Daniel Cormier Has Already Locked Up 2018 MMA Fighter Of The Year

Following his latest victory at this past Saturday night in New York City, a submission win over knockout artist Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 230, Daniel Cormier has already locked up the award for 2018 MMA Fighter of the Year. There’s …

Following his latest victory at this past Saturday night in New York City, a submission win over knockout artist Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 230, Daniel Cormier has already locked up the award for 2018 MMA Fighter of the Year. There’s still two months left in the year, but at this point […]

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UFC 230 Could Be Israel Adesanya’s Breakthrough Moment

UFC middleweight Israel Adesanya has the opportunity of a lifetime this weekend to turn into a legitimate title contender on the big stage when he takes on Derek Brunson on the main PPV card of UFC 230, which takes place this Saturday night at Madison …

UFC middleweight Israel Adesanya has the opportunity of a lifetime this weekend to turn into a legitimate title contender on the big stage when he takes on Derek Brunson on the main PPV card of UFC 230, which takes place this Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’s the highest-profile fight […]

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Anthony Smith Is Ready For A UFC Light Heavyweight Title Shot

Following his comeback submission win over Volkan Oezdemir in the main event of last Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 138 event, light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith has earned his shot at the title. The former middleweight gatekeeper has lo…

Following his comeback submission win over Volkan Oezdemir in the main event of last Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 138 event, light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith has earned his shot at the title. The former middleweight gatekeeper has looked absolutely incredible since moving up to 205lbs back in June, as he’s finished Rashad Evans, Mauricio […]

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The Demetrious Johnson For Ben Askren Trade Is A Win-Win For All Parties

Earlier this week, a blockbuster trade between the UFC and ONE Championship was reported. Headed to ONE would be former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, while in exchange the UFC would receive former ONE and Bellator welterweight champion Ben…

Earlier this week, a blockbuster trade between the UFC and ONE Championship was reported. Headed to ONE would be former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, while in exchange the UFC would receive former ONE and Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren. It’s arguably the first such “trade” in MMA history (it’s actually two fighters being released, […]

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The Demetrious Johnson For Ben Askren Trade Is A Win-Win For All Parties

Earlier this week, a blockbuster trade between the UFC and ONE Championship was reported. Headed to ONE would be former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, while in exchange the UFC would receive former ONE and Bellator welterweight champion Ben…

Earlier this week, a blockbuster trade between the UFC and ONE Championship was reported. Headed to ONE would be former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, while in exchange the UFC would receive former ONE and Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren. It’s arguably the first such “trade” in MMA history (it’s actually two fighters being released, […]

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No Real Resolution On UFC 229 Post-Fight Brawl Just Yet

The Nevada Athletic Commission held its first official hearing for the post-UFC 229 brawl between the camps of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. As expected, no real resolution was handed out by the NAC, with the commission instead expected to ho…

The Nevada Athletic Commission held its first official hearing for the post-UFC 229 brawl between the camps of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. As expected, no real resolution was handed out by the NAC, with the commission instead expected to hold a full disciplinary hearing on Monday, December 10. For now, both Nurmagomedov and McGregor […]

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