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Fighter vs. Writer: Does Francis Ngannou Have A Shot Against Tyson Fury? + Matt Brown On How Gaethje Can Beat Poirier at UFC 291

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC knockout king Matt Brown and Damon Martin discussing the latest in combat sports including the boxing matc...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 77

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After her impressive second-round submission win over former champion Holly Holm in the main event of UFC Vegas 77, Mayra Bueno Silva has certainly ma...

UFC Vegas 77 Post Show | Did Mayra Bueno Silva Just Earn A Title Shot By Submitting Holly Holm?

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off the incredible UFC 290, the world's premiere MMA promotion returned with another APEX offering, UFC Vegas 77, and while the card as whole wa...

Trocação Franca | É campeão! Alexandre Pantoja fala da vitória na garra e futuro no UFC

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexandre Pantoja é o mais novo brasileiro a deter um cinturão do UFC, e a vitória veio na base da emoção diante de Brandon Moreno em Las Vegas, ...

UFC Vegas 77 Preview Show | Should Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Headliner Be For Vacant Title?

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following an epic UFC 290 event, the UFC returns to the APEX on Saturday for UFC Vegas 77, and with the women's bantamweight title currently vacant, t...

HOAM | Reaction To Jamahal Hill Vacating Title — How Will New Champ Be Crowned?

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As if the combat sports news cycle couldn't get any crazier this week, Jamahal Hill announced on Thursday that he ruptured his Achilles tendon and wil...

BTL | Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury, Volkanovski Dominates, UFC 290, Adesanya vs. DDP, More

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While UFC 290 this past Saturday was one of the best fight cards the UFC has delivered in quite some time, the headlines were moved from that incredib...

No Bets Barred: Are Holly Holm And Mayra Bueno Silva Fighting For Uncrowned Champ Status At UFC Vegas 77

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coming off the sensational UFC 290 card, the world's premier MMA organization returns with a disappointing follow-up: UFC Vegas 77, headlined by a wom...

Rankings Show: The Best (And Worst) International Fight Weeks Draft + 3 FWs Most Likely To Dethrone Volk, More

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The dust has settled on another chaotic International Fight Week, but where does UFC 290 rank among the greatest pay-per-views in IFW history? Shaun A...

Trocação Franca | Exclusivo: Whindersson Nunes fala de boxe e ‘topa’ duelo com Jake Paul

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whindersson Nunes é um dos maiores YouTubers do Brasil e está brilhando no mundo do boxe de entretenimento. O humorista falou com exclusividade ao T...

TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction | Ep. 7

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conner Burks and Eric Jackman react to Episode 7 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m....

Reaction: Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury Is Actually Happening

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury is official! On Tuesday, news broke that Ngannou and Fury will face each other on Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a...

Fighter vs. Writer: UFC 290 Review, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Islam Makhachev 2 and Matt Brown Offers Advice to Fighters While Teasing His Future Plans

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with Matt Brown and Damon Martin discussing the fallout from UFC 290 including Alexander Volkanovski’s lopsided w...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 290

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where does Alexander Volkanovski go following his one-sided main event victory to retain his UFC featherweight championship in the UFC 290 main event?...

UFC 290 Post Show | Reaction To Alexander Volkanovski's Dominance, Robbie Lawler's Perfect Ending

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UFC 290 delivered one of the best fight cards in quite some time on Saturday night in Las Vegas, and it was capped off by a dominant performance from ...

UFC 290 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Conner Burks (And More Special Guests!)

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relive the magic of UFC 290's live watch party with Mike Heck, Conner Burks, plus a few special guests! Check out the original UFC 290 Watch Party vid...

UFC 290 Preview Show: Will Alexander Volkanovski's Greatness Thwart Yair Rodriguez's Chaos?

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez will cap off Saturday's championship doubleheader at UFC 290, along with a tremendous flyweight title co-main...

HOAM | Final Countdown To UFC 290; Plus, Where Does Alexander Volkanovski Go With Main Event Win?

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the UFC is hours away from their main attraction of their annual International Fight Week, Alexander Volkanovski will look to take one step closer ...

BTL | Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez, UFC 290 Preview, Strickland Shines, McGregor-Chandler

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Saturday, the UFC's annual International Fight Week extravaganza will be capped off by UFC 290, featuring two title fights, and one of the top po...

HOAM | Yair Rodriguez's Upset Chances, Bold Predictions For UFC 290

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UFC 290 might not be the most star-studded International Fight Week card in UFC history, but there the two title fights seem incredibly competitive on...

No Bets Barred: Can Alexander Volkanovski & Brandon Moreno Hold Onto Their Belts At UFC 290?

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After what feels like an eternity of mediocrity, the UFC is finally back in a big way with UFC 290. As always, the UFC does it big on International Fi...

Trocação Franca | Preview do UFC 290 e polêmica brasileira na PFL

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

O Brasil não tem um cinturão no UFC pela primeira vez em mais de uma década, e cabe a Alexandre Pantoja encerrar o jejum sábado, pelo UFC 290, con...

TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction | Ep. 6

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to Episode 6 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET...

Fighter vs. Writer: Alan Jouban Previews UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski as the Featherweight GOAT and Interest in Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya 3

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With UFC 290 just days away, The Fighter vs. The Writer tackles the upcoming card with Alan Jouban joining the show as a special co-host looking ahead...

2023 Half-Year Awards: Debating The Best Fighter, Fights, KOs, Submissions So Far This Year

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe that 2023 is already half over? That's right, it's July now which means the year has hit the halfway mark and there's been a ton of st...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 76

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Strickland feels he deserves a title shot after putting Abus Magomedov away in the second round of the UFC Vegas 76 main event, but will he get t...

UFC Vegas 76 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Sean Strickland's Big Finish, Kevin Lee's Heartbreaking Return

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Strickland needed less than two rounds to put away Abus Magomedov in the main event of UFC Vegas 76 on Saturday night at the APEX, and then calle...

UFC Vegas 76 Preview Show: Can Sean Strickland Sneak Into The Middleweight Title Picture?

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Strickland headlines his fifth event at UFC APEX and given his results and notoriety, is it possible that the controversial middleweight contende...

HOAM | Where Does Marlon Vera Go After Henry Cejudo Withdrawal From UFC 292?

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Cejudo announced on Thursday that a shoulder injury has scratched him from his UFC 292 matchup with Marlon Vera in Boston. While Vera is calling...

BTL | Musk vs. Zuckerberg? Ilia Topuria's Arrival, PFL Controversy, More

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg apparently want to fight in a cage against one another in this crazy year that is 2023, and UFC President D...

HOAM | Sean Strickland's Chances In the Israel Adesanya Sweepstakes, Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Kelvin Gastelum

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Strickland feels he should be in play for Israel Adesanya and the middleweight title should he be successful in his UFC Vegas 76 main event match...

No Bets Barred: Why Exactly Is Sean Strickland Fighting Abus Magomedov At UFC Vegas 76?

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC is back with another dynamite fight card and you know what that means, the No Bets Barred boys are here to break down all their best gambling ...

TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction | Ep. 5

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander K. Lee and Conner Burks react to Episode 5 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 ...

HOAM | Reaction To Ilia Topuria's UFC Jacksonville Masterpiece, PFL Controversy

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ilia Topuria called for a title shot after his one-sided decision win over Josh Emmett in the main event of Saturday's UFC Jacksonville event, and aft...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk Fight, Names His Mount Rushmore of MMA

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the proposed fight between billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and ...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Jacksonville

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ilia Topuria has officially arrived in the UFC's featherweight title picture after a one-sided performance against Josh Emmett in the main event of Sa...

UFC Jacksonville Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Ilia Topuria's Ferocious Win Over Josh Emmett | Title Shot Next?

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ilia Topuria is the real deal. The Spanish sensation tore through Josh Emmett in an eye-opening performance at UFC Jacksonville, but is a title shot n...

UFC Jacksonville Preview Show: Is Ilia Topuria The Future Of The 145lb Division?

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC hits the ABC airwaves for the second time in 2023 on Saturday afternoon — and one of featherweight’s most exciting young talents is taking...

HOAM | Rose Namajunas vs. Manon Fiorot Booked For UFC Paris Instant Reaction

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The beauty of doing a live show in the MMA space is that when big news gets confirmed, you can react to it in real time — and that's what happened o...

BTL | Conor McGregor Allegations, Ngannou-Jones Staredown Impact, UFC Jacksonville, More

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor McGregor is currently part of season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter with the expectations of a fight with fellow coach Michael Chandler later this y...

HOAM | Reaction To Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Vera Booking For UFC 292; Plus, Jasmine Jasudavicius Joins the Show

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC's bantamweight division continues to have compelling matchups on the schedule, such as two new matchups for UFC 292 in August, including Henry...

Jon Anik Reacts To Amanda Nunes' Retirement, Talks Oliveira's Star Power, McGregor vs. Chandler

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UFC play-by-play voice Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to react to Amanda Nunes' retirement at UFC 289, talks the moment they shared following...

No Bets Barred: Can Ilia Topuria Punch His Way To A Title Shot At UFC Jacksonville?

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No Bets Barred is turning the big 5-0! That's right, your favorite MMA gambling podcast is back with it's 50th episode and what better way for the No ...

Trocação Franca | Anderson Silva no cinema, o futuro de Charles do Bronx (e mais)

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Primeiro convidado da história do Trocação Franca, Anderson Silva volta ao podcast para falar de um desafio diferente: a carreira no cinema e seus ...

TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction | Ep. 4

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander K. Lee and Conner Burks react to Episode 4 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 ...

Fighter vs. Writer Reacts to Latest Conor McGregor Allegations, Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou Faceoff and More

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the latest news in MMA including the allegations surrounding...

HOAM | Could Bo Nickal Be A Potential Option For Israel Adesanya's Next Title Defense?

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a lot of questions about who Israel Adesanya could face at UFC 293 in the promotion's return to Sydney in September with all of the middl...

On To the Next One | Is Jared Cannonier vs. Khamzat Chimaev the Fight To Make After UFC Vegas 75?

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Cannonier delivered one of the best performances of his career in his main event victory over Marvin Vettori at Saturday's UFC Vegas 75. With th...

UFC Vegas 75, Bellator 297 & PFL 5 Reaction | Who Won the Weekend?

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following the UFC Vegas 75 main event between Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and José Youngs react to the ...

HOAM | Conor McGregor In Trouble Again, What Does This Mean For His Future?

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor McGregor’s career could be in jeopardy following sexual assault accusations stemming from an alleged incident that took place at the NBA Final...

BTL | UFC 289 Fallout, Nunes Retires, Oliveira Shines, Weekend Tripleheader, More

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UFC 289 is in the books, and will go down to most in the MMA community as a card that exceeded expectations, and also saw one of the best to ever comp...

Bellator 297 | UFC Vegas 75 | PFL 5 Preview Show | Which Promotion Has Best Lineup This Weekend?

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There will be a lot of mixed martial arts action this weekend from three of the biggest promotions on the planet with Bellator 297 and PFL 5 on Friday...

HOAM | Confidence Levels In Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a massive fight on the table between TUF 31 coaches Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, but with Dana White's recent comments, McGregor not b...

No Bets Barred: Breaking Down The Best Bets For UFC Vegas 75, Bellator 297, And PFL 5

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UFC 289 is in the books but the summer MMA slate is just getting started as this weekend, combat sports fans are treated to an MMA triple-header! That...

TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction | Ep. 3

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander K. Lee and Conner Burks react to Episode 3 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 ...

HOAM | Reaction To 'Embarrassing' Floyd Mayweather Boxing Card, Fun UFC 289 Event

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While UFC 289 exceeded expectations on Saturday night, Sunday's Floyd Mayweather headlined boxing card was the exact opposite for more than just the p...

Fighter vs. Writer Reacts to Amanda Nunes’ Retirement, Floyd Mayweather’s Exhibitions and the Possibility of Matt Brown vs. Jim Miller at UFC 300

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin debate the latest topics in MMA including Amanda Nunes’ retirement ...

Trocação Franca | Charles do Bronx exclusivo: Makhachev no Brasil, recordes quebrados, e mais

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trocação Franca no ar em ritmo de “charlinismo”: embalado após nocautear Beneil Dariush no UFC 289, Charles do Bronx fala sobre enfrentar Islam...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 289

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Nunes dominated Irene Aldana in the main event of UFC 289 to retain her bantamweight title, and then announced her retirement from the sport. W...

UFC 289 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Amanda Nunes Retiring On Top, Charles Oliveira's Monster Finish

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Nunes dominated Irene Aldana from bell-to-bell to retain her bantamweight championship in the main event of UFC 289 before laying her gloves, a...

UFC 289 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Conner Burks (And More Special Guests!)

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relive the magic of UFC 289's live watch party with Mike Heck, Conner Burks, plus a few special guests! Check out the original UFC 289 Watch Party vid...

UFC 289 Preview Show: Is This The Last Ride Of Amanda Nunes? | Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush, More

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Nunes will walk to the octagon for the 18th time in her UFC career this Saturday in the promotion's return to Canada, but will fans be witnessi...

HOAM | Final Countdown To UFC 289, PFL 4 Reaction

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC's return to pay-per-view is a little over 24 hours away, and there are a lot of interesting potential storylines heading into UFC 289. What is...

BTL | Nunes vs. Aldana, Dariush's Moment Of Truth, UFC 289, Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury, More

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Nunes will headline UFC 289 this Saturday as she defends her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana. Should she be victorious, what will that ...

HOAM | Is It Do-Or-Die For Beneil Dariush's Title Hopes At UFC 289?

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beneil Dariush has done enough to earn a lightweight title shot in the minds of most MMA pundits, and this Saturday, he puts his spot on the line agai...

No Bets Barred: Can Irene Aldana Upset Amanda Nunes at UFC 289? Plus, Is This The End For Flyweight Unders?

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UFC 289 takes place this Saturday for the promotion's first trip to Canada since 2019, and it should be a good one. In the main event, women's bantamw...

Trocação Franca | A voz de Charles do Bronx no UFC 289

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Só vencer não basta no MMA atual. Para Charles do Bronx, além de bater Beneil Dariush no UFC 289, é importante fazer barulho na entrevista pós-lu...

TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction w/ AK Lee & Conner Burks | Ep. 2

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander K. Lee and Conner Burks react to Episode 2 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 ...

Fighter vs. Writer: Jim Miller Addresses Jared Gordon Being Pulled From Their Fight, His Plans for UFC 300 and a Potential Matchup with Matt Brown

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following a stunning 23-second knockout over Jesse Butler at UFC Vegas 74, Jim Miller joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer. To kick ...

HOAM | Advise To MMA Fans About Controversial Scorecards, Plus UFC 289 Chatter

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This past Saturday featured another UFC event, and another bout that has led to divisiveness due to the scorecards. While it can be frustrating, fans ...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 74

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amir Albazi was on the right end of a split decision that many have deemed controversial in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 74 card against one...

UFC Vegas 74 Post-Fight Show | Was Kai Kara-France Robbed In Main Event Loss To Amir Albazi?

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While most of the MMA community believes Kai Kara-France had done enough to bounce back from his loss to Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC Vegas...

UFC Vegas 74 Preview Show: Will Amir Albazi Make The Leap Against Kai Kara-France?

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the flyweights taking center stage in a UFC non-title main event for the first time in six years, MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, Jed Meshew, and...

HOAM | Reaction To Targeted Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida Main Event

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jailton Almeida is getting the opportunity to get one step closer towards a UFC heavyweight title shot as he is targeted to face Curtis Blaydes in the...

Trocação Franca | Alex Poatan abre o jogo: Adesanya, Blachowicz, Tyson Fury e muito mais

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Edição extra do Trocação Franca nessa semana para receber Alex Poatan, ex-campeão dos médios do UFC que estreia em nova categoria diante de Jan ...

BTL | McGregor vs. Chandler, PFL Drug Test Failures, Bellator vs. RIZIN 2, UFC Vegas 74

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first episode of the highly anticipated 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter is in the books featuring future opponents Conor McGregor and Michael ...

HOAM | Reaction To Return Of The Ultimate Fighter, UFC Matchmaker Tweets

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ultimate Fighter returned to the screens for MMA fans on Tuesday with big name coaches Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler selecting their teams, ...

No Bets Barred: Flyweights (And The Unders) FINALLY Get A Main Event At UFC Vegas 74

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UFC Vegas 74 takes place this Saturday headlined by a flyweight showdown between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi, and you know what that means: the No...

TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction w/ AK Lee & Conner Burks | Ep. 1

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conor McGregor is back! Alexander K. Lee and Conner Burks react to Episode 1 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on the debut edition of TUF Hang, which goes l...

Trocação Franca | Sheetara quer combater machismo no UFC (+ Capoeira, Lins e Silveira)

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mayra Sheetara encara Holly Holm na luta principal do UFC de 15 de julho, em Las Vegas, e quer usar a oportunidade para calar o sexismo dos fãs que n...

HOAM | What Is Going On With Paulo Costa? Plus, UFC's Most Underrated Divisions

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paulo Costa has called cap on the UFC's announcement of him facing Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 291 in July. With his second booking of the year being calle...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Looks Back at Infamous Lemon Juice Prank on TUF Plus Who Is Francis Ngannou’s Ideal First Opponent in Boxing?

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter where Conor McGre...

On To the Next One | Will McGregor vs. Diaz 3 Happen In the UFC? | Ask Mike & AK Anything Part 6

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the UFC in a rare off week, the MMA Fighting matchmakers return with their sixth installment of "Ask Mike & AK anything" to fill in the gaps. On ...

Roundtable: What Is Dana White’s Most Memorable Feud With A UFC Champion?

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UFC President Dana White and bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling are making headlines right now with a public feud over Sterling possibly not bein...

HOAM | Aljamain Sterling Deserves Better, Reliving Memorable Memorial Day Weekend UFC Cards

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aljamain Sterling has been catching some strays as of late from UFC President Dana White, who said that the bantamweight champion "can't seem to get o...

DAMN! They Were Good: B.J. Penn's Place In The Pantheon Of MMA Greats

26 May 2023

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DAMN! They Were Good celebrates the careers of the most exciting and influential fighters in MMA history, and on this episode, the MMA Fighting crew r...

BTL | Dana White vs. Francis Ngannou & Aljamain Sterling, Jones vs. Fury | Fan Q&A Edition

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Between the Links, the MMA Fighting crew is turning the programming over to you, the live viewers, as they banter about your topics in re...

HOAM | Is Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman the Fight To Make?

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of MMA fans seem to be excited about a potential matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. With Chimaev...

Trocação Franca | Não é fogo de palha: Amanda Lemos no cinturão, Mackenzie Dern 2.0

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

O Brasil tem ótimas frentes pelo cinturão dos palhas no UFC, e o Trocação Franca dessa semana recebe as duas. Amanda Lemos, confirmada pelo títul...

HOAM | Who Is Israel Adesanya Going To Fight At UFC 293?

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Israel Adesanya is expected to headline the UFC's return to Sydney in September, but with so many fights booked in the middleweight division, along wi...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Doesn’t Believe Conor McGregor Will Ever Be a Top 5 Ranked Fighter Again

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with Matt Brown and Damon Martin debating the latest news in MMA including Dana White’s comments about the PFL si...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 73

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following her eye-opening performance against Angela Hill in the main event of UFC Vegas 73, Mackenzie Dern not only called out Rose Namajunas, but al...

UFC Vegas 73 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Mackenzie Dern's Lopsided Win, Callout Of Rose Namajunas

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following Mackenzie Dern's one-sided win over Angela Hill in the main event of UFC Vegas 73, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Alexander K. Le...

UFC Vegas 73 Preview Show | Is It Do-Or-Die For Mackenzie Dern's Title Aspirations In Main Event?

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mackenzie Dern will look to get back on track, while Angela Hill is out to spoil that storyline and pick up her third straight victory in the process ...

HOAM | Will Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Happen in 2023?

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler are expected to fight following the airing this upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, the big questions s...

BTL | Ngannou To PFL, Dana White Announces Big UFC Fights, Conor McGregor Doc

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Ngannou ended his MMA free agency as the former UFC heavyweight champion signed a new deal with the PFL. While there are still more questions ...

HOAM | Reaction To Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 For the BMF Title At UFC 291

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will battle for the second time inside the octagon in the main event of UFC 291 on July 29 in Salt Lake City for the...

No Bets Barred: Will Mackenzie Dern Rebound With Win Over Angela Hill At UFC Vegas 73?

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UFC Vegas 73 takes place this Saturday headlined by a strawweight showdown between Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill, and you know what that means: the N...

Roundtable: Francis Ngannou’s Free Agency Gambit A Success? Analyzing All Angles Of Champ's PFL Move

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Francis Ngannou has not only found a new home, but he spoke with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour about some of the particulars of his massive deal with ...

Trocação Franca | Ngannou faz história, Malhadinho voa e Walker embala

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Semana agitada entre os pesos pesados no MMA, e o Trocação Franca recebe Junior Cigano para dissecar os detalhes do histórico acordo de Francis Nga...