Sean O’Malley’s coach has expressed a preference for his potential matchup against Ilia Topuria rather than Max Holloway in a move up to featherweight. Even though Topuria is set to defend his title against Holloway, O’Malley’s coach sees potential paths to victory for the latter. After careful examination of Topuria’s fights, O’Malley’s coach acknowledges the
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The upcoming UFC 306 event at Sphere in Las Vegas has raised questions about its success. Dana White, the president of the UFC, has acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the unique show that is set to take place. Headlined by a bantamweight title fight between champion Sean O’Malley and challenger Merab Dvalishvili, the event is being
The UFC has made a grand return to Las Vegas with UFC 306, and as always, the popular “Embedded” fight week video series is right there to capture all the action behind the scenes. This event, also known as Noche UFC in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, is set to take place at Sphere in
Jaqueline Amorim secured a victory over Vanessa Demopoulos with a first-round submission at UFC Fight Night 242 in Las Vegas. The fight took place on the preliminary card at the UFC Apex, where Amorim displayed her dominance in the octagon. Following the fight, there was controversy surrounding Amorim’s victory, with allegations that she grabbed Demopoulos’
UFC CEO Dana White has made it clear that Demetrious Johnson’s future in the UFC Hall of Fame is certain. Johnson, who recently announced his retirement from MMA competition after a successful tenure in ONE Championship, has left a lasting impact on the sport. His record-breaking 11 consecutive title defenses and numerous other accomplishments have
After a successful bout at UFC Fight Night 242, Steve Garcia has expressed his desire to take a break from competing for the rest of the year. Despite his impressive TKO win over Kyle Nelson, Garcia recognizes the toll that his intense training camp took on him both mentally and physically. He spoke about the
Natalia Silva demonstrated outstanding performance during UFC Fight Night 242, securing a unanimous decision victory over former UFC champion Jessica Andrade. This win was especially significant for Silva, who fought with a heavy heart following the recent passing of her sister. Despite the emotional challenges she faced leading up to the fight, Silva’s striking skills
The recent UFC Fight Night 242 showcased a main event where Sean Brady emerged as a strong welterweight contender by defeating Gilbert Burns in a unanimous decision. Brady’s victory over a proven former title challenger like Burns indicates his potential in the division. Notably, Brady has secured four out of his seven UFC wins by
The UFC promotion is known for its fighters and the events they participate in. One crucial aspect of being a UFC fighter is the promotional guidelines compliance payouts that they receive after each fight. These payouts are determined based on various factors such as the number of fights the fighter has participated in, their status
In the first bout of UFC Fight Night 242, Nathan Fletcher faced off against Zygimantas Ramaska. The fight ended with Fletcher emerging as the victor after a tough battle inside the Octagon. The judges’ scorecards reflected Fletcher’s dominance, solidifying his win and setting the tone for the rest of the event. Andre Petroski vs. Dylan
Sean Brady showcased his dominance in the UFC Fight Night 242 main event by executing a strategic game plan against Gilbert Burns. From the start, Brady made it a priority to control the fight by aggressively pushing the pace and working to get a hold of Burns. Despite Burns’ efforts to fend off takedown attempts,