Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight title in a lackluster performance against Alexander Shabliy at the Bellator Championship Series 4. Despite entering the fight unbeaten, Shabliy failed to live up to the expectations and put up a fight that was both lacking in action and drama. The fight seemed to be more of a tactical
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Jorge Masvidal shocked the MMA world when he announced his retirement back in April 2023 after a loss to Gilbert Burns. However, just a few months later, Masvidal has revealed that he is ready to make a comeback to the sport that has defined his career for over two decades. Despite a brief stint in
Sean O’Malley, with an impressive record of 18-1, 1 NC, is set to defend his UFC men’s bantamweight championship for the second time against Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley has been on an unbeaten streak, claiming victory in his last seven fights. He is currently ranked No. 4 in the ESPN pound-for-pound men’s rankings. His first title
Valentina Shevchenko expressed her apprehension about leaving her upcoming trilogy fight with flyweight champion Alexa Grasso in the hands of the judges. This reluctance stems from their previous meeting, which ended in a controversial split draw. The judges’ decision to score the final round in favor of Grasso with a 10-8 scorecard ultimately led to
The UFC’s upcoming event in Edmonton, Alberta has a new main event, shifting the focus to former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. This announcement made by UFC CEO Dana White has generated a lot of buzz among MMA fans. Brandon Moreno’s Journey Moreno, known as The Assassin Baby, has had his fair share of ups and
Caio Borralho, a 31-year-old fighter from Sao Paulo, Brazil, has managed to secure a top-five ranking in the UFC in a remarkably short time frame. With a flawless record of 7-0, Borralho recently achieved a significant victory over former title challenger Jared Cannonier. This win not only solidified his position in the middleweight division but
Ronda Rousey, a former MMA fighter and professional wrestler, recently issued a public apology for reposting a conspiracy video about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting. In her statement, she admitted that the decision to share the video was the “single most regrettable decision” of her life. Rousey acknowledged that she didn’t even
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been at the center of controversy regarding his alleged refusal to fight Jon Jones. Ngannou has vehemently denied these claims, stating that he did, in fact, want to fight Jones but that negotiations fell through due to various reasons. Despite UFC CEO Dana White’s assertions that Ngannou was
The main event of UFC 305 showcased middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis successfully defending his title against former champ Israel Adesanya via fourth-round submission. With this win, Du Plessis maintains his undefeated record inside the Octagon at 8-0. The question now arises – what’s next for the middleweight champ? The CEO of UFC, Dana White,
Israel Adesanya, the former two-time champion, is gearing up for a comeback at UFC 305 after an 11-month hiatus. During his time away, Adesanya took a break from the gym to focus on his mental well-being, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his passion for the sport. Adesanya shared an emotional moment with his family during