Image via @ufc on Instagram (photographer not listed) Glover Teixeira is expecting a very fan-friendly fight in the main event of UFC 275. Teixeira is looking to defend his light heavyweight title for the first time against Jiri Prochazka in an intriguing matchup. The champ is once again the betting underdog as many think the
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The Octagon’s oldest champion and one of its most dominant defend their respective belts this Saturday (June 11, 2022) when Glover Teixeira and Valentina Shevchenko square off with Jiri Prochazka and Taila Santos inside Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. UFC 275’s pay-per-view (PPV) main card will also feature an excellent rematch between Zhang Weili
When it comes to the start of middleweight Jared McLoughlin’s 2022 he views it as very much of a continuation of the last couple years of his career. Entraining 2022 on a two-fight winning streak, McLoughlin has added to it, picking up two victories in his two bouts this year. “I couldn’t even tell you
Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of legendary boxing star Muhammad Ali, was submitted in his amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. Walsh took on Devin Rothwell, who was also making his debut, at Fusion Fight League’s Rumble Under the Rims show on June 3. Walsh started out strong, however. In the second round, he was unable
9:17 AM ET Kelsey Puckett LAS VEGAS — It’s Dec. 28, 2020, and UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko is invited to a Roaring ’20s-themed party to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Kyrgyzstan. “I’m like, oh my god, it’s three days before the New Year and I don’t have a dress,” Shevchenko recalled to ESPN two
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming title defense against Taila Santos and what keeps her motivated after largely clearing out the majority of contenders in the flyweight division. Shevchenko also discusses her frequent travels and what she plans to
His life-changing book was actually The Book of Five Rings, and adhering to the Bushido principles is something Prochazka believes in strongly. He is a martial artist first and foremost, and an elite fighter somewhere after that, and has spent the last year on a quest to improve his skill in order to give himself
Image Credit: @UFC/Instagram Jeff Molina expected a grinding type of fight against Zhalgas Zhumagulov. Molina knew Zhumagulov was going to be the toughest test of his career even though the 33-year-old was just 1-3 in the UFC entering the fight. ‘El Jefe’ said Zhumagulov didn’t get enough respect and was anticipating the grueling back and
Joe Rogan will not be part of UFC 275. The longtime color commentator has been replaced by former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping for the upcoming “Teixeira vs. Prochazka” pay-per-view (PPV) event, according to MMA Junkie, scheduled for this Sat. night (June 11, 2022) at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Rogan is expected to return
UFC 275 Embedded, Episode 1: ‘I’m more than ready’ Champ Valentina Shevchenko gets settled and sight-sees in Singapore. Joanna Jedrzejczyk weathers travel woes. Champ Glover Teixeira and challenger Jiri Prochazka adjust to the time and date difference. UFC 275 is on Saturday, June 11. UFC 275 is headlined by two world title bouts. In the
Welcome to the first edition of MMA News’ Top 10 Finishes of the Week! Every week there’s highlight-reel finishes all across the MMA world, and we’ve found some of the absolute best ones to showcase. The return of the UFC after a two-week break provided a number of impressive finishes, several of which made this
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Nicksick: We’ve seen Glover take some pretty big shots and weather the storm, find a way to get a takedown or get to his top-side position, so I think if you went in there and kind of banged on him a little bit, made him think, ‘We’re here to strike,’ that may be your opportunity,
Conor McGregor and Michael Bisping Michael Bisping has shared his thoughts on the advice offered up from Mike Tyson to UFC star Conor McGregor. Earlier this week the boxing legend, Tyson, suggested that McGregor (22-6 MMA) should get at least three wins under his belt before facing any elite competition. “After a defeat, you should
Charles Oliveira has been a seemingly impossible puzzle to solve during his current run. At UFC 274 this past month (May 7, 2022), Oliveira extended his win streak to a lengthy 11 straight adding his 10th finish to that lineup (watch highlights). As the fighter with the most submissions in UFC history, “Do Bronx” has
Ilia Topuria blasts Movsar Evloev after UFC Vegas 56 win ‘you fight shamefully’ Ilia Topuria clearly watched Movsar Evloev’s performance at UFC Vegas 56 on Saturday and wants to get in on the action. In a tweet he tagged directly to Evloev he wrote “@MovsarUFC You fight shamefully! Another decision without any attempt to finish
Sean Strickland has responded to Mike Perry calling him a “racist mother f*cker.” Perry recently took to social media and hit out at Strickland, who he labelled a racist, taunting him about a potential clash in his native Florida. “Sean you racist mother f**ker. You coming to Florida to put hands on me? Its Sunday
9:04 AM ET Jeff WagenheimESPN We often hear fighters say that it’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out. It makes sense. Fighters train for months ahead of a bout to tune up their skills and prepare for their opponent’s tendencies. So when something unexpected comes flying in, it can be a