Manel Kape Takes Short Notice Opportunity, Will Fight Matheus Nicolau at UFC Vegas 21
Matheus Nicolau will stay on UFC Vegas 21 after all. First reported by MMA DNA, promotion officials confirmed Wednesday via press release that Manel Kape will replace Tagir Ulanbekov against Nicolau on March 13. Nicolau (15-2) is making his return to...
The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC 259 — Middleweights Become Light Heavyweights
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....
Josh Parisian vs. Roque Martinez Set For June 19 UFC Event
A pair of heavyweights will be looking for their first UFC win in June. MMA DNA was first to report that two-time Dana White Contender Series vet and Ultimate Fighter alumni Josh Parisian will fight Roque Martinez at a yet-to-be-announced...
UFC 259: Israel Adesanya Plans to Continue Ruling Middleweight with “Black Iron Fist”
Las Vegas, NV — Not once in the preparation for his showdown with light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz has Israel Adesanya felt as if he'd bit off more than he could chew. The middleweight champion, it seems, has quite an...
Dana White: UFC Looking at Texas Event, Potentially in Houston
Las Vegas, NV — Texas is ready to open up for business. And UFC President Dana White has already begun the feeling out process, with the hopes of hosting a live event in the state in the near future. With...
UFC 259’s Megan Anderson: Everyone’s Invincible Until They’re Not
Las Vegas, NV — Women's featherweight title challenger Megan Anderson believes she holds at least one advantage over double champ Amanda Nunes. The pair face off in the co-main event of UFC 259 this Saturday, and as Anderson (11-4), a...
Nikolas Motta vs. Damir Hadzovic Set For May 8 UFC Event
A pair of UFC lightweights will collide in May. MMA DNA was first to report the news that Nikolas Motta will make his octagon debut on May 8 against Damir Hadzovic. No location or venue has been announced. Motta (12-3) is...
UFC 259: Drew Dober Reveals Reason Behind Recent Finishing Streak
Las Vegas, NV — At 6-1 in his last seven fights and on a three-fight finishing streak, lightweight Drew Dober's time in the spotlight has finally arrived. So what does he credit this recent success to? "I'm having fun doing it....
UFC 259: Tim Elliott Believes Flyweights Finally Getting Recognition
Las Vegas, NV — UFC flyweight Tim Elliott has survived being cut from the UFC, and the near-closure of the division he calls home. At UFC 259 on Saturday, the former title challenger returns, taking on Jordan Espinosa. Elliott (16-11-1)...
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Pre-Fight Press Conference Live Stream
There is a very compelling title fight atop the UFC 259 card this Saturday. Three of them, in fact. But none more so than the champ vs. champ battle between unbeaten City Kickboxing star Israel Adesanya and Polish powerhouse...
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Across hundreds of mixed martial arts prospects worldwide, we've narrowed the list down to fifty prospects to watch for this year. These fifty aren't...
