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Miesha Tate returned in style at UFC Vegas 31 with a performance of the night winning finish over Marion Reneau. After almost a five year layoff due to a ‘retirement’, Tate returned and looked as good as she’s ever looked. The former champion suffered two straight losses to Amanda Nunes and Raque...
There is a ton of ways to become popular in the sport of MMA. You can be extremely good and win a bunch of titles. You can throw caution to the wind and be known as a “banger” to get the fan’s attention. Or you can use your mouth to get to the top. Many […]
From young prospects to grizzled vets, Bellator 262 offered a lot of great fights. The main card was capped off by a women’s flyweight title contest between Juliana Velasquez and Denise Kielholtz. Here are the biggest winners and losers of Bellator 262. Winners and Losers of Bellator 262 Losers: ...
The night began with an expectation of history would be made tonight, and while Brian Castano did his part to earn it, the judges had something different in mind. The fight between champions Jermell Charlo and Castano took place in Texas, which is the home state of Charlo, which may have been ove...
Now more than ever, Conor McGregor‘s next matchup and the way the UFC handle him mentally and physically are going to define his legacy. Several fighters and media this past weekend, and in the days following UFC 264, have tweeted and stated that the McGregor shtick is stale and tiresome. McGrego...
UFC 264 only added another chapter in the rivalry between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. “The Diamond” was victorious, but with no clear-cut ending, it sure appears to be enough to make a fourth fight in the future. Gilbert Burns was able to bounce back with a big win over Stephen “Wonderboy”...
Thanh Le’s sensational knockout over Martin Nguyen made him the man to beat in the ONE Championship featherweight division. The ONE Featherweight World Champion now awaits his next challenge. Thanh Le vs. Garry Tonon Breakdown Among the top challengers is a fellow American, Garry Tonon. Tonon is ...
The question we have to ask is do we, as a fan base underrate, under appreciate and take for granted Stephen Thompson. Holding a record of 16-5-1, he holds wins over some of the biggest names in the sport. His style is certainly unique and he’s without doubt a specialist. He falls into the catego...
At UFC 264, #4 ranked welterweight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson takes on the returning Gilbert “El Durinho” Burns in a fight that could very well line up the next challenger for the 170-lb. title. Does Stephen Thompson Earn a UFC Title Shot with Win at UFC 264? The Answer for “Yes” – Logically, I...
ONE Championship has been vocal about a co-promotion with the UFC from its CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, to its World Champions. They want the chance to prove themselves against the UFC’s best athletes. ONE vs UFC Matchmaking As fans, why would we not want to see it happen? That thought process has bee...
Sometimes life does not give us what we want. It is the same in MMA. Whether a fight does not get booked, gets cancelled, or something just does not happen the way we envisioned it, the MMA community has seen its fair share of disappointing moments. Here are five things that would have happened i...
ONE Championship has had an exciting first half of 2021 with new eras beginning and champions asserting their dominance. Who’s Next for the ONE World Champions? But who’s got next? Which challengers are surging up the ranks, and what title tilts are undeniable? The second half of the year may sup...
UFC Vegas 29 is now one for the books and we look ahead as to what could be next for those involved. In the main event, Chan Sung Jung dominated Dan Ige to a unanimous decision victory, solidifying his place in the featherweight top five. Elsewhere, Sergey Spivak outpointed Alexey Oleynik in an u...
ONE Championship has put on 13 world-class events thus far in 2021, and fans have witnessed some amazing displays of greatness. The year also marked ONE’s foray into the United States with its ONE on TNT series. 3 Best Performances in ONE Championship So Far But which performances stood out from ...
Last Friday, Euro 2020 kicked off as Italy defeated Turkey in their opening group game. Taking place across 11 different countries, the Euro 2020 competition concludes in July. The tournament was postponed as a result of COVID-19 so is taking place this year. With ‘Euro fever’ catching many peopl...
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the Bellator MMA fighter rankings have been updated. Bellator MMA Fighter Rankings – June 15 The new Bellator featherweight champion, Yaroslav Amosov climbed five positions in the pound-for-pound rankings with a decisive victory against Douglas Lima. Also featherweight’...