In a recent upload to his ‘FREESTYLEBENDER’ YouTube Channel, Israel Adesnaya provided an explanation on why he expects victory from Alexander Volkanovski in this weekend’s UFC 294 main event versus Islam Makhachev. Given the fact that Volkanovski took the fight on just twelve days notice, replacing Charles Oliveira, many consider this attempt at dethroning the […]
Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Well, well, well. We’re back again. This Saturday, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev puts his title on the line against Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch of their UFC 284 title fight just eight months ago. Makhachev was originally supposed to run […]
Returning after a rare week off, ONE Championship is back with the 37th installment of their ‘Friday Fights‘ Series. The event will take place at the world-famous Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, and will feature three MMA fights, followed by eight bouts in the discipline of Muay Thai. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET this Friday, […]
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images “Fight Island” is back! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the pay-per-view (PPV) market this Saturday (Oct. 21, 2023), as UFC 294 goes down from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Headlining the revamped PPV main card will be Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, locking […]
Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Paulo Costa may not always play the role of company man at the UFC, but even Dana White had his back after withdrawing from his UFC 294 fight with Khamzat Chimaev. Originally scheduled to compete in Saturday’s co-main event in Abu Dhabi, Costa was forced off the card after being […]
Earlier this week, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) voted unanimously to suspend Mayra Bueno Silva, and overturn her July win versus Holly Holm, ruling the bout a no contest. On July 15th at UFC Vegas 77, Bueno Silva (10-2-1) defeated Holm (15-6) with a ninja choke in the second round of their main event contest. […]
John Makdessi | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC The UFC has parted ways with nine athletes, including longtime veteran John Makdessi. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Fighting that the UFC has cut ties with Makdessi, Andre Fialho, Hannah Goldy, JP Buys, Carl Deaton, A.J. Fletcher, Kamuela Kirk, Tucker Lutz and […]
Bellator’s future is expected to be resolved following reports that a sale will be concluded in the coming weeks. The future of the organization has been up in the air with reports that the PFL was considering a bid. A figure of $500 million was touted as what was required to conclude a deal. In […]
In a recent interview, 2021 PFL champion and Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison touched on the mental struggles that she needed to overcome following her first career loss to Larissa Pacheco back in the November 2022. Harrison (15-1) has been an absolute powerhouse in women’s MMA since joining the PFL, and has dominated the majority […]
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images “The more adversities, the better the story.” —Alex Volkanovski Islam Makhachev cuts a tremendous amount of weight to make 155 pounds. Ahead of his UFC 284 showdown against Alex Volkanovski, the lightweight champion was accused of illegally using an IV to rehydrate, though his outspoken accuser, current […]