Erin Blanchfield is eager to challenge Julianna Peña for the UFC bantamweight championship, stating it’s a pursuit she’s interested in

Erin Blanchfield is eager to continue fighting and she’s excited about the prospect of moving up to the 135-pound weight class to compete for a different championship. Although Blanchfield may potentially be in line for a flyweight title fight, after her impressive win over Jessica Andrade in February, recent events have altered her plans. Alexa Grasso has caused a disruption by defeating Valentina Shevchenko, which … Continue reading Erin Blanchfield is eager to challenge Julianna Peña for the UFC bantamweight championship, stating it’s a pursuit she’s interested in

UFC 289 Recap: Amanda Nunes’ Career, Charles Oliveira’s Victory

The world of MMA saw some major events take place over the weekend, with Amanda Nunes retiring after defeating Irene Aldana to retain her bantamweight title and Charles Oliveira stunning Beneil Dariush. Canadian fighters also put on a show in Vancouver. Many questions have arisen from these events, so let’s dive into them. When it comes to Amanda Nunes’ career, it’s hard to pinpoint any … Continue reading UFC 289 Recap: Amanda Nunes’ Career, Charles Oliveira’s Victory

Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana make weight for UFC 289 championship bout

The highly anticipated UFC 289 event is almost here, and all eyes are on bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes as she prepares for the first defense of her second reign. “The Lioness” secured the title from Julianna Peña in July and will now face Irene Aldana in the octagon this coming Saturday. Both fighters achieved the 135-pound championship weight at the official weigh-ins on Friday, with … Continue reading Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana make weight for UFC 289 championship bout

Dana White indecisive about title shot for either Beneil Dariush or Charles Oliveira

In the lead-up to UFC 289, both Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush stated that a win in their co-main event matchup would earn them a future showdown with current lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. However, UFC president Dana White was more hesitant to confirm anything, admitting that while either fighter would be in the running for the opportunity, he wasn’t ready to make any declarations just … Continue reading Dana White indecisive about title shot for either Beneil Dariush or Charles Oliveira

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Fighters express admiration for Mackenzie Dern’s impressive UFC Vegas 73 headliner victory, describing it as champion-level

Mackenzie Dern’s performance on Saturday showcased a previously unseen aspect of her fighting style. Although previously criticized for prioritizing defense strategy over damage, Dern’s approach to her UFC Vegas 73 main event against Angela Hill was aggressive and relentless. Dern dominated the fight and won on the scorecards. The MMA community was impressed with Dern’s performance, from fellow fighters to fans to the media. Hill … Continue reading Fighters express admiration for Mackenzie Dern’s impressive UFC Vegas 73 headliner victory, describing it as champion-level

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Ketlen Vieira and Pannie Kianzad are scheduled to fight in London this July as part of the UFC lineup

The upcoming UFC London show at the O2 Arena on July 22 is set to be a highly anticipated event with top-ranked bantamweights, Ketlen Vieira and Pannie Kianzad, going head to head. The promotion has already announced the date but has yet to reveal the headlining attraction for the Fight Night card. However, the Vieira-Kianzad bout alone promises to bring in the crowds. With a … Continue reading Ketlen Vieira and Pannie Kianzad are scheduled to fight in London this July as part of the UFC lineup

Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill

May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill will now be the main event of UFC Vegas 73 on May 20th, with a five-round strawweight contest scheduled. Originally, this clash was set for just three rounds at UFC on ABC 4 in Charlotte, N.C. Due to Irene Aldana being removed from her upcoming clash with Raquel Pennington and instead replacing Julianna Peña at UFC 289, the company had … Continue reading May 20 UFC event in Las Vegas sees Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill go toe-to-toe in headline bout

UFC 289 headliner pits Amanda Nunes against Irene Aldana while Julianna Peña pulls out due to injury

Dana White, UFC President, made the announcement that Julianna Peña will not be competing in their highly anticipated bantamweight championship trilogy fight in Vancouver, Canada on June 10th due to an injury. Replacing her will be the talented boxer Irene Aldana who is sure to give Nunes a run for her money. Julianna Peña emerged victorious in their previous meeting, stunning Nunes with a submission … Continue reading UFC 289 headliner pits Amanda Nunes against Irene Aldana while Julianna Peña pulls out due to injury

UFC Vegas 73 main event features a match between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana for the second time

The upcoming UFC Vegas 73 event, scheduled for May 20 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, will be headlined by an enticing rematch between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana, two of the best-ranked bantamweight female fighters in the world. The promotion announced the five-round main event on Tuesday, paving the way for another clash between Pennington and Aldana since their previous meeting at the … Continue reading UFC Vegas 73 main event features a match between Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana for the second time