Jack Hermansson showcased the heart and skill of a true veteran in his recent middleweight main event bout against the rising prospect, Joe Pyfer. Despite a slow start, Hermansson managed to rally back and secure a victory via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Hermansson, a seasoned fighter, demonstrated
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Tom Aspinall, the interim UFC heavyweight champion, finds himself in a difficult position. Despite his impressive knockout victory over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295, Aspinall’s relentless pursuit of a unification fight with the undisputed champion seems unlikely to materialize. With Jon Jones holding the heavyweight title and a highly anticipated bout with Stipe Miocic on
In the recent UFC Fight Night event, Themba Gorimbo showcased his explosive skills and made a statement to the welterweight division. With no assistance from anyone, Gorimbo dominated his opponent, Pete Rodriguez, winning the fight in an impressive 32 seconds. Delivering a powerful right hand, he quickly knocked Rodriguez down and finished him on the
UFC lightweight fighter Dustin Poirier has made the decision to back out of his scheduled fight against Benoit Saint-Denis after failing to reach a financial agreement with the UFC. The bout between Poirier, with a record of 29-8, and rising contender Saint-Denis, with a record of 13-1, was expected to take place at UFC 299
UFC and Fanatics Collectibles have recently announced a multiyear partnership that grants Fanatics the exclusive rights to produce UFC trading cards. With this exciting collaboration, Fanatics will produce these trading cards under the Topps brand, taking over the license from Panini America, who held it since 2021. The deal, which was announced on Wednesday, marks
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has made history by signing a groundbreaking deal with Hattan Alsaif. Hailing from Saudi Arabia, Alsaif is the first female athlete from the country to join a major global MMA promotion. This unprecedented move opens up new doors for women in sports and reflects the growing inclusivity within the industry.
In a historic matchup, Holly Holm and Kayla Harrison, two highly accomplished athletes in women’s combat sports history, are set to face each other at UFC 300. This announcement came after UFC CEO Dana White revealed that Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and two-time PFL champion, has been signed to an exclusive
Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock,” has embarked on a new journey in his illustrious career. The actor, former WWE star, and social media phenomenon has been appointed to the board of directors of TKO Group, a publicly traded company that includes the UFC and WWE. This appointment signifies a significant milestone for Johnson,
Undefeated UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev has set his sights on the belt held by Dricus Du Plessis after witnessing the recent title fight between Du Plessis and Sean Strickland. Chimaev, who last fought in October when he defeated former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, expressed his confidence in his ability to become the champion at UFC
In a career marked by setbacks and disappointment, Raquel Pennington has finally risen to the occasion and claimed the UFC’s vacant bantamweight championship. This victory comes almost six years after her demoralizing defeat against Amanda Nunes in her first title appearance. Pennington’s journey has been an arduous one, but she has proved her resilience and