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It was announced during the UFC on ABC 3 broadcast that Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will compete for the vacant lightweight title in Abu Dhabi at UFC 280 on October 22nd. There is little doubt that the lightweight division is one of the most competitive in the entire UFC, with multiple i...
Who is Next for Max Holloway? UFC 276 was a tough night at the office for Max Holloway as he failed to reclaim the 145-pound title that he once held and was handed a third loss by Alexander Volkanovski in the process. Holloway showcased his toughness and durability in the third fight of this tril...
UFC 276 was a pivotal event for the future of the middleweight division. Not only was there a chance for the belt to change hands, but the same main card also featured a bout between Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland, which the winner of would seemingly be getting the next title shot(which was co...
There is no greater honor for an MMA fighter than being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. The initiative follows other leading North American sports such as the NBA and NFL, which both also have Hall of Fames for stars that have enjoyed stellar runs during their career. UFC opened its doors to ...
At the halfway point of the year, we take a look at some mid-year MMA awards. You can check out MMASucka’s end-of-year awards from last year here, but for now, we’ll focus on just 2022, January – July. This will be a scaled-down version of our traditional end-of-year awards, including just: Male ...
Off the back of his emphatic fifth-round knockout victory over Rafael dos Anjos, it’s instantly got fans asking ‘Who’s next?’ for Rafael Fiziev. After a close, back and forth fight one judge had it 38-38 heading into the final round and two had the fight scored 39-37 in favour of Fiziev. These sc...
Now that the dust has settled and UFC 276 has come and gone, let’s take a look at some of the top moments. There were a couple of top dogs that kept their straps around their waists, and many fighters picked up notable victories. We take a look at three of the biggest winners at […]
Undefeated UFC welterweight contender Sean Brady was last seen in November 2021 when he defeated a surging Michael Chiesa at UFC Vegas 43. Since then, the Philadelphia native has been chomping at the bit to get another appearance in the Octagon. Brady is currently ranked ninth in the UFC welterwe...
The UFC has gained a new king at light heavyweight. . Jiri Prochazka dethroned the veteran Glover Teixeira with a thrilling 5th round submission victory at…
Now that we’ve passed this year’s halfway point, there’s no better time to look back at some of the best and most brutal UFC fights to grace the octagon in 2022. With clashes between some of UFC’s most powerful athletes, we’ve already seen an array of incredible battles, leaving little wonder wh...
What is next for Kevin Holland? Kevin Holland is one of the most talked-about fighters in the sport. Over the last few years, his infamous antics both in and out of the cage have garnered him a large following. Talking to his opponents, catching burglars and going on a 5 fight-winning streak duri...
One might argue that combat sports are a way for people to fight legally. Some might say that some sports are just brutality, with mixed martial arts always carrying that burden. What can we say? Whilst some of us enjoy the elegance of golf, others enjoy the brutal fight that UFC brings to the ta...
Combat sports have been around since the earliest forms of human society. Most historians agree that the evidence of sports like wrestling and boxing have been around since the Ancient era. Civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome practiced the sports frequently, and they were even included in ...
Unstoppable is the word many would use to describe the current unified light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev. His second-round demolition job over the hard-hitting everyman Joe Smith Jr was a sight to behold. The crushing blows from the Dagestani-Canadian sent the Long Island native to an ea...
The ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix got underway at ONE 157 with four exceptional quarterfinal bouts. After four dominating performances, the semifinalists are set for an explosive clash later in 2022. One of the interested parties is Stamp Fairtex. The atomweight star has experience in ...
The rivalry between Mexican great Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Kazakh KO artist Gennady “GGG” Golovkin is one for the history books. Containing all the action, drama, and controversy, one would expect when greats collide. While the first two battles proved to be action-packed wars of attrition, ther...