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October 6th marks perhaps the most important date in the past few years of Mixed Martial Arts. Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, the two kings of the UFC‘s most talent-rich division, will finally meet inside the Octagon. Once every so often, a fight comes along that seems to define a genera...
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“, ...
Michigan’s Daron Cruickshank (21-10 MMA, 4-2 RIZIN, 6-6 UFC) was described by his Ultimate Fighter coach Urijah Faber as “a cross between Chuck Norris and Dan Gable.” It doesn’t get much more ‘Merica than that. Raised by taekwondo black belts, the former Division 3 wrestler loves his country, his...
The UFC returned to Sao Paulo, Brazil with UFC Fight Night 137 as Thiago Santos took on Eryk Anders in the main event. Plus, in the co-main event, the other ‘Cowboy’, Alex Oliveira returned for the first time since defeating Carlos Condit to take on Carlo Pedersoli Jr. The whole event was action-...
This is the 30th of a 50-part series documenting the history and current state of MMA for each of the 50 states in the United States of America. You can find the rest of the series to date here. Each part will chronicle the history of MMA as well as several notable fighters and camps […]
Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Valentina Shevchenko for the vacant UFC flyweight title is set for UFC 231. Shevchenko was supposed to fight former champion Nicco Montano at UFC 228 before Montano was hospitalized during a botched weight cut. The UFC stripped Montano shortly thereafter and announced that ...
The UFC returns to Brazil for UFC Fight Night 137 with a completely different main event than what was originally scheduled. Thiago Santos filled in for an injured Glover Texeira to take on Jimi Manuwa who has since been replaced by Eryk Anders. The main event will feature the two middleweights a...
Who are the MMASucka staff picking to win on the main card of UFC Fight Night 137: Santos vs. Anders? #UFCSaoPaulo
When betting on MMA, one strategy is to look at the closest lines and seek a fight you’re confident in the outcome of. UFC Fight Night 137, which takes place on Saturday, has four really close fights per betting odds. Thales Leites (-120) vs. Hector Lombard (Even) Both men could desperately use a...
Many UFC fans are eagerly awaiting Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz. Count Conor McGregor in, too. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, who has fought both men, is eager to see the fight. “I think it’s going to be a great fight,” McGregor said at a press conference on Thursday. “Two...
Listen, we get it. In today’s 24/7 news cycle, you may not have the time to delve deep into each and every fight of each and every event. You might not even have time to read an in-depth preview. Well, we here at MMASucka have got you covered. In this article, we’ll break down all […]
The UFC travels back to Brazil Saturday when the promotion touches down in the gorgeous city of Sao Paulo. Their last visit took place last year at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida in October. Three victorious fighters from the UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida event return to Brazil, two ...
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders will take place Saturday, September 22, 2018, from the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The main event is a last-second switch as Alabama’s own Eryk Anders replaces Jimi Manuwa to take on the 18-6 hard-hitting Brazilian, Thiago Santos. As with every c...
Listen, we get it. In today’s 24/7 news cycle, you may not have the time to delve deep into each and every fight of each and every event. You might not even have time to read an in-depth preview. Well, we here at MMASucka have got you covered. In this article, we’ll break down all […]
The TUF 28 TUFtermath It’s week four of The Ultimate Fighter Season 28, and that means two more women will be throwing down! Team Gastelum rep Marciea Allen will do battle with Team Whittaker’s Juliya Stoliarenko. Just as a warning, this week’s TUFtermath may be a little light on details, as TSN,...
The UFC returns to Brazil a major hub of mixed martial arts, by the end of the third week in September. With them come a handful of unfamiliar faces of fighters looking to build glory from humble beginnings. Six athletes make their promotional debut Saturday, yet only one arrives internationally....