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Anderson Silva Gets Inducted Into The UFC Hall of Fame at UFC 286

Mar 18, 2023|

Anderson Silva, one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, has been inducted into the UFC's Hall of Fame. His induction was aired on the Pay-Per-View broadcast of UFC 286, cementing one

UFC 286 Tonight: Full Card Live Results

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 18, 2023|

Find out who won tonight and how at UFC 286 with our full event coverage, from the undercard to the upcoming fights on the PPV main card. Let's take a look at the fights: ## Main Card (Start Time 5:0

‘My Knee Was Cracking’ Gruesome Muhammad Mokaev Knee Injury at UFC 286

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 18, 2023|

Muhammad Mokaev might have just shown the biggest display of toughness ever. Cruising to a decision win against Jafel Fialho at UFC 286, Muhammad Mokaev found himself in one of the tightest knee bars

The Final Verdict: Lerone Murphy vs. Gabriel Santos

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Mar 18, 2023|

Lerone Murphy remained unbeaten today with a split-decision win over Gabriel Santos at UFC 286 in London, England. The fight was a high pace back and fourth affair, with Murphy landing more strikes wh

UFC Fighter Jeff Molina Comes Out as Bi-Sexual After Leaked Video

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 18, 2023|

The MMA World was up in arms this week after a leaked video of UFC Flyweight Jeff Molina being intimate with a male partner began circling the internet. The Twitter video was Molina servicing another

Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee Rematch Set For UFC 290

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 18, 2023|

An enormous bout between former rivals Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee was just confirmed for UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the T-Mobile Arena, per Helen Yee. **This bout will take place at

UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman Weigh-In Results

Taylor Dow|

Mar 17, 2023|

To cap off a 1-1 trilogy, Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman take center stage in a highly anticipated title fight to settle the score for Welterweight gold. Colby Covington makes an unexpected appearance

The UFC Makes a Return to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 16, 2023|

The UFC has just announced that they will return to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294 in the Etihad Arena. Pre 2020, the UFC had only been to Abu Dhabi three times: for UFC 112: Silva vs. Maia, UFC Fight Night:

Examining the betting odds of all 3 fights between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Mar 16, 2023|

Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman will matchup for a third and presumably final time this weekend at UFC 286. Their rivalry has spanned since the beginning of their respective UFC careers, and the odds of

The UFC Will Return to Vancouver, Canada for UFC 289

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 16, 2023|

The UFC is returning to Vancouver, Canada on June 10th. Canada has been frequently visited, with the UFC already holding thirty-one events, including nineteen PPV events. Vancouver itself has been b

Arman Tsarukyan vs. Renato Moicano Confirmed for Main Event on April 29

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 15, 2023|

A massive fight between top-15 contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Renato Moicano has just been announced as the main event for UFC Fight Night 223 at an undisclosed location and venue, per MMA Meta. **Th

Tim Elliot set to Make Return vs. Allan Nascimento on June 3

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 15, 2023|

A top-15 matchup between Tim Elliot and Allan Nascimento has just been announced for UFC Fight Night 226 on June 3; location and venue are currently unannounced, per Tim Elliot via The Patrick McCory

Top 10 Most Exciting UFC Fighters

Taylor Dow|

Mar 15, 2023|

This weekend's co-main event will feature what is presumed to be one of the most exciting fights of the year, Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev. These two men have made names by scoring knockouts in n

Islam Makhachev's Next Fight in The UFC

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 15, 2023|

Islam Makhachev is currently one of the UFC's most dominant and entertaining champions. With finishes in 5 of his last six fights, and the only decision being the consensus greatest Lightweight title

UFC 286 Odds Breakdown

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Mar 14, 2023|

The UFC is bringing PPV action to London, England, this weekend as Leon Edwards +205 and Kamaru Usman -238 are set to complete their trilogy for the Welterweight title. The action on this card goes fa

Alistair Overeem Tests Positive For PEDs, Suspended For One Year

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 14, 2023|

Alistair Overeem's horse meat diet has gotten him caught once again. The Dutch kickboxing legend and former UFC title challenger has tested positive for banned substances following his recent win ov

Shavkat Rakhmonov's Next Fight in The UFC

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 14, 2023|

The hottest name in the UFC's Welterweight division today is Shavkat Rakhmonov. The Kazakh native has an undefeated record of 17-0 and a 100% finish rate. His most recent victim was Geoff Neal, who he

Alexander Volkanovski Confirmed to Defend Against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 14, 2023|

A title bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez is confirmed. The date is UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the T-Mobile Arena, first reported by FOX Sports, later confirmed by

Kai Kara-France Set to Take on Amir Albazi on June 3

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 13, 2023|

A top-10 matchup between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi has just been announced for UFC Fight Night 226 on June 3 at an undisclosed location, per Amir Albazi via Instagram. **This fight takes place

The Final Verdict: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Jonathan Martinez

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 12, 2023|

Jonathan Martinez picked up a unanimous decision win over Said Nurmagomedov tonight at UFC Las Vegas: Yan vs. Dvalishvili. The fight was an entertaining back-and-forth scrap between two of Bantamweigh

Colby Covington's Next Fight in The UFC

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 11, 2023|

UFC President Dana White has shed light on Colby Covington's next fight at the UFC 286 press conference, revealing that he is back and will fight Welterweight champion Leon Edwards next at an unknown

Sleeper Fight of the Week: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Jonathan Martinez

Benjamin Zeltser|

Mar 11, 2023|

UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili starts at 3 pm EST today, and plenty of fights on the card have caught fans’ attention. One of the most underrated matchups of the night will take place earlier on

The Top 10 Biggest Fights to Take Place Inside The UFC Apex

Liam Mooney|

Mar 11, 2023|

The UFC Apex arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, was completed in 2019. It is a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for MMA events. The 130,000-square-foot facility includes a production studio, m

UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili Odds Breakdown

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Mar 10, 2023|

This week the UFC is in front of a crowd for this stacked fight night headlined by former Bantamweight champion Petr Yan -270, taking on rising contender Merab Dvalishvili +205. This card is loaded at

Where is Khamzat Chimaev? Everything We Know From His Coach Andreas Michael About His Next Fight, More

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 4, 2023|

Khamzat Chimaev's head coach Andreas Michael recently did a nearly hour-long interview with Submission Radio. Here's everything we learned in a summarized version: ## Where is Khamzat Chimaev? ![5CF

UFC 285: Jones vs Gane Weigh-In Results

ROUNDHOUSE MMA|

Mar 3, 2023|

For the first time in over three years, Jon Jones will return to the sport of MMA and compete against Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title. In addition, Valentina Shevchenko will go for her eig

A Look at Every Fighter Who Became a UFC Champion After Losing Their First Title Fight

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Mar 3, 2023|

Only a prestigious few get the opportunity to compete for a UFC title over their career, and even fewer get a second chance at it. When a fighter losses in their first title fight, it can mean a long

UFC 285 Odds Breakdown

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Mar 2, 2023|

The Heavyweight title will be claimed Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, as Jon Jones -164, returns from a long layoff to face Ciryl Gane +146. This card also features some prospects w

The Top 10 Biggest Heavyweight Title Fights in UFC History

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 2, 2023|

Jon Jones returns to action this weekend after more than a three-year layoff to challenge for the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship against Ciryl Gane. As it's a massively significant bout in the He

Fighter Spotlight: Bo Nickal

Liam Mooney|

Mar 1, 2023|

He is making his official UFC debut this weekend. Bo Nickal is an anomaly in the fighting industry. This is because it is unheard of for someone this fresh into their career to already make such waves

7 of The Top Undefeated Prospects in The UFC

ROUNDHOUSE MMA|

Mar 2, 2023|

While most eyes will be on the main and co-main event this weekend at the ridiculously stacked UFC 285, there is a lot of promising talent, especially on this card, that will soon take this sport by s

Luke Rockhold vs. Mike Perry Set to Headline BKFC 41

Abdullah Ouazri|

Mar 1, 2023|

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship president David Feldman announced on The MMA Hour today that he has signed Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez to the promotion. The two will debut against fellow UFC ve

Betting Odds: Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze - Vettori Opens as Huge Favourite

Liam Lindsay|

Mar 1, 2023|

Marvin Vettori is set to fight against Roman Dolidze at UFC 286. The opening bout of the main card for UFC 286, headlined by Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, will see ranked Middleweights Marvin Vettor

The Top 6 Longest Title Reigns in UFC History

Jordan Lopez|

Feb 28, 2023|

With the return of Jon Jones upon us, the conversation surrounding who is the greatest of all time has resurfaced. Jones is known for the title reign he had in the Light Heavyweight division, and he w

3 UFC Women’s Flyweights Who Will Be Ranked in 2023

Benjamin Zeltser|

Feb 27, 2023|

The UFC women’s flyweight division has long been dominated by champion Valentina Shevchenko, the division’s second-ever champion. However, just last week, we saw Erin Blanchfield usher in a new era of

The 10 Greatest Jon Jones Moments of All Time

Benjamin Zeltser|

Feb 27, 2023|

Whether you love or hate him, Jon Jones has forever etched his legacy into mixed martial arts as one of the best fighters to ever step into the octagon. After cementing himself as the greatest 205er o

Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann is Cancelled - Middleweights Take Main Event Slot

Liam Lindsay|

Feb 26, 2023|

The main event bout between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann is off, per the UFC broadcast. It was revealed at the beginning of the main card that Nikita Krylov was pulled from the fight due to an illness

UFC Fight Night Krylov vs. Spann Odds Breakdown

Douglas Vegas Bets|

Feb 24, 2023|

The UFC is back with another action-packed fight night this weekend featuring a Light Heavyweight main event between Nikita Krylov -175 and Ryan Spann +137. This card also features a clash of Canadian

3 UFC Flyweights who will be Ranked in 2023

Benjamin Zeltser|

Feb 23, 2023|

As the smallest men’s weight class, the flyweight division includes some of the quickest and most high-volume strikers in the entire UFC. What began as a division that was the scorn of UFC brass has n

Chris Curtis 'Salty as F***' Over Raul Rosas Being on Main Card At UFC 287

Abdullah Ouazri|

Feb 23, 2023|

The UFC recently released the bout order for UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2, and Chris Curtis was unhappy with it. He had some fiery words regarding his and Raul Rosas' placements on the card. Let's

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