Dana White Confirms Khabib Nurmagomedov Officially Retired: “29-0 It Is”
Although the former lightweight champ said it months ago, UFC President Dana White refused to accept it. But after months of speculation and an underwhelming non-announcement about "Khabib's Decision," White has finally ceded defeat. Khabib Nurmagomedov is officially retired. The...
UFC Vegas 22’s Derek Brunson: Kevin Holland is “just a class clown.”
Middleweight Derek Brunson hasn't focused on Kevin Holland's win streak, or impressive 2020, ahead of their main event scrap this Saturday at UFC Vegas 22. "I'm ranked number seven, he's ranked number ten. He's trying to take my spot, so...
UFC Vegas 22’s Kevin Holland: “It’s time to find out how really, really good...
Entering his first fight of 2021, Kevin Holland knows that keeping the pace he did in 2020 will be difficult. Especially as he looks towards bigger fights, with the top ten of the UFC's middleweight division. So he has a...
The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC Vegas 22
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 22’s Max Griffin is All Ears… Almost Literally
In his last fight, Max Griffin put together one of his best performances during his stint in the UFC. He went out and battered Ramiz Brahimaj until he picked up a TKO in one of the oddest fashions possible...
UFC: Ike Villanueva vs. Marcin Prachnio Set For June 26
A pair of UFC light heavyweights will collide in June. Multiple sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, have confirmed to Cageside Press that Ike Villanueva and Marcin Prachnio will fight at a yet-to-be-announced UFC event on June 26. Villanueva (18-11) was...
Welcome to the UFC: Montserrat Ruiz
UFC Vegas 22 is happening this Saturday, and yes, the UFC is still in Las Vegas, at least until that trip to Florida rolls around. The card is headlined by middleweight mainstay Derek Brunson taking on the red hot...
UFC Vegas 22’s Adrian Yanez: I Love Hitting People!
Adrian Yanez has made himself seen in his first two bouts inside of the Apex. His Contender Series fight saw him put a beating on Brady Huang that ended in just 39 seconds. He followed up that fight with...
Weekly MMA Prospect Report: Lots of Talent Around the Globe
Aside from the UFC, MMA action has come in fits and starts throughout 2021 thus far. But this week, there's action all over the globe, from Canada to the U.K., Japan to Australia, Bahrain to Russia and more. With...
Bellator 255: Patricio Pitbull on Rematches, Lightweight Title, and Plan for 2021
"The pandemic has changed everything," Patricio Pitbull admits ahead of April 2's Bellator 255. It's been a long wait for Pitbull (fully Patricio Freire) to get to the featherweight grand prix semi-final against Emmanuel Sanchez. On the surface, it doesn't...
























