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Joanne Calderwood UFC

The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC Vegas 5

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....
Erin Blanchfield

Weekly MMA Prospect Report: A Ton of Talent in Action This Week

There are a lot of up-and-comers to keep an eye on this week, as frankly a ton of talent is in action. Here's our weekly MMA Prospect Report to help you keep track of the standouts! Invicta FC 41 |...
Timur Valiev

Welcome to the UFC: Timur Valiev

After nearly a month on Fight Island, the UFC is back in the Apex residing in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Vegas 5 is headlined by Holly Holm and Irene Aldana Edmen Shahbazyan, who is looking to continue building his resume...
Yusup Raisov

MMA Prospect of the Month: Yusup Raisov

This month, our top prospect pick is Russian lightweight Yusup Raisov. Age: 25-years-old From: Grozny, Russia (born in Czech Republic) Height: 5’9” Weight class: Lightweight Record: 16-1 (2 NC) Who is Yusup Raisov? Born in 1995 on the 22nd of June, Raisov is from the Czech Republic...
Miranda Adkins

Miranda Adkins, And The History Of One of the Most Dangerous Promoters in Combat...

Miranda Adkins suffered a controversial, brutal seven-second knockout this past weekend — and it's is nothing new. Over the past weekend, you likely saw Seniesa Estrada's brutal seven-second knockout of Miranda Adkins. The clip went viral, as a helpless Adkins...
Darren Till UFC

What’s Next: UFC Fight Island 3 Losers

Fifteen fights certainly gave the fans plenty to talk about Saturday at UFC Fight Island 3. It gave the UFC brass more to talk about as well with Dana White and co. awarding a rare six Performance of the...
Khamzat Chimaev

What’s Next: UFC Fight Island 3 Winners

In the main event of UFC on ESPN 14 — UFC Fight Island 3 if you prefer — Robert Whittaker earned himself a decision victory over Darren Till. The seven-fight main card delivered in the end, and today we will...
UFC Fight Island

Now Departing Fight Island, Looking Back on the One-of-a-Kind Event

Now that the historic events in Abu Dhabi have come and gone, we look back on the Fight Island experience that set a benchmark for mixed martial arts forever. The planes are in the air.  The cage on the beach...
Shogun Rua UFC

Finishing the Fight: UFC Fight Island 3

Mixed martial arts fans love a good fight-ending sequence, as often it summarizes the story of the fight in just a few seconds. Getting the finish is a definitive end to a fight that makes a statement: “I was...
Robert Whittaker and Darren Till, UFC Fight Island 3 Face-Off

UFC Fight Island 3: A New Chapter for Both Whittaker and Till

Former champion Robert Whittaker is looking to begin another title campaign, but Darren Till is already a step ahead of him when they collide at UFC Fight Island 3. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1285292734958333952?s=20 Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has indicated that the last few...