Dominick Cruz, UFC 259 media day

Sunday MMA Quick Hits: An Exploding Eyelid, Cruz Blames the Media, LFA’s Canadian Invasion

Welcome to Sunday MMA Quick Hits, a brief look at some of the stories you might have missed over the past week. Not to mention, stories we missed this week, in some cases at least! This may or may...
Tai Tuivasa UFC

UFC 269 Bonuses: Eight Fighters Rewarded Following Thrilling Event

UFC 269 was very much a "home run" according to Dana White, and the promotion rewarded a number of fighters accordingly. During White's post-fight press conference, the UFC President revealed that a full eight fighters from Saturday's final PPV event...
Charles Oliveira, UFC

The Pro Take: Charles Oliveira Still Undisputed as UFC Lightweight Champion Following UFC 269

The UFC 269 main event between Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier was not only a major fight for the UFC’s lightweight division, but also a beautiful reminder that despite setbacks, and now how many times people write you off,...
Sean O'Malley, UFC 269video

After UFC 269 Win, Sean O’Malley Latest to Criticize Cormier’s Broadcast Work

Las Vegas, NV — If there was one man who wasn't surprised to see Sean O'Malley finish Raulian Paiva in the opening round at UFC 269, it was the "Suga Show" fighter himself. "To be honest, any time I get...
Israel Adesanya, UFC

Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2 Officially Announced for UFC 271

One of the worst kept secrets in MMA over the past several weeks has been made official: Israel Adesanya will defend his middleweight title against Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 next February. UFC officials announced the news Saturday. The event...
Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier, UFC 269

UFC 269: Charles Oliveira Submits Dustin Poirier to Retain Lightweight Title

Despite being the man holding gold at 155lbs, lightweight champ Charles Oliveira was once again being overlooked heading into UFC 269. Oliveira faced Dustin Poirier atop the final UFC PPV of the year, with Poirier getting his second shot at...
Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena, UFC 269

UFC 269: Julianna Pena Slays Lioness, Submits Amanda Nunes in Shock Upset

Amanda Nunes returned to the bantamweight division for the first time in two years at UFC 269. That's a stat that had been overlooked somewhat heading into her title defense against Julianna Pena. The bad blood between the two —...
Geoff Neal and Santiago Ponzinibbio, UFC 269

Geoff Neal Earns Split Decision Victory Over Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 269

There were two key questions surrounding Geoff Neal vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 269 on Saturday. For one, would Ponzinibbio be able to build on the momentum a Fight of the Year candidate against Miguel Baeza last time out gave...
Ryan Hall, UFC 269video

UFC 269: Ryan Hall Aiming for Four to Five Fights in 2022

Las Vegas, NV — Ryan Hall's career in the UFC to date has been anything but consistent. The Ultimate Fighter 22 winner has competed in fits and starts, never fighting twice in a year until now. On Saturday at UFC...
Kai Kara-France and Cody Garbrandt, UFC 269

UFC 269: Kai Kara-France Spoils Cody Garbrandt’s Flyweight Debut

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt made the drop to flyweight at UFC 269, successfully making weight Friday. For his first showing at 125lbs, "No Love" was booked opposite the #6 ranked Kai Kara-France, in what promised to be...