Robert Whittaker, former UFC middleweight champion, is cautioning Alex Pereira against moving down to middleweight to challenge current middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. Pereira, the light heavyweight champion, has shown interest in dropping back down to 185 pounds, despite his recent knockout loss to Israel Adesanya in the same weight class. Whittaker believes that this
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After securing a win at UFC on ESPN 62, Viacheslav Borshchev is eager for his next fight to be a rematch with Chase Hooper. Despite his recent victory, Borshchev is fixated on the desire to correct what he perceives as an officiating error in his previous bout with Hooper. In their previous encounter in May,
UFC lightweight Francis Marshall recently took a huge risk by stepping up on short notice to fight Dennis Buzukja just a week before UFC on ESPN 62. This risky move was motivated by the fact that Marshall felt his job was on the line. After facing defeats in his previous UFC fights, Marshall knew that
After her recent fight at UFC on ESPN 62, Jacqueline Cavalcanti could not believe the judge’s scorecards. While she ultimately secured a split decision victory over Josiane Nunes, Cavalcanti was baffled by the judge who awarded all three rounds to her opponent. Expressing her disbelief in the decision, Cavalcanti questioned whether the judges were watching
Throughout the history of the UFC, there have been more than three dozen sets of siblings who have competed under the promotion’s banner. However, none of them have managed to both capture UFC gold. This could all change with the Topuria brothers, Ilia and Aleksandre, who are both making waves in the MMA world. Ilia
Michael Morales made a statement at UFC on ESPN 62 by defeating Neil Magny in the first round, showcasing his dominance in the welterweight division. With a perfect record of 17-0 in MMA and 5-0 in the UFC, Morales has his eyes set on the championship belt. His performance against Magny proved that he is
Mairon Santos experienced a moment that felt like a dream when he knocked out Kaan Ofli with a counter left hand in the featherweight Season 32 finale of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Despite the incredible finish, Santos had to keep pinching himself to confirm that it was real. He couldn’t believe the way Ofli fell face-first
Tabatha Ricci’s consistent wins in the UFC can be attributed to her unwavering discipline. In a sport where talent and skill are abundant, Ricci sets herself apart with her dedication to hard work and a healthy lifestyle. During a post-fight press conference, she emphasized that there are no shortcuts or secret formulas to success –
The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts for the recent UFC on ESPN 62 event have been revealed, with fighters taking home a total of $166,500. This program, which encompasses various aspects such as outfitting requirements and media obligations, has replaced the previous system of payments under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. Let’s delve deeper into
Caio Borralho, a rising star in the UFC, is confident in his abilities and is eager to make a name for himself in the organization. Following his impressive victory over Jared Cannonier at UFC on ESPN 62, Borralho expressed his desire to have a meeting with UFC President Dana White. He believes that he deserves
The UFC recently awarded four fighters with bonuses following the event on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Among the winners were Caio Borralho and Jared Cannonier, who delivered a thrilling fight in the main event. Borralho’s victory over Cannonier in a unanimous decision not only showcased his skill and determination but also
The UFC middleweight division has always been synonymous with Anderson Silva, the former champion known for his incredible finishing abilities. However, at UFC on ESPN 62 in Las Vegas, Gerald Meerschaert made history by surpassing Silva for the most finishes in UFC middleweight history with 12. This achievement is a significant milestone for the 36-year-old