The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC 280 — Charles Oliveira
Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts. MMA adopted its weight-cutting from the sport of wrestling, where it is presumed to be very advantageous to be the biggest and strongest in your weight class. Known...
John Lineker Misses Weight for ONE on Prime Video 3, Stripped of Title
ONE Championship's John Lineker is now a former bantamweight champ with the organization, after missing weight on Thursday ahead of an expected title defense at ONE on Prime Video 3. Lineker (35-9) captured ONE's bantamweight title when he knocked out...
UFC 280: Aljamain Sterling Ready To Humble Dillashaw, Enter 135 GOAT Discussion
Abu Dhabi, UAE – UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has had one of the more unique title reigns we’ve seen in many years. He faces a former champion in one of the best 135ers of all time in TJ...
UFC 280’s Islam Makhachev: Oliveira Still Champ, but “I’m the Best Lightweight in the...
Islam Makhachev's lightweight title shot at UFC 280 this Saturday has been a long time coming. For years, Makhachev has been waiting in the wings as friend and teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated the promotion's 155 pound division. With Nurmagomedov retiring...
UFC 280’s AJ Dobson Shaped by Pair of Legends
The long, often winding, path to the UFC can be a tricky one. One that not only takes discipline and the right mindset, but also the right guidance. Although there are plenty of coaches out there that have the...
Road to UFC: Episode 6 Breakdown and Predictions
The Road to UFC tournament returns in conjunction with this week’s UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. Taking place at the Etihad Arena, Road to UFC 6 will feature four weight classes, from flyweight to lightweight, all of which come...
UFC 280: Charles Oliveira Says Makhachev Skipped Line, Surfed Khabib’s Wave to Title Shot
Charles Oliveira brought his entire entourage with him to the UFC 280 media day this week — all dyed blonde just like the former lightweight champ himself. The uncrowned champ, if you will. So what if someone didn't want to...
Invicta FC 50 Hosts Single-Night Strawweight Tournament, New Champ Will Be Crowned
Invicta FC will return to Denver, Colorado next month for Invicta FC 50 — where a strawweight tournament will see the promotion crown a new strawweight champion. Promotion officials announced the news in a press release issued Wednesday. The tournament...
TTP Ep. 348 with Caio Borralho, Jillian DeCoursey and UFC 280
TopTurtleMMA · Episode 348: Caio Borralho, Jillian DeCoursey and UFC 280 Caio Borralho Interview (2:55) Kicking off this week of TTP is an interview with Caio Borralho. He shares all the latest about his team The Fighting Nerds. First, he discusses...
Road to UFC: Episode 5 Breakdown and Predictions
The Road to UFC tournament returns in conjunction with this week's UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. Taking place at the Etihad Arena, Road to UFC 5 will feature four weight classes, from flyweight to lightweight, all of which come...

























