At UFC 330 in Philadelphia, Islam Makhachev retained his welterweight title while sparking controversy by wearing two championship belts. Max Holloway criticized the display, calling it "ridiculous," before Makhachev…
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01Islam Makhachev retains his UFC welterweight title at UFC 330.
02His dual belts, including a symbolic title, spark controversy and mockery from Max Holloway.
03Holloway criticizes the image and the weight of the belts worn by Makhachev.
Edson Barboza officially retired on August 15, 2024, after 32 years in MMA, including 15 under the UFC banner. At 40, the Brazilian leaves the Octagon with a record of 24 wins (16 by KO), leaving behind a legacy marked…
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01Edson Barboza retires at 40 after 32 years in MMA, including 33 fights in the UFC.
02The Brazilian hangs up his gloves with a record of 24 wins (16 by KO) and a legacy defined by his spectacular knockouts.
03His legendary spinning kicks and explosive style left their mark on the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
The fight between Arman Tsarukyan and Maurício Ruffy at UFC 331 shapes up as a decisive springboard for the Brazilian. By comparing Ruffy to Vozinha, Tsarukyan highlighted his opponent’s unconventional journey despite…
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01Arman Tsarukyan compares Maurício Ruffy to Vozinha, highlighting his unconventional journey despite initial lack of recognition.
02Tsarukyan jokes about Ruffy’s appearance, describing him as having "the look of a soccer player."
03A high-stakes fight for Ruffy, ranked between 7th and 10th by media, against the No. 2 Tsarukyan.
The second night of DWCS Season 10, airing live this Tuesday, August 18 on Paramount+, promises five decisive fights for a UFC contract. The welterweight and middleweight divisions, particularly balanced, could hold…
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01DWCS Season 10, Week 2, airs live this Tuesday, August 18 on Paramount+ , featuring five decisive fights for a UFC contract.
02The welterweight and middleweight divisions are ultra-balanced, with some opponents separated by just a few pounds.
03The Logan Paxton vs Cristian Perez (155 pounds) and Alik Lorenz vs Mahamed Aly (205 pounds) fights are the night’s headliners.
On November 7 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Sean Brady (No. 6 in the world) and Gabriel Bonfim (No. 5 in the world) will face off in a pivotal welterweight bout. Both fighters, unbeaten in recent months, are eyeing a title shot after impressive performances.
Carlos Prates, undefeated in 15 fights, has issued a resounding challenge to Islam Makhachev after his narrow win at UFC 330. The Brazilian, feared for his lightning-fast KOs, vows to end the Russian champion’s reign…
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01Carlos Prates challenges Islam Makhachev after his win over Ian Garry at UFC 330.
02Prates, undefeated in 15 fights with 12 KOs, promises to KO Makhachev in December.
03Makhachev names Prates as his most credible next opponent.
Arman Tsarukyan, UFC lightweight champion, strongly reacted to Charles Oliveira’s withdrawal from their scheduled rematch at UFC 300. The Georgian accuses the Brazilian of exploiting the death of his teammate Alan…
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01Arman Tsarukyan accuses Charles Oliveira of using the death of his teammate Alan Nascimento as an excuse to avoid their rematch.
02The Georgian highlights inconsistencies in Oliveira’s schedule following the tragic event.
03Tsarukyan suggests Oliveira is avoiding a risky fight against him to instead face Diego Lopes, perceived as a less dangerous opponent.
Islam Makhachev has identified his two toughest UFC fights: his battle against Alexander Volkanovski in 2023 and his clash with Ian Garry at UFC 330. Despite his victories, these duels tested his endurance and technique…
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01Makhachev considers his fight against Volkanovski in 2023 the most grueling of his career.
02This five-round battle confirmed Volkanovski as one of his most formidable rivals.
03The clash with Ian Garry, undefeated before their meeting, also left a mark on the champion with its intensity.
Din Thomas sparked a major controversy by abruptly announcing the end of his coaching role after Gillian Robertson’s loss at UFC 330. His remarks, seen as a blatant lack of support, overshadowed his athlete’s efforts…
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01Din Thomas sparked controversy by announcing his departure after Gillian Robertson’s loss at UFC 330.
02His remarks, deemed harsh, were perceived as a lack of support for his fighter.
03Thomas admitted he had "stolen" Robertson’s moment by discussing his exit instead of celebrating her journey.
Islam Makhachev confirmed his welterweight supremacy by defeating Ian Garry via unanimous decision at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. The Russian, now 26-2, retained his title while sparking controversy with his celebration…
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01Makhachev wins by unanimous decision against Ian Garry at UFC 330, retaining his welterweight title.
02The Russian champion reaches 26 wins and 2 losses after this victory.
03His celebration with two belts provokes a reaction from Max Holloway, who questions its legitimacy.
Din Thomas’ shocking announcement at UFC 330 marked a turning point in Gillian Robertson’s career. After a defeat to Mackenzie Dern, her long-time coach chose to retire live, sparking a heated debate within the MMA community.
UFC middleweight champion Islam Makhachev criticizes the organization of UFC 330 after the absence of a fight between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales. He demands a quick title defense in 2026 and aims for at least two…
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01Islam Makhachev criticizes the absence of the Prates vs. Morales fight at UFC 330, stressing the importance of clarifying the title race.
02The champion aims for at least two fights in 2026 for optimal preparation and a quick title defense.
03Makhachev discusses the cancellation of his UFC fight at the White House and reiterates his impatience: "I want to fight, that’s all."
Din Thomas, a former UFC fighter and analyst, publicly apologized to Gillian Robertson after announcing her retirement from coaching live at UFC 330. This poorly timed move overshadowed Robertson’s recent achievements…
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01Din Thomas publicly apologizes to Gillian Robertson for his controversial announcement at UFC 330.
02The former UFC fighter and analyst admits he ruined Robertson’s moment by announcing her retirement from coaching live on air.
03Thomas explains that the decision was driven by exhaustion from the psychological challenges of high-level coaching.
Mateusz Gamrot suffered an unexpected tap-out loss to Quillan Salkilld at UFC Fight Night 284 in Las Vegas, despite rigorous preparation with American Top Team. Salkilld’s mature and technical performance against…
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01Mateusz Gamrot suffered an unexpected loss to Quillan Salkilld at UFC Fight Night 284.
02Gamrot’s intensive preparation at American Top Team was not enough to avoid the tap-out.
03Quillan Salkilld demonstrated surprising technical maturity against Gamrot’s attacks.
On August 22, 2026, the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento will host UFC Fight Night 285, a marquee event featuring a middleweight showdown between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues. These two former LFA champions…
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01UFC Fight Night 285 will take place on August 22, 2026, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
02A middleweight showdown will pit Anthony Hernandez (No. 6 in the world) against Gregory Rodrigues (No. 12 in the world).
03Hernandez, a specialist in early finishes (12 KOs/submissions in 15 wins), returns after a loss to Sean Strickland.
