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Ilia Topuria’s Brother Alexsandre Signs with the UFC

It’s UFC 298 fight week and we’ve got a very exciting PPV event this Saturday. A very solid undercard with a couple of prospects trying to make statements and reach some new heights, we’ve got the news that another prospect signed with the organization.

Active Duty to Cage Warrior: The Inspiring Journey of UFC’s Connor Matthews

In the fast-paced world of mixed martial arts, fighters often have unique stories that shape their careers. In a recent episode of the Couch Warrior Podcast, host Mike spoke with Connor Matthews, a Dana White Contender Series 2023 Week 10 contract winner and emerging UFC fighter. Matthews shared insights into his early martial arts journey, his time in the military, and his triumphant return to the Octagon.

Charalampos Grigoriou is Cyprus’ UFC Trailblazer

In a recent episode of the Couch Warrior Podcast, host Mike welcomed Charalampos Grigoriou, who recently won a contract during season 7 of Dana White's Contender Series after knocking out Cameron Smotherman one minute into the fight. The conversation delved into Grigoriou's martial arts journey, his feelings on representing Cyprus and Greece, and future plans. 

Joe Pyfer – Real Deal or Dana White Privilege?

The iconic term “Dana White Privilege” was first uttered by Tony Ferguson in the build-up to his fight with Michael Chandler at the UFC...

Hot Prospect Omran Chaaban Wins Welterweight Title

The UAE Warriors Welterweight title changed hands this past Sunday with young prospect Omran Chaaban submitting Wisem Hammami in a monumental comeback in the...

Rising Star Tom Theocharis Talks Dana White’s Looking for a Fight heading into Unified 55

Canadian mixed martial arts standout Tom Theocharis met with me this week, amidst the chilly Toronto winter, to talk about his preparation for the...

Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker 2 – 5 Fights to Watch!

The first UFC card of 2024 is upon us and certainly looks to be a promising night of action, with major divisional match ups...

Ikram Aliskerov – New Contender at 185lbs?

Once considered one of the more shallow divisions in the UFC, the Middleweight division has seen a dramatic rise of new talent and top contenders emerge in recent years. The next man to break into the rankings at 185 lbs and make a name for himself is a Dagestani fighter who has been touted for greatness, Ikram Aliskerov. 

5 MMA Fighters Who Could Have a Massive 2024

As 2023 draws close, we can reflect on the year's events and the fighters who made a name for themselves across all promotions. With all that said and done, it is time to look forward to 2024. This article lists five words from which you should expect to hear big things this upcoming year. Some are unsigned prospects to any significant organization, and some are already champions in their own right. What links them all together is that they all have the potential to make a substantial impact in 2024. 

UFC Vegas 80: Most Underrated Card of 2023

After being absent from our screens last weekend, the UFC will make its return this Saturday with Grant Dawson taking on Bobby Green in the main event of the evening. Several sections of fans online have been critical of the main event and the card as a whole, which perhaps lacks some of the big and well known names that are usually littered across almost every UFC event.

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