Yan Xiaonan is better than Mackenzie Dern almost everywhere. But…
UFC Vegas 61 will be headlined by two contenders in the women's strawweight division, Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan. This is a classic striker vs. grappler match, but only on the surface. As data suggests, not only is Yan...
Redemption: Second Chances on Dana White’s Contender Series — Austen Lane
Dana White’s Contender Series began back in 2017. Since then, the Contender Series has produced some big-name upcoming stars like Dan Ige, Sean O’Malley, Geoff Neal, Maycee Barber, and Edmen Shahbazyan. In short, it has been a huge success....
What’s Next: UFC Vegas 60 Winners
The Apex played host to its 15th event in 2022 this past Saturday, as two budding bantamweights near the top of the tree collided at UFC Vegas 60 to see who could etch their name further into the title...
What’s Next: UFC Vegas 60 Losers
The main event of UFC Vegas 60 lived up to every fan's expectations this past weekend. Cory Sandhagen was able to cut Yadong up and finish him via doctor stoppage in the fourth. In the co-main event, Gregory Rodrigues...
The King of Rio: Looking Back on the Historic Run of José Aldo
As José Aldo retires from mixed martial arts, we look back at the historic run by one of Brazil's most decorated champions and the most consistent fighter in UFC history. Once upon a time, a young boy from Manaus, Brazil...
UFC Vegas 60: Sandhagen and Song Looking to Return to the Front of the...
With the bantamweight division arguably enjoying its best moment ever, Cory Sandhagen and Song Yadong are looking to get back into the title conversation with a victory at UFC Vegas 60. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1569400578614116355?s=20&t=bYhpDnlDFyR2UgmQQy8DRg It felt almost like poetic justice last October. After...
Redemption: Second (and Third) Chances on Dana White’s Contender Series — Mario Sousa
Dana White’s Contender Series began back in 2017. Since then, the Contender Series has produced some big-name upcoming stars like Dan Ige, Sean O’Malley, Geoff Neal, Maycee Barber, and Edmen Shahbazyan. In short, it has been a huge success....
What’s Next: UFC 279 Winners
UFC 279 is in the books, and we've got our picks in for who the night's big winners should face next. Of course, with Nate Diaz, that fight is likely to come outside the confines of the UFC. But...
What’s Next: UFC 279 Losers
The roller coaster UFC 279 week culminated this past Saturday, as original headliners, Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev, were subject to a last minute change in opponents due to latter missing weight for their welterweight bout. Despite the card taking...
UFC 279: Chimaev Seeks Redemption Against Heroic Holland After Fiasco
Khamzat Chimaev will need a signature performance against Kevin Holland if he is to begin to undo the fiasco he caused after missing weight and shuffling the deck at UFC 279. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1567546845572005890?s=20&t=WB94hOXLvWf2d3NwdTGR-g On Thursday morning, Khamzat Chimaev was the darling of...
