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
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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
The upcoming UFC Fight Night 242 has experienced a last-minute shakeup in its fight card lineup. Former light heavyweight title contender Ovince Saint Preux has unfortunately been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Ryan Spann due to illness. This sudden change has resulted in the cancellation of the fight altogether, with no replacement
Jessica Andrade, the only female in UFC history to earn victories in three weight classes, has had a successful career starting as a bantamweight and then making her way down to strawweight where she became a UFC champion. Current Weight Cut Currently preparing for her women’s flyweight bout against Natalia Silva at UFC Fight Night