Reinier de Ridder has finally found a way out of his ordeal: moving up to light heavyweight after six grueling weight cuts in a year. This category change has allowed him to rediscover the joy of training, and he now…
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01Reinier de Ridder leaves middleweight behind after six grueling weight cuts in a year.
02His body hit its limits: persistent fatigue pushed him to change divisions.
03In the UFC, he faces Roman Dolidze in Sacramento for his first light heavyweight bout.
On August 22, Shanelle Dyer and Elise Reed will face off in a strawweight showdown at UFC Sacramento. Dyer, undefeated since 2020 and feared for her striking power, aims to exploit Reed’s taekwondo style and low guard…
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01Dyer, undefeated since 2020 and feared for her striking power, aims to exploit Reed’s taekwondo style and low guard for a quick TKO.
02Reed, seeking stability after a rollercoaster UFC run (4-5), must prove her worth against an opponent determined to end the fight early.
03With five KOs in seven wins, Dyer plans to capitalize on Reed’s vulnerabilities to dominate from the opening minutes.
Anthony Hernandez, determined to erase his loss to Sean Strickland, faces Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento. The Brazilian, undefeated for a year, relies on his experience to counter the American’s aggressive offense.
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01Anthony Hernandez aims for a spectacular KO to erase his loss to Sean Strickland.
02He bets on intensive preparation and an aggressive strategy to dominate Gregory Rodrigues.
03Rodrigues, undefeated for a year, counts on his middleweight experience to counter Hernandez.
The legendary rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier reignites after fiery statements, reviving the debate over the greatest fighter in MMA history.
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01Jon Jones fires back at Daniel Cormier , citing his early inexperience and accusing him of jealousy.
02The rivalry, marked by two fights and a no-contest , is reignited after Cormier’s comments about Khabib Nurmagomedov .
03Cormier highlights Khabib’s undefeated record (29-0), while Jones defends his exceptional résumé.
Edson Barboza announced his retirement at 39 after his loss to Esteban Ribovics at UFC 330, ending a career marked by spectacular fights. Khabib Nurmagomedov praised his exceptional journey, acknowledging Barboza as a legend despite their only meeting in 2017.
Trent Miller and Cristian Perez made MMA history by signing their UFC contracts after technical KO victories during the 2026 season of Dana White’s Contender Series. Discover how these two fighters convinced the…
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01Trent Miller signs with the UFC after a spectacular submission via Von Flue choke in the 2nd round against Douglas Rodrigues.
02Cristian Perez earns his contract with a technical KO in the 2nd round against Logan Paxton.
03Two new talents join the UFC thanks to dominant performances after setbacks in 2025.
UFC 332 is shaping up as a major event with four new official fights, including a historic flyweight showdown between Deiveson Figueiredo and Payton Talbott. This bout could redefine their respective careers, while…
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01UFC 332 takes place on October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
02Four new fights are confirmed, including Figueiredo vs. Talbott in the flyweight division.
03Payton Talbott looks to build on his upset win over Henry Cejudo.
Gillian Robertson’s loss at UFC 330 exposed an unexpected rift between the fighter and her coach Din Thomas. After a surprise public announcement, Robertson denounces a lack of transparency and a media strategy, while…
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01Din Thomas announces live his withdrawal as Gillian Robertson’s coach after her loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330.
02Robertson criticizes the lack of transparency and the brutality of the announcement, initially planned for the next day.
03Thomas’s private apologies were not enough to restore trust, fueling controversy in the MMA community.
Arman Tsarukyan, Armenian UFC fighter, is betting on a bold media strategy to compensate for a less spectacular in-cage style. Weeks away from his clash with Mauricio Ruffy in the UFC 331 co-main event, he turns…
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01Arman Tsarukyan uses controversy and social media to stand out in the UFC, where in-cage performances aren’t always enough.
02His fight against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 is a real-world test to validate the effectiveness of his media strategy.
03His collaborations, such as with streamer Nina Drama, have played a key role in boosting his notoriety.
Carlos "Pesadelo" Prates, the Brazilian on fire, has officially signed an eight-fight contract with the UFC after a standout victory and Islam Makhachev’s approval. The Russian champion has even endorsed his name for a…
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01Carlos "Pesadelo" Prates signs an eight-fight contract with the UFC after a standout performance.
02Islam Makhachev has personally endorsed his name for a future welterweight title fight.
03Prates establishes himself as a serious title contender, facing rivals like Michael Morales or Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Tyron Woodley, 44, returns to MMA after a boxing career, with a fight scheduled this Saturday against Joaquin Buckley in RAF. This final challenge is also a tribute to his late coach Duke Roufus, who passed away in 2025, and marks his return to the MMA scene…
Kaik Brito made Contender Series history by dominating Namo Fazil with a KO in just 47 seconds of the third round. His decisive right hook convinced Dana White to offer him a UFC contract, confirming his status as a…
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01Spectacular KO in 47 seconds of the third round against Namo Fazil.
02Dana White offers him a UFC contract after this impressive performance.
03His offensive style and determination won over fans from his very first official fight.
At 38, Alexander Volkanovski continues to rule the UFC featherweight division, pushing age boundaries with an unwavering passion for mixed martial arts. Despite speculation, the Australian champion reaffirms his…
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01Alexander Volkanovski, 38, UFC featherweight champion, has no plans to retire and reaffirms his passion for MMA.
02His next title defense is scheduled for October 2024 against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.
03With 26 wins and 3 losses, he embodies longevity and dominance at the highest level.
The Dagestani prodigy makes a statement at UFC 330, crushing Ian Machado Garry to extend his unbeaten streak to 17 consecutive wins, surpassing Anderson Silva’s mythical record. His coach, Javier Mendez, already sees…
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01Islam Makhachev dominates the UFC with a 17th consecutive win at UFC 330 against Ian Machado Garry.
02He smashes Anderson Silva’s unbeaten record in professional MMA.
03His coach, Javier Mendez, states that two or three more wins could be enough to crown him GOAT.
Islam Makhachev enters the history books by breaking Anderson Silva’s mythical record with a 17th consecutive win at UFC 330, against Dustin Poirier. This new feat cements his supremacy in the lightweight division and…
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0117 consecutive wins in the UFC, Makhachev smashes Anderson Silva’s record.
02Dominant victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 330 , confirming his reign in the lightweight division.
03Daniel Cormier calls this performance "absolutely insane" , underscoring the magnitude of the achievement.
