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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

TopTurtleMMA · Episode 366: Trevor Peek, Jose Johnson and UFC Vegas 70 Trevor Peek Interview (2:03) Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC lightweight, Trevor Peek. Peek tells the wild story of his first time fighting MMA....
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...
Nazim Sadykhov, UFC Vegas 69video

UFC Vegas 69: Nazim Sadykhov Reveals Origin of “Black Wolf” Nickname

Las Vegas, NV — Lightweight Nazim Sadykhov makes his promotional debut at UFC Vegas 69 this Saturday, an Azerbaijani out of Brooklyn sporting the downright cool nickname "Black Wolf." Sadykhov isn't the only "Wolf" whose lineage can be traced back...
Askar Askar, LFA 147video

Askar Askar Expects He’ll Be Trouble for LFA 153 Opponent

When we caught up with LFA 153 bantamweight Askar Askar, he was in the midst of what he called his "bullsh*t diet." "I hate it so much. I hate it. I was talking to my little brother the other day,...
Elvin Espinoza PFLvideo

PFL Challenger Series: Elvin Espinoza Fought Just Once in 2022, Learned Of Match-Up Via...

PFL lightweight Elvin Espinoza is entering his third fight with the promotion this Friday, and at least this time around, he got proper notice. That wasn't the case back in August of last year. Espinoza, who earned a win under...