The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC Vegas 9
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 9: Don’t Count Augusto Sakai Among Fans of Heavyweight Legend Alistair Overeem
Maybe it should come as no surprise, given they're fighting this weekend. But don't count August Sakai among fans of longtime heavyweight legend Alistair Overeem. The pair meet atop the UFC Vegas 9 card on Saturday, which marks Sakai's first...
UFC Vegas 8 Medical Suspensions: Cracked Face, Busted Thumb & Knee
UFC Vegas 8 was the first event in some time that involved zero knockouts, but that doesn't mean there wasn't plenty of hurt passed out this past weekend. In fact, thirteen fighters in all saw their name on the...
UFC: Teixeira Positive for COVID-19; Bout with Santos Moved to October 3
Top light heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in his headlining bout with Thiago Santos being moved from September 12 to October 3. Late Wednesday night, ESPN reported that top light heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira was...
UFC Vegas 9: Time in Thailand has Cole Smith Ready for Anything
Growing up in Squamish, British Columbia — a small, coastal town of just under 20,000 people — Cole Smith never really dreamed that he’d be training and competing in Muay Thai in Thailand. However, while competing for local promotion...
Invicta FC 43: Championship Doubleheader Set For November Event
Invicta FC has announced a big card for November, featuring two title fights between some of the most notable names on the roster. The Invicta Flyweight and Strawweight belts have been vacated by their respective champions in the last few...
Brock Lesnar Is Now A Free Agent — What MMA Fights Make Sense?
Brock Lesnar is now a free agent following his WWE contract expiring. If the Beast were to come back to MMA, what fights would make sense? Brock Lesnar has long teased a return to MMA ever since his last win...
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 4, Week 5 Results
The latest installment of Dana White's Contender Series, DWCS 31, featured the return of a developmental deal holder, a short-notice replacement stepping up, and two undefeated fighters. Those undefeated fighters were Nate Smith, taking on Jimmy Flick at flyweight, and...
UFC: Promotion Targeting Nate Diaz-Jorge Masvidal Rematch
One of the UFC's biggest fights of 2019 may be getting run back according to UFC President Dana White. Madison Square Garden was the location of one of the most interesting UFC cards of all-time in November 2019. The card...
Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns Targeted For UFC 256
The previously booked championship bout between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns may soon be set once again, this time for December. It may seem like years ago at this point, but Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns were originally set as...
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What’s Next: UFC Seattle Losers
UFC Seattle took place on Saturday night, splitting its 13-bout fight card to an extended six-fight main card. All six main card fights in Seattle,...
