Vince Morales, a former UFC bantamweight fighter, has been making waves on the regional mixed martial arts scene with an impressive run of victories. Most recently, Morales faced off against fellow UFC veteran Hunter Azure for the bantamweight title at United Fight League 5. The event took place at Gila River Resorts & Casino in
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After emerging as a top contender in the middleweight division with a victory over Jared Cannonier, Caio Borralho has firsthand knowledge of Khamzat Chimaev’s prowess. Borralho, who trained with Chimaev in Sweden, highlighted the Russian fighter’s exceptional wrestling abilities. He emphasized that Chimaev’s level of grappling surpasses that of many other fighters in the division,
The recent news of Conor McGregor joining the BKFC ownership group has sparked a lot of interest in the combat sports world. This move has raised questions about the potential impact that McGregor could have on the sport of bareknuckle fighting. Jeremy Stephens, a respected figure in the MMA community, expressed his excitement about McGregor’s
Edgar Chairez recently faced a tough defeat against Tatsuro Taira, a match that left him feeling unfulfilled and hungry for redemption. Despite taking the fight on short notice, Chairez believed he had the skills to come out victorious, but the lack of preparation hindered his performance. He acknowledged his cardio difficulties as the main factor
Khalil Rountree, with a record of 13-5 in MMA and 9-5 in the UFC, is gearing up for the biggest fight of his career. Scheduled to face the formidable Alex Pereira at UFC 307 on Oct. 5, Rountree is fully aware of the challenges that lie ahead. However, instead of shying away from the pressure,
In the world of MMA, the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall is gaining more traction, according to Daniel Cormier. Aspinall, the interim heavyweight champion, has taken a unique approach to catch the attention of the reigning champ, Jones. While Jones initially responded with insults and shots at Aspinall, Cormier believes that this
Norma Dumont raised eyebrows when she publicly expressed her belief that Julianna Peña did not deserve a shot at the UFC title. Despite Peña’s upcoming challenge to bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington, Dumont was critical of the matchup, citing Peña’s lack of recent wins and a long period of inactivity. According to Dumont, Peña’s past performances
Louis Taylor believes that in order for Shavkat Rakhmonov to beat Belal Muhammad, he will have to secure a finish. Rakhmonov holds an impressive 100 percent finish rate in his MMA career, but Muhammad’s head coach warns of Muhammad’s relentless pace and cardio. Taylor emphasizes the importance of putting Muhammad away early, as the longer
As we look back on the exciting month of August 2024 in the world of MMA, there were several impressive submissions that caught the attention of fans and experts alike. From comeback victories to technical headlock finishes, the submissions showcased a range of skills and strategies employed by the fighters. Let’s take a closer look
In the world of UFC, the race for the welterweight title is heating up between Kamaru Usman and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Usman, despite being on a three-fight losing streak, is adamant that he is not washed up and is gunning for the title shot. On the other hand, Rakhmonov, who is undefeated in his UFC career,
Belal Muhammad’s recent victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 has drawn high praise from fellow fighter Stephen Thompson. Thompson commended Muhammad’s work ethic and dedication to the sport, highlighting his impressive 10-fight win streak leading up to the title fight. Thompson specifically recognized Muhammad’s suffocating win over him in December 2021 as a key
Caio Borralho’s recent comments regarding Israel Adesanya’s performance at UFC 305 have sparked controversy within the MMA community. While it is common for fighters to analyze their opponents’ weaknesses and strategies, Borralho’s harsh criticism of Adesanya’s alleged lack of focus and will to fight raises questions about the validity of his claims. Borralho’s assertion that