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Following a card where the headliner was changed with 24 hours notice, UFC on ESPN 18 is now one for the books. We saw 10 fights, three KO/TKO finishes, four submissions and three decision victories. We play matchmaker and look at potential fights for Anthony Smith, Norma Dumont and Gina Mazany. ...
The UFC lightweight division is arguably the strongest division in the sport and possibly in the sport’s history. Never has there been so many contenders with an opportunity to go on a championship run. With the ‘retirement‘ of the champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the division is wide open. We take...
Mixed Martial Arts, also known as MMA has gained incredible popularity during recent years. Being one of the fastest-growing sports, it is attracting more and more professional sportsmen. Moreover, most MMA competitions are usually visited by crowds of supporters. But what should you do in case y...
The pandemic has halted the momemtum of the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix. However, AJ McKee restored that and then some with his victory at Bellator 253. We previewed the bantamweight rankings as it was announced that Bellator will adapt a rankings system moving forward. Arguably the best di...
Bellator has been getting really interesting. The middleweight division has a new champion and new contenders. The Featherweight World Grand Prix is underway. With Michael Chandler out of the picture, the lightweight division needs a new star. Vadim Nemkov is leading the march in the light heavyw...
Bellator MMA has never had a ranking system, however, that appears to be changing. Josh Thomson announced on his podcast “Weighing In”, that Bellator is currently working on releasing a ranking system. The UFC’s system on ranking fighters has garnished criticism due to the political nature that’s...
Upon Khabib Nurmagomedov’s supposed retirement, the G.O.A.T. conversation has once again been ignited in the MMA community. Legends of the sport like Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, and Demetrius Johnson have all chimed in on who they think is the greatest to ever do it. However, in the end, the G.O.A...
The lightweight division has yet another contender. Rafael dos Anjos proved Saturday night that he’s still very capable of competing at a high-level at age 36. Aside from one atrocious scorecard, dos Anjos cruised to a convincing victory over counterpart Paul Felder. “RDA” takes on Donald Cerrone...
There are a number of UFC stars we want to see return who haven’t been seen in far too long. Yes, we all respect the fighters who compete often, the names Khamzat Chimmaev and Kevin Holland come to mind this year. Despite this, there are a number of fan favourites, veterans and exciting prospects...
This piece will be another analysis of a Karate Combat championship match, the match between Edgars Skrivers and Myrza-Bek Tebuev. If you wish to read the previous piece, which analyzed the Joshua Quayhagen/Jerome Brown title match, click here. Much like the previous championship fight, this one ...
‘Borrachinha’, Paulo Costa challenged for the middleweight title at UFC 253. Unfortunately for him, it certainly didn’t go to plan. Dominated throughout the whole bout, his opponent, Israel Adesanya proved that on the day, he was the better fighter. Handing Costa his first professional loss, Ades...
Off the back of UFC Fight Night 181, the legend, Anderson Silva competed for the last time in the UFC and potentially in MMA for good. Suffering a knockout defeat to Uriah Hall, Silva certainly didn’t go out the way he wanted. His career has taken a downward trajectory in recent years but let’s n...
Just a few days ago Bellator cleaned house, releasing 28 of their fighters. Fighters such as Cris Lencioni, Roy Nelson, Frank Mir, Aj Agazarm, Mike Kimbel, and Haim Gozali. Today we will be taking a look at some fighters that the UFC should be looking to sign. Cris Lencioni Cris Lencioni is a pro...
Talking the talk but not walking the walk would be a fitting name for the graveyard where the careers of MMA fighters go to die once they’ve run their mouths off and then got beaten. Indeed, the industry is full of pretenders who think they have what it takes to succeed in the octagon, only […]
We’re going to take a look at the top ten fighters in BKFC. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has been gaining popularity. Its fast-paced action accompanied by its hard-hitting talent makes for an enjoyable endeavor to watch. Considering the bare-knuckle promotion lacks a “Pound-for-Pound” rank...
This is the first in a series of point-counterpoint articles. The main event at UFC 254 between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje didn’t have to go to the judges’ scorecards, however, that does not mean the three judges didn’t add some controversy. After a dominant second round, “The Eagle” ...