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We’re back with a new Today in MMA History article. Even though the UFC is back after a bit of a hiatus due to COVID-19, MMASucka has decided to continue to take a look at some fights from the past. Today’s article looks back at a spoiled octagon debut from a former UFC middleweight champion. […]
The Ben Askren experiment is over. Last November it was announced that a “trade” had occurred between ONE Championship and the UFC. In exchange for the greatest flyweight of all time, Demetrious Johnson, ONE would surrender the undefeated Ben Askren. After contemplating retirement after his last ...
Who is next for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones? Jon Jones remained on his throne with a split decision victory over Thiago Santos at UFC 239 just weeks ago. Although closer than many expected, Jones made good on his second title defense of the year. He isn’t done yet, though. Jones went...
Throughout his career, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has rarely been challenged inside of the cage. Outside of it, he’s obviously dealt with his fair share of issues. But in competition, he’s displayed the type of dominance that is somewhat unparalleled in the sport. That wasn’t the ca...
After signing with the UFC in November 2018, Ben Askren had clear plans. After compiling an undefeated record and winning titles in organizations like Bellator and ONE, “Funky” was finally going to have the chance to prove that he could compete against the best in the world at 170 pounds. Upon hi...
UFC 239 is officially in the books. The event included title fights, knockouts, records tied, records broken, and dreams shattered. Join us as we recap the entire event fight-by-fight. UFC 239 Post-Event Full Recap Jon Jones (C) vs. Thiago Santos In the lead-up to yet another Jon Jones title figh...
International Fight Week has reached its conclusion and it’ll be capped off with UFC 239, live from Las Vegas, Nevada. Ending off the night will be a championship double-header in the night’s main and co-main events. Check in right here for live updated UFC 239 results. In the main event, the lig...
Who are the MMASucka staff picking to win on the main card of UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos?
The UFC light heavyweight title will be up for grabs when the gate shuts on Saturday night at UFC 239 in Las Vegas. The reigning champion and (essentially) unbeaten mixed martial arts great Jon Jones will take on 205 pound newcomer Thiago Santos. The two have taken dissimilar paths to headlining ...
On July 6th, 2019, Luke Rockhold returns to the octagon against Jan Blachowicz. This fight takes place at light heavyweight, a first for Rockhold. This move was well foreshadowed as the former middleweight champion has long struggled with the weight cut. With that, coupled with various injuries, ...
International Fight Week is officially underway. Even though there is only one fight card this weekend, the UFC has put together a stacked event to excite spectators. At UFC 239, one of the greatest fighters of all time returns as Jon Jones faces deadly knockout artist Thiago Santos for light hea...
UFC 239 Walkout Songs The UFC celebrates the July 4th long weekend by going home to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV for UFC 239! In the main event, Jon Jones squares off against Thiago Santos in a defense of his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Below that, Amanda Nunes will defend her bant...
UFC 239 goes down this Saturday in Las Vegas and features some huge fights. Here are the best bouts for you to bet on, including one ambitious bet for the brave and a safe bet for those with cash to splash. The odds for this card may change before the weekend. That being said, here […]
The UFC returns to the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 239 and international fight week. International fight week promises to be an exciting one for UFC fans. Including a quality card. In the main event, light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defends against hard-hitting Brazi...
Over the last few years, Jon Jones has made more headlines for incidents that took place outside of the cage as opposed to his success inside of it, and it’s safe to say that his career has turned into a wild roller coaster ride. When it comes to in-cage accomplishments, few fighters in the histo...
UFC 239 has its main event, as the July PPV will feature a showdown between current light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and rising light heavyweight star Thiago Santos. Jones is set to defend his 205 pound title for the second time in 2019, according to Brett Okamoto of ESPN. Jon Jones vs. Thiag...