Khabib Nurmagomedov retired at the age of 32 after three successful defenses of his UFC lightweight title, leaving the sport with a perfect professional record of 29-0. Current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has a chance to break the title defense record at UFC 311; However, there is another contender that many believe will be the […]
It's a surprise that Butterbean returned to the cage after his MMA debut disaster. The boxing icon – real name Eric Esch – switched to MMA after nine years and 73 professional bouts. Once there, he enjoyed some success when he scored a spectacular KO victory over a 6-foot-4 heavyweight known as 'The Colossus', submitting
Drake has explained why former UFC star Nate Diaz is his favorite fighter. The Canadian rap star is known for betting (and losing) a lot of money on martial arts events. Drake's bets have been wrong so often that a ridiculous rumor that he is “cursed” has gained momentum. Big money betting aside, he's just
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Daniel Cormier heaped praise on a UFC lightweight prospect who he once begged to walk away from the fight after a past losing skid. Daniel Cormier doesn't mince his words when it comes to his opinions on various MMA-related topics. As 2024 draws to a close, Cormier gave major credit to a fighter he once
UFC middleweight contender Chris 'Action Man' Curtis is furious with his next opponent, Roman Kopylov, after the Russian allegedly sent several spies to his training camp. The pair of talented middleweights will face off at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2, the first UFC event of 2025. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Chris Curtis
Alex Pereira and Ilia Topuria have set the sport on fire over the past twelve months, with the pair of icons knocking unconscious any opponent who dared to step into the cage with them. With both men having such a fantastic 2024, selecting the Bloody Elbow Fighter of the Year was certainly no easy task.
Michael Johnson showed he can still pack a punch at UFC Tampa. 'The Menace' has suffered defeats to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Nate Diaz and Justin Gaethje, suggesting he was never going to be a top lightweight contender in the UFC. However, his 42-fight resume is also littered with high-profile wins over Edson Barboza, Tony Ferguson and
On Saturday at UFC Tampa, the main card fight between undefeated Daniel Marcos and Adrian Yanez was temporarily stopped after a crazy series of fouls. The bantamweight fight between Adrian Yanez and Daniel Marcos was highlighted as one of the better fights in the UFC's return to Tampa. Marcos was undefeated entering the match and
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One of the most memorable moments during this year's UFC press conferences was when an unknown 25-year-old lightweight begged Dana White to sign him to the UFC roster. While Dana White would offer the unknown fighter the chance to prove himself with a fight in South Korea, it unfortunately ended in heartbreak for the athlete
The UFC's pound-for-pound list will remain a hot topic of debate until 2024, and with Jon Jones' return to the Octagon just around the corner, the conversations continue. Ahead of his comeback at UFC 309 on November 16, Jon Jones may have a chance to return to the number one spot in the pound-for-pound rankings.
Colby Covington responded when Donald Trump mentioned Khabib Nurmagomedov before him when discussing the US President-elect's favorite UFC fighters. Colby Covington is a die-hard supporter of Donald Trump and was very vocal during Trump's successful 2024 US presidential campaign. Despite Covington's loyalty and devotion to Trump, the new president-elect quickly named Khabib Nurmagomedov one of
While Khabib Nurmagomedov has undeniably left an incredible legacy in the sport, one UFC icon is adamant about not defining what it really means to be a 'fighter'. The fan favorite has targeted the Russian and launched verbal bombs in his direction. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Nate Diaz claims Khabib