Almost a year removed from an unforgettable final second knockout loss by Max Holloway at UFC 300, former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje believes that with an impressive performance in his Rafael Fiziev rematch this weekend, he’ll put himself in contention for another chance at 155-pound gold. Continue reading “UFC 313: Justin Gaethje knows win puts him ‘in consideration’ for third title shot”
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Din Thomas’ delivery was vulgar, but his Dustin Poirier sentiment is painfully true
Dustin Poirier could’ve easily retired last summer after falling short in another courageous, albeit unsuccessful world title attempt against Islam Makhachev. Instead, he’ll be back for another but would be wrong in thinking the promotion he’s proudly represented over the past 15 years wants a storybook ending. Continue reading “Din Thomas’ delivery was vulgar, but his Dustin Poirier sentiment is painfully true”
UFC 311: Merab thrives in Umar firefight, Makhachev makes quick work of Moicano
Islam Makhachev raced through short-notice replacement Renato Moicano to stand on the brink of history, after his proposed Arman Tsarukyan rematch was dramatically shelved late. Prior in the co-main, Merab Dvalishvili was defiant and diligent en route to a successful first championship defence against the anointed one in Umar Nurmagomedov. The Georgian didn’t read the memo.
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UFC 311: Dvalishvili, much like Pereira, plans an active 2025 schedule after Jan. 18
Much like Alex Pereira and Alexandre Pantoja, Merab Dvalishvili is the latest UFC champion pledging to be active going forward as the bullish bantamweight titleholder heads into 2025 with an unbeaten contender – 18-0 pro Umar Nurmagomedov – expected to emerge in another passing-of-the-torch moment from their UFC 311 co-main event next month. Well, don’t tell the Georgian that. Continue reading “UFC 311: Dvalishvili, much like Pereira, plans an active 2025 schedule after Jan. 18”
Doctor stoppage saves Covington after three-round Buckley beatdown in Tampa
Two days shy of a year since his lacklustre third attempt at championship gold, former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington’s 2024 was ended rather abruptly by a disciplined Joaquin Buckley display – the streaking 30-year-old’s power and precision too much to handle, as an inevitable doctor stoppage saved Chaos from more punishment after three gruelling rounds.
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UFC 310: Pantoja punishes Asakura in style but Demetrious Johnson callout rebuffed
Alexandre Pantoja made quick work of a promotional newcomer and former Rizin champion Kai Asakura last weekend in his third successful UFC flyweight title defence. While a Demetrious Johnson callout felt inevitable and the incoming Hall of Famer refused to oblige, there’s something to be said about how the Brazilian is full steam ahead enhancing his legacy, fight-by-fight. Continue reading “UFC 310: Pantoja punishes Asakura in style but Demetrious Johnson callout rebuffed”
UFC 310: Pantoja pledges to rule flyweight for a long time, debutant Asakura awaits
Sean O’Malley no longer the bantamweight king? No problem. Alexandre Pantoja admitted he’d been contemplating a move up to 135lbs, but now there seems to be a changing of the guard, the Brazilian is happy to reign over the flyweight division for as long as possible – ala recently-retired Demetrious Johnson, racking up title defences to solidify his legacy as one of the best ever. Continue reading “UFC 310: Pantoja pledges to rule flyweight for a long time, debutant Asakura awaits”
UFC Macao: Yan rolls back the clock with UD5 win vs. Figueiredo, calls for title shot
Forget about me? Petr Yan’s sharp boxing skills and all-round arsenal proved the talk of the town as the former champ produced precisely the display many critics forecasted would see him reign the UFC’s bantamweight division for many years, deftly outpointing an inspiring Deiveson Figueiredo effort over five rounds with 12,615 watching in the promotion’s first return to China since 2019. Continue reading “UFC Macao: Yan rolls back the clock with UD5 win vs. Figueiredo, calls for title shot”
UFC 309: Jones retires Miocic with R3 TKO, Oliveira again haunts Chandler in co-main
Jon Jones marked his return from injury with a third-round stoppage win over two-time former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, retiring the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer following a dominant display but one raising questions about his suitability to face interim titleholder Tom Aspinall in 2025. Elsewhere, there were contrasting main card victories for Charles Oliveira and Bo Nickal… Continue reading “UFC 309: Jones retires Miocic with R3 TKO, Oliveira again haunts Chandler in co-main”
UFC 309: Oh yeah, Jon Jones returns again this weekend… but Stipe’s an easy target
Almost a year to the day since their original matchup was scheduled and shelved after a pectoral muscle tear, UFC heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones finally faces two-time former titleholder Stipe Miocic in an encounter no-one asked for – yet we’re getting it nonetheless – while interim champion Tom Aspinall will watch cageside after defending his status against Curtis Blaydes in late July. Continue reading “UFC 309: Oh yeah, Jon Jones returns again this weekend… but Stipe’s an easy target”
Moreno pleased after redeeming himself in dominant UD5 win at Albazi’s expense
A feeling of strong justification will have overwhelmed a beaming Brandon Moreno, who outboxed #2 ranked flyweight contender Amir Albazi en route to a UD5 win in their UFC Edmonton headliner. After a self-imposed six month break, the former champion is eyeing a seat atop the championship elite once more. Continue reading “Moreno pleased after redeeming himself in dominant UD5 win at Albazi’s expense”
UFC Edmonton: Brandon Moreno on his newfound energy, after eight-month break
Brandon Moreno’s self-enforced hiatus from the sport of MMA, in the middle of his prime years, is a decision many wouldn’t have the luxury to do. Glad to have earned that freedom of choice during a successful second stint as a two-time UFC flyweight champion, the 30-year-old spoke about the renewed energy brewing within before his main event matchup vs. #2 contender Amir Albazi. Continue reading “UFC Edmonton: Brandon Moreno on his newfound energy, after eight-month break”
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