-old
Francis Ngannou is not one to hold back his thoughts, especially when it comes to the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Ngannou, who has trained with Tyson in the past, confidently stated that he believes Tyson will come out victorious against Paul. According to Ngannou, Tyson’s skills and ability to move around
Jaqueline Amorim secured a victory over Vanessa Demopoulos with a first-round submission at UFC Fight Night 242 in Las Vegas. The fight took place on the preliminary card at the UFC Apex, where Amorim displayed her dominance in the octagon. Following the fight, there was controversy surrounding Amorim’s victory, with allegations that she grabbed Demopoulos’