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Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 25, 2024

A Navy Seal has responded to former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Strickland is known for being controversial because he doesn’t have a filter. He has garnered a fanbase due to his authenticity, but even some of his fans criticized him over recent comments about Navy Seals. Here’s what Strickland said on social media (h/t MMAMania).

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 25, 2024

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given his take on the upcoming boxing showdown between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou. Joshua and Ngannou will be sharing the boxing ring on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The winner would be in prime position to challenge either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight gold.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 25, 2024

A massive crowd brawl broke out during UFC Mexico City, and Dana White has given his reaction. UFC Mexico City featuring two pivotal matchups at the top of the marquee. Fans witnessed Brandon Royval get a measure of revenge on Brandon Moreno, defeating him via split decision in the main even. In the co-headliner, Brian Ortega submitted Yair Rodriguez after having a dicey opening round.

Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024

The Octagon went south of the border for tonight’s UFC Mexico City event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval. The highly anticipated men’s flyweight main event proved to be a thrilling twenty-five-minute affair. Brandon Moreno got off to a strong start in the opening two rounds, but Brandon Royval stormed back in the final fifteen minutes of the fight. ‘Raw Dawg’ utilized forward pressure and a plethora of strikes to ultimately get the better of ‘The Assassin Baby’, earning a well-deserved split decision victory.

Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Mexico City results, including the main event rematch between Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval. Moreno (21-7-2 MMA) will be competing for the first time since losing the promotion’s flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja this past July at UFC 290. Prior to that setback, ‘The Assassin Baby’ was coming off back-to-back TKO victories over Kai Kara-France and Deiveson Figueiredo.

Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024

Tonight’s UFC Mexico City event was co-headlined by a featherweight rematch between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega. Rodriguez (19-5 MMA) had entered the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Alex Volkanovski in his most previous effort in July of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘El Pantera’ was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Josh Emmett and Brian Ortega respectively.

Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Mexico City results, including the co-main event rematch between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega. Rodriguez (19-4 MMA) will enter the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Alex Volkanovski in July of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘El Pantera’ was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Josh Emmett and Brian Ortega respectively.

Chris Taylor - February 24, 2024

The Octagon heads south of the border for tonight’s UFC Mexico City event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval. Moreno (21-7-2 MMA) will be competing for the first time since losing the promotion’s flyweight title to Alexandre Pantoja this past July at UFC 290. Prior to that setback, ‘The Assassin Baby’ was coming off back-to-back TKO victories over Kai Kara-France and Deiveson Figueiredo.

Josh Evanoff - February 23, 2024

Tony Ferguson has been encouraged to retire by many, including his former UFC coach Brock Lesnar. ‘El Cucuy’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since a unanimous decision defeat to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 in December. While Tony Ferguson had moments in the bout, he still tasted defeat for the seventh fight in a row. In his current stretch, he’s previously lost to names such as Michael Chandler, Nate Diaz, and Justin Gaethje.

Josh Evanoff - February 23, 2024

Former UFC title challenger Megan Anderson very likely won’t fight in the near future. The Australian was signed to be one of the key stars of the UFC’s women’s featherweight division in 2017. While she debuted with a unanimous decision defeat to Holly Holm, Megan Anderson would later go 3-1 in the cage from 2018 to 2020. In the process, earning a crack at then-featherweight champion Amanda Nunes.

Josh Evanoff - February 23, 2024

Former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo isn’t going anywhere. ‘Triple C’ is fresh off his return to the cage at UFC 298 over the weekend. Back for the first time since a loss to Aljamain Sterling nearly a year ago, Cejudo faced the rising Merab Dvalishvili. ‘The Machine’ was on a tear heading into the bout, hoping to receive a title shot with a win over the former champion.

Susan Cox - February 23, 2024

Jake Paul is telling UFC fighters to ‘wake up’ after Donald Cerrone revealed his fight purse from Conor McGregor bout. ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone (36-17 MMA) retired from the UFC in July of 2022 after going down to defeat against Jim Miller (37-17 MMA) at UFC 276. Prior to that loss, the veteran fighter had been on a turbulent losing streak for the past three years, going down to defeat against the likes of Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje, Conor McGregor, Anthony Pettis and Alex Morono.

Susan Cox - February 23, 2024

Ben Askren is weighing in on Dana White’s UFC 300 main event announcement. UFC 300 is now less than 2 months away, taking place on Saturday, April 13th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

Susan Cox - February 23, 2024

UFC Mexico City takes place tomorrow, Saturday February 24th at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The flyweight main event will see former champion Brandon Moreno (21-7 MMA) face rival Brandon Royval (15-7 MMA).

Harry Kettle - February 23, 2024

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria will be celebrated at an upcoming Real Madrid match this weekend. Earlier this month, Ilia Topuria became the new king at 145 pounds. He did so by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski – something that nobody in the UFC had been able to do at featherweight. He’s undefeated, he’s getting better with every fight, and his star power is growing rapidly. At this rate, the promotion may have their next big European sensation.

Harry Kettle - February 23, 2024

Charles Oliveira has said that he’s been assured of a lightweight title shot if he can defeat Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300. In one of the featured bouts of UFC 300, Charles Oliveira will go head to head with Arman Tsarukyan. The two will battle it out in what is, in more ways than one, a blockbuster showdown at 155 pounds.

Harry Kettle - February 23, 2024

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has questioned the credentials of his upcoming opponent Jamahal Hill. In the main event of UFC 300, Alex Pereira will lock horns with Jamahal Hill with the UFC light heavyweight championship on the line. It will serve as his first defense of the crown after defeating Jiri Prochazka last year.

Cole Shelton - February 22, 2024

Paulo Costa has his eyes set on former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman for his next fight. Costa is coming off a decision loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC 298 in a very competitive fight, which also served as Paulo’s first scrap since August of 2022. Although the Brazilian didn’t get his hand raised, his stock went up in the loss and now he’s already campaigning for his next fight.