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Modern World Of MMA The landscape of mixed martial arts has been altered drastically since the introduction of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2017. Alongside it’s role as an intriguing piece of dramatic content in the UFC‘s extensive media portfolio, the reality show now serves as the primary p...
ONE Championship returns to action on Friday night, but it won’t be in the venue where this week’s ONE 169 card was originally slated to be held. When ONE 169 was first announced, the promotion had booked the card for State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. Early last month, however, it was announced th...
Dustin Jacoby (19-9-1 MMA, 7-6-1 UFC) is looking to snap a two-fight skid while handing Vitor Petrino (11-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) his second loss in a row. The two light heavyweights are set to clash at UFC Tampa, set for Dec. 14 at the Amalie Arena. Jacoby called the fight with Petrino a “great match-up...
Most weeks, a Wednesday night is just another night in the middle of the week with nothing of substance going on. This isn’t just an ordinary Wednesday night, because this week’s MMA slate begins on Wednesday. For the only time this year, Invicta Fighting Championships holds a card in the middle...
Fury FC 98 is back with another action-packed event from Houston, Texas. Local fans will be created to a massive card, featuring UFC veterans and hopefuls alike in the Lone Star State. The main event will see the vacant Fury FC lightweight championship be decided between unbeaten prospect Manshe...
ONE Championship submission grappling roster will have to be on alert. The organization announced it has added two elite grapplers to its global roster. Cole Abate and Dante Leon were revealed to be the latest signings by the promotion. Abate is known as one of the best up-and-coming talents in t...
Anatoly Malykhin defends the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane at ONE 169 on Friday, November 8. The current heavyweight king has always seemed poised for greatness since arriving on the global stage. However, not everyone saw his greatness. Ahead of his main e...
On a night where the clocks turn back an hour, the UFC keeps moving ahead with another edition of UFC Fight Night. This evening, Rogers Place is the site for UFC Edmonton. Live coverage begins at 5 pm ET/ 2 pm PT on ESPN+ stateside with the prelims before main card action follows at 8 […]
In recent years, Brandon Moreno has grown to become one of the flyweight division’s most recognized and entertaining fighters. From his championship saga with Deiveson Figueiredo, to his Fight of the Year candidate bout with Alexandre Pantoja, “The Assassin Baby” is no stranger to putting on spec...
This Saturday, Europe’s premier MMA promotion, Cage Warriors, takes over the ancient city of Rome for a spectacular night of fights. Boasting a 19 bout card packed to the brim with talent from around the world, Cage Warriors 179 will be headlined by former welterweight champion Stefano Paternò an...
Last Minute Heartbreak Jack Maguire is relishing the chance to compete on one of Europe’s biggest promotions as he prepares to fight on Oktagon 63 next week. The Irish fighter faces Radek “Ruchy” Rousal in a catchweight bout in Bratislava on Nov. 9 and is grateful for the opportunity given that h...
Its hard to believe 2023 in nearing its close. Its November 1st and its only a matter of time before the Christmas music starts playing across every radio station and store (if it hasn’t started already). The month of November has given birth to many a talent in the mixed martial arts world. Here...
Jacob Smith has a tall order at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug. The Brit must try to dethrone Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title on Friday, November 8. Smith feels he is up for the task partly because of his roots. The ONE Championship flyweight is known for his toug...
It’s getting to be early November and if you’re in Canada, the calendar flipping over to the 11th month of the year can only mean one thing: Over the next three weekends, including this Saturday, the CFL‘s postseason will play out. Let’s be honest with ourselves here: On the afternoon and evening...
The first Saturday of the month of November is a packed one in combat sports. We’ve got another marathon day of competitive violence before the clocks get set back one hour Saturday night. Between Cage Warriors, BKFC, and the UFC, you’ll have at least 12 hours of fights to watch this coming weeke...
A Bitter Taste Jack Shore steps into the Octagon this weekend looking to return to winning ways. “Tank” tasted defeat against Joanderson Brito in his previous outing at UFC 301 in May when the fight was stopped in the second round after the Welshman suffered a cut to his lower leg, an outcome tha...