Aljamain Sterling, who recently lost his UFC bantamweight title to Sean O’Malley, has openly criticized the way O’Malley climbed the ranks in the UFC. Despite only suffering one loss in his professional MMA career, O’Malley’s rise to popularity has raised eyebrows in the MMA community. Sterling believes that O’Malley’s path to the top was facilitated
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Former UFC champion Petr Yan, with only one fight in the past 17 months, is keen on making a comeback to the octagon before the end of the year. Despite his recent struggles, Yan managed to break his losing streak with a unanimous decision win over Song Yadong in March. However, a torn ACL and
The loss to Sean Strickland still haunts Israel Adesanya, according to his coach Eugene Bareman. The defeat was unexpected and left many stunned, including Adesanya himself. Bareman described it as a bad performance that was difficult to explain. This loss seems to have left a lingering impact on Adesanya, as he struggles to come to
Bogdan Grad recently earned a UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series 69 after defeating Michael Aswell in a hard-fought battle. White himself praised Grad, referring to him as a “dog,” a label that Grad proudly accepts. In response, Grad expressed his willingness to uphold this reputation in the UFC, showcasing his determination and grit
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is known for always seeking big fights. His ultimate goal is to become the most lucrative name in the sport, and he isn’t afraid to voice his interest in taking on challenging opponents. One name that has caught O’Malley’s attention is the undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. After watching Mayweather
Ilia Topuria, the UFC featherweight champion, has caught the attention of Joe Rogan with his impeccable technique. Rogan, known for his commentary on UFC fights, recently praised Topuria’s skills in a podcast episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Rogan was mesmerized by Topuria’s flawless technique while watching him hit pads. He highlighted the precision and
Shavkat Rakhmonov recently took aim at Kamaru Usman for attempting to insert himself into the UFC welterweight title picture. Despite never explicitly calling for a title shot, Usman has engaged in verbal sparring with current champion Belal Muhammad. This exchange led Muhammad to express his willingness to defend his title against either Rakhmonov or Usman
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
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