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Submission Only Showdown Two titans of the mixed martial arts world collide in a fascinating professional grappling match up when Polaris returns on UFC Fight Pass this weekend. The card is stacked with a selection of the greatest submission grapplers in the world as always, but the biggest draw ...
UFC 308 is in the history books. A rare matinee of MMA from the sport’s top promotion saw a fantastic night of action from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, capped off by a third-round knockout (left hook followed by ground and pound shots) by Ilia Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) to retain his U...
The UFC’s annual trip to Abu Dhabi for UFC 308 promised us answers to some massive questions. Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway, current champ vs former champ in the main event, in the wake of Holloway’s legendary finish over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 earlier this year was probably the most high level...
Khamzat Chimaev just made a statement in the UFC 308 co-main event. Taking on the toughest test of his career in the former middleweight champion, Chimaev handled Robert Whittaker with ease, submitting the future hall of famer in just 3:34 of the very first round. Chimaev landed the takedown in a...
The UFC octagon touches down on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi again for a stacked UFC 308 card. Headlining the card will be the undefeated featherweight king, Ilia Topuria, who puts his strap on the line against the former long-time champion and reigning BMF champion, Max Holloway. Topuria is coming off ...
UFC 308 is set to go down Saturday from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The main event will see featherweight champion Ilia Topuria look to make his first title defense against former king Max Holloway. Topuria shook the MMA world when he upset longtime champion Alexander Volkanovski via KO; Volka...
Diamonds In The Rough The journey toward UFC gold can be a long, arduous path. The vast majority who manage to work their way into title contention typically do so after many years of paying their dues on the regional scene before incrementally clawing their way up the rankings. Every once in a g...
Charles Johnson is officially a contender at 125-lb. Picking up his fourth win of the year last weekend at UFC Vegas 99, the streaking Johnson has cemented himself as an up-and-coming name in the flyweight division. Since dropping a unanimous decision to Rafael Estevam back in late 2023, “InnerG”...
Khamzat Chimaev vs Robert Whittaker, co-main event across five rounds, UFC 308 and high stakes. Originally booked for June, Chimaev had to pull out of the bout due to illness, a theme that has become all too apparent throughout his UFC career. Whether it is his fault or not, the undefeated Borz h...
Halloween is a time for tricks and treats. Next Thursday (or perhaps earlier if your community is one that holds its trick or treat window ahead of the actual holiday,) ghosts and goblins will be knocking on your door begging for candy while wearing various costumes. If you’re the one in your hou...
Luis Gurule (10-0 MMA) earned his UFC contract with a split decision win over Nick Piccininni (7-1 MMA) on the Contender Series on Oct. 15. Gurule, a week later, said the reality of it all is just setting in. “It was a pretty crazy week,” Gurule told MMASucka. “I’m super pumped and super happy ab...
With his eccentric fighting style and laundry list of electrifying finishes, Michel Pereira is one of the most popular fighters on the UFC roster. Following missing weight for his last welterweight bout in 2023, the Brazilian bruiser made the decision to move up in weight to 185 lbs., where he ha...
It is set to be a busy end to the Mixed Martial Arts schedule for 2024, and there are some keys bouts that fans will be looking forward to with relish as the October fight cards quickly move through Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) Los Angeles (United States of America) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)....
After 17 professional fights, the formerly undefeated Tatsuro Taira (16-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) finally met his match. Taking on onetime flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval (17-7 MMA, 7-3 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 244, the Japanese contender came up short in a competitive five-round title eliminator,...
Retaking her title at UFC 306 from her nemesis, Alexa Grasso, Valentina Shevchenko is now back on top of the flyweight division. Heading into 2025, the current pound-for-pound queen of women’s MMA will look to begin another dominant reign at 125 lbs. However, while she does have several opponents...
One week removed from UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, the MMA promotion is back tonight for UFC Vegas 98 inside the UFC Apex. All told, tonight’s show features 12 fights. Live coverage begins at 4 pm ET/ 1 pm PT on ESPN+ with the undercard before moving onto the main card at 7 pm […]