Former UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, recently entered a plea of no contest to felony attempted murder, assault, and multiple weapons charges in a California court. The incident in question took place in February 2022, when Velasquez allegedly fired multiple rounds at a man he believed had molested his son. However, Velasquez ended up wounding
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The tension was palpable during the final news conference for UFC 305, as middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Israel Adesanya engaged in a heated exchange that left Adesanya in tears. The discussion revolved around the theme of “culture,” with Du Plessis claiming to be the first “residing” African champion in the UFC. This
The upcoming UFC Fight Night event at the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, promises to be a thrilling night of combat sports. The main event features former two-time strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas, facing off against Erin Blanchfield in a highly anticipated women’s flyweight battle. Namajunas, currently ranked as the No. 5 flyweight by the UFC,
Conor McGregor’s fans have been eagerly awaiting his return to the UFC after his last fight in July 2021, where he suffered a devastating leg injury against Dustin Poirier. McGregor was initially set to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303, but a broken toe forced him to withdraw from the fight just days before. Despite
As “Dana White’s Contender Series” returns for its eighth season on Aug. 13, the anticipation is high to see which fighters will emerge as the sport’s next future stars. Over the years, the show has served as a platform for top talent from around the world to showcase their skills and earn a spot in
The unique experience of watching mixed martial arts events in Australia creates a sense of disorientation for fans around the world. The time warp of watching fights on TV on a Saturday night only to realize they are taking place the following morning in Australia adds to the excitement. The thrill of knowing that fans
In a stunning turn of events, Serghei Spivac showcased his dominance in the main event of UFC Fight Night against Marcin Tybura. Despite their previous encounter resulting in a victory for Tybura in 2020, Spivac completely turned the tables with a first-round submission that left fans in awe. As a superior grappler, Spivac wasted no
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is gearing up for his return to MMA as he is set to make his Professional Fighters League (PFL) debut in October. After dabbling in boxing and securing a couple of high-profile fights, Ngannou is ready to step back inside the cage and showcase his skills against the
The main event at UFC Abu Dhabi showcased Umar Nurmagomedov’s dominant performance against Cory Sandhagen, securing the No. 1 contender spot for the bantamweight title. Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record of 18-0, with a flawless 7-0 record in the UFC, solidifies his position as a rising star in the division. His ability to go the distance in
Tony Ferguson, a former UFC interim champion, has recently set a new record for consecutive defeats in the Octagon. This comes as a shock to many fans of the sport, as Ferguson was once considered one of the best fighters on the planet. In his most recent fight, Ferguson suffered a submission loss to Michael
Dakota Ditcheva’s recent performance in the PFL flyweight finals has left no room for doubt regarding her skill level in mixed martial arts. With a perfect record of 13-0, Ditcheva showcased her talent by securing a first-round TKO victory over Jena Bishop. Despite some critics questioning the level of competition Ditcheva has faced thus far,
The PFL 2024 playoffs will consist of six weight classes and will be spread out over three fight cards in August. The main cards will be broadcasted on ESPN, while all the fights, including prelims, will be available for streaming on ESPN+. The playoffs will feature showcase bouts as well as fights between alternates to