Cageside Press

Las Vegas, NV — Just weeks out from UFC 269, Geoff Neal, one of the more well-spoken, laid back characters in the promotion's welterweight division, blew just about everyone away by landing himself in some legal trouble. Neal (13-4), looking...

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....

Cage Warriors and LFA are among the notable organizations in action this week. Plus, after a long pandemic-induced absence, ARES Fighting Championship returns to action this week. We've got our prospect picks ready for another busy week in MMA...

The final Ultimate Fighting Championship Pay-Per-View of 2021 arrives this Saturday, with two title fights topping the UFC 269 card. In one, lightweight champion Charles Oliveira was set to make the first defense of his newly won title. "Do Bronx"...

Las Vegas, NV — Controversy seems to follow Sean O'Malley where ever he goes, and that has continued ahead of UFC 269. This time out, there's been criticisms of his merch, sporting the slogan "unranked champ," and accusations of picking...

Las Vegas, — "Excited" and "ready" are the words Julianna Pena used to describe the feeling ahead of her first UFC title shot. Pena (10-4) faces double champ Amanda Nunes in the co-main event of UFC 269 in Las Vegas...

After a year of ups and downs and a ton of heartbreak, Carlos Mota will fight for gold in 2022. Multiple sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have confirmed to Cageside Press that Charles Johnson will defend his LFA...

Las Vegas, NV — Heavyweight Augusto Sakai was supposed to throw down against Tai Tuivasa a couple of weeks ago. That date had to be pushed back due to visa troubles experienced by Tuivasa, but Brazilian Sakai (15-3-1) didn't mind...

A pair of UFC strawweights will collide in February. Ag.Fight was first to report that Diana Belbita will fight Gloria de Paula on February 19 at a yet-to-be-announced UFC event. Both fighters would confirm the booking on social media. Belbita (14-6)...

Las Vegas, NV — A lot has changed for Miranda Maverick of late. The flyweight recently eloped, though she does plan a ceremony later down the road. She's made the move to Colorado to further her mixed martial arts...