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Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is finally getting a chance to reclaim gold. The plan since last July seemed to be for former champion Brock Lesnar to challenge Daniel Cormier for the title. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported tonight that Lesnar has decided to retire. A few hours later, O...
Far too often in MMA, fighters with fascinating backstories and unique talents are under-promoted. This lack of promotion is a massive blow to the wallets of these fighters, and, ironically, hurts the bottom line of the organization that makes such promotional missteps. In “What WME Should See“, ...
It was reported last week that Francis Ngannou will meet Curtis Blaydes in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Beijing on November 24th. With his last two performances in the octagon being anything but impressive, Ngannou will need to bounce back in a huge way against Blaydes. These two fought pre...
There is a faction among combat sports fans who hold one technique above all others. To this modest, elite society, nothing beats the aesthetic of a fighter chopping down their opponent. For those who value the art of the lumberjack above all else, we present GIFs of the best Leg Kicks of July 20...
July 2018 was loaded with knockout victories. From headkicks and elbows to liver shots and one-punch knockouts in back-and-forth wars. July produced some killer moments. From RIZIN and ONE Championship to the UFC and Bellator, all the way to RFC and Katana Fight. There was a tremendous amount of ...
Daniel Cormier won the UFC heavyweight title against the longest reigning heavyweight champion in UFC history, Stipe Miocic. He becomes the 5th UFC fighter to win belts in two divisions, and the 2nd to hold two UFC belts simultaneously. Despite this amazing accolade, Cormier spent little time to ...
International Fight Week has come to an end, and it did so with a bang. UFC 226 went down live from the T-Mobile Arena with a stacked card. It all led up to the super fight of all super fights in the main event of the evening. The heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic put his title on the line again...
With the conclusion of International Fight Week from Las Vegas, Nevada, what are the top five fights to make after UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier?
UFC 226 has concluded and a new heavyweight champion emerges. In the main event of the evening, Daniel Cormier defeated Stipe Miocic by KO with only 22 seconds remaining in the opening round. Main Event Recap The fight thoroughly delivered as the two engaged in short yet fight of the night worthy...
The biggest fight of 2018 is finally upon us. Check in with our UFC 226 results as it all goes down tonight. The super fight has arrived as we get a champion vs. champion matchup. But it’s not just any champion vs. champion matchup, it’s the heavyweight champion vs. light heavyweight champion. St...
Who are the MMASucka staff picking to win on the main card of #UFC226: Miocic vs. Cormier?
At 35 years old, the clock is ticking on Raphael Assuncao’s career. He’s been competing in MMA professionally for over 14 years now. Like any professional fighter, he has suffered his fair share of injuries. From broken limbs, to surgeries, to nasal fractures, Raphael has experienced many of the ...
Max Holloway Pulled from UFC 226 News struck early this morning which shook the UFC fan base. Max Holloway was pulled from his co-main event title defense against Brian Ortega for this Saturday’s UFC 226. The news was first reported by ESPN. Holloway Statement On behalf of Holloway, his team rele...
UFC 226 Walkout Songs It’s double Fight Week, with UFC 226 going down this Saturday! Emanating live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, the main event will determine whether or not light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier or heavyweight kingpin Stipe Miocic is the baddest man on the planet. A...
“My name is Jacob Kasper. I walk around at 220 pounds and have measurements very similar to Jon Jones. I was a Division 1 All-American this year, and 5th at the Olympic Trials. I have no striking background, I just think I could give a good look for Daniel Cormier, and help out a fellow […]
There is a running narrative in some circles of MMA fandom that UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic (18-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) has a dull, uninteresting personality. When it was announced he would coach opposite Daniel Cormier on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated, many groaned at the perceived lack of...