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Rustam Kerimov

Prospect Watch: Russia’s Rustam Kerimov

Russia's Rustam Kerimov may just be the next big thing out of Russia in MMA. Kerimov is the current ACA bantamweight champion and could be making the move to the UFC very soon. Tale of the Tape Fighting out of Makhachkala,...
Dustin Poirier UFC on ESPN 12

What’s Next: UFC 257 Winners

A lot was on the line this past weekend at UFC 257, particularly in the lightweight division. With the king seemingly having abdicated his throne, jockeying for the next title shot was in full force. In the end, it...
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, UFC 257

What’s Next: UFC 257 Losers

At UFC 257 we witnessed one of the UFC's biggest stars take their first TKO loss of his career. In the main event, Dustin Poirier was able to TKO Conor McGregor in the second round. In the co-main event,...
Johnson Nasona

Amateur MMA Roundup: Five Ammys to Watch For

The amateur scene often gets overlooked, but it's worth keeping an eye on some of the top talent, who could some day make an impact on the biggest stages of MMA. With that in mind, we've got five amateur...
Deiveson Figueiredo UFC 255

UFC 261: Potential Main Events for the Fifth Pay-Per-View of 2021

The first few months of UFC pay-per-views are taking shape, with several high-profile title-fights on the way. What's left for UFC 261 in the spring? Following a March with two PPV events, the available options for title fight main events...
Nate Diaz, Dana White, and Conor McGregor

Why Now is the Time for McGregor vs. Diaz 3

MMA superstar Conor McGregor has expressed a desire to stay active in 2021 following his loss to Dustin Poirier, so is now the time to reignite his rivalry with Nate Diaz? Conor McGregor came up short in his bid to...
Michael Chandler, UFC 257 face off

UFC 257’s Michael Chandler: It’s About Time

I don't remember where I was when I originally watched Michael Chandler vs. Eddie Alvarez in their first go-round. I definitely remember where I was the second time I saw the 2011 Fight of the Year (from a few...
UFC 257 Michael Chandler

Finishing the Fight: UFC 257

At UFC 257, Michael Chandler will make his highly-anticipated UFC debut against Dan Hooker. Will he show the fight-ending ability that was on display throughout his Bellator run? Every fighter has their go-to moves, especially specialists within certain martial arts...
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, UFC

UFC 257: McGregor and Poirier In Different Places Ahead of Rematch

Conor McGregor is on the cusp of returning to the top of the MMA world, but he must overcome a former foe eager to exact revenge in Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1351197154170212352?s=20 The stage is set for Conor McGregor to...
Dan Hooker and Michael Chandler, UFC 257 face-off

UFC 257: Can Chandler Replicate Bellator Success Against Hooker?

Former Bellator champion Michael Chandler has arrived in the UFC with a win-now mentality, but Dan Hooker has championship goals of his own that will be close to materializing with a win at UFC 257. https://twitter.com/BellatorMMA/status/1291946888128802816?s=20 If you're not familiar with...