The latest addition to the UFC Bantamweight division has been revealed with the arrival of Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion Caolan Loughran. Loughran has been one of most hyped bantamweights in Europe for the last several years and after winning the world title with Cage Warriors in May this year, it was matter of time before the Irishman inked a deal with Dana White. The announcement came via Twitter that he has finally put pen to paper in a deal that is now official. Caolan Loughran has signed with the UFC.
Mixed Martial Arts is a sport that allows for and crafts some of the most inspirational stories in professional sport competition. Whether it be the story of Francis Ngannou battling through the poverty-ridden streets of Cameroon or Chael Sonnen having to wash the dishes when the maid did not show, the early years of a fighter's life can bring forward motivation, fortitude, and strength. For Datrelle Kozeluh, the environment around him would not deter his dreams of a career in MMA.
On the cusp of an incredible night of fights at APFC 4, Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship has announced its next event with APFC 5-Milwaukee Fight Night 2. The event, which is to take place on June 11th, will see a collision of flyweight prospects Cody Linne and Dan Moriarty. The "Codebreaker" gave MMASucka an inside look into his training, his relationship with his head Coach Ben Rothwell, and potential UFC call up.
Recently we saw Sergei Pavlovich make an emphatic statement to the rest of the heavyweight division when he delivered a devastating first round knockout...
APFC 4 was shaping to be the biggest event to date for Anthony Pettis's newly formed MMA promotion. Austin Bashi, a highly touted prospect bound for UFC competition, was set to face Diego Manzur for the inaugural APFC bantamweight title on April 23rd. However, not only is fireworks-to-be fight now scrapped, the event has lost both athletes altogether.
A lightweight champion will be crowned in the newly founded Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship on April 23rd. Midwest MMA staple Josh Rohler will step into the cage against the highly touted Johnny Hopper for the 155-lb. strap. MMASucka was able to get an inside look into the career, faith, and fight ahead for Ohio's "Rockin" Rohler.
With war at the gates, all is calm for Henry Huff. The Team Colón bantamweight is ready for the battle as he looks to open the LFA 150 main card on January 13th against Quang Le.
Jessie Mandapat stood tall in his main event bout tonight at Noche de Boxeo 86 in Tijuana, Mexico. The 24-year-old, undefeated boxing prospect stepped in the ring against Pedro Verdin
