The atmosphere at the ONE 168 weigh-ins was electric as fighters prepared to step into the ring for a highly anticipated event. With a bantamweight muay Thai championship bout on the line, both Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 were focused and determined during the weigh-ins. Fans were on the edge of their seats, awaiting the
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The atmosphere was tense at the UFC Apex as fighters stepped onto the scale for the official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 242. While headliners Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady hit their marks, the undercard saw some drama unfold. One fighter, Dylan Budka, left fans holding their breath as he struggled to make weight for
Stepping into the Sphere for the first time is an experience that UFC fighter Raul Rosas Jr. has not yet had. However, this will make his upcoming fight at UFC 306 even more memorable. Scheduled to face Aori Qileng at the Mexican Independence Day-themed event on September 14, Rosas Jr. is eager to showcase his
Natalia Silva’s return to the octagon at UFC Fight Night 242 comes after a seven-month absence, which she attributes to personal struggles. In a recent interview, Silva revealed that the loss of her sister four months ago caused her to take a step back from fighting. Despite the emotional turmoil, Silva remains optimistic and determined
Sean Brady faced criticism after his loss to Belal Muhammad at UFC 280, leading many to question his skills and credibility as a fighter. Despite this backlash, Brady refused to accept the notion that he was “fraud-checked” and instead used it as motivation to prove his worth in the Octagon. In a fiery response during
Diego Lopes is determined to fight his way to title contention, no matter the obstacles that may come his way. At UFC 306, Lopes is set to face former title challenger Brian Ortega in a rescheduled bout from a previous event. Despite Ortega falling ill on fight day last time, Lopes stepped up to fight
Following Belal Muhammad’s welterweight title win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304, the MMA community has been abuzz with debate over who should be next in line for a title shot. Notably, former champion Kamaru Usman has been mentioned as a potential opponent for Muhammad, despite coming off three consecutive losses. Gilbert Burns, a longtime
UFC 306, also known as Noche UFC, will be celebrating Mexican Independence without a Mexican or fighter of Mexican descent in the main event. Instead, Georgia’s Merab Dvalishvili, who currently resides in the U.S., will be challenging UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. Despite not having a Mexican representative in the main event, Dvalishvili has been
The UFC opens its September schedule with UFC Fight Night 242, set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This event promises to be an exciting one, with a lineup that is sure to captivate MMA fans around the world. As always, the UFC has assembled a team of experienced commentators and
Kyle Nelson, a featherweight fighter in the UFC, recently faced a setback when his much-anticipated matchup with Calvin Kattar was derailed due to an unexpected withdrawal. As a result, Steve Garcia stepped in to take his place. While Nelson admits to feeling disappointed about missing out on the opportunity to fight Kattar, he has chosen
Chael Sonnen has voiced his concerns regarding Alexander Volkanovski’s potential decision to compete for the UFC featherweight title again. Sonnen believes that Volkanovski’s legacy could be at risk if he chooses to pursue the featherweight belt following his recent loss to Ilia Topuria. Sonnen suggests that competing at lightweight, specifically against fighters like Charles Oliveira,
Gilbert Burns, a veteran in the world of MMA, is gearing up for a pivotal fight against Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night 242. What makes this moment unique for Burns is the fact that he is coming off of two consecutive losses for the first time in his 12-year professional career. Instead of letting