In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Kayla Harrison, a former two-time PFL champion and current UFC bantamweight contender, shared her prediction for the upcoming 2024 PFL women’s flyweight final. The championship match will feature Dakota Ditcheva facing off against former UFC title challenger Taila Santos. Harrison confidently stated that she believes Ditcheva, boasting an
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UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has expressed doubts about the future of Jake Paul’s career if he were to lose to boxing legend Mike Tyson. Paul is scheduled to face the 58-year-old Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on November 15. Despite acknowledging Tyson’s impressive training regimen, Cormier believes that Paul’s youthfulness could be
Belal Muhammad, the current UFC welterweight champion, has expressed his interest in facing Kamaru Usman for his first title defense. This move has been deemed as a win-win situation for Muhammad, as he also considers another potential opponent, Shavkat Rakhmonov. In an interview with MMA Junkie, Muhammad mentioned his openness to taking on either Usman
The upcoming UFC 306 title fights have sparked excitement among fans and fighters alike, with the anticipation building for the main event between bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. However, a recent announcement regarding the officials overseeing the fights has raised some eyebrows and sparked discussions within the MMA community. The Nevada Athletic Commission
Alessandro Costa is setting his sights high in the UFC flyweight division. With a record of 14-4 in MMA and 2-2 in the UFC, he is gearing up to face off against seasoned fighter Matt Schnell on September 7 in Las Vegas. Costa is confident that a win over Schnell, who holds a record of
Muhammed Lawal, better known as “King Mo,” was set to make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debut at BKFC 66 on September 13th, but unfortunately, a training injury has forced him to withdraw from the competition. This news was confirmed by a BKFC official after an initial report from MMAFighting.com. The specifics of Lawal’s
Stephen Thompson, a former UFC welterweight title challenger, has expressed interest in fighting Ian Machado Garry, but he has doubts about the likelihood of the matchup actually happening. Thompson, who is no longer focused on chasing UFC gold, believes he can still compete with top contenders in the division. Despite finding Garry to be an
Malcolm Wellmaker is on a roll in the UFC, with an impressive record of 8-0 and a recent first-round knockout win on Dana White’s Contender Series 69. His performance against Adam Bramhald caught the attention of UFC CEO Dana White, who praised Wellmaker’s skills and awarded him a UFC contract. At 30 years old, Wellmaker
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
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