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The UFC is always looking to expand into new territories and it may be time for UFC Africa. With shows in North and South America, annual trips to Europe, and regular trips to Australia and Asia, we know they are open to expansion. The UFC now has two African born UFC champions, an African born […]
UFC Fight Night 152 is in the books, and what a great event it was. Just four of the 13 fights on the card went to the judges’ scorecards. As always, the UFC rankings were updated as a result of the fights. Below are some of the biggest movers in the rankings following the event. […]
Who are the MMASucka staff picking to win on the main card of UFC Fight Night 152: dos Anjos vs. Lee? #UFCRochester
The hype surrounding 26-year-old Kevin Lee has cooled off substantially after a bizarre showing in his 2018 rematch with Al Iaquinta. The former Division 2 wrestler successfully finished two out of three takedown attempts, choosing to spend the vast majority of the fight striking at mid-range. In...
“A Newbie Watches” is a new series here at MMASucka where I go back in time and watch a fight that happened before my interest in MMA sparked. The first ever MMA event I watched was UFC 200, due to my WWE fandom at the time and Brock Lesnar’s presence on the card. I didn’t start […]
Sorry, Daniel Cormier. Dustin Poirier has been cemented as the “King of Lafayette,” it appears. The Diamond posted on his Instagram on Thursday to share that he received the key to Lafayette, LA. “Such an honor to receive the key to Lafayette Louisiana yesterday!,” Poirier wrote. “I love my city....
UFC Fight Night 152 Walkout Songs The UFC is back on ESPN+ this week with UFC Fight Night 152, live from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY! In the main event, Rafael dos Anjos will step into the cage against Kevin Lee in a welterweight bout that’s sure to have fireworks! Underneath the pair,...
The headlining fights continue to be pile up. Reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar have verbally agreed to fight. Currently, the fight is being targeted for UFC 240. The event will take place on July 27th in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Max Hol...
Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the most dominant fighters the UFC has ever seen. At 27-0, no one has been able to solve the Dagestani puzzle. Nurmagomedov arguably has only lost one round in his career and his relentless wrestling style consumes his opponents. Following high profile fights in the ...
Frank Camacho (21-7 MMA, 1-3 UFC) is set to meet Nick Hein (14-4-1 MMA, 4-3 UFC) on the prelims of UFC on ESPN+ 11, and he wants to do what no one has really managed to do in the UFC: force a brawl out of Hein. “I’m gonna have to,” Camacho told MMASucka. “I don’t […]
Current MMA Fighters Make Their Picks For UFC 237 Tonight marks UFC 237, which will try to follow up its fantastic PPV predecessor. Top to bottom, it should be an exciting card filled with Brazil’s finest and some future UFC Hall of Famers. A few current fighters told gave their predictions on Ro...
The UFC returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for UFC 237. In the main event, the strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas, will attempt to defend her title against Jessica Andrade. Namajunas makes her octagon return nearly one year removed from her rematch against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 223. Andrade ...
Who are the MMASucka staff picking to win on the main card of UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade?
Following Max Holloway’s highly impressive title defense over Brian Ortega last year, UFC President Dana White said that he’d like to see “Blessed” move up to 155 pounds. And the boss got his wish, as Holloway moved up to take on Dustin Poirier for the interim lightweight title at UFC 236 last mo...
This Saturday, the UFC returns to Rio de Janeiro for UFC 237. Headlined by 115 pound champion Rose Namajunas and challenger Jessica Andrade, there a number of big names included on the main card. Brazillian superstars Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo are also sharing a card for the first time since U...
New England is well represented on the upcoming third season of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. With the likes of Richie Santiago and Fabio Cherant having confirmed bouts in the months prior. Now, Cage Titans bantamweight champion and poster boy Jay Perrin becomes the 3rd New England...