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At 34 years of age, Michael Chandler signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The deal was struck on the 17th of September 2020 and his first role was as a backup for a title bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Chandler was not required at the event a...
So you’re saying there’s a chance? It seems like this is a yearly occurrence when discussing the former UFC title challenger and Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz. Is Nick Diaz returning? The question whether or not the eldest Diaz brother steps back into the octagon is being pondered a...
Former Strikeforce and UFC competitor Jason “Mayhem” Miller once again finds himself jailed on multiple felony charges. Miller has been and out of jail in recent years. Just last year he pleads guilty to a felony charge of vandalism and a misdemeanor charge of violating a protective order. Jason ...
Former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has decided that he’s not ready to walk away from the cage. After stating back in October that he might well be done fighting he has now informed Ariel Helwani of ESPN that he hopes to be back in the cage by the end of the year. […]
When the thought of this list first transpired, it didn’t seem as difficult as it ultimately was. There are so many different aspects to consider when determining who the best heavyweights of all time really are. Especially, when comparing careers that are in different eras. Lists like the one co...
We’re back with a new Today in MMA History article. Since COVID-19 has canceled most MMA events, MMASucka has decided to take a look at some fights from the past. Today’s article takes a look back at a Strikeforce fight between two MMA legends. That’s right, we are talking about the fight between...
We’re back with a new Today in MMA History article. Since COVID-19 has cancelled most MMA events, MMASucka has decided to take a look at some fights from the past. Today’s article features a two time US Olympian and a legendary Jiu-Jitsu black belt. That’s right, we are talking about Dan Henderso...
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RIZIN: Yarennoka adds first bouts, including Tatsuya Kawajiri headliner Earlier in the week, it was announced that RIZIN would host a surprise NYE show ahead of RIZIN 14. This one dubbed; RIZIN: Heisei’s Last Yarennoka. Well, finally, announcements have begun rolling out courtesy of a press confe...
The balance of power in contract negotiations is changing in favor of fighters, with no signs of slowing down Over the past couple of decades the UFC has dealt with competition in the marketplace in one of two ways. Either buy out a rival promotion or lure away their biggest stars. For the most ...
Nearly two weeks ago, we at MMASucka had a bit of an exclusive regarding the main event of Double G’s debut show next month. In that piece, we reported that Hyun Gyu Lim was rumored for the card as well. Here we are now, and the opposition has been revealed. What a stiff test it […]
Jake Shields is gearing up for another championship run. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion and EliteXC welterweight champ will be looking to add Professional Fighters League gold to his collection. His journey starts on Thursday when he fights Ray Cooper III at PFL 2018 #3 in the promo...
Women’s MMA has seen quite the evolution over the past two decades. What once took a complete backseat to the men’s sport has evolved into women being featured in the main events of the largest promotions in the world. This is a timeline of women’s MMA history. Early Days July 18, 1995: First-eve...
Sucka Radio is back and this week we feature the first woman of MMA — Gina Carano. We her new flick ‘Scorched Earth’, how she chooses the movie roles she takes, her thoughts on women’s MMA currently and much more.discuss
After a very solid run in the 2017 calendar year, Shamrock Fighting Championships looks to kick off the new year with a bang! The promotion opens up the new year with Shamrock FC 301, which goes down at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Missouri on January 20. The loaded Shamrock FC 301 will f...
With the news of an upcoming Bellator heavyweight gran prix, lets compare it to Strikeforce’s from 2011.