UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling wants to win the gold medal and put it where Henry Cejudo won’t like it

During his two-year reign as UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling has faced endless waves of criticism. However, the 33-year-old New York native has grown immune to these attacks, having effectively accepted his vilified role. Former two-division champion, Henry Cejudo, has been one of the loudest voices in the past years. Following his retirement, Cejudo took an aggressive stance on social media, openly criticizing fighters and … Continue reading UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling wants to win the gold medal and put it where Henry Cejudo won’t like it

MMA debut secured by Artem Vakhitov, the sole fighter to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing

According to MMA Fighting, Artem Vakhitov will make his official transition to MMA in June. The two-time GLORY light heavyweight champion and the last person to defeat former UFC champion Alex Pereira in kickboxing will step into the cage to battle Ashraf Bashandy in a 205-pound contest. This event will be the headline match for Open FC 31, taking place in Shergesh, Russia on June … Continue reading MMA debut secured by Artem Vakhitov, the sole fighter to defeat Alex Pereira in kickboxing

Ryan Garcia admits to suffering rib injury before losing to Gervonta Davis via knockout to the body

In the aftermath of his defeat to Gervonta Davis in Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia was caught on camera taking a knee after absorbing a body shot. Footage from Showtime’s All-Access series showed Garcia’s trainer, Joe Goosen, asking if the punch had hit his rib, to which Garcia confirmed before Goosen admitted he had suspected as much. Garcia was unable to resume the fight within the … Continue reading Ryan Garcia admits to suffering rib injury before losing to Gervonta Davis via knockout to the body

In UFC Vegas 72, Irina Alekseeva, dubbed as the ‘Russian Ronda’, secures a swift kneebar victory followed by her signature ‘Billionaire Strut’ dance

Russian fighter Irina Alekseeva made a remarkable debut at UFC Vegas 72 on Saturday night. Despite missing weight by four pounds on Friday, the 32-year-old bantamweight managed to clinch a submission win against a worthy opponent, Stephanie Egger, in just under three minutes of the preliminary round at the UFC APEX. Egger, who had a 3-3 record at UFC going into this bout, found herself … Continue reading In UFC Vegas 72, Irina Alekseeva, dubbed as the ‘Russian Ronda’, secures a swift kneebar victory followed by her signature ‘Billionaire Strut’ dance

Marcus McGhee secures a victory over Journey Newson in round two despite being a last-minute replacement

Marcus McGhee demonstrated his tenacity and skill by replacing Brian Kelleher on a mere three days’ notice at this weekend’s UFC Vegas 72. He faced Journey Newson in a 140-pound catchweight bout at the UFC APEX, located in the heart of Las Vegas. Despite only having seven professional bouts, McGhee entered the octagon with a veteran’s attitude and came out victorious. During the second round, … Continue reading Marcus McGhee secures a victory over Journey Newson in round two despite being a last-minute replacement

Vieira prepared for unforeseen events to stay ahead of Cody Brundage at UFC Vegas 72

Rodolfo Vieira is an accomplished Jiu-Jitsu fighter, winning five world titles and one ADCC gold medal before transitioning to MMA. However, his time in the UFC has taught him that he cannot ignore unexpected challenges. After injuring his ribs during a grappling session, Vieira’s matchup against Cody Brundage was postponed from November 2022. Vieira has recognized the lesson in this experience, declaring the session to … Continue reading Vieira prepared for unforeseen events to stay ahead of Cody Brundage at UFC Vegas 72

UFC card on July 15th to feature headline fight between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos

Welterweight standouts Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos are poised to go head-to-head in a highly-anticipated main event bout scheduled for July 15th in Las Vegas. The news has been confirmed by multiple sources with insider knowledge of the fight and both fighters have verbally agreed to the terms. Luque, who is widely considered to be one of the most thrilling fighters in the division, … Continue reading UFC card on July 15th to feature headline fight between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos

Marcos Rogerio de Lima eyes Derrick Lewis for next UFC fight, promises a more competitive bout than Ngannou embarrassment

UFC fighter Marcos Rogerio de Lima is gearing up for his upcoming fight against Waldo Cortes-Acosta this Saturday and has already set his sights on a future opponent. Currently, de Lima plans to take on two-time UFC title challenger Derrick Lewis after securing a win against Cortes-Acosta. De Lima believes that a fight between himself and Lewis would be perfect for UFC fans and assured … Continue reading Marcos Rogerio de Lima eyes Derrick Lewis for next UFC fight, promises a more competitive bout than Ngannou embarrassment

Caio Borralho believes that being given the co-main event position for the third time within a year is indicative of the fact that the UFC recognizes his immense potential

Caio Borralho has been featured as the co-headliner in every non-pay-per-view UFC event he has participated in since joining the promotion in April 2022. This Saturday at UFC Vegas 72, he will once again be in the penultimate fight, facing off against Michal Oleksiejczuk. Having maintained an unbeaten record in six octagon appearances, including two victories on Dana White’s Contender Series, Borralho believes that his … Continue reading Caio Borralho believes that being given the co-main event position for the third time within a year is indicative of the fact that the UFC recognizes his immense potential

Chad Mendes contemplates retirement, but meeting Eddie Alvarez for the largest paycheck seems fitting for his exit

Chad Mendes is taking his career one fight at a time, after being tempted out of retirement by BKFC with an offer he couldn’t refuse. The former UFC featherweight title challenger admits he wasn’t looking to compete again after retiring in 2018, but jumped at the opportunity to pick up an impressive win in his bare-knuckle debut. After which, he stood at the crossroads once … Continue reading Chad Mendes contemplates retirement, but meeting Eddie Alvarez for the largest paycheck seems fitting for his exit

Outcome of UFC Vegas 72 Hinged on Song and Simon’s Battle

MMA Fighting is proud to provide the highly-anticipated UFC Vegas 72 results featuring the Song vs. Simon event. The event took place at the prestigious UFC Apex located in Las Vegas on Saturday night, where avid MMA enthusiasts witnessed an unforgettable display of athleticism and skill. This exhilarating night of entertainment features a captivating main event between the accomplished bantamweight contenders Song Yadong and Ricky … Continue reading Outcome of UFC Vegas 72 Hinged on Song and Simon’s Battle

Forecasts for UFC Vegas 72

UFC Vegas 72 boasts a promising bantamweight battle between Song Yadong and Ricky Simon. After the unfortunate cancellation of the Arman Tsarukyan and Renato Moicano headliner, Song and Simon – both ranked in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings – have gained the spotlight for Saturday’s main event. For these contenders, this is an unprecedented chance to prove their worth and put their names higher up … Continue reading Forecasts for UFC Vegas 72