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Retirement in combat sports is not forever. Once a fighter retires, leaves their gloves in the ring and calls it a day, they tend to get ‘that itch’ and hint at a return. We’ve seen countless boxing and MMA stars ‘retire’ from their craft, only to return and compete again, often multiple times. R...
UFC on ESPN 8 had its fair share of noteworthy stories both going in and out of Saturday night. It featured a father returning to the octagon after the death of his stepdaughter and a bevy of razor-close decisions all across the card in an empty arena due to the coronavirus pandemic. The aftermat...
With three fights in eight days, the UFC has come and gone but will be back later this month. Rising prospect in the UFC women’s bantamweight division Aspen Ladd has teased her next fight via her official Twitter account. Got the call ?I’m in ?@Mickmaynard2 @danawhite #MMAGOLD — Aspen Ladd (@Aspe...
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. […]
With the conclusion of UFC on ESPN 8, the UFC has finished its streak of three events in eight days. In the main event, a couple of heavyweights faced off with hopes of climbing the ladder. Stepping into the octagon fighting for his late stepdaughter, Walt Harris looked to pick up a big win. Stan...
Financial resources are going to be a considerable element when acquiring free agents for the UFC during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, Dana White has never been one to become stagnant when growing the UFC. Fighter’s contracts have always been this mysterious artifact that rarely end up visible ...
Bryce Mitchell, who goes by the name of Thug Nasty, competed at UFC 249. Mitchell faced the more experienced Charles Rosa. Before the event, there was some animosity between the two fighters. They did not like each other or so it seemed. Mitchell shot into the spotlight in December last year. In ...
Who are the MMASucka staff picking to win on the main card of UFC on ESPN 8: Overeem vs. Harris? #UFCFL
With two amazing cards in the books, the UFC closes out its week in Jacksonville with UFC on ESPN 8 with a heavyweight main event. Making the walk for the first time since the loss of his stepdaughter, Walt Harris looks to pick up a big win. Standing across from him will be former DREAM, Strikefo...
The time to doubt Justin Gaethje is over. In fact, it’s been over for some time now. It should not take his interim lightweight title win to realize Justin Gaethje is a force of nature. For much too long Gaethje has been framed as a dumb brawler. Unfortunately for these doubters, and many of his ...
With Mixed Martial Arts being one of so many sports that has been inflicted by the current coronavirus pandemic, the UFC 249 event that was planned for the Brooklyn Arena last month had to be postponed and thankfully after fraught negotiations, the show went down as a success. UFC Gets the Ball R...
The UFC returned to Jacksonville once again for their second card of the week, UFC Fight Night 171. The main event featured a light heavyweight fight that could shake up the title picture. As they both looked to earn another title shot, Anthony Smith and Glover Teixeira crossed paths in the main ...
It is always a treat when a UFC event is held in the middle of the week and Wednesday night’s UFC Fight Night 171 was no different. It was a fun night of fights and an intriguing event overall. With it in the rear-view mirror now, however, it is time to look ahead to what is […]
If you ever pondered what a tibia resembles in the flesh, or what it’s like to hand off a tooth in the middle of a cage fight, then UFC Fight Night 171 was for you. The UFC returned to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida and delivered once again. Preliminary Card Recap T...
Walt Harris returns to the octagon this Saturday after nine months without competing. His opponent on the night will be Alistair Overeem and they are set to headline, UFC on ESPN 9. This is the third time this fight has been scheduled and after almost six months since it was originally planned, l...
Just four days after UFC 249, the UFC is back in Jacksonville, Florida for UFC Fight Night 171. There will be high stakes in the UFC’s light heavyweight division during the night’s main event. Looking to work back to a title shot Anthony Smith and Glover Teixeira will face off against one another...