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Beneil Dariush’s performance in his first bout of 2025 will decide if he continues his career as a top-level mixed martial artist. Making his first Octagon appearance since December 2023, Dariush (22-6-1 MMA, 16-6-1 UFC) will be fighting fan-favorite Brazilian striker Renato Moicano at UFC 311 ne...
Despite his age and the amount of time he’s been involved in the sport, lightweight mainstay Michael Johnson appears to still have a lot left in the tank as a competitor. Picking up his second victory in a row last Saturday at UFC on ESPN 63 with a viral knockout over Ottman Azaitar, Johnson (23-...
Ryan Spann has spent the entirety of his MMA career at light heavyweight. Although the new year is still two weeks away, Spann, nicknamed “Superman“, has already started to work on his New Year’s Resolutions for 2025. Spann (22-10 MMA, 8-5 UFC) will make his 2025 debut over the St. Patrick’s Day ...
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but as the Christmas holiday looms, ’tis the season for BKFC on DAZN Hollywood this coming Saturday. Three days before the jolly old man known as Santa Claus makes his trek across Earth delivering presents to all the good little boys and girls, he’ll take time out fro...
Takeru Segawa and Rodtang Jitmuangnon will finally mix it up in the ring during ONE 172. ONE Championship unveiled the flyweight super-fight at a press conference in Japan on Monday. The two striking wizards sounded off at the event and showed immense respect for one another. The kickboxing bout ...
Dustin Jacoby (20-9-1 MMA, 8-6-1 UFC) had a lot to overcome before his work paid off in spectacular fashion with a stunning one-punch knockout of Vitor Petrino at UFC Tampa Bay on Saturday night. “The Hanyak” was a sizeable betting underdog against the up-and-coming Petrino, he had lost four of f...
Introduction Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has experienced a meteoric rise from fringe sport to global phenomenon in just a few decades. What began as a curiosity in the early 1990s—when no-holds-barred competitions caught the attention of hardcore fight fans—has blossomed into a mainstream spectacle ...
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a global phenomenon with deep roots in Asia. While North America and Brazil lead in viewership and revenue, Asia plays a pivotal role in the sport’s development. Its rich martial arts heritage, world-class fighters, and major promotions like PRIDE FC and ONE Championsh...
In the fast-paced world of mixed martial arts, the strawweight division holds a special place. Known for its technical precision, speed, and relentless energy, the 115-pound division has produced some of the most dynamic fighters in UFC history. These athletes have not only dominated the octagon ...
Joel Alvarez (22-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) has certainly earned the right to call his shot when it comes to who he’d like to square off against on the other side of the famed UFC Octagon in his first contest of his 2025 itinerary. Scoring a highlight-reel knockout in the opening round of his undercard figh...
ONE Championship returns to Japan on Sunday, March 23, at the Saitama Super Arena. The organization will make its way back for ONE 172, which promises to be a massive night in Japan. At the press conference to announce the event, ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong revealed two monster matches...
How Shara Magomedov Gained Notoriety Making a splash in the vast ocean of mixed martial arts can be a challenge for today’s up-and-coming fighters. Attempting to stand out from the crowd in a UFC roster bursting at the seems with signings from Dana White’s Contender Series, The Ultimate Fighter a...
Mixed martial arts (MMA) has taken the world by storm, and Europe is no exception. With its rich history of combat sports and a growing fan base, the continent boasts some of the most iconic venues for MMA events. These arenas not only host high-profile fights but also showcase the energy and pas...
UFC CEO Dana White has wrapped up another packed year of action with Saturday night’s UFC Tampa. Once the lights went down in Amalie Arena in St. Petersburg, FL after the card, the CEO of MMA‘s No. 1 promotion headed backstage to meet with the assembled media for the final post-fight press junket...
UFC Tampa is here! Tonight, before recessing for a three-week winter break, MMA‘s top promotion heads to Amalie Arena in St. Petersburg, FL for the last show of 2024. Live coverage of UFC Tampa kicks off this evening at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT with the prelims on ESPN+. Programming Note: Due to ESPN2’s ...
$400,000 On The Line The PFL Europe 2024 Championships draws to a close this Saturday with four divisional winners set to be crowned PFL Europe Champions and pocket a cool $100,000 (USD) each in prize money. The event goes down in Lyon, France and will be headlined by a fascinating matchup betwee...