By Tio Falase – MMA News, Opinions & more

  • Why Ilia Topuria is the Fighter of the Year Over Alex Pereira

    Why Ilia Topuria is the Fighter of the Year Over Alex Pereira

    When it comes to determining the Fighter of the Year, the debate often boils down to accomplishments, dominance, and, most importantly, the quality of the opposition faced. Both Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira had remarkable years, each etching their names deeper into UFC history. However, when you examine their resumes side by side, Ilia Topuria’s…

  • Fighter Pay in MMA: The Underpayment Problem in Combat Sports

    Fighter Pay in MMA: The Underpayment Problem in Combat Sports

    Fighter pay is one of the most contentious issues in mixed martial arts. While the sport has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry, many athletes, even at the highest levels, struggle to make a living wage. The debate over fighter compensation continues to rage, with fighters, fans, and analysts calling for greater equity in how revenue…

  • Weight Cutting and Hydration Tests in MMA: A double edged sword?

    Weight Cutting and Hydration Tests in MMA: A double edged sword?

    Weight cutting is one of mixed martial arts’ most controversial yet integral aspects. It involves fighters drastically reducing their body weight in the days leading up to a fight to compete in a specific weight class. While this practice is deeply embedded in combat sports, it raises questions about safety, fairness, and the balance between…

  • Who Beats Pantoja at Flyweight? (UFC 310 Results)

    Who Beats Pantoja at Flyweight? (UFC 310 Results)

    Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura Round 1:Pantoja started with a hard leg kick, but Asakura responded with a flying knee that narrowly missed. Pantoja clinched up and clipped Asakura with a left hand, partially taking him down, but Asakura quickly got back to his feet and pressed Pantoja against the cage. Pantoja scored a takedown…

  • UFC 310: Ian Garry vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov – A Clash of Future Champions?

    UFC 310: Ian Garry vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov – A Clash of Future Champions?

    This weekend at UFC 310, fight fans will be treated to a pivotal welterweight clash as rising stars Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov face off in a five-round number-one contender bout. The stakes couldn’t be higher, with the winner securing a shot at reigning champion Belal Muhammad, who is expected to return from injury next…

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