Dustin Poirier, also known as “The Diamond,” has been in the fighting scene since 2009, accumulating an impressive professional record. However, after his recent bout at UFC 302 against Islam Makhachev, Poirier seemed to contemplate his future. Despite falling short in his quest for the undisputed UFC lightweight title, Poirier took a step back to
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UFC light heavyweight champion Pereira is set to defend his title against Khalil Rountree in the upcoming UFC 307 main event. However, former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has expressed his doubts about Pereira’s readiness to drop down to the middleweight division to take on Dricus Du Plessis. According to Bisping, Pereira still has more
Daniel Zellhuber’s introduction to the world of MMA came through watching Yair Rodriguez’s victorious run in Season 1 of “The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America.” Rodriguez, representing Team Mexico under coach Cain Velasquez, captured Zellhuber’s attention and admiration. This led to a friendship between the two fighters, with Zellhuber becoming a fan of Rodriguez’s fighting style
Ronaldo Rodriguez is not one to shy away from bold statements. The UFC flyweight prospect has made it clear that he is gunning for the UFC belt, firmly believing it is only a matter of time before he achieves his goal. With a record of 17-2 in MMA, and 1-0 in the UFC, Rodriguez is
Israel Adesanya, the former UFC champion, found himself in a controversial situation recently when a video surfaced online showing him engaged in a heated argument with a man. The incident, which took place in central Auckland, New Zealand, appeared to be a road rage altercation in broad daylight. Adesanya, who was born in Nigeria and
The atmosphere was tense at the UFC Apex as fighters stepped onto the scale for the official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 242. While headliners Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady hit their marks, the undercard saw some drama unfold. One fighter, Dylan Budka, left fans holding their breath as he struggled to make weight for
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
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