Rose Namajunas, a former two-time UFC champion at strawweight, made a successful debut in the flyweight division by outpointing Amanda Ribas in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Namajunas ended a two-bout losing streak with a unanimous decision victory over Ribas, who is ranked ninth at strawweight. During the fight, Namajunas
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Corey Anderson achieved a significant milestone in his career by claiming the vacant Bellator MMA light heavyweight title after defeating Irish challenger Karl Moore. This victory marked Anderson’s third attempt at securing the title, with previous challenges ending in a no contest and a decision loss. Despite his extensive experience in the UFC, where he
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland recently took to social media to share a deeply personal post about his ongoing battle with mental health. In a video posted on Monday, Strickland bravely admitted to feeling like he was “spiraling” and struggling with his mental well-being. This candid confession sheds light on the fact that even
Conor McGregor, the former UFC double champion, has confirmed that he will be returning to the Octagon this summer. McGregor revealed to ESPN that he will be facing off against Michael Chandler, but the exact date and event for the fight are yet to be announced. The news of McGregor’s return comes shortly after his
Polish heavyweight Marcin Tybura delivered a stunning victory in the UFC octagon by submitting Tai Tuivasa in the first round of their main event fight. Tybura’s quick and efficient win came at the 4:08 mark with a rear-naked choke, showcasing his mastery in grappling techniques. This win marks one of the fastest victories in Tybura’s
Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa is gearing up to face off against Poland’s Marcin Tybura this weekend at UFC Fight Night 239 with a strong determination to break free from his recent three-fight losing streak. Originally slated to fight at UFC 298 in California, the bout was delayed after Tuivasa suffered a torn meniscus during his
UFC legend Mark Coleman found himself in a life-threatening situation when a house fire broke out in Toledo, Ohio, on Wednesday. Despite the chaos and danger surrounding him, Coleman managed to save both of his parents from the fire before being hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The 59-year-old athlete’s quick thinking and bravery in the face
The much-awaited rematch between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal is set to take place on June 1 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, but this time in the boxing ring. This fight is a follow-up to their epic clash in the UFC 244 main event back in 2019, where Masvidal emerged victorious via TKO
The PFL’s 2024 regular season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with the opening round matchups officially announced. Heavyweights Ante Delija and Valentin Moldavsky are set to headline the first event on April 4 in San Antonio. This highly anticipated matchup is sure to kick off the season with a bang, as both
In a thrilling main event of UFC 299, Sean O’Malley showcased his exceptional skills and avenged his only career loss against Marlon “Chito” Vera. This victory solidified O’Malley’s position as the UFC’s next big star, captivating fans worldwide. His striking performance, adorned with blue and pink cornrows and custom pink fight shorts, mesmerized the audience
Anthony Joshua’s spectacular knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in their heavyweight bout sent shockwaves through the boxing world. Landing a clean right hand on the former UFC heavyweight champion’s chin, Joshua rendered Ngannou unconscious in Round 2. Despite Ngannou’s previous display of resilience, he was unable to withstand Joshua’s power and precision. The knockout was
The upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter” is set to showcase a battle between two of the top women’s fighters in the world. UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former champ Valentina Shevchenko will go head-to-head as coaches on the show, which is scheduled to premiere on June 4 on ESPN. This coaching rivalry