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
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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
The upcoming UFC 306 title fights have sparked excitement among fans and fighters alike, with the anticipation building for the main event between bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. However, a recent announcement regarding the officials overseeing the fights has raised some eyebrows and sparked discussions within the MMA community. The Nevada Athletic Commission
Alessandro Costa is setting his sights high in the UFC flyweight division. With a record of 14-4 in MMA and 2-2 in the UFC, he is gearing up to face off against seasoned fighter Matt Schnell on September 7 in Las Vegas. Costa is confident that a win over Schnell, who holds a record of
Muhammed Lawal, better known as “King Mo,” was set to make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debut at BKFC 66 on September 13th, but unfortunately, a training injury has forced him to withdraw from the competition. This news was confirmed by a BKFC official after an initial report from MMAFighting.com. The specifics of Lawal’s
Stephen Thompson, a former UFC welterweight title challenger, has expressed interest in fighting Ian Machado Garry, but he has doubts about the likelihood of the matchup actually happening. Thompson, who is no longer focused on chasing UFC gold, believes he can still compete with top contenders in the division. Despite finding Garry to be an
Malcolm Wellmaker is on a roll in the UFC, with an impressive record of 8-0 and a recent first-round knockout win on Dana White’s Contender Series 69. His performance against Adam Bramhald caught the attention of UFC CEO Dana White, who praised Wellmaker’s skills and awarded him a UFC contract. At 30 years old, Wellmaker