Robert Whittaker or Max Holloway: Who Had the Better 2017?
Max Holloway and Robert Whittaker took home gold in 2017, but which man is fighter of the year? The term "breakout star" is one thrown around very frequently in sports. There were plenty of young upstarts this year like Rose...
From GSP to Anderson Silva and Beyond: The Average Title Reign Length for Each...
The list of UFC champions historically has included long-serving legends, and title reigns over almost before they started. What should we expect from our batch of champions in 2018? The UFC has seen several new champions crowned this year, putting...
Mark Hunt’s Return Set, Faces Curtis Blaydes at UFC 221
Mark Hunt's UFC return is set, and as requested, the heavyweight is on the UFC 221 card. The drama, for now, is over. After a drawn out feud with the UFC, heavyweight slugger Mark Hunt has been booked into a...
Valentina Shevchenko’s Flyweight Debut Official, Meets Priscila Cachoeira at UFC Belem
Valentina Shevchenko's flyweight debut is set, and she'll head into hostile territory for it! Former UFC women's bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko has a date set for her flyweight debut. In a statement to their official website, the UFC on...
Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: Mark Hunt’s Health, GSP’s Belt, and Bans
Fans of MMA in Edmonton will have to travel to get their live fix in 2018, the UFC's middleweight division has a new-ish champion, and a heavyweight's health is no longer in question. Huh? Finding the proper response to much...
UFC 221: GSP Vacates Middleweight Title, Robert Whittaker to Defend Belt Against Luke Rockhold
After just 33 days, Georges St. Pierre's middleweight title reign has come to an end. Robert Whittaker will defend the undisputed belt against Luke Rockhold at UFC 221. TSN's Aaron Bronsteter first reported the middleweight title shakeup, and the title...
UFC Fresno: Cub Swanson Hunting More Than a Silverback
Years later than expected, Cub Swanson has finally hit his stride for a title shot. The only thing standing in his way is featherweight dark horse Brian Ortega at UFC Fresno. Reinvention is perhaps the most difficult challenge for a...
First Three Bouts Set for UFC Fight Night 127 in London
UFC London had a trio of fights announced Thursday morning. The UFC's next trip to London has a number of recognizable names on the card. In an announcement via its official website made Thursday, the UFC announced three fights for...
Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou Penciled In as UFC 220 Main Event
Move over, Daniel Cormier. UFC 220 appears to have a new main event. Despite light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier vs. Volkan Oezdemir being set as the UFC 220 main event, it appears plans have changed. On Wednesday, MMA Junkie first...
UFC Fresno: Andre Soukhamthath’s Greatest Opportunity Lies Just Ahead
No risk, no reward. UFC bantamweight Andre Soukhamthath didn't hesitate when the opportunity to replace Bryan Caraway at UFC Fresno landed on his doorstep. Now, he has a shot to leapfrog ahead of the pack in the promotion's 135lb...