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Fighter vs. Writer Debates Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili, Does the UFC Want O'Malley To Win Plus Picks and Predictions for UFC 306

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin break down the UFC 306 main event between Sean O’Malley ...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 97

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Brady picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday in the main event of UFC Vegas 97, defeating one-time title challenger Gilbert Burns vi...

UFC Vegas 97 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Sean Brady Outworking Gilbert Burns, And The Welterweight Title Picture

08 Sep 2024

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Sean Brady picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday, outworking Gilbert Burns for a unanimous decision victory at UFC Vegas 97. Where does ...

REACTION | Demetrious Johnson Retires From MMA — Will He Get UFC Hall of Fame Nod?

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former UFC flyweight champion, ONE flyweight champion, and one oof the greatest MMA fighters of all-time Demetrious Johnson announced his retirement f...

UFC Vegas 97 & Bellator San Diego Preview Show | Burns vs. Brady | Nurmagomedov vs. Shabily

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC returns after a rare weekend off with UFC Vegas 97, headlined by one-time welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. Bellator...

BTL | Reaction To Jon Jones GOAT Promo, Pereira Teases Middleweight Return, UFC vs. Bellator, More

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought the Dana White promotional push of Jon Jones' UFC greatness would slow down a touch, it got taken to another level this week wit...

The 2024 UFC Fantasy Draft: Which 48 Fighters Will End This Year On A High Note?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 NFL season kicks off this Thursday, and in light of that, the MMA Fighting crew decided to get together to draft yet again, but this time, we...

Fighter vs. Writer Debates Alex Pereira Returning to Middleweight, Jon Jones Legacy If He Doesn’t Fight Jon Jones

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Alex Pereira announcing plans to return to middlew...

Reaction | Alex Pereira MOVING BACK To Middleweight?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira says he's focused on his UFC 307 title defense against Khalil Rountree, but regardless of what happens, he...

Playing the Feud: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall — Who Is Winning?

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones and interim champ Tom Aspinall continuing to heat up their rivalry on social media, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and ...

BTL | Dana White Quadruples Down In Jon Jones Debate, Borralho Shines, Ngannou vs. Ferreira

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC CEO Dana White just won't quit Jon Jones when it comes to the debate on the greatest fighter of all-time, as well as the pound-for-pound best figh...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Talks UFC Fighter Pay Issues Amid Ongoing Antitrust Lawsuit

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC legend Matt Brown discusses the ongoing debate about fighter pay in the UFC and he uses his own career as an example on the latest episode of The ...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 96

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caio Borralho made a statement on Saturday night when he defeated Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC Vegas 96, and did so without using his high...

UFC Vegas 96 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Caio Borralho's Gritty Win Over Jared Cannonier

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caio Borralho chose to stand with Jared Cannonier for the entirety of their five-round main event of UFC Vegas 96, and it was enough to get the job do...

UFC Vegas 96 Preview Show | Can Caio Borralho Become Legit Title Threat With Main Event Win?

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caio Borralho got his wish as he will face one-time UFC title challenger Jared Cannonier in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 96 fight card at th...

BTL | Du Plessis Stops Adesanya, Pereira vs. Rountree, Dana White Takes Blame For Ngannou Scrub

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC 305 is officially in the books, and Dricus du Plessis is still the UFC middleweight champion after submitting former two-time champ Israel Adesany...

No Bets Barred: Changing Of The Guard At UFC Vegas 96, And A Major Announcement

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC Vegas 96 takes place this Saturday at the world’s most famous APEX, headlined by a middleweight matchup between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralh...

Fighter vs. Writer Reacts to Dricus du Plessis Winning, Where Does Israel Adesanya Go From Here Plus the Latest on Conor McGregor

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Dricus du Plessis cementing his status as champion with a de...

On To the Next One | What's Next For Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya After UFC 305?

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to UFC CEO Dana White, Sean Strickland will likely be next for Dricus du Plessis after the middleweight champ finished Israel Adesanya in th...

UFC 305 Post Show | Reaction to Dricus du Plessis Submitting Israel Adesanya, More

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dricus du Plessis backed up all his talk, submitting Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 305 to retain his middleweight title on Saturday. Now th...

UFC 305 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Conner Burks

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Relive the magic of UFC 305's live watch party with Mike Heck and Conner Burks! Check out the original UFC 305 Watch Party here: https://youtube.com/...

UFC 305 Preview Show: Can Israel Adesanya Recapture Gold Against Dricus Du Plessis?

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel Adesanya has a chance to etch his name in history against Dricus du Plessis this weekend. On Saturday, du Plessis defends his middleweight titl...

BTL | Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya, UFC 305, Dana White's Update On Conor McGregor

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC returns to pay-per-view this Saturday in Perth, Western Australia, and brings a highly anticipated title fight between Dricus du Plessis and I...

No Bets Barred: Can Israel Adesanya Make History At UFC 305 And Beat Dricus Du Plessis To Reclaim The Middleweight Title?

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC 305 takes place this Saturday in Perth, Australia headlined by a middleweight title matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, so the ...

Jon Anik Previews Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya Headliner At UFC 305, Responds To Critics

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC lead commentator Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to preview Saturday's UFC 305 event, the main event between Dricus du Plessis and Israel ...

Fighter vs. Writer: Daniel Cormier Reacts to U.S. Wrestling's Olympic Struggles, UFC 305 Preview

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC Hall of Famer and two-time Olympian Daniel Cormier joins The Fighter vs. The Writer this week to look back at an up and down week for the U.S. men...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 95

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Serghei Spivac made quick work of the durable veteran Marcin Tybura in the main event of UFC Vegas 95 this past Saturday night at the UFC APEX. After ...

UFC Vegas 95 Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Serghei Spivac's Quick Submission To Cap Off Tough Card

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Serghei Spivac bounced back in the win column impressively as he became the first fighter to ever submit Marcin Tybura in the main event of UFC Vegas ...

UFC Vegas 95 Preview Show: Can Spivac Get Revenge On Tybura? Plus, Weight Misses Galore

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A UFC heavyweight rematch tops the bill of Saturday's UFC Vegas 95 as Marcin Tybura looks to go 2-0 in the series against Serghei Spivac at the APEX. ...

HOAM | Shavkat Rakhmonov Or Kamaru Usman — Who Should Be Next For Belal Muhammad?

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck talks the welterweight division's title picture in the UFC, the talk of Kamaru Usman getting the first shot at Belal Muhammad...

BTL | Umar Nurmagomedov Shines, Topuria vs. Holloway Tops UFC 308 Lineup, Ngannou's MMA Return Set

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A slew of massive MMA bouts were announced for both the UFC and PFL featuring some of the sport's biggest and rising stars. In the main event of UFC 3...

No Bets Barred: Marcin Tybura & Serghei Spivac Rematch At UFC Vegas 95, Plus Olympics Talk

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC is back to the world's most famous APEX. This Saturday, the UFC returns Sin City for UFC Vegas 95, headlined by a heavyweight rematch between ...

HOAM | Reaction To Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway At UFC 308; Plus, What Will Headline UFC 307?

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC's annual pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi has an incredible main event with Ilia Topuria defending his featherweight title against BMF champion...

Fighter vs. Writer Debates What’s Next for Tony Ferguson, O’Malley’s Coach Getting Into It w/ Merab + More

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss what comes next for Tony Ferguson after an eighth ...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Abu Dhabi

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Umar Nurmagomedov continues to live up to the hype as he added longtime contender Cory Sandhagen to his hit list Saturday in the main event of UFC Abu...

UFC Abu Dhabi Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Umar Nurmagomedov's Statement Win, Ferguson's Historic Loss

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Umar Nurmagomedov delivered the best performance of his career, taking a unanimous decision over Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi to stake his claim fo...

UFC Abu Dhabi Preview Show: Will Cory Sandhagen or Umar Nurmagomedov Earn A Bantamweight Title Shot?

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov face off in the main event of UFC AbuDhabi this Saturday and the stakes could hardly be higher. Though not confir...

BTL | Belal Muhammad stuns Leon Edwards, Tom Aspinall is HIM, UFC 304 fallout, and UFC Abu Dhabi

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At UFC 304, Belal Muhammad made the MMA world eat crow, upsetting Leon Edwards to claim the welterweight title in the main event. in the co-main ...

No Bets Barred: Can Umar Nurmagomedov Make A Statement Against Cory Sandhagen At UFC Abu Dhabi?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC is back in Abu Dhabi. This Saturday, the UFC returns to the UAE with a banger of a Fight Night card, headlined by a bantamweight bout between ...

Fighter vs. Writer Debates Does Jon Jones Need to Fight Tom Aspinall? Did the UFC Make the Right Move Cutting Muhammad Mokaev?

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 304 including Belal Muhammad’s win, do...

On To the Next One | What's Next For Belal Muhammad, Leon Edwards After UFC 304?

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Belal Muhammad is the brand new UFC welterweight champion after pulling off the upset against Leon Edwards in the main event of Saturday's UFC 304 fig...

UFC 304 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Belal Muhammad Stunning Leon Edwards To Win Title

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Belal Muhammad silenced the doubters, and there's no doubt people will remember his name now as he is the new UFC welterweight champion following a sp...

UFC 304 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Conner Burks

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Relive the magic of UFC 304's live watch party with Mike Heck and Conner Burks! Timestamps: Intro & Nathaniel Wood vs. Daniel Pineda (5:00) Arnold All...

UFC 304 Preview Show | Leon Edwards or Tom Aspinall, Which Champ Is Most Primed For An Upset?

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leon Edwards gets a home country fight in his third defense of the UFC welterweight title as he looks to close his chapter with Belal Muhammad when th...

HOAM | Final Countdown To UFC 304

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC's next pay-per-view event is just hours away, and the burning questions continue to rise in regards to the two championship bouts, and where e...

BTL | Edwards vs. Muhammad, Jake Paul Stops Mike Perry, UFC 304 Press Conference Reaction

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Saturday, Leon Edwards defends the UFC welterweight title against Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304, while Tom Aspinall puts his interi...

Jon Anik Talks Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 At UFC 304, Paddy Pimblett's Contract Reveal

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC lead play-by-play commentator Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to preview Saturday's UFC 304 fight card, the main event between Leon Edward...

UFC 304 Preview: Laura Sanko Calls Jon Jones the GOAT but Tom Aspinall is the ‘Best Heavyweight' Right Now

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Sanko looks ahead at some of the biggest storylines happening at UFC 304 including Belal Muhammad seeking to dethrone Leon Edwards in what might...

No Bets Barred: Will Leon Edwards And Tom Aspinall Retain Their Titles On Home Soil At UFC 304?

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC is back across the pond! This Saturday, UFC 304 takes place in Manchester, England and for the first time ever, and English UFC card will feat...

HOAM | Should Dana White Call Jake Paul's Bluff After Alex Pereira Callout?

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After stopping Mike Perry in the sixth round of their boxing headliner this past Saturday, Jake Paul called out UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pe...

Fighter vs. Writer: Tyron Woodley Defends Paul vs. Tyson, Reveals Comeback Plans For 2024

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Tyron Woodley joins the show to break down what happened in the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight an...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 94

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Virna Jandiroba may have punched her ticket to a UFC strawweight title fight against champion Zhang Weili with an incredibly impressive second-round s...

Paul vs. Perry & UFC Vegas 94 Post Show | Reaction To Jake Paul's Stoppage Win; Plus, Conor McGregor Fires Mike Perry?

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While many in the MMA community hoped Mike Perry would be the one to stop Jake Paul, it wasn't meant to be as Paul delivered a one-sided performance a...

Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry & UFC Vegas 94 Preview Show: Is 'Platinum' About To Spoil The Party?

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Mike Perry about to spoil the Jake Paul party? Join Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon as we preview a double-header weeke...

HOAM | What's Next For Paddy Pimblett If He Beats King Green At UFC 304?

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC 304 lightweight bout between Paddy Pimblett and King Green might be the most intriguing fight on the entire pay-per-view slate with Pimblett t...

BTL | Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, Nate Diaz Lawsuit, UFC Vegas 94

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Perry finally gets his chance to face Jake Paul in the boxing ring this Saturday in Tampa. While it seems as if the BKFC star is in a great situa...

HOAM | Dana White Hopes Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Happens This Year — But Will It?

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler seemed to be on the same page this past weekend in regards to the rebooking of their matchup, but UFC CEO Dana Whi...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Sympathizes w/ Ronda Rousey, Picks & Predictions For Paul vs. Perry + More

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Dana White’s recent statements on Ronda Rousey and why her ...

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

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rose Namajunas picked up her second straight main event victory this past Saturday at UFC Denver, earning a dominant unanimous decision over Tracy Cor...

UFC Denver Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Namajunas' Dominance, Silva vs. Dober All-Out Chaos

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rose Namajunas capped off Saturday's UFC Denver event with a one-sided victory over Tracy Cortez to earn her second straight win at 125 pounds. Follow...

UFC Denver Preview Show | What's At Stake For Rose Namajunas, Tracy Cortez In Main Event?

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former UFC champion Rose Namajunas has a new opponent for Saturday's UFC Denver headliner as it shifts from Maycee Barber to Tracy Cortez. Are the sta...

HOAM | Reaction To Dustin Poirier & Michael Chandler Beef, Paddy Pimblett's Potential Free Agency

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin Poirier has had himself quite the week on Twitter with impeccable timing, while Michael Chandler has been opportunistic as well — although, i...

2024 Half-Year Awards: Debating the Best Fighter, Fights, KOs, Submissions So Far This Year

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While some years in MMA seem like they go by so quickly, for some reason, 2024 has already seemed like three years have gone by with the highs and low...

No Bets Barred: Does Rose Namajunas Still Have It Or Can Tracy Cortez Pull Off The Upset At UFC Denver?

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a rare week off, the UFC returns this Saturday with UFC Denver, headlined by a women's flyweight fight between former strawweight champion Rose ...

BTL | Diaz vs. Masvidal REACTION, Namajunas vs. Cortez Headline UFC Denver, Jones vs. Stipe, More

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal wrote the second chapter of their combat sports rivalry this past Saturday night in the boxing ring. This time, Diaz got ...

HOAM | What's Next For Nate Diaz After Boxing Win Over Jorge Masvidal?

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Diaz got the job done this past Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif., earning a majority decision win over Jorge Masvidal in a rematch from their UF...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reveals the Worst Injuries He Suffered In His Career Plus the Latest on Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones and More

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown details the worst injuries he suffered during his career, plus we talk abou...

Diaz vs. Masvidal Post-Fight Show: That Was Actually Pretty Damn Fun?? | Diaz vs. Masvidal Results

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn't ya know it ... Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal was actually pretty damn fun! MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, and Eric Jackman react t...

Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal Preview Show | Will Rematch Deliver Better Than Fight Week Has?

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Saturday, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will run it back nearly four years removed from their UFC bout — but this time, they'll do it in the box...

HOAM | Reaction To Michael Chandler Teasing Islam Makhachev Fight Offer; Plus, Alex Pereira's All-Time Ranking

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Chandler recently said he was offered a lightweight title shot against champion Islam Makhachev, but still left the door open for Conor McGreg...

Dan Ige Reveals Details Behind Shortest-Notice Fight in UFC History, Plans Return On More Lucrative Contract

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Ige reveals how the shortest notice fight in UFC history came together after he got a call asking if he was interested in facing Diego Lopes in ju...

BTL | Alex Pereira Delivers Another Highlight At UFC 303, Lopes vs. Ige, Masvidal vs. Diaz 2

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Pereira’s rise in the UFC may be an unprecedented one for the promotion in their 26th year, and he added to his legend with a brutal second-rou...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Calls For Pereira vs. Jones, Reacts to Chandler Potentially Getting Title Shot

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to everything that happened at UFC 303, Alex Pereira’s prospe...

On To the Next One | What's Next For Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka After UFC 303?

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Pereira appears to have many options in front of him, and the path he ends up choosing could be a fascinating one. After brutally knocking out Ji...

UFC 303 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Alex Pereira's Brutal Knockout Of Jiri Prochazka

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Pereira's meteoric rise continued on Saturday night as he viciously knocked out Jiri Prochazka in their rematch for the light heavyweight title i...

UFC 303 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Conner Burks

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Relive the magic of UFC 303's live watch party with Mike Heck and Conner Burks! Check out the original UFC 303 Watch Party video here: https://www.you...

UFC 303 Preview Show: Will Alex Pereira Boop Jiri Prochazka Once Again? | Ortega vs. Lopes, Garry vs. MVP

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Pereira is once again saving the day, but will his magic run out against Jiri Prochazka? Join Shaun Al-Shatti, Jed Meshew, Eric Jackman, and E. C...

HOAM | What's At Stake In Ian Machado Garry vs. Michael Page UFC 303 Matchup?

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Machado Garry and Michael Page will battle in the welterweight main card opener of UFC 303 on Saturday. While it's in the spot that it's in, outsi...

BTL | Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2, UFC 303, Arman Tsarukyan Suspension, More

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even though Conor McGregor's return has been delayed, UFC 303 has moved on quite nicely without him, and this Saturday, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazk...

No Bets Barred: Will Jiri Prochazka Get Short Notice Revenge On Alex Pereira At UFC 303?

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC is back in Las Vegas. This Saturday, the UFC 303 takes place in the fight capital of the world. Originally set to be headlined by Conor McGreg...

HOAM | Is Jon Jones In Play For Alex Pereira With UFC 303 Win?

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Pereira came through big for the UFC once again heading into Saturday's UFC 303 pay-per-view event. With the star power, the accolades, having a ...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why Conor McGregor Still Deserves Criticism for Dropping Out of UFC 303 Even With a Legitimate Injury

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC legend Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin reacting to the latest news in combat spor...

On To the Next One | What's Next For Robert Whittaker After Quick Knockout Win At UFC Saudi Arabia?

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Whittaker closed the show at UFC Saudi Arabia with a quick, and brutal knockout of Ikram Aliskerov, and sent a message to the top of the middle...

UFC Saudi Arabia Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Robert Whittaker Destroying Ikram Aliskerov

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Whittaker reminded fans that he's still one of the best middleweights in the world as he quickly dispatched the very dangerous Ikram Aliskerov ...

UFC Saudi Arabia & Bellator Dublin Preview Show | Can Ikram Aliskerov Shake Up Division With Win Over Robert Whittaker?

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC and Bellator will go head-to-head on Saturday with UFC Saudi Arabia and Bellator Dublin, and while the UFC clearly has the deeper lineup, Bell...

HOAM | Reaction To Carlos Ulberg's UFC 303 Withdrawal, Kelvin Gastelum's Rough Weight Cut

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC 303 has taken another hit to its main card with the loss of surging light heavyweight contender Carlos Ulberg from his scheduled bout with Anthony...

BTL | Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, DDP vs. Adesanya, McGregor & Chandler's Future, UFC Saudi Arabia

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While a couple of huge fights in the MMA and boxing world have been announced — with one, in particular crossing over into both sports — the futur...

No Bets Barred: Breaking Down Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov In The UFC's Saudi Arabian Debut

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC is heading to Saudi Arabia! This Saturday, the UFC makes its maiden voyage to Saudi Arabia with a Fight Night card headlined by a middleweight...

Emergency Reaction: Jake Paul Now Fights Mike Perry On July 20 Ahead Of Mike Tyson Bout

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Paul is still fighting Mike Tyson in November, but he will still compete on July 20 as originally planned, but Paul will face the dangerous BKFC ...

HOAM | Reaction To Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya Announcement For UFC 305

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel Adesanya is officially back as he'll face Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight championship in the main event of August's UFC 305 event i...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Conor McGregor News, Where Does Michael Chandler Go From Here?

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with Matt Brown back from his bear hunting expedition in Canada alongside MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 93

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tatsuro Taira improved to 16-0 as a pro with the biggest win of his career on Saturday at the UFC APEX with a second-round finish of Alex Perez in the...

UFC Vegas 93, Silva vs. Sonnen 3 & Tank vs. Martin Post-Fight Show

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tatsuro Taira and Gervonta Davis ended their respective main event bouts without the need of the judges, with Taira earning a second-round TKO victory...

UFC Vegas 93, Silva vs. Sonnen 3 & Tank vs. Martin Preview Show

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The MMA and boxing spaces will be occupied this weekend with UFC Vegas 93 headlined by Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira, along with Anderson Silva vs. Cha...

HOAM | Reaction To Khamzat Chimaev's Withdrawal, Pereira Being UFC's MVP, UFC 303 Madness

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday will be a day MMA fans won't soon forget after losing three of the four fighters in the originally scheduled main events of UFC Saudi Arabia ...

Emergency Reaction: Conor McGregor Is OUT Of UFC 303, Alex Pereira Saves The Day

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this breaking news podcast, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew, Damon Martin, and Eric Jackman react to the breaking news that Conor McGregor is OUT of his ...

BTL | Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Craziness, Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen 3, More

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC 303 is just over two weeks away, and the main event between the returning Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is seemingly on the ropes once again...

No Bets Barred: Which Flyweight Prospects Will Announce Themselves At UFC Vegas 93?

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UFC Louisville is in the books so it's back to the APEX for UFC Vegas 93! Headlined by a flyweight matchup between Alex Perez and Tatsuro Taira, UFC V...

HOAM | Where Does Jared Cannonier Go After Stoppage Loss At UFC Louisville?

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a very slow week in the world of MMA and the UFC following UFC Louisville, and heading into UFC Vegas 93 this Saturday. Following the controversi...

Fighter vs. Writer: Alan Jouban Reacts to Bad UFC Louisville Stoppage, Hopes WWE Event Changes How UFC Uses APEX

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC analyst Alan Jouban and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin discussing the latest in combat sports i...