In a strategic pivot, UFC lightweight Michael Chandler is setting his sights on an upcoming match against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, slated for November 16 at the iconic Madison Square Garden. This transition comes after a protracted period of anticipation surrounding Chandler’s potential face-off with Conor McGregor, which has now been sidelined for the
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Brian Ortega, a former UFC featherweight title challenger, found himself in a precarious situation when he had to face Diego Lopes at Noche UFC at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Originally scheduled to fight Lopes on short notice at UFC 303 due to Conor McGregor’s injury, Ortega faced a drastic weight cut that ultimately led
Sean O’Malley, the current UFC bantamweight champion, is gearing up to defend his championship against Merab Dvalishvili in the upcoming main event at Noche UFC in Las Vegas. The fact that O’Malley was chosen to headline this highly anticipated event suggests that the promotion holds him in high regard. O’Malley himself believes that he is
Conor McGregor’s fans will have to wait a little longer for his return to the UFC. After sustaining an injury that led to the cancellation of his fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303, McGregor had set his sights on competing before the end of 2024. However, UFC CEO Dana White has dashed those hopes
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, one of the most talented mixed martial artists of all time, has decided to retire from the sport. With an impressive professional record of 25-4-1, Johnson has made a significant impact on both the UFC and ONE Championship. His retirement announcement came at ONE 168 in Denver, where he last competed
Philadelphia native Sean Brady showcased his skills as he outpointed Gilbert Burns in a five-round main event in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old welterweight maintained a dominant pace throughout the fight, ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory over Burns. Brady’s performance solidified his position as one of the top fighters in the 170-pound division, improving his
Usman Nurmagomedov showcased his skill and tactical prowess in his recent lightweight title defense against Alexander Shabliy. Despite the lack of action and drama in the fight, Nurmagomedov was able to secure a unanimous decision victory by strategically landing punches and kicks throughout the bout. His ability to outmaneuver his opponent and control the pace
Philadelphia’s own Sean Brady showcased his skills once again in the main event of UFC Fight Night, putting on a dominant performance against Gilbert Burns. Brady’s impressive win has put him back in the welterweight title picture, solidifying his position as one of the top contenders in the division. With 274 strikes landed and over
Jorge Masvidal made headlines when he announced his retirement from MMA in April 2023 after a loss to Gilbert Burns. However, just a few months later, Masvidal revealed his intentions to return to the sport he has been a part of for 20 years. In an interview with ESPN, Masvidal expressed his realization that he
The upcoming UFC 306 event is set to be a thrilling night of fights, headlined by the men’s bantamweight championship bout between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley, with a record of 18-1, 1 NC, is coming off a successful title defense against Marlon Vera and is currently ranked No. 4 in the ESPN pound-for-pound
Valentina Shevchenko is gearing up for her trilogy bout against flyweight champion Alexa Grasso with a sense of determination and caution. The stakes are high as Shevchenko aims to reclaim the title that slipped through her fingers during their last encounter which ended in a controversial split draw. Reflecting on the previous fight, Shevchenko expressed
UFC fans around the world were thrilled to hear the news of Brandon Moreno’s return to action. The former two-time flyweight champion has been on a hiatus since his split decision loss to Brandon Royval in February. However, Moreno is back and ready to make a statement as he faces off against Amir Albazi on