Chael Sonnen, a prominent figure in the MMA community, has recently made a bold statement declaring UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley as the No. 1 star in MMA at the moment. While Sonnen acknowledges the legacy of Conor McGregor, he emphasizes that McGregor is not currently an active fighter. O’Malley’s impressive performance in his recent
Malcolm Wellmaker’s path to success in the UFC was far from easy. Hailing from a small team at Faglier’s MMA in Augusta, Ga., Wellmaker is not the typical product of a major gym or a lineage of prominent MMA fighters. Despite the odds stacked against him, Wellmaker made a statement with a first-round knockout at
Aljamain Sterling has made bold claims suggesting that Movsar Evloev is using performance-enhancing drugs. While Sterling has no concrete evidence to support his allegations, he insinuates that there is suspicion surrounding Evloev’s cleanliness as an athlete. This accusation has sparked a contentious exchange between the two fighters on social media, further fueling the fire of
Alex Pereira has once again made it clear that he wants to face UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis. After Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, Pereira issued a challenge to him. Du Plessis, on the other hand, is open to facing Pereira only if it is for his
Kayla Harrison expresses a clear preference for fighting Julianna Pena over Raquel Pennington for the title. She is eager to jump in as a reserve if either fighter is unable to compete, showcasing her confidence and readiness to take on any challenge. Harrison’s statement that she would rather fight Pena than Pennington because of her
Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko have shared a unique and intense interaction leading up to their trilogy fight at UFC 306. As coaches on Season 32 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” both fighters spent weeks in close quarters, developing a respectful yet competitive relationship. Grasso struggles to define their connection, describing it as unusual compared to
Demetrious Johnson’s views on the upcoming fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic reveal a different angle than what many fans and critics have been discussing. While some have criticized Jones for choosing to face Miocic over interim champion Tom Aspinall, Johnson sees the potential in this matchup regardless of the title implications. According to
Mario Bautista, with a professional record of 14-2 MMA and 8-2 UFC, is gearing up to face the former champion and UFC Hall of Famer, Jose Aldo, with a record of 32-8 MMA and 14-7 UFC, at UFC 307. The event is scheduled to take place on October 5 at Delta Center in Salt Lake
Usman Nurmagomedov is feeling confident and prepared for his upcoming main event at the Bellator Champions Series: San Diego. He is set to defend his lightweight championship against Alexandr Shabliy after an 11-month break from competition. Nurmagomedov faced a suspension from the California State Athletic Commission due to testing positive for a banned substance, which
When it comes to predicting the outcomes of MMA fights, everyone has an opinion. This sentiment is especially true for the upcoming Bellator Champions Series event in San Diego. Fans are encouraged to participate by casting their votes for each bout, which will then be tallied and included in the overall staff predictions for the
The world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is fast-paced and constantly evolving, with new fight announcements being made on a regular basis. Keeping up with all the latest updates can be a daunting task for even the most dedicated fan. There are so many different outlets and channels where fight announcements are released, making it
Brazilian welterweight fighter Carlos Prates is currently on a hot streak in the UFC, having earned his third consecutive Performance of the Night bonus in his recent victory over Li Jingliang. After initially calling out Khaos Williams for his next fight, Prates is now hinting at the possibility of a bigger challenge on the horizon.