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Bojan Velickovic, Oktagon MMA

Oktagon 40: Welterweight Tournament May Have Extended Bojan Velickovic’s Fighting Career

Welterweight Bojan Velickovic has the sort of opportunity coming up at Oktagon 40 that few fighters ever see. Let alone twice. Where that opportunity leads him remains to be seen. Velickovic (21-12-2), who has previously called promotions like the UFC...
Pedro Carvalho, bellator 291 weigh-invideo

Bellator 291: Pedro Carvalho Plans to Be Fighting for Title After Kennedy Bout

Pedro Carvalho makes his return to the cage tonight at Bellator 291, where he’ll look to secure a crucial victory and make a serious case for the next title shot with Patricio Pitbull. On Saturday, he’ll be met by...
Jose Johnson, Dana White's Contender Series 50

UFC Vegas 70’s Jose Johnson Ready to Make Good on Chances, Put on Masterpiece

Even if you're not the type to scour the internet for regional MMA content, you've still likely heard the name Jose Johnson. Johnson was on Contender Series back in 2020 in a failed bid to get a contract against...

UFC Vegas 70’s Trevor Peek’s Wild, Unsactioned MMA Debut

Admittedly, Trevor Peek had a tumultuous youth. He was constantly in trouble and getting into things that he shouldn't been. While a lot of young men and women at that age find martial arts as a good way to...

TTP Ep. 366 with Trevor Peek, Jose Johnson and UFC Vegas 70

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Phil De Fries KSW

KSW 79: Ahead of Duffee Rematch, Phil De Fries Believes “On My Day, I...

We asked KSW heavyweight champion Phil De Fries, who returns to action this Saturday at KSW 79, if he believes he's the best heavyweight outside the UFC. That's something of a loaded question; after all, pretty much every fighter strives...
Jena Bishop makes her Bellator MMA debut at Bellator 291video

Bellator 291: Jena Bishop’s Goal Is the Belt, Doesn’t Want to Waste Any Time...

Multi-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Jena Bishop makes her promotional debut at Bellator 291 this Saturday, and a lot of eyes will be on the grappling star. Flyweight Bishop (4-0) has spent the entirety of her MMA career thus far...
Helen Peralta, Invicta FC joins the PFL Challenger Seriesvideo

PFL Challenger Series: In “Fake World,” Helen Peralta Just Wants to Be Promoted As...

Helen Peralta is nothing if not outspoken. The Ultimate Fighter 30 flyweight, who has competed for LFA and Invicta FC, joins the PFL Challenger Series later this week. While that's in the immediate future, Peralta (6-3) was more than happen...
Juancamilo Ronderos, UFC Vegas 69video

UFC Vegas 69’s Juancamilo Ronderos Still Feels Undefeated: “I Was Sacrificed to the MMA...

Las Vegas, NV — Flyweight Juancamilo Ronderos had a 100% winning rate prior to his UFC debut. Back in 2021, Ronderos (4-1), known as "100" in a nod to that winning percentage — yes, he's in the market for a...
Zac Pauga, UFC Vegas 69

UFC Vegas 69: Zac Pauga “Loved” TUF 30 Experience, Feels Light Heavyweight Is Where...

The Ultimate Fighter 30 alum Zac Pauga, unlike many of the show's notables, loved his time on the reality fighting series. Pauga (5-1) returns to action at UFC Vegas 69 this weekend, moving down to the light heavyweight division. Speaking...