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
UFC Honors: Nominees for UFC Comeback of the Year announced | Video Toyo Tires presents the 2022 UFC Honors Comeback of the Year nominees. Make your selection by voting in the Community tab on the UFC YouTube channel or on other UFC social channels. Four athletes were nominated in the category: Gregory Rodrigues, Leon Edwards,
99 Debutants At 18, Raul Rosas Jr. became the youngest fighter in UFC history to earn a victory when he submitted Jay Perrin in his debut at UFC 282. 199 fight night bonuses awarded UFC 282: Błachowicz vs Ankalaev had 11 fight night bonuses, the most for an event in 2022. 20,845 fans watched UFC
The UFC has released a video featuring some of the promotion’s top finishes of 2022, but shown through the octagon-side lens of a cell phone camera on the arena floor. Included in the moments captured was the incredible front kick knockout against Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 in May. In the video, the former Bellator
10:11 AM ET SAITAMA, Japan — AJ McKee felt a bit of pressure heading to the ring Saturday night. And it wasn’t just the weight of the black samurai costume he wore for his elaborate walk out. With a McKee win, his Bellator promotion would sweep its competition with Japan’s Rizin. On top of that,
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has given his prediction for Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski. dos Anjos picked up a massive win over Bryan Barberena in his return at UFC Orlando earlier this month. He submitted Barberena with a neck crank in the second round in his return to welterweight. dos Anjos has
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has encouraged Paulo Costa to take on Khamzat Chimaev in the last fight of his contract. We all know Paulo Costa to be an eccentric figure. In addition to his actions in the cage, he’s also got a bizarre personality on social media. So much so, of course, that his tweets
The past year will go down as one of the most memorable and turbulent years in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) history. From title fight upsets to instant Octagon classics, combat fans witnessed more than they bargained for over the last 12 months. While UFC failed to grace us with a final card this weekend to