Valter "Toquinho" Walker, a young Brazilian prodigy in the UFC, has strung together five consecutive first-round submission wins, including four via the deadly heel hook. With a career submission rate of 84%, he draws…
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01Valter "Toquinho" Walker has secured five consecutive UFC wins by first-round submission.
02Four of his victories have come via the heel hook , his signature technique inspired by Rousimar Palhares .
03With a career submission rate of 84% , he dominates the heavyweight division and has his sights set on the UFC title.
Conor McGregor, the undisputed star of the UFC, announced this Friday the success of his knee surgery after tearing his ACL in his fight against Max Holloway in July 2024. The Irish fighter, aged 38, has shown his…
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01Conor McGregor announces the success of his knee surgery after tearing his ACL in July 2024.
02The Irish fighter is targeting a return to the Octagon as early as summer 2025, following a rigorous rehabilitation.
03McGregor draws inspiration from the comebacks of legends like Dominick Cruz and Georges St-Pierre to promise a return "with no shortcuts or excuses."
Ali Abdelaziz, Justin Gaethje’s manager, is considering a farewell fight against Islam Makhachev, the pound-for-pound champion undefeated since 2019. This historic superfight could give Gaethje, 37, a retirement in…
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01A Gaethje vs. Makhachev farewell fight could be a historic superfight in the UFC.
02Makhachev, the undefeated champion, offers Gaethje the ultimate challenge for a retirement in grand style.
03A clash between two of the UFC’s most popular names could generate a record payday.
Yaroslav Amosov, former Bellator champion, is emerging as one of the UFC’s most feared welterweights thanks to his unique style and impressive performances. With a 30-1 record, including two submission wins, the…
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01Yaroslav Amosov , former Bellator champion, boasts an impressive MMA record of 30 wins and 1 loss .
02His hybrid style, blending sambo and wrestling , makes him a feared opponent, as noted by Jorge Masvidal .
03With two world sambo titles , Amosov excels in clinch techniques and takedowns, major assets against seasoned wrestlers.
This Saturday at UFC Apex, Alexia "Burguesinha" Thainara faces Amanda Lemos in a generational duel where her youth and technique must counter her opponent’s experience and power. With only three weeks of preparation…
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01Alexia "Burguesinha" Thainara faces Amanda Lemos this Saturday at the UFC Apex .
02At just 28 years old, the Brazilian, undefeated in 3 UFC fights, relies on her mobility and precision .
03Lemos, a former strawweight title contender, boasts 14 wins including 8 by KO .
On August 15 in Philadelphia, Islam Makhachev faces Ian Garry in a historic UFC fight. A win would allow the Russian champion to surpass Anderson Silva’s legendary record with a 17th straight victory. Between technical…
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01On August 15 in Philadelphia, Islam Makhachev faces Ian Garry in a historic UFC fight.
02A win would allow Makhachev to surpass Anderson Silva’s record with 17 consecutive victories.
03With 28 wins in 29 fights since 2010, Makhachev dominates the welterweight division.
This Saturday at UFC Vegas 120, Amanda Lemos takes on Alexia Thainara in a high-stakes fight. With two straight losses and her contract expiring, the Brazilian is banking on a more aggressive strategy to convince UFC brass to give her another chance in the…
Mateusz Gamrot, ranked sixth in the UFC lightweight division, faces Quillan Salkilld this Saturday in Las Vegas in a crucial fight for a future title shot. The Pole, nicknamed "Gamer," will need to draw on his…
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01Mateusz Gamrot, No. 6 in the UFC lightweight rankings, faces Quillan Salkilld this Saturday in Las Vegas in the UFC Apex main event.
02A decisive bout for Gamrot, which could open the door to a future title shot in the division.
03Quillan Salkilld, undefeated since 2020, presents a tough challenge with 14 wins, including 9 by submission.
Robert Whittaker made waves by humorously responding to Jan Błachowicz’s fight proposal. By tagging UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard, he reignited speculation about a middleweight clash. With their rankings so close, this…
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01Whittaker humorously replied to Błachowicz’s fight offer on Instagram by tagging Mick Maynard.
02The UFC rankings place Whittaker at No. 12 and Błachowicz at No. 9 in the middleweight division.
03Their close rankings increase the likelihood of a fight between the two athletes in 2024.
Quillan Salkilld, the rising Australian in the UFC lightweight division, stands out for a rare trait: the complete absence of a nickname. Despite five straight wins, four by first-round KO, he relies on his name alone…
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01Quillan Salkilld , an Australian UFC fighter, stands out for his lack of a nickname despite his impressive record.
02He relies on his name alone and waits for natural recognition to adopt a nickname.
03With five consecutive UFC wins, four by first-round KO, he confirms his contender status.
The heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 was ruled a no contest after the Brit suffered a severe eye injury, sparking a wave of debate and criticism.
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01Aspinall stops after a violent eye strike at UFC 321, turning the fight into a no contest.
02The decision divides fans, with some questioning the severity of Aspinall’s injury.
03Joe Rogan denounces the injustice toward Aspinall, highlighting the two surgeries required after the impact.
UFC champion Islam Makhachev has clearly named his pick for a welterweight title fight: Carlos Prates. Find out why the Brazilian, nicknamed "Nutella cake," is now seen as the top contender, ahead of Michael Morales, who has been inactive for nearly a year.
Robert Whittaker challenged Jan Błachowicz after his loss to Navajo Stirling, and the Pole enthusiastically accepted. This fight between two seasoned veterans (25-7 for Whittaker, 29-10 for Błachowicz) could reignite…
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01Whittaker challenges Błachowicz on X after his loss to Navajo Stirling.
02Błachowicz accepts the challenge with a punchy response: "Let’s turn your words into action."
03A tactical duel between two seasoned veterans to reignite Błachowicz’s career.
Alexander Volkanovski, the undisputed UFC featherweight champion, is preparing for a historic showdown against undefeated Movsar Evloev, who boasts a 20-fight win streak. This potential bout, which could be officialized…
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01Alexander Volkanovski, UFC featherweight champion, is actively preparing for a fight against undefeated Movsar Evloev, who has a 20-fight win streak.
02Evloev relies on his grappling expertise to surprise Volkanovski, whose style is more striking-focused.
03Volkanovski is refining his wrestling in Thailand to counter his rival’s technical strengths, with the goal of neutralizing his formidable grappling.
Manoel "Manomito" Sousa, 26, returns to UFC Vegas 120 this Saturday, August 8, to face Richie Miranda in an explosive Brazilian duel. Discover how his rural childhood and rigorous training have shaped his power and…
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01Manoel "Manomito" Sousa, 26, returns to UFC Vegas 120 to face Richie Miranda.
02This Brazilian, known for his lightning-fast KOs, embodies the new generation of promising fighters.
03His childhood spent working the land forged his exceptional power and physical resilience.
