After enduring a demoralizing defeat to Amanda Nunes in her initial UFC title appearance nearly six years ago, Raquel Pennington has finally reached the pinnacle of her career. Pennington (16-8) captured the UFC’s vacant bantamweight championship in a hard-fought battle against Brazilian challenger Mayra Bueno Silva (10-3-1) at UFC 297 held at Scotiabank Arena in
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In a clash of titans, Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis are set to face off this weekend at UFC 297, vying for the UFC middleweight title. After a heated exchange during a news conference and a subsequent scuffle in the stands, tensions have been high between these two fighters since last month’s incident in
In a groundbreaking initiative, UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber and Sacramento State are teaming up to launch Combat Sports and Martial Arts University, also known as Combat U. This program, believed to be the first of its kind, is set to revolutionize the world of combat sports development. With an official announcement anticipated to
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has issued a stern warning to his opponent, Dricus Du Plessis, ahead of their highly anticipated title bout scheduled for UFC 297 in Toronto. Strickland emphasized that certain boundaries, particularly those associated with childhood trauma, should never be crossed, as they transcend the realm of fighting itself. Such a topic,
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to commence its 2024 calendar with an electrifying pay-per-view event on February 24th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated event, known as the Champions vs. Champions, will feature epic matchups between the 2023 PFL champions and their counterparts from Bellator MMA. Excitement fills the air as these
The highly anticipated rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker reached its climax on Saturday at the UFC’s Apex facility in Las Vegas. Ankalaev showcased his immense skill and power, securing a resounding victory with a devastating knockout. This emphatic conclusion put an end to any lingering controversy from their previous encounter, which ended in
In a highly anticipated welterweight clash, Sean Brady will go head-to-head with Vicente Luque in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) first visit to Atlantic City, New Jersey in almost six years. Dana White, the CEO of the UFC, made the exciting announcement on Friday, sending fans into a frenzy. This UFC Fight Night event will
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, is set to train in Saudi Arabia for his upcoming boxing match against Anthony Joshua. In a video interview, Ngannou’s coach, Dewey Cooper, revealed that the decision to change the training camp location was made to optimize logistics and training time. While Ngannou has traditionally trained at Xtreme
UFC fans are eagerly awaiting the next milestone event, UFC 300, which promises to make history with an unprecedented clash between two Chinese athletes in a title bout. Zhang Weili, the current UFC women’s strawweight champion, will defend her title against her Chinese compatriot, Yan Xiaonan. With this announcement, Dana White, the UFC CEO, has
Jon Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, recently announced on social media that he underwent a second surgery in just four months. This news comes as a disappointment to fans and raises concerns about the future of his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The surgery,
In a recent announcement, Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), revealed that former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will be facing off against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 in April. This matchup is eagerly anticipated by fans and experts alike, as it has the potential to determine the division’s next title challenger.
Less than 90 days ago, Francis Ngannou stepped into the world of professional boxing for the first time. Known for his crushing power in the UFC, Ngannou was seen as a mere dance partner for a blockbuster fight against Tyson Fury. However, he defied expectations by knocking down the heavyweight champion and even winning on