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Nate Diaz has found common ground with his longtime rival Conor McGregor. The former UFC foes rarely get along with each other after having fought twice in the Octagon, leaving it one win a piece. However, that would change on St. Patrick’s Day as Diaz related to McGregor’s ongoing situation with...
Heavy hitters are on deck for UFC Vegas 88. The Main Event After a box-office weekend in Miami, the UFC returns to the Apex for another night of fights. Australian knockout artist Tai Tuivasa meets Poland’s Marcin Tybura head-on in the main event, which is scheduled for five rounds or less in Las...
See our MMASucka staff picks and predictions for UFC Vegas 88: Tuivasa vs. Tybura.
Conor McGregor is evidently feeling some frustration over the course of his UFC comeback. It’s been nearly three years since MMA enthusiasts last witnessed McGregor’s presence in the octagon, an event marked by his leg injury against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Following an extensive rehabilitatio...
Khamzat Chimaev‘s aura of invincibility didn’t quite live up to Kamaru Usman‘s expectations. Usman, stepping in on short notice of less than 10 days, faced Chimaev in a middleweight clash at UFC 294 last October. Despite a challenging first round, Usman staged a comeback effort, yet ultimately ca...
Islam Makhachev expressed strong disapproval regarding the BMF title fight scheduled for UFC 300. The highly anticipated bout features Justin Gaethje defending his BMF title against Max Holloway on April 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, had ...
After stepping in as the backup at UFC 299, Merab Dvalishvili found himself rooting for Sean O’Malley to emerge victorious over Marlon “Chito” Vera, eagerly anticipating a potential showdown between them for the title. His hopes materialized when O’Malley convincingly defeated Vera over five roun...
Kayla Harrison faced a challenging initiation into the UFC. As the prominent figure of the PFL since her MMA journey began in 2018, Harrison anticipated a period of adjustment upon transitioning to a new promotion. However, her debut with the UFC proved to be more difficult than anticipated for t...
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is in prime condition and eager to step into the octagon, viewing Dustin Poirier as the most suitable opponent for his desired timeline. Makhachev expressed his intention to defend his 155-pound title in March, but the promotion informed him that no oppone...
Jiri Prochazka finds solace in darkness, but only when it’s within the confines of his indoor surroundings. However, the memory of a chilling outdoor incident from a year ago still lingers, leaving him with a tangible reminder in the form of his toe. Reflecting on this unsettling experience durin...
Last week, the UFC announced it plans to return to St. Louis for a show on May 11. Garrett Armfield, who grew up in St. Louis, wants to get on the show. Armfield lived in St. Louis until he was 18. He moved to Springfield, Missouri, for a couple of years before leaving for Florida […]
Sean O’Malley is open to facing any opponent the UFC assigns him next, although he acknowledges that reigning featherweight champion Ilia Topuria won’t have a say in that decision. Following his dominant victory over Marlon “Chito” Vera in the UFC 299 main event, O’Malley wasted no time expressin...
Kayla Harrison is completely prepared for her upcoming UFC debut. In many aspects, she has symbolized the essence of the PFL since her venture into MMA in 2018. However, in January, the two-time Olympic gold medalist inked a deal with the UFC and swiftly secured a bout against Holly Holm at UFC 3...
Merab Dvalishvili is poised and eager for a chance to compete for the UFC bantamweight championship. With a remarkable 10-fight winning streak under his belt, Dvalishvili believes he has earned his shot at UFC gold. His consistent dominance in the men’s 135-pound weight class has set a new divisi...
Sean O’Malley had hoped for a finish at UFC 299, but he can’t be too disappointed given the masterclass he put on for five rounds, throwing everything but the kitchen sink at Chito Vera. We reflected on the whole fight and the entire UFC 299 card on this week’s MMASucka podcast: O’Malley was take...
The Las Vegas metropolitan area will be buzzing with activity this weekend. It’s already abuzz as of the time this article is set to be published. T-Mobile Arena, the UFC‘s de facto “home” arena, will be occupied between now and Saturday night with the final staging of the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball...