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Alexander Volkanovski‘s second run as UFC Featherweight Champion may be underway, but according to Jorge Masvidal, “The Great’s” road ahead is anything but forgiving. While Volkanovski has built a reputation as one of the most complete fighters of his era, Jorge Masvidal believes the division’s n...
This weekend’s UFC 324 main event is a blockbuster clash between top-ranked lightweights with the interim title on the line. There is one key name that is missing from the main event, however. Arman Tsarukyan. Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje are the two men competing for interim gold, however, ...
Dana White has been discussing all things UFC and, of course, Conor McGregor came up in conversation. Speaking to Complex, when asked the question of whether McGregor’s opponent (for his return) would be the much-hinted-at Michael Chandler. White shut that potential fight down, saying: “No, that ...
New Wave vs. The Legends The era of the “unouchable” legends is officially under siege. If you watched any major card in the last year, you felt it: that uncomfortable silence in the arena when a former champion gets backed against the fence by a kid ten years younger. We are not just seeing loss...
Standing as possibly the biggest English star in the UFC right now, Paddy Pimblett has crashed through the lightweight division since arriving in the promotion in 2021. Accruing a perfect 7-0 record inside the fabled Octagon, as well as an overall nine-fight winning streak, the Liverpool native h...
Anti-Grapplers vs Traditional Wrestling Wrestling was once the most reliable discipline in MMA, ensuring control and lopsided decisions. By 2026, this landscape has fundamentally shifted: the classic “lay-and-pray” strategy is ending, replaced by sophisticated anti-grapplers who make takedowns co...
In the co-main event of UFC 324, legendary women’s fighter Amanda Nunes will come out of retirement to reclaim the belt she never lost, but will a loss affect her legacy? Amanda Nunes Walked Away from Sport On Top as Double Champion Making the walk for what was believed to be the final time to […]
As has become somewhat of a tradition here at MMASucka, we like to throw out 10 outlandish MMA predictions every year and claim to be psychic when one of the 10 gets remotely close. Last year’s article can be found here, however, we will revisit our outlandish MMA predictions in this article. Be ...
PFL Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov has vanquished many noteworthy opponents over the course of his magnificent win streak, but there is one adversary that he needs to face in 2026 to solidify his reign. Vadim Nemkov Unbeaten In Almost a Decade At PFL Champions Series 4 a couple of weeks ago, ...
The former WEC featherweight king and multiple-time UFC bantamweight champion, Urijah Faber, has leaned in favour of Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 324. Gaethje takes on Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324, which is set to take place on January 24th at the T-Mobile Arena in L...
UK MMA fighters are no longer a rare breed. In the early days, it was rare to see fighters from the UK featuring on MMA cards, let alone UFC cards, the creme de la creme of of all of MMA. It wasn’t until Ian Freeman knocked down the door and made his debut at UFC […]
2026 is just around the corner and we provide you with our top five must see fights in 2026. On paper, the world of MMA is in a good position ahead of 2026. We have strong champions, plenty of excitement and a number of ‘next contenders’ in the majority of decisions. Without further ado, here […]
Colby Covington has proven himself to be a lightning rod for explosive and controversial comments both in and out of the fabled Octagon. Like many people the world over, Covington spent his Friday night watching the fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. The contest, held inside Kaseya Cente...
UFC PPVs in 2025 have provided us with plenty of talking points, especially as the champion in every division has changed throughout 2025 (apart from one, Valentina Shevchenko). From UFC 311 to UFC 323, each PPV has had its talking points, from title changes to viral knockouts. We rank the UFC PP...
Former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion, David Haye has suggested that there is a huge upset on the cards on Friday night as he has picked Jake Paul to upset the odds and defeat the former two-time unified heavyweight champion of the world and Olympic gold medalist, Anthony Joshua. Pa...
MMA Superfights: Good or Bad? Superfights have become a major part of MMA talk. These special matchups grab attention because they feel bigger than regular fights. Fans love the idea of two top fighters from different divisions meeting in the cage. But superfights also bring problems that affect ...