Brian Ortega has never been one to shy away from admitting his imperfections. From his struggles inside the Octagon to the setbacks he faced outside of it, Ortega has faced his fair share of challenges. One such moment was when his body failed him prior to UFC 303, resulting in a fight day cancellation. Despite
As the highly anticipated UFC 306 approaches, Valentina Shevchenko, the former women’s flyweight champion, gears up for a historic third bout against current champion Alexa Grasso. Set against the backdrop of the Sphere—Las Vegas’s groundbreaking sports venue—the stakes have never been higher for both fighters. Shevchenko, who currently sits at a record of 23-4-1 in
UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is excited to make history as she prepares for the first-ever live sporting event at Sphere. She is looking forward to closing the chapter on her rivalry with Valentina Shevchenko at the upcoming Noche UFC event on September 14. Grasso will face Shevchenko in the promotion’s first-ever women’s championship
As the days wind down to the highly anticipated UFC 306 headliner, Merab Dvalishvili is shifting his focus from personal animosity towards Sean O’Malley to a tunnel vision approach. Despite his rocky start in the octagon with consecutive losses in 2017, Dvalishvili (17-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) has worked relentlessly to earn a shot at the
Dana White’s choice to include Ronda Rousey in his MMA Mount Rushmore sparked controversy among fans and critics alike. However, White’s reasoning behind this decision sheds light on the significant impact Rousey had on the sport. As White pointed out, Rousey played a pivotal role in opening doors for women in MMA. Her dominance in
Tom Aspinall has taken a bold and aggressive approach towards UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. His verbal attacks on Jones have not only captured the champion’s attention but have also raised eyebrows in the MMA community. Aspinall’s intention behind this strategy is clear – he wants to challenge the best in the division and prove
Sara Collins found herself immersed in the world of mixed martial arts on a fateful night at the Etihad Arena. As she watched UFC 193 unfold on the large hanging screens, little did she know that this experience would spark a new chapter in her life. Collins, then a judoka with no prior training in
The fight between Nicolle Caliari and Corinne LaFrambiose ended in a submission victory for Caliari in the first round. Despite the win, Caliari’s striking abilities were not showcased much in the fight, with most of her success coming from her submission skills. Her performance was graded as an A, indicating a high probability of her
In the recent broadcast of Dana White’s Contender Series 71, one of the scheduled fighters, Quemuel Ottoni, made a last-minute decision to withdraw from his fight against Kody Steele. This decision came as a surprise to many, including UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby, who had to deal with the abrupt change in plans. As a result
Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in July was postponed due to a broken pinky toe. McGregor hinted at a December comeback, but UFC CEO Dana White has made it clear that it won’t happen this year, suggesting early 2025 instead. Despite White’s timeline, McGregor’s longtime coach John Kavanagh believes
Dana White, the president of the UFC, has announced a groundbreaking new approach to fan engagement at the upcoming UFC 306 event at Sphere in Las Vegas. This event, headlined by a bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili, is set to revolutionize the way fans experience live sports entertainment. White revealed that
When it comes to discussing the impact and legacy of fighters in the MMA world, it is important to recognize not just their in-cage achievements, but also their character and demeanor outside of the octagon. One such fighter who has captured the respect and admiration of his peers is Demetrious Johnson. During the ONE 168