UFC 2022 Year in Review – Part 2 Relive some of the best moments to grace the Octagon in 2022 on Part 2 of the UFC Year In Review, featuring some of the sport’s biggest stars including Islam Makhachev, Leon Edwards, Ciryl Gane and more! [embedded content] (Video Courtesy of UFC) UFC 2022 Year in
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Despite the defeat, Bustamante had done enough to move down to the middleweight division and challenge Menne for the 185-pound title, which he did in definitive fashion via second-round TKO at UFC 35. He would follow that performance with a successful title defense four months later at UFC 37, where he submitted Matt Lindland via
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has admitted that his underdog status is entirely justified ahead of his lightweight title challenge. While Volkanovski has occupied the 145-pound throne since 2019, 2022 was widely seen as the year in which he solidified his place in contention for divisional GOAT status courtesy of his dominant third victory over
UFC legend Donald Cerrone has revealed that he’d be interested in having a boxing match with Jake Paul. While he may have been retired since the summer, Donald Cerrone is still one of the most beloved figures in mixed martial arts. The veteran, at his heart, is still a true fighter. He’s had a lot
Bellator MMA went 5-0 against RIZIN this past Saturday (Dec. 31, 2022) in an historic cross-promotion event in Saitama, Japan, which was capped by a win for A.J. McKee over RIZIN Lightweight champion, Roberto de Souza (full results here). The rest of the card was also filled with action-packed bouts, as Patricio Freire defeated 145-pound
Sean O’Malley hopes Marlon Vera beats Cory Sandhagen at UFC Fight Night 219 Top UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley will be rooting for Marlon Vera to defeat Cory Sandhagen in the UFC Fight Night 219 main event in February. Vera (20-7-10 is ranked No. 4 in the 135-pound division. Sandhagen (15-4) is ranked No. 5.
As the years went on, the sport evolved to include judges’ decisions, weight classes, and the addition of gloves. Controversy would follow, though, with the marketing of the time drawing the ire of politicians and dumping the UFC off pay-per-view. “We were losing money on every show,” Meyrowitz said. “We were banned on cable, and
Khabib Nurmagomedov took in the Bellator MMA vs. Rizin event on New Year’s Eve, and according to Bellator President Scott Coker, the retired UFC champ was blown away by what he saw. Coker shared Nurmagomedov’s reaction after event at the hallowed Saitama Arena, which saw Bellator sweep fighters from the Japanese promotion in five promotion
UFC co-founder Art Davie has recalled which iconic combat sports name he attempted to place on the UFC’s very first card back in 1993. This year, the MMA leader will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Since its inception, the UFC has grown into a sporting juggernaut that has developed the sport of mixed martial arts to
Sean O’Malley has said he believes Aljamain Sterling is holding up his proposed title fight against Henry Cejudo. The bantamweight title picture in the UFC is pretty interesting right now. Aljamain Sterling is the champion, and in the process, he’s beaten Petr Yan twice and TJ Dillashaw. While both may have been somewhat controversial victories,
No. 12 ranked UFC lightweight Damir Ismagulov has retired from mixed martial arts competition at the age of 31. Ismagulov made the announcement on his Instagram, writing “Unfortunately, due to circumstances and health problems, I am forced to end my sports career.” “Thanks to all those who were with me regardless of the outcome in
Gillian Robertson quickly taps out Rose Namajunas pro grappling match | Video Unranked UFC flyweight Gillian Robertson only needed 65 seconds to tap out former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in the Fury Pro Grappling 6. Namajunas and Robertson headlined Saturday’s event at at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The scheduled 1-minute match barely lasted more
Although assessing your breathing pattern and being aware of diaphragm-driven breaths can take time, eventually it can become your default breathing pattern without having to think about it. Addressing posture and upper body tightness through percussive massage (HI wording and link), mobility exercises, and focusing on breathing through the nose can go a long way
Glover Teixeira’s road to his first UFC title win got further solidified with a big time finish of a past title challenger. As the UFC was getting back to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, they headed to Jacksonville, Fla., where they hosted a slew of events — including the UFC Jacksonville fight night card headlined
Former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight Champion Henry Cejudo recently shared his thoughts on UFC fighters worth keeping an eye on in 2023. The former Olympic gold medalist is preparing for a 2023 comeback. The rumored bout is a showdown with current UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling. A date has not been set yet for the
UFC star Max Holloway has laughed off the latest jab from Conor McGregor as the Irishman continues to tease a return. It’s safe to say that Max Holloway is one of the most likeable figures in mixed martial arts. In addition to his infectious personality, he also has a really fun fight style, too. Unfortunately
Luke Rockhold has already hinted at a potential return to mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2023 following his soft retirement from the sport just a few months ago. The former UFC middleweight champion made a memorable return to the 185-pound division in a battle against Paulo Costa at UFC 278 this past August. Rockhold ended