MMA News

Susan Cox - April 17, 2023

Merab Dvalishvili is coming under fire after performing a ‘dangerous’ high-rise social media stunt. Dvalishvili (16-4 MMA) is currently on an impressive 9 fight winning streak,his latest unanimous decision victory coming against Petr Yan (16-5 MMA) this past March at UFC Fight Night 221.

Harry Kettle - April 17, 2023

Charles Oliveira vs Beneil Dariush and Josh Emmett vs Ilia Topuria have both been moved to new dates. When you think fireworks in mixed martial arts, these are two bouts that come to mind. At lightweight, Oliveira vs Dariush is one of the most interesting styles match-ups you can make. Down at featherweight, Emmett and Topuria are two of the heaviest hitters you’re going to find.

Harry Kettle - April 17, 2023

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has voiced his frustration after what he deemed to be poor judging at UFC Kansas City. As a former two-weight UFC champion and current analyst, Daniel Cormier knows the sport of mixed martial arts better than most. In the present day, he spends a lot of his time behind the commentary desk – as was the case this past weekend.

Harry Kettle - April 17, 2023

Former super middleweight boxing champion Rocky Fielding has responded to a recent call-out from fellow Liverpudlian Darren Till. Ever since leaving the UFC, Darren Till has made it clear that he’d be interested in a venture into boxing. While he’ll likely come back to mixed martial arts eventually, it certainly seems as if there are some big paydays out there for him.

Zain Bando - April 16, 2023

It looks as if the UFC is already planning for Israel Adesanya’s next title defense, just one week after his last outing. Coming off a second-round KO over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, the 33-year-old middleweight champion is looking to remain active in maintaining his schedule of an average of three fights per year.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2023

UFC President Dana White believes if Arnold Allen had stepped on the gas sooner in his UFC Kansas City headliner with Max Holloway, he may have been able to pull off the biggest win of his pro MMA career. Allen was in a big spot sharing the Octagon with “Blessed,” a surefire future UFC Hall of Famer. Allen had success in the fight down the stretch, but it was too little too late, as Holloway was able to do enough to avoid losing two straight bouts. Holloway won the bout via unanimous decision.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2023

UFC President Dana White was feeling the emotion from the big double retirement following the UFC Kansas City scrap between Zak Cummings and Ed Herman. Cummings and Herman collided on the preliminary portion of UFC Kansas City inside the T-Mobile Center. Going into the fight, Zak Cummings admitted that there was a good chance he’d hang up his gloves regardless of the result. Cummings ended up nabbing a unanimous decision victory and he made an emotional retirement speech.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2023

Billy Quarantillo was hoping to produce a highlight reel KO over Edson Barboza, but he ultimately was the one who was on the receiving end. Quarantillo and Barboza crossed paths in the co-main event of UFC Kansas City last night (April 15). Quarantillo was hoping to score a big win over Edson Barboza, but it wasn’t meant to be. In the opening frame, Barboza caught Quarantillo with a knee to the jaw and that’s all she wrote.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2023

UFC President Dana White knows what location and venue the UFC brass are targeting for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Jones recently got fight fans buzzing on social media when he teased having a retirement fight against Miocic inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Following a UFC Fight Night event in Kansas City, White confirmed to reporters that MSG is the planned venue for Jones vs. Miocic, but it’s not a lock (h/t MMAJunkie).

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2023

Max Holloway is eyeing a fellow fan favorite for his next trip to the Octagon. Holloway was in action this past Saturday night (April 15), taking on Arnold Allen inside the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Despite a strong showing from Allen, Holloway proved to be just a step ahead on the feet. “Blessed” nabbed a unanimous decision victory, snapping Arnold’s 12-fight winning streak.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2023

UFC President Dana White was none too pleased about Clay Guida faking his retirement following a unanimous decision loss to Rafa Garcia. Guida hung in tough during his UFC Kansas City showdown with Garcia. Ultimately, “The Carpenter” was being timed with ease and had no answer for his opponent’s jab. Garcia earned the unanimous decision victory and after the fight, Guida took off his gloves, suggesting that he was ready to announce his retirement. Even Garcia appeared to be emotional as he showed respect to Guida.

Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023

Arnold Allen took to social media shortly following his unanimous decision loss to Max Holloway in tonight’s UFC Kansas City main event. Allen (19-2 MMA) had entered tonight’s headliner sporting a twelve-fight winning streak, his most recent being a TKO victory over Calvin Kattar last October. ‘All Mighty’ came into the contest with only one blemish on his professional record, which had occurred way back in 2014 before he entered the UFC ranks.

Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023

The Octagon returned to Missouri for tonight’s UFC Kansas City event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen. Tonight’s highly anticipated featherweight main event proved to be a competitive back and forth contest. While Arnold Allen definitely proved he is a future contender in the division, Max Holloway put a stamp on his #2 ranking with a solid showing. ‘Blessed’ utilized a heavy volume of strikes to outpoint the Brit for the majority of their twenty-five-minute affair.

Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023

Tonight’s UFC Kansas City event was headlined by a key featherweight matchup featuring Max Holloway taking on Arnold Allen. Holloway (24-7 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a lopsided decision defeat to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 276 in July of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘Blessed’ was had earned back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Yair Rodriguez and Calvin Kattar respectively.

Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023

Tonight’s UFC Kansas City event is headlined by a key featherweight matchup featuring Max Holloway taking on Arnold Allen. Holloway (23-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a lopsided decision defeat to Alexander Volkanovksi at UFC 276 in July of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘Blessed’ was coming off back-to-back unanimous decision victories over Yair Rodriguez and Calvin Kattar respectively.

Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023

Heavyweight champion Jon Jones has responded after Stipe Miocic accused him of “running” from their proposed UFC 290 title fight. Jones and Miocic were expected to collide at July’s UFC 290 pay-per-view event for Internation Fight Week. However, the Ultimate Fighting Championship recently announced that the July 6 fight card will be headlined by a featherweight title unification bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez.

Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023

Tonight’s UFC Kansas City event is co-headlined by a featherweight matchup featuring Edson Barboza taking on Billy Quarantillo. Barboza (22-11 MMA) will enter the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid, his latest being a unanimous decision loss to Bryce Mitchell. The Brazilian striker last tasted victory at UFC 262 in 2021, when he knocked out Shane Burgos.

Chris Taylor - April 15, 2023

Tonight’s UFC Kansas City main card features a light heavyweight fight between Tanner Boser and Ion Cutelaba. Boser (20-10-1 MMA) will be returning to light heavyweight after going just 1-3 over his past four Octagon appearances. The 31-year-old Canadian will be looking to return to the win column after dropping a split decision to Rodrigo Nascimento in his previous effort.