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,
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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
The UFC featherweight division is set to see some exciting developments in the coming months, with Ilia Topuria at the center of the action. As Topuria prepares for his upcoming title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 308, other intriguing matchups are on the horizon. These include former title challenger Brian Ortega facing off against
Jiri Prochazka, the light heavyweight fighter, has expressed his interest in potentially moving down to the middleweight division. Having faced two knockout defeats against the current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, Prochazka is now considering a different weight class where he believes he could find success. Despite his setbacks, Prochazka has managed to finish all
Sean O’Malley, the current Bantamweight champion in the UFC, recently expressed his admiration for fellow UFC fighter Islam Makhachev. O’Malley, who is gearing up to defend his title against Merab Dvalishvili, views Makhachev as the current best fighter in the UFC. According to O’Malley, Makhachev’s impressive record and performance in the lightweight division make him
The recent controversy surrounding the UFC light heavyweight division has left fans and fighters alike scratching their heads. Alex Pereira, the reigning champion, has expressed his desire to face Magomed Ankalaev, only to be matched up with Khalil Rountree instead. Pereira insists that Ankalaev refused to fight him, citing unclear reasons for his decision. On
The Dana White’s Contender Series 69 weigh-ins and faceoffs in Las Vegas were nothing short of spectacular. The fighters showcased their determination and readiness to compete, setting the stage for an adrenaline-filled event. Let’s take a closer look at the exciting moments captured during this pre-fight ritual. The intensity was palpable as Nick Piccininni and