Just ahead of his fight with WBC World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou displayed his punching power for the public
Israel Adesanya reportedly pled guilty to a drunk driving in New Zealand following an incident that occurred before his latest UFC bout
Mixed martial arts fans, if you haven't already tuned into Julianna Peña's rise in the MMA world, now's the time to hop on the bandwagon. Known as "The Venezuelan Vixen," Peña has taken the fight world by storm, and her journey is worth noting. Here's a dive into five gripping facts about the fighter who's making waves in the cage.
Anderson Silva, often dubbed the "Spider," is a name that reverberates throughout the octagon and in the hearts of UFC enthusiasts everywhere. But whether you're a seasoned MMA junkie or a newbie just dipping your toes into the world of combat sports, there's always something more to uncover about this legend. Let's unpack five intriguing facts about Anderson Silva that define his legacy in the UFC.
The UFC world has its fair share of controversial figures, and few can claim to court controversy quite like Colby Covington. Known as much for his sharp tongue outside the cage as his skills inside it, Covington is a divisive figure in the MMA community. For fans and critics alike, here are five lesser-known facts about Colby "Chaos" Covington you might find surprising.
If you think the MMA octagon is solely a man's world, it's high time we rectified that. Let's dive into the fierce world of female MMA fighters who've kicked, punched, and grappled their way into the history books. Here’s our list of ten of the greatest female MMA warriors to enter the octagon.
The former two-division UFC champion fighter Conor McGregor was awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Straight Blast Gym Ireland, further cementing his reputation in the fighting world.
As a hobbyist grappler, I often complain about hand pain after a rigorous training session. After seeing Rose Namajunes' hand after her fight last week though, I'm never going to complain again. That sh*t is outright disgusting, and since I've had to see it, it's only fair you should too.
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos will be looking to recapture some of the same old magic in his fight against Fabricio Werdum
The world I grew up in is dead. The standards which we carry ourselves have shattered, and the concept of societal norms are considered restrictive, bogus even. The deadbeats won, and the new orthodoxy is to defend, uplift, and conform to the weird world or parish.
Current Bantamweight Champion "Sugar" Sean O'Malley has been getting deluged with criticism after going on a recent media tour in which he has been going from podcast to podcast bragging about sleeping with other women while still married with his wife. One of his critics is former UFC champ Vitor Belfort, who is not a fan of O'Malley's (one sided) open relationship.
Holly Holm is a name that needs no introduction to UFC enthusiasts, but even if you're only a casual follower, her accomplishments are worth noting. With an impressive mix of skill, strength, and determination, "The Preacher's Daughter" has made waves in the world of combat sports. Here's a deep dive into ten must-know facts about Holly Holm.
Whether you know her from her cage-fighting days or her action-packed roles in Hollywood, Gina Carano stands as a true MMA legend. If you're looking to gain some street cred during your next MMA debate, here are ten fascinating facts about the renowned Gina Carano.
MMA has given rise to many legendary fighters, and Vitor Belfort, known as "The Phenom," certainly stands among them. Despite his recognition, there are probably some facts about Belfort you're unfamiliar with. Let's change that with this list below.
It's been a while since fan favorite contender Paige VanZant fought professionally either in the UFC or BKFC, but with the way her name still seems to trend throughout MMA forums and around the internet, its almost like she never left. That's by design however since she switched from fighting in an octagon to taking her clothes off in front of a camera in order to create content for her OnlyFans account. Despite embracing the platform she once said was only for strippers and pornstars, VanZant seems to have become infuriated by the number of haters spamming her comments.
You'd think people would be talking about newly crowned UFC Bantamweight Champion "Sugar" Sean O'Malley's stunning recent victory against opponent Aljamain Sterling, but instead MMA fans seem to be inundated with headlines discussing how O'Malley openly, braggingly cheats on his wife with other women with absolutely zero shame.
UFC Superstar Conor McGregor won't fight at all in 2023, and Darren Till believes the Notorious One might not ever fight again
UFC Hall of Fame fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has more important things to do than play the "gender ideology" games with people, and if you have a problem with that you better be willing to throw hands with "the Eagle" if you feel so strongly about it.
The UFC landscape might see a significant bout between former champions Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, but totally not this year since Conor still, after many months, has not taken his drug test.
Despite UFC star Conor McGregor's recent suggestion that the UFC was prepared to move past Michael Chandler as a prospective opponent, UFC President Dana White has assured fans that McGregor's fight against Chandler will still happen.
While British boxer Tommy Fury might not be the most well-known boxer in the United States, he certainly has a fan in UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan.
UFC star Conor McGregor seems to be all over the place in terms of what he wants to do next, and none of them really seem to be consistent either with his recent erratic behavior. Now, the MMA fighter has issued a strange call out of rival Floyd Mayweather, who defeated McGregor in the Irishman's lone boxing exhibition in 2017.
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