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Merab Dvalishvili likely out of commission for 3-4 months after undergoing surgery on his hand

Merab Dvalishvili is expected to make a swift recovery following a recent surgery on his hand. The Georgian athlete, who boasts an impressive nine-fight winning streak in the UFC, has already begun his recuperation and recently shared a video of himself grappling with teammates despite wearing a cast on his injured hand. According to his representative, Oren Hodak from KO Reps, Dvalishvili will be required … Continue reading Merab Dvalishvili likely out of commission for 3-4 months after undergoing surgery on his hand

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Mackenzie Dern contemplated pulling out of UFC Vegas 73 but ultimately released her frustration on Angela Hill

Mackenzie Dern delivered a masterclass at UFC Vegas 73 over the weekend, completely dominating Angela Hill over a grueling 25-minute battle to secure a lopsided decision in the main event. The win was a resounding statement as Dern navigated the perils of her divorce while also managing her training camp without her head coach. The jiu-jitsu specialist admitted to grappling with the intention of withdrawing … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern contemplated pulling out of UFC Vegas 73 but ultimately released her frustration on Angela Hill

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Submission specialist Garry Tonon is set to fight Shamil Gasanov at the ONE Fight Night 12 on July 14

Garry Tonon, recognized for his exceptional Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills from the Renzo Gracie lineage, is set to make his comeback at featherweight during the upcoming ONE Fight Night event on July 14 at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. According to sources from ONE Championship officials, Tonon will be pitted against Shamil Gasanov in a highly anticipated match-up. Tonon has earned a sterling reputation in the grappling circuit, … Continue reading Submission specialist Garry Tonon is set to fight Shamil Gasanov at the ONE Fight Night 12 on July 14

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Chandler is perfect for getting kicked in the head, according to Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, is anticipating a successful comeback as he sets his sights on his fight against Michael Chandler. The fighter suffered an injury in July 2021 in his third bout with Dustin Poirier and has not fought since. However, he is excited about the matchup with Chandler and believes it will be the “greatest return in combat sports.” His goal … Continue reading Chandler is perfect for getting kicked in the head, according to Conor McGregor

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Bellator Dublin to host much-awaited match between Aaron Pico and Pedro Carvalho

Bellator, the professional MMA league, has announced that Aaron Pico and Pedro Carvalho, two of their top-ranked featherweight fighters, will be going head to head at their upcoming Dublin show on Sept. 23. The event will be taking place at Ireland’s 3Arena and the eyes of the MMA world will be fixed firmly on the highly anticipated showdown. Despite suffering a defeat to Jeremy Kennedy … Continue reading Bellator Dublin to host much-awaited match between Aaron Pico and Pedro Carvalho

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Michael Chandler reveals that his connection with Conor McGregor, whom he was up against on TUF 31, is respectable despite the intense animosity they shared during the competition

Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor may be opponents on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter and in an eventual welterweight contest, but they also share a mutual respect. Despite their different fighting styles, Chandler acknowledges McGregor as a tough competitor who is confident in his abilities and carries a full-on persona. During filming, the two traded verbal jabs and playful competition, but ultimately Chandler … Continue reading Michael Chandler reveals that his connection with Conor McGregor, whom he was up against on TUF 31, is respectable despite the intense animosity they shared during the competition

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Rasul Magomedov, the wrestler who defeated Kyle Snyder, will embark on his professional MMA career this June

Brave CF is set to welcome Rasul Magomedov into the world of professional MMA in June. Magomedov is no stranger to high level competition, having secured a win over renowned wrestler Kyle Snyder in a freestyle match. The young fighter boasts an impressive amateur record of 13 consistent wins over a period of 18 months between 2021 and 2023 as well as two IMMAF World … Continue reading Rasul Magomedov, the wrestler who defeated Kyle Snyder, will embark on his professional MMA career this June

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According to Matt Brown’s recent statement, Conor McGregor was a brilliant fighter, but he may not be among the top five fighters anymore

As the biggest star in combat sports, Conor McGregor has a lot to prove upon his return to the UFC. It has been close to seven years since McGregor made history and became the first simultaneous two-division UFC champion. Over the past three years, he has only won once, his victory being over Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone last year. McGregor has suffered consecutive losses to Dustin … Continue reading According to Matt Brown’s recent statement, Conor McGregor was a brilliant fighter, but he may not be among the top five fighters anymore

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MMA fighter Justin Gaethje acknowledges limited time in his profession and plans to exit strategically

Despite acknowledging that he is now in the back end of his career, Justin Gaethje is not ready to hang up his gloves any time soon. Following comments he made after beating Rafael Fiziev earlier this year, in which he stated he wanted one more shot at the title and that he would not be in the game for much longer, Gaethje has admitted that … Continue reading MMA fighter Justin Gaethje acknowledges limited time in his profession and plans to exit strategically

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Sean Strickland is confident that a UFC Vegas 76 victory would earn him a shot at Israel Adesanya’s title

Sean Strickland is aiming for a shot at the UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Strickland missed his opportunity for a title shot against Adesanya after losing to Alex Pereira at UFC 276 in Las Vegas almost a year ago. Despite this setback, Strickland has been working hard and staying active with two more fights under his belt since then, with another scheduled against Abusupiyan Magomedov … Continue reading Sean Strickland is confident that a UFC Vegas 76 victory would earn him a shot at Israel Adesanya’s title

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Professional MMA fighters pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion of remembrance and respect for fallen American service members. For many MMA veterans, this day is deeply personal due to either their own or their family members’ military service, while others choose to simply honor the sacrifice made by those who gave their lives for their country. In honor of Memorial Day, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, ex-heavyweight … Continue reading Professional MMA fighters pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives on Memorial Day

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UFC Vegas 77 on July 15 will feature Austin Lingo against Melquizael Costa

Sources close to the UFC have revealed that a featherweight face-off between Austin Lingo and Melquizael Costa has been confirmed for UFC Vegas 77 on July 15th. This highly-anticipated Fight Night event will take place at the renowned UFC APEX and boasts a headline five-round bantamweight match-up between revered former champion, Holly Holm, and rising star Mayra Bueno Silva. Lingo, a seasoned MMA fighter with … Continue reading UFC Vegas 77 on July 15 will feature Austin Lingo against Melquizael Costa