Tag: UFC
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Will the UFC Have a Next Global Superstar?
Whether showered in praise or embroiled in controversy, the name Conor McGregor reigns notorious among sports fans across the planet. McGregor skyrocketed to fame not just for his slick suits, iconic one-liners, and unmistakable Irish accent but also for his exceptional fighting skills, which led him to become the first fighter in UFC history to…
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Blood Diamond… What went wrong?
Blood Diamond, a fighter with one of the most unique names and explosive fighting styles to grace the UFC, was widely expected to make waves in the welterweight division. Born Mike Mathetha, the Zimbabwean-born New Zealander earned his nickname and reputation through his dynamic striking abilities honed at City Kickboxing. This powerhouse MMA gym has…
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The Dynamic Evolution of the UFC Featherweight Division
What Makes the Featherweight Division So Exciting? The UFC Featherweight Division is one of mixed martial arts’s most exciting and fiercely competitive weight classes. This division, featuring athletes weighing up to 145 pounds, has produced some of UFC history’s most memorable fights and remarkable champions. Featherweight fighters balance speed, technical skill, and knockout power perfectly,…
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Ilia Topuria Knocks Max Holloway Out!!! (UFC 308 Review)
Ilia Topuria delivered a career-defining knockout, stopping Max Holloway in the third round at UFC 308. Known for his resilience, Holloway was stunned by Topuria’s pinpoint straight right, followed by a left hook that dropped him cold. Topuria’s ground-and-pound sealed the finish, marking the first time Holloway has been knocked out. With both Alexander Volkanovski…
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UFC 297 Predictions
UFC’s first numbered event of 2024 has arrived and takes place this weekend with the newly-crowned Middleweight Champion, Sean Strickland, defending his title against #2 ranked Dricus Du Plessis. Also, we enter a new era of the women’s bantamweight MMA following the retirement of the great Amanda Nunes, as Raquel Pennington faces Mayra Bueno Silva…