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Pros react after Roman Dolidze defeats Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 104
Chris Taylor - March 15, 2025
UFC Vegas 104 Results: Roman Dolidze defeats Marvin Vettori (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 15, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 104 results, including the main event rematch between Marvin Vettori and Romand Dolidze. Vettori and Dolidze originally collided at UFC 286 two years ago in London, with the Italian emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision.
UFC Vegas 104 Results: Chidi Njokuani stops Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 15, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 104 results, including the co-main event between Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Chidi Njokuani. Njokuani (25-10 MMA) enters the contest on a two-fight winning streak, his latest victory being a unanimous decision win over Jared Gooden this past October. Prior to those triumphs, the 36-year-old was one a 3-fight losing skid.
UFC Vegas 104 Results: Waldo Cortes-Acosta KO's Ryan Spann (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 15, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 104 results, including the featured prelim between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ryan Spann. Cortes-Acosta (13-1 MMA) will enter the contest on a three-fight winning streak, this after scoring Octagon wins over Łukasz Brzeski, Andrei Arlovski and Robelis Despaigne. ‘Salsa Boy’ has gone 5-1 since joining the UFC ranks in October of 2022.
UFC Vegas 104: 'Vettori vs. Dolidze 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 15, 2025
The Octagon is back in the Apex for tonight’s UFC Vegas 104 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze 2. Vettori and Dolidze originally collided at UFC 286 two years ago in London, with the Italian emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision.
Paul Hughes responds to Josh Thomson's recent criticism of the PFL: "It's become a trend to hate on them"
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2025
PFL lightweight contender Paul Hughes has responded to Josh Thomson’s recent comments. It’s not exactly a secret that the PFL is in a bit of a strange spot at the moment. The Donn Davis-led promotion famously bought Bellator in late 2023, signaling a big move for the company. However, their 2024 offering was a bit of a mixed bag. While names such as Dakota Ditcheva continued to rise, many, many fighters were unhappy. Names such as Patricio Pitbull, Gegard Mousasi, Austin Vanderford and more, all requested and were granted their releases.
Diego Lopes expects Ilia Topuria to do well at lightweight, still hopes they can end up fighting
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2025
Diego Lopes is confident Ilia Topuria will do well at lightweight. Topuria vacated his featherweight title so he can move up to lightweight. With the belt vacated, Lopes will headline UFC 314 against Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant title. Although Lopes is focused on his own fight, he says he will pay attention to how Topuria does at lightweight and expects the former champ to have success.
Robbie Lawler provides retirement update amid rumors of BKFC fight against Mike Perry: "Never say never"
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2025
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler isn’t saying never on a BKFC fight against Mike Perry. ‘Ruthless’ famously retired following a stunning first-round knockout win over Niko Price in July 2023. The former champion got the storybook ending many fighters crave, but he could wind up fighting again. Earlier this year, Mike Perry called out Robbie Lawler to a fight in the BKFC ring. For his part, ‘Platinum’ hasn’t been in action since his knockout loss to Jake Paul in the boxing ring last July.
Jason 'Mayhem' Miller offers health update on former rival Nick Diaz: "He's getting it together"
Josh Evanoff - March 14, 2025
Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller has provided a promising update on his former UFC rival Nick Diaz. The former Strikeforce and WEC champion had a rough 2024. Nick Diaz was famously set to end a three-year layoff against Vicente Luque last summer in Abu Dhabi. However, the welterweight withdrew due to unknown reasons, and the bout was rebooked for UFC 310 in December. Sadly, the fight was again canceled. However, this cancellation was far more troubling.
Arman Tsarukyan expects Ilia Topuria to challenge Islam Makhachev for UFC lightweight title next
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 14, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan believes the next UFC lightweight title challenger will be Ilia Topuria. Recently, Dana White announced that the main event of UFC 314 will determine a new UFC Featherweight Champion. Topuria will officially vacate the 145-pound gold once Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes begins. Topuria made the decision to relinquish the featherweight title in favor of moving up to the lightweight division.
UFC Vegas 104 weigh-in results: Good news for Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 14, 2025
The UFC Vegas 104 weigh-ins have wrapped up, and there were three scale fails. Taking center stage in the main event of this Saturday’s card inside the UFC Apex will be two middleweights vying to show they can break into elite status. Marvin Vettori steps back inside the Octagon for the first time since 2023 when he takes on Roman Dolidze. Both men made use of the extra pound allowance for non-title fights, clocking in at 186 pounds each.
Alex Pereira's coaches believe he defeated Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313
Harry Kettle - March 14, 2025
UFC star Alex Pereira’s coaches are of the belief that he should’ve had his hand raised against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Last weekend at UFC 313, Alex Pereira fell to a defeat at the hands of Magomed Ankalaev. It was a tight fight but in the end, it was Ankalaev who managed to walk out of Las Vegas with the UFC light heavyweight championship.
Alexander Volkanovski admits having self doubt ahead of UFC 314 return
Harry Kettle - March 14, 2025
UFC legend Alexander Volkanovski has admitted to having some self doubt ahead of his return to the cage at UFC 314. When it comes to the featherweight division, Alexander Volkanovski is one of the best of all time at 145 pounds. He has achieved some truly remarkable things throughout the course of his career, including defeating Max Holloway three times. Oh, and he also gave Islam Makhachev the toughest fight of his UFC run at lightweight.
Anthony Smith explains why UFC Kansas City is his retirement fight: "It's final"
Cole Shelton - March 13, 2025
Anthony Smith has confirmed his UFC Kansas City fight against Mingyang Zhang will be his final fight. Smith believes he’s likely already stayed around for too long but knows the time is now to retire, regardless of the result. Even if Smth turns back the clock and has an incredible performance, he says this retirement is for good.
Andrei Arlovski set for first fight since leaving the UFC at Dirty Boxing 1
Josh Evanoff - March 13, 2025
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski will compete in the boxing ring later this month. ‘The Pitbull’ hasn’t been seen in action since a clash with Martin Buday last June at UFC 303. The former champion entered the bout riding a three-fight losing streak, previously suffering losses against Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Don’Tale Mayes, and Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Sadly for Andrei Arlovski, he was handed a split-decision loss by ‘Badys’ last summer. After the defeat, he was released from the promotion.
Donald Trump praises Conor McGregor during recent meeting with Irish prime minister: "Best tattoos I've ever seen"
Josh Evanoff - March 13, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump recently offered praise of UFC star Conor McGregor during a meeting with the Irish prime minister. It’s no secret that the 45th and 47th U.S. President is a longtime fan of MMA and the UFC. As a lifelong friend of Dana White, Donald Trump began attending events on a regular basis in 2022 to promote his second Presidential campaign. The organization’s efforts paid off in November, as the Republican nominee defeated then-Vice President Kamala Harris to win a second trip to the White House.
Paige VanZant interested in UFC return after Austin Vanderford's recent debut: "I took it for granted"
Josh Evanoff - March 13, 2025
Former UFC women’s strawweight contender Paige VanZant is interested in a return to the cage. ’12 Gauge’ recently made her return to the octagon, but not as a fighter. Last month, Paige VanZant was in the corner of her husband, Austin Vanderford, for his promotional debut at UFC Seattle. On a week’s notice, the former Bellator title challenger secured a second-round knockout win over Nikolay Veretennikov. For VanZant, the moment was an incredibly special one.
Josh Thomson calls out PFL, says he has no faith they can be a top promotion: "They don't know the sport"
Cole Shelton - March 13, 2025
Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson isn’t a fan of the PFL. Thomson has been retired since 2020, despite not fighting since 2017. Since then, he has gotten into commentary as he was an analyst for Bellator and even did some commentary for the PFL. Yet, he says after being around the PFL he realized they won’t be a top promotion, especially with how they are run.
Report: TKO plotting 'mega card' featuring UFC, boxing and WWE
BJ Penn Staff - March 13, 2025
Combat sports fans could soon be offered a smorgasbord of action the likes of which we have never seen before, featuring UFC, boxing and WWE all in one night. That’s according to a new report from Wrestling Informer, who claim “a mega card” featuring “UFC, boxing, and WWE all on the same event” is expected to take place in Saudi Arabia “this year or next.”




