The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC Vegas 6
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....
Welcome to the UFC: Ali Al Qaisi
On August 8 the UFC is in the Apex arena in Las Vegas, Nevada once again. UFC Vegas 6 is headlined by heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Alexey Oleinik in a clash of styles. Also on the card are Chris Weidman,...
UFC Vegas 6: Derrick Lewis Asked for Blaydes, Overeem Before Oleinik
Derrick Lewis is promising something different for the UFC Vegas 6 main event this weekend. As he enters his 20th fight inside the octagon, he's also a bit confused to see another heavyweight claiming he's protected by the promotion. That...
When “Show” Money Becomes “Some” Money
Fighter pay is one of the most important topics in professional mixed martial arts today. From sponsorships and performance bonuses to show and win money, the various avenues for fighters to make a living are often analyzed and critiqued. When...
UFC: Moraes vs. Sandhagen Targeted for October 10
Brazilian outlet Combate reports that a high stakes bantamweight bout between Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen is being targeted for October 10. Brazilian outlet Combate reports that a bantamweight bout between top contenders Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen is being...
UFC 252 Adds Jim Miller vs. Vinc Pichel
Jim Miller will look to continue his recent resurgence at UFC 252 in less than two week's time. He's been booked into a fight with Vinc Pichel, part of the preliminary portion of the event. The PPV card takes place...
UFC Lightweight Dustin Poirier Looking to Add to Legacy: “I’m on the Back Nine”
Former UFC interim lightweight champ Dustin Poirier speaks on Good Fight Foundation, legacy fights. Dustin Poirier is in Uncasville, Connecticut this weekend for Bellator 243, where he's cornering teammate Sabah Homasi. Poirier and Homasi are members of the well-respected American...
UFC: Frank Camacho to Face Brok Weaver on September 12
After suffering a rare knockout loss against Justin Jaynes back in June, Frank Camacho has his next opponent set: Brok Weaver. Camacho (22-9) and Weaver (15-5) are expected to face off at a UFC event scheduled for September 12. Although...
UFC: Brian Kelleher vs. Ricky Simon Set for September 5
The UFC's September 5 card has added a featherweight fight with explosive potential. One that features a couple of bantamweights. Brian Kelleher and Ricky Simon are set to throw down at the event, as first reported by MMA Fighting. The...
UFC: Yair Rodriguez Out of Magomedsharipov Fight Again
Perhaps the only fight as cursed as Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is that of Yair Rodriguez vs. Zabit Magomedsharipov. Following the premiere of this season's Contender Series, UFC President Dana White confirmed an initial report by melinio.com that Rodriguez...

























