Sean O’Malley’s coach has expressed a preference for his potential matchup against Ilia Topuria rather than Max Holloway in a move up to featherweight. Even though Topuria is set to defend his title against Holloway, O’Malley’s coach sees potential paths to victory for the latter. After careful examination of Topuria’s fights, O’Malley’s coach acknowledges the
The Bellator Champions Series event in London is set to be an action-packed night of fights featuring some of the best MMA talent in the world. With a stacked card including matchups like Leah McCourt vs. Sara Collins and Marc Diakiese vs. Tim Wilde, fans can expect to see some intense battles in the cage.
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The upcoming UFC 306 event at Sphere in Las Vegas has raised questions about its success. Dana White, the president of the UFC, has acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the unique show that is set to take place. Headlined by a bantamweight title fight between champion Sean O’Malley and challenger Merab Dvalishvili, the event is being
The UFC has made a grand return to Las Vegas with UFC 306, and as always, the popular “Embedded” fight week video series is right there to capture all the action behind the scenes. This event, also known as Noche UFC in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, is set to take place at Sphere in
Joe Rogan, a well-known podcaster and MMA commentator, recently shared his reservations about the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Despite acknowledging Tyson’s desire to compete, Rogan voiced concerns about the significant age difference between the two fighters. Tyson, who is 58 years old, will be facing off against Paul, a 28-year-old
Francis Ngannou is not one to hold back his thoughts, especially when it comes to the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Ngannou, who has trained with Tyson in the past, confidently stated that he believes Tyson will come out victorious against Paul. According to Ngannou, Tyson’s skills and ability to move around
Jaqueline Amorim secured a victory over Vanessa Demopoulos with a first-round submission at UFC Fight Night 242 in Las Vegas. The fight took place on the preliminary card at the UFC Apex, where Amorim displayed her dominance in the octagon. Following the fight, there was controversy surrounding Amorim’s victory, with allegations that she grabbed Demopoulos’
UFC CEO Dana White has made it clear that Demetrious Johnson’s future in the UFC Hall of Fame is certain. Johnson, who recently announced his retirement from MMA competition after a successful tenure in ONE Championship, has left a lasting impact on the sport. His record-breaking 11 consecutive title defenses and numerous other accomplishments have
After a successful bout at UFC Fight Night 242, Steve Garcia has expressed his desire to take a break from competing for the rest of the year. Despite his impressive TKO win over Kyle Nelson, Garcia recognizes the toll that his intense training camp took on him both mentally and physically. He spoke about the
Natalia Silva demonstrated outstanding performance during UFC Fight Night 242, securing a unanimous decision victory over former UFC champion Jessica Andrade. This win was especially significant for Silva, who fought with a heavy heart following the recent passing of her sister. Despite the emotional challenges she faced leading up to the fight, Silva’s striking skills
The recent UFC Fight Night 242 showcased a main event where Sean Brady emerged as a strong welterweight contender by defeating Gilbert Burns in a unanimous decision. Brady’s victory over a proven former title challenger like Burns indicates his potential in the division. Notably, Brady has secured four out of his seven UFC wins by