Sean O’Malley, the former bantamweight champion, now faces a significant setback in his fighting career as he prepares for hip surgery next month. O’Malley, at just 29 years old, suffered a torn labrum in his hip—a common but challenging injury for athletes. Despite the pain, he courageously persevered through an intense fight camp for his
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In a night that marked a significant milestone for women’s mixed martial arts, Valentina Shevchenko cemented her place in history by reclaiming the UFC flyweight title against Alexa Grasso at UFC 306 in Las Vegas. This event not only crowned Shevchenko as champion yet again but also concluded the first trilogy in the history of
The landscape of the UFC lightweight division is constantly evolving, and one of its prominent figures, Michael Chandler, is charting a new course as he prepares to step into the Octagon against Charles Oliveira. Scheduled for November 16th at Madison Square Garden as part of UFC 309, this co-main event reflects a significant shift in
Brian Ortega, a former UFC featherweight title challenger, found himself in a precarious situation when he was slated to face Diego Lopes at UFC 303, filling in for Conor McGregor. Due to a drastic weight cut, Ortega had to pull out of the fight just hours before it was set to happen, leading to Dan
This weekend, the UFC bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley, will defend his championship against Merab Dvalishvili in the main event of Noche UFC in Las Vegas. The promotion labels this event as potentially “the greatest sporting event of all time,” which sets the stage for a highly anticipated showdown. It’s interesting to note that O’Malley has
Conor McGregor’s much-anticipated return to the UFC may be further delayed, with UFC CEO Dana White suggesting that the Irish fighter will not make his comeback until early 2025. This news comes after McGregor suffered an injury that forced him to withdraw from a fight against Michael Chandler in June. Since breaking his leg during
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson recently announced his retirement from mixed martial arts, marking the end of a remarkable career that solidified his status as one of the greatest fighters of all time. With a professional record of 25-4-1, Johnson leaves behind a legacy that is unmatched in the flyweight division. Throughout his career, Johnson showcased
Philadelphia’s Sean Brady showcased his skills and proved himself as one of the top welterweights in the world with a dominant victory over Gilbert Burns in a five-round main event in Las Vegas. Brady, with a professional record of 17-1, defeated Burns (22-8) via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night inside the Apex. The judges
Sean Brady showcased his skills and dominance in the welterweight division with a convincing win over Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night. Brady’s performance not only solidified his spot in the division but also put him back in the title picture. With 274 strikes landed and over 10 minutes of control time, Brady left no
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
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