Sean O’Malley, the current Bantamweight champion in the UFC, recently expressed his admiration for fellow UFC fighter Islam Makhachev. O’Malley, who is gearing up to defend his title against Merab Dvalishvili, views Makhachev as the current best fighter in the UFC. According to O’Malley, Makhachev’s impressive record and performance in the lightweight division make him
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The recent controversy surrounding the UFC light heavyweight division has left fans and fighters alike scratching their heads. Alex Pereira, the reigning champion, has expressed his desire to face Magomed Ankalaev, only to be matched up with Khalil Rountree instead. Pereira insists that Ankalaev refused to fight him, citing unclear reasons for his decision. On
The Dana White’s Contender Series 69 weigh-ins and faceoffs in Las Vegas were nothing short of spectacular. The fighters showcased their determination and readiness to compete, setting the stage for an adrenaline-filled event. Let’s take a closer look at the exciting moments captured during this pre-fight ritual. The intensity was palpable as Nick Piccininni and
Robert Whittaker, former UFC middleweight champion, is cautioning Alex Pereira against moving down to middleweight to challenge current middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. Pereira, the light heavyweight champion, has shown interest in dropping back down to 185 pounds, despite his recent knockout loss to Israel Adesanya in the same weight class. Whittaker believes that this
After securing a win at UFC on ESPN 62, Viacheslav Borshchev is eager for his next fight to be a rematch with Chase Hooper. Despite his recent victory, Borshchev is fixated on the desire to correct what he perceives as an officiating error in his previous bout with Hooper. In their previous encounter in May,
UFC lightweight Francis Marshall recently took a huge risk by stepping up on short notice to fight Dennis Buzukja just a week before UFC on ESPN 62. This risky move was motivated by the fact that Marshall felt his job was on the line. After facing defeats in his previous UFC fights, Marshall knew that
After her recent fight at UFC on ESPN 62, Jacqueline Cavalcanti could not believe the judge’s scorecards. While she ultimately secured a split decision victory over Josiane Nunes, Cavalcanti was baffled by the judge who awarded all three rounds to her opponent. Expressing her disbelief in the decision, Cavalcanti questioned whether the judges were watching
Throughout the history of the UFC, there have been more than three dozen sets of siblings who have competed under the promotion’s banner. However, none of them have managed to both capture UFC gold. This could all change with the Topuria brothers, Ilia and Aleksandre, who are both making waves in the MMA world. Ilia
Michael Morales made a statement at UFC on ESPN 62 by defeating Neil Magny in the first round, showcasing his dominance in the welterweight division. With a perfect record of 17-0 in MMA and 5-0 in the UFC, Morales has his eyes set on the championship belt. His performance against Magny proved that he is
Mairon Santos experienced a moment that felt like a dream when he knocked out Kaan Ofli with a counter left hand in the featherweight Season 32 finale of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Despite the incredible finish, Santos had to keep pinching himself to confirm that it was real. He couldn’t believe the way Ofli fell face-first
Tabatha Ricci’s consistent wins in the UFC can be attributed to her unwavering discipline. In a sport where talent and skill are abundant, Ricci sets herself apart with her dedication to hard work and a healthy lifestyle. During a post-fight press conference, she emphasized that there are no shortcuts or secret formulas to success –
The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts for the recent UFC on ESPN 62 event have been revealed, with fighters taking home a total of $166,500. This program, which encompasses various aspects such as outfitting requirements and media obligations, has replaced the previous system of payments under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. Let’s delve deeper into