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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....

After UFC Fight Island 7 on Saturday, the octagon returns just days later, on a Wednesday for UFC Fight Island 8. The card is headlined between two welterweight contenders in Neil Magny and Michael Chiesa. Also on the docket...

It's the fight before the fight — but thankfully, just with a keyboard, otherwise we'd lose badly. To kick off 2021, we're opening up a new series: Writer vs. Fighter. And it's just what it sounds like. Each event (we'll...

This Saturday will mark the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event of 2021 — UFC Fight Island 7. In 2020, despite the pandemic, we saw title fights, new champions crowned, and breakout stars. With 2021 arriving (and hopefully better times...

The former UFC Featherweight king Max Holloway is looking to pave a second path to the top of the division, but hard-hitting Calvin Kattar could flip the script at UFC Fight Island 7. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1349054787837431812?s=20 It is almost impossible to fathom, but...

Every fighter has their go-to moves, especially specialists within certain martial arts disciplines. Their own signature styles can lead to spectacular finishes. Whether it’s a scary-good rear-naked choke that fighters just can’t seem to avoid once going to the...

A new year has arrived, and to start off the new year this Saturday the UFC Fight Island 7 card is headlined by  former featherweight champion Max Holloway taking on the surging Calvin Kattar. Also on the card is...

UFC Fight Island 7 makes the first card of 2002 for the UFC, and the weight cutting chronicles returns along with it. Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts. MMA adopted its weight-cutting from the...

MMA is back in full swing this week. After a multi-week lull through the Holiday season, a number of promotions are back in action. Of course, the UFC is kicking off its 2021 on Saturday — but there is...

For a refresher on Santiago Ponzinbbio's inception into the UFC on TUF Brazil 2 as well as a recap of his impressive 7 fight win streak, watch the video above! In 2018, Santiago Ponzinibbio KO'd a then #9 ranked Neil...