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March 11, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on March 11, 2025

The Fighting Nerds: Brazil’s MMA Factory For Exciting UFC Talent

Brazil’s New Wave Of UFC Stars They had already been making waves inside the Octagon before this year, but after a spectacular start to 2025, the excitement surrounding Brazil’s Combat Club team (also known as “The Fighting Nerds”) has reached new heights. Electrifying knockout wins from both Jean Silva and Mauricio Ruffy over the past few weeks have escalated the buzz around the tight-knit group of up-and-coming stars who are taking the UFC by storm. […]

March 8, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on March 8, 2025

UFC 313 LIVE Results

UFC 313 has lost two bouts on fight day due to illness. Heavyweight Rizvan Kuniev was set to make his promotional debut against number five-ranked Curtis Blaydes, while featherweights John Castaneda and Chris Gutierrez were also on the card. The UFC has disclosed that both fighters fell ill, leaving the PPV with only 10 bouts. Here is the current lineup with LIVE results: UFC 313 MAIN CARD (PPV, 10pm ET) Light Heavyweight Championship Main […]

March 8, 2025

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Published by Elle Dawson on March 8, 2025

UFC Lightweight says Gaethje turned him down

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Justin Gaethje Sparks Controversy Over UFC 313 Co-Main Spot Justin Gaethje stirred up the MMA world with a post on X, alleging that several fighters turned down the co-main event spot for UFC 313. Gaethje found himself without an opponent after Dan Hooker suffered a serious hand injury just weeks before their highly anticipated fight. Speculation ran high about who would step in to fill the spot. […]

March 5, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on March 5, 2025

UFC 313 Main Card Preview

Who’s In Action At UFC 313 It’s fight week! UFC 313 goes down at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday night, with the biggest star in the organization over the past 2 years, Alex Pereira, front and center as he enters his FIFTH title fight in 16 months to face the division’s top-ranked contender, Magomed Ankalaev. Here’s a look at the fights making up the main card this weekend. Main Event – Alex Pereira […]

March 4, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on March 4, 2025

Oban Elliott Calls Out Ranked Welterweight

Oban Elliott Ready To Return To The Octagon Few rookie fighters in recent UFC history have captured the imagine of the fanbase quite like Oban Elliott (12-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has. ‘The Welsh Gangster’ put on one of the most memorable performances in Dana White’s Contender Series history in mid-2023 when he rallied to pull off a sensational comeback victory over Kaik Brito and secure a UFC contract. Having made such a splash upon entering […]

March 2, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on March 2, 2025

Tom Aspinall Blames Jon Jones For Delay In Making Superfight

Tom Aspinall Points Finger At Jon Jones Ever since he knocked out Sergei Pavlovich under the Madison Square Garden lights in November 2023 to become the UFC interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has been relentlessly chasing a unification fight against the division’s reigning champion, Jon Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC). Aspinall’s opportunity to win the interim title came on short notice due to Jones suffering a long-term injury leading up to […]

March 1, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on March 1, 2025

UFC Vegas 103 Results

MAIN CARD: 7pm ET (ESPN+) LIVE NOW Flyweight Main Event: Manel Kape def. Asu Almabayev by TKO at 2:16 Round 3 Middleweight Co-main Event: Cody Brundage def. Julian Marquez by TKO at 4:45 Round 1 Lightweight: Nasrat Haqparast def. Esteban Ribovics by Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) Featherweight: Hyder Amil def. William Gomis by Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) Welterweight: Sam Patterson def. Danny Barlow by KO at 3:10 Round 1 PRELIM CARD: 4:30pm […]

February 27, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on February 27, 2025

Justin Gaethje Has A New Opponent

New Co-Main Event Set For UFC 313 When the news broke earlier this week that Dan Hooker was out of his upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje, the rumor mill went into overdrive as fans speculated about who might replace “The Hangman” in the co-main event slot at UFC 313 on March 8th. It now seems we have our answer, following a video Dana White posted on his Instagram account. In the video, he announced that […]

February 26, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on February 26, 2025

UFC Fight Night 253 Main Card Preview

UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev Following a fun trip to Seattle last weekend, the UFC returns to Las Vegas this Saturday as the Apex plays host to a fight card packed with interesting prospects. Let’s take a look at some of the fights lined up for UFC Fight Night 253 this weekend. Main Event: Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev (125 lbs) Given the current state of play in the flyweight division, it isn’t beyond […]

February 25, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on February 25, 2025

Dan Hooker Out Of Justin Gaethje Fight At UFC 313

Dan Hooker Withdraws From UFC 313 While 2025 has already offered plenty of unforgettable moments inside the Octagon, there’s one fight on the UFC 313 card (set for March 8th) that has had fight fans worldwide eagerly anticipating it. The co-main event featuring Dan Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC) and Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has likely taken the spotlight, overshadowing the main event between Alex Pereira […]