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January 22, 2025

Published by Phillip Dean on January 22, 2025

PFL ROAD TO DUBAI | NURMAGOMEDOV V HUGHES

Now then my people! We are fresh off the back of a fantastic UFC card last weekend in LA. Now we make the trip over to Dubai for its Champions Series event, headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov and Irelands Paul Hughes. Dagestan v Ireland? Sound familiar? Well we know Khabib will be there in Usman’s corner. But will a certain notorious Irishman make an appearance to support his fellow countryman Paul Hughes. I reckon so! Anyhow […]

January 19, 2025

Published by Paul Browne on January 19, 2025

The Top 5 Winners From UFC 311

Who’s Stock Was Boosted At UFC 311? The first UFC pay-per-view event of the year proved to be an excellent one with a spate of impressive finishes and plenty of drama throughout the evening. Champions defended their belts, contenders strengthened their cases and prospects were “fraud checked” during an epic night of action at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. But which fighters came out of Saturday’s PPV carrying the most forward momentum? Let’s dive […]

January 17, 2025

Published by Paul Browne on January 17, 2025

5 Sleeper Fights To Watch At UFC 311

The Best Of The Rest At UFC 311 The first UFC pay-per-view event of 2025 goes down this weekend at the brand new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California and the promotion have stacked the deck with two amazing title fights at the top end of the card. Pound-for-pound number one Islam Makhachev will put his lightweight strap on the line against Renato Moicano, after his original opponent Arman Tsarukyan picked up an injury at […]

January 17, 2025

Published by Phillip Dean on January 17, 2025

UFC 311 | MAIN CARD PREVIEWS & PREDICTIONS | ARMAN OUT. MOICANO IN! UPDATED ARTICLE!

EDIT – MOICANO IS IN! ARMAN IS OUT! It’s nearly upon us fight fans. The first PPV of the year and what a PPV she is. A five fight main card that is absolutely stacked top to bottom. There isn’t one fight on this main card that I aren’t absolutely pumped for. If this is Dana’s way of starting the year off on the right foot, I am absolutely here for it. I may even […]

January 16, 2025

Published by Paul Browne on January 16, 2025

Payton Talbott Looks To Continue His Rise To Stardom

The Rise Of Payton Talbott One of the most intruiging prospects on the UFC roster returns to action this weekend as Payton Talbott (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) steps into the Octagon to face Raoni Barcellos in the featured preliminary bout at UFC 311. The 26-year-old Reno native has enjoyed a blistering start to life as a UFC fighter since his first introduction to fans when he appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) in August […]

January 15, 2025

Published by Phillip Dean on January 15, 2025

PFL RELEASE 2025 SCHEDULE | MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.

Now then my people. It’s been a strange few weeks if you’re a fan of the PFL brand. Even today’s announcement of the upcoming schedule caused a stir as it confirmed that the prize money has been halved, and they have got rid of their usual “season” format. Which has been replaced by a simple single elimination tournament, featuring 8 fighters, across 8 weight divisions. The winner will receive of each tournament will receive a […]

January 15, 2025

Published by Dave Van Auken on January 15, 2025

What’s Next for Holy Holm?

What’s Next for Holly Holm? As the MMA world reflects on Holly Holm’s incredible journey through the UFC, fans are left wondering what the future holds for the legendary fighter. Known for her striking skills and fierce determination, Holm has consistently pushed the boundaries of women’s sports. A future UFC hall of famer, Holm biggest win came at UFC 195 where she shocked the world with Knocking Out previously undefeated Ronda Rousey. With her departure […]

January 12, 2025

Published by Paul Browne on January 12, 2025

5 Biggest Winners From UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs. Ribas 2

The UFC Kicks Off 2025 With A Bang The first UFC event of the new year is officially in the history books, and despite the line-up for UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs. Ribas 2 perhaps not standing up on paper against the massive pay-per-view offering that awaits fans next weekend, the event delivered more than it’s fair share of thrills, spills and dramatic finishes. With nine of the fights being finished inside the distance (including […]

January 11, 2025

Published by Elle Dawson on January 11, 2025

UFC Vegas 101 Results: Dern v Ribas 2

MAIN CARD: 7pm ET (ESPN+) Women’s Strawweight Main Event: Mackenzie Dern v Amanda Ribas by Submission (armbar) at 4:56 of Round 3 Welterweight: Santiago Ponzinibbio def. Carlston Harris by TKO at 3:13 of Round 3 Middleweight: César Almeida def. Abdul Razak Alhassan by KO at 4:16 of Round 1 Middleweight: Roman Kopylov def. Chris Curtis by TKO (head kick) at 4:59 of Round 3 Featherweight: Christian Rodriguez def. Austin Bashi by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, […]

January 9, 2025

Published by Paul Browne on January 9, 2025

UFC Prospects To Watch Out For This Weekend

We Are Back! Finally the wait is over!!! The UFC returns to our screens this Saturday after the holiday break and while the fight card at the Apex this weekend may be lacking a little in star power, there are certainly some intersting prospects set to make the walk to the Octagon who could each make waves in their respective divisions in the near future. Let’s take a look at some of the “ones to […]