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Grant Dawson UFC

The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC Vegas 22

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....
Montserrat Ruiz Invicta FC

Welcome to the UFC: Montserrat Ruiz

UFC Vegas 22 is happening this Saturday, and yes, the UFC is still in Las Vegas, at least until that trip to Florida rolls around. The card is headlined by middleweight mainstay Derek Brunson taking on the red hot...
Jack Cartwright

Weekly MMA Prospect Report: Lots of Talent Around the Globe

Aside from the UFC, MMA action has come in fits and starts throughout 2021 thus far. But this week, there's action all over the globe, from Canada to the U.K., Japan to Australia, Bahrain to Russia and more. With...
Ayub Gimbatov

Prospect Watch: Russia’s Ayub Gimbatov

Fight Nights Global middleweight Ayub Gimbatov is our latest Russian prospect to watch out for. A proven finisher, "Silent" is known for silencing his opponents. Tale of the Tape Fighting out of Makhachkala, Russia Age: 30 Weight class: Middleweight Height: 6'1” Training out of Academy...
Misha Cirkunov and Ryan Spann UFC Vegas 21

What’s Next: UFC Vegas 21 Winners

This week's article looking at the winners from UFC Vegas 21 is notably thin. That's thanks to the fact that the six bouts on the main card yielded just 4 winners. While I personally wouldn't mind seeing rematches in...
Misha Cirkunov UFC

What’s Next: UFC Vegas 21 Losers

The main event of UFC Vegas 21 ended prematurely and was declared a no contest thanks to an eye poke by Leon Edwards that left Belal Muhammad in obvious pain. Eryk Anders' fight with Darren Stewart was also stopped...
Manel Kape weighing in at UFC 256, as a backup

Finishing the Fight: UFC Vegas 21

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...
Writer vs Fighter UFC Vegas 21

Writer vs Fighter: UFC Vegas 21

It's that time again! Time to pit the picks of those who like to break limbs and the ones who then write vivid descriptions of said limb breaking. That's right, Writer vs Fighter is back for another edition. This...
Leon Edwards and Belal muhammad, UFC Vegas 21 face-off

UFC Vegas 21: A Battle of Good Guys with Edwards and Muhammad

Leon Edwards has taken the long road back to action and Belal Muhammad has taken the long road to his first major fight.  Only one can prevail at UFC Vegas 21. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1105559086421106690?s=20 Where do we begin with Leon Edwards journey back...
Marcelo Rojo

Welcome to the UFC: Marcelo Rojo

Following a trio of title fights at UFC 259 the octagon stays put at the Apex for UFC Vegas 21. The event is headlined by Leon Edwards taking on Belal Muhammad, who finally gets a step up in competition...