UFC Vegas 6: No Secret to Longevity for Aleksei Oleinik, but Family, Fans Help
Aleksei Oleinik can't give the secret to his longevity, because there isn't one. Rather, the reason he's appeared in upwards of seventy professional fights, dating back to the 90s, is a collection of factors. "Nothing special. I just don't give...
The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC Vegas 6
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....
UFC Vegas 6: Derrick Lewis Asked for Blaydes, Overeem Before Oleinik
Derrick Lewis is promising something different for the UFC Vegas 6 main event this weekend. As he enters his 20th fight inside the octagon, he's also a bit confused to see another heavyweight claiming he's protected by the promotion. That...
Bellator 243: Chandler and Henderson Meet Again in Crossroads Bout
Michael Chandler will look to make a statement as he embarks on free agency, but Benson Henderson will be looking to avenge a loss and propel himself forward as well at Bellator 243. https://twitter.com/BellatorMMA/status/1288187468383170560?s=20 Though there have been a few hiccups...
Impa Kasanganay: Contender Series is Only Time Winning Hurt
On August 11, Impa Kasanganay will head into the Apex in Las Vegas for his second shot at the world’s more intense interview. Nearly a year ago, the Gym-O product stepped into the cage at the Contender Series and...
When “Show” Money Becomes “Some” Money
Fighter pay is one of the most important topics in professional mixed martial arts today. From sponsorships and performance bonuses to show and win money, the various avenues for fighters to make a living are often analyzed and critiqued. When...
UFC: Moraes vs. Sandhagen Targeted for October 10
Brazilian outlet Combate reports that a high stakes bantamweight bout between Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen is being targeted for October 10. Brazilian outlet Combate reports that a bantamweight bout between top contenders Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen is being...
Weekly MMA Prospect Report: Bellator, ACA, and Brave Take Center Stage
Bellator 243, ACA, and Brave CF's latest events are the focus of this edition of the Weekly MMA Prospect Report. Bellator 243 | Friday | US Light-heavyweight, Christian Edwards (3-0) Christian Edwards is only 3-0 as a professional but went 3-0 as an...
Bellator 243: Matt Mitrione Feeling Spry at 42 Ahead of Bout with Johnson
Bellator favorite back at Mohegan Sun for co-main event, taking on fellow UFC ex-pat Tim Johnson. The heavyweights are back in town, both in the sense of in the Bellator cage and in the Mohegan Sun Arena. Matt Mitrione returns...
Bellator 243’s Myles Jury: “I feel like I’m a guy that Bellator needs”
Jury to face fellow former WSOF champion at Bellator 243. Set to battle with Georgi Karakhanyan on Friday night, Myles Jury doesn't care who is across the cage from him. Jury feels as though he could face anyone and record...