The UFC is gearing up for its second show in Canada in 2024, marking only the third event since the COVID-19 outbreak. Set to take place on Nov. 2 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, the UFC Fight Night event is headlined by a women’s flyweight contender matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Rose Namajunas. The
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UFC welterweight standout Gilbert Burns has shown that he is not afraid to face his training partners in the octagon. This was evident when he challenged his Kill Cliff FC teammate, Kamaru Usman, for the welterweight title in February 2021. The lead-up to the fight was intense and at times awkward, but Burns and Usman
Alexander Volkanovski, the former featherweight champion, is currently in a position where he is awaiting the winner of the upcoming fight between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. After defending his featherweight title five times, Volkanovski faced back-to-back knockout losses to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Topuria. Despite expressing his desire for a break, he understands
UFC 306 is set to feature a bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili on September 14. According to Henry Cejudo, the former divisional kingpin, this could be O’Malley’s second and final title defense in his current reign. Cejudo believes that Dvalishvili will come out on top in the fight against O’Malley. He
Ilia Topuria, the current featherweight champion, has expressed his concerns about Alexander Volkanovski’s eagerness to step in as the backup fighter for the UFC 308 main event. Topuria believes that Volkanovski should prioritize taking a break and allowing himself some recovery time after his recent losses. Despite Volkanovski’s determination to reclaim the belt, Topuria questions
In the world of mixed martial arts, knockouts are often the most exciting and memorable moments for both fighters and fans alike. With the month of August 2024 now behind us, it’s time to take a closer look at some of the best knockouts that occurred during that month. This article will delve into the
After being snubbed for a UFC contract offering by Dana White at DWCS 68, undefeated middleweight Torrez Finney has been given a third chance to prove himself. Despite winning a unanimous decision over Cam Rowston, Finney failed to impress White with his performance, leading to harsh criticism. White’s comments after the fight, such as “You
Lone’er Kavanagh, a relatively new addition to the UFC roster, is already setting his sights on achieving greatness in the octagon. Despite only being with the organization for a short period of time, Kavanagh is vocal about his ambition to reach high-end contender status within the next 18 months, with hopes of ultimately capturing championship
Aljamain Sterling, a prominent figure in the UFC, has recently shared his thoughts on UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s game. According to Sterling, one of the biggest question marks in Topuria’s game is his cardio. Topuria, who boasts an impressive record of 15-0 in MMA and 7-0 in the UFC, is set to defend his
After being suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission, Khalil Rountree has been cleared to participate in the UFC 307 main event against light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. The suspension lasted for 4.5 months and came with a fine of $157.04 for prosecution fees. Rountree was praised by the commission for self-reporting the issue and being
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