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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...
While Kayla Harrison’s hopes of fighting Cris Cyborg may have faded, the shadow of the former UFC and Strikeforce featherweight champion still looms large over her.
The UFC’s opportunity to secure a new broadcast rights deal officially opens in January 2025, but discussions regarding the next contract commence even earlier. Currently, ESPN holds the rights to all UFC content, including pay-per-view broadcasts, under a seven-year deal inked with the promotion...
On Saturday, Page finally made his much-anticipated UFC debut, securing a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Holland in the highlighted main card bout at UFC 299. Staying true to his style, Page kicked off the spectacle before the fight even began with an entrance inspired by WWE’s Undertaker....
Breaking news! Nate Diaz and Jorge Masivdal will meet in a rematch of their 2019 MMA fight. There’s one difference, however. This one will take place under boxing rules! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) As per Ariel Helwani, the two men will meet on J...
Merab Dvalisvili was most certainly NOT a fan of Sean O’Malley’s post-fight interview. O’Malley’s reign as the UFC Bantamweight Champion continues after a masterclass performance over Chito Vera in the UFC 299 headliner. Following three lopsided scorecards and a unanimous decision verdict, ‘Sugar...
Not many actors can say they have graced the canvas of the UFC Octagon. Like Kevin James in 2011’s ‘Here Comes The Boom’, Jake Gyllenhaal had the ‘honor’ of entering the cage for his lead role in ‘Road House’. The 1989 remake stars Gyllenhaal as Elwood Dalton, a former MMA fighter who runs into a...
Unless you were closely connected to Dustin Poirier, you might not have realized that his victorious knockout at UFC 299 represented a more significant achievement than simply completing a fight camp. During Monday’s episode of The MMA Hour, Poirier revealed that his knockout loss to Justin Gaeth...