Irene Aldana against Amanda Nunes

Can Irene Aldana cause an upset against Amanda Nunes at UFC 289 in a no-holds-barred battle

UFC returns to Canada this weekend for the first time since 2019, with UFC 289 promising to deliver an exciting spectacle. The main event will see Amanda Nunes, the women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion, defend her 135-pound title against Irene Aldana. Meanwhile, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will aim to earn his way back to a title shot by defeating up-and-coming fighter Beneil Dariush, in … Continue reading Can Irene Aldana cause an upset against Amanda Nunes at UFC 289 in a no-holds-barred battle

UFC Vegas 74 brings new opportunities for flyweights and unders to shine as they take on the main event

The much-awaited Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Vegas 74 is slated for this upcoming Saturday. The event features a highly anticipated flyweight fight between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi. With the excitement boiling up, fans can expect to see the No Bets Barred experts, who are eager to offer their betting predictions for the fight. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew are ready to celebrate the … Continue reading UFC Vegas 74 brings new opportunities for flyweights and unders to shine as they take on the main event

Can Henry Cejudo make history by defeating Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288’s No Bets Barred?

This weekend marks yet another UFC pay-per-view event and you know what that entails – the No Bets Barred podcast hosts, Conner Burks and Jed Meshew, return to offer their expert analysis of UFC 288, including the much-awaited bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo. The hosts commence the show with a concise rundown of the previous weekend’s UFC Vegas 72, singling out … Continue reading Can Henry Cejudo make history by defeating Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288’s No Bets Barred?

BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Potential match-ups for the future

Song Yadong continued to impress fight fans with his dominant performance against Ricky Simon, preventing the latter from an upward push in the rankings. As he seeks to make his own mark in the highly-competitive bantamweight division, what are the next steps for Song after UFC Vegas 72? Meanwhile, with its highly-anticipated main event featuring Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold, it can be argued that … Continue reading BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Potential match-ups for the future

Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

Saturday night at BKFC 41, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold will fight in a five-round bare-knuckle boxing grudge match at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colo. Alongside a card littered with familiar UFC names, MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Steven Marrocco, and Jed Meshew predict the winners of BKFC 41’s four most compelling pay-per-view bouts. Al-Shatti believes Perry is more well-suited than any other fighter … Continue reading Crafting fight predictions for the BKFC 41 showdown between Perry and Rockhold via an exclusive roundtable discussion

Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

As two of the fighting world’s most captivating and exciting athletes, Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold are drawing attention and admiration from fans and pundits alike. So much so, that some are wondering if the UFC’s offering this weekend will not be the best event in combat sports. This intriguing topic is the main focus of MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed … Continue reading Previewing BKFC 41 and UFC Vegas 72: Is the highly anticipated bout between Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold the weekend’s highlight?

Will UFC 287 preview determine the fate of Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal?

The highly anticipated UFC middleweight championship of the world between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya is set to take place for the fourth time, potentially marking the final battle between the two. Ahead of the event, MMA Fighting’s top journalists, including Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew, will provide an in-depth analysis of the matchup, highlighting each fighter’s strengths and what changes can be … Continue reading Will UFC 287 preview determine the fate of Israel Adesanya and Jorge Masvidal?

Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

Conor McGregor has the potential to end Justin Gaethje’s career without even stepping into the octagon against him. With McGregor out of the USADA testing pool and his comeback fight against Michael Chandler, Gaethje is concerned that a single win by McGregor could lead to a title shot, regardless of whether the bout takes place at lightweight or welterweight. If this were to happen, Gaethje … Continue reading Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight