Julianna Peña Feels Disrespected By Odds, Makes Her “Very dangerous woman”
UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña is in an odd spot coming in as a 6-to-1 underdog to challenger Kayla Harrison at UFC 316 on Saturday night.
"It was told to me that I'm a six-to-one underdog. Being a six-to-one underdog...
Bellator 286: Juan Archuleta Ready to Get Back In Grand Prix If Possible
Long Beach, CA — Former bantamweight champ Juan Archuleta returned to the win column at Bellator 286, snapping a two-fight skid with a decision win over TUF: Latin America winner Enrique Barzola.
"It's been very unfortunate, my last two fights...
UFC on ESPN 8: Miguel Baeza Says Fighting Matt Brown a “Dream Come True”
UFC welterweight Miguel Baeza picked up what was unquestionably the biggest win of his career at UFC on ESPN 8 on Saturday. A second-round TKO of "The Immortal" stunned fans, mostly because Baeza was a relatively unknown quality entering...
Oktagon 72: Jamie Cordero Sees David Hosek as One-Dimensional
Germany's Jamie Cordero just had his second child, is opening a new gym, and pursuing a title in Oktagon MMA's middleweight division, where he'll compete once again at Oktagon 72 this weekend, taking on David Hosek.
Fatherhood, as it has...
Pete Rodriguez Says “I’m Here to Show You Who I Am” Following Crushing UFC...
Las Vegas, NV — Welterweight Pete Rodriguez lived up to his nickname "Dead Game" at UFC Vegas 62, nearly killing the infamous Mike Jackson in their card-opening bout.
Rodriguez (5-1) had a point to prove after losing his promotional debut...
UFC 250: Eddie Wineland Says He’s Not Here to Be Looked Over
As bantamweight champion in the WEC — the promotion's inaugural 135lb champ no less — Eddie Wineland was a trailblazer. Now 35, Wineland (24–13–1) returns to action this Saturday at UFC 250, now the veteran facing a surging up-and-comer...
Joshua Van, “I’m not going to be young forever”, Ready For Title Run
UFC flyweight Joshua Van is not one to turn a big opportunity down and he has exactly that against Brandon Royval at UFC 317 on Saturday night.
Van (14-2) has made his UFC career out of jumping into big fights...
Paul Hughes Looking to Back Up Own Words at Bellator Dublin
A big free agent signing for the PFL (and as a result, Bellator), Ireland's Paul Hughes makes his big-stage debut at Bellator Dublin on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
For featherweight Hughes, who reportedly received a low-ball offer from the UFC,...
UFC on ESPN 10: Marvin Vettori Dedicates Win to Late Grandfather
Las Vegas, NV — Revenge might be a dish best served cold, but Marvin Vettori was fired up in the cage after getting a big win over Karl Roberson in the UFC on ESPN 10 co-main event.
The grudge match...
Jon Anik Praises “Best Fight I’ve Ever Been Assigned”; Robbie Lawler for HOF Inductions
Jon Anik was in Las Vegas for the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame Ceremony, and of course, to commentate on UFC 317 the next day. Anik stopped by with Cageside Press' Gabriel Gonzalez to talk about the upcoming ceremony...
