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UFC 257 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dan Hooker vs. Michael Chandler
In the co-main event of UFC 257, Dan Hooker is set to welcome, Michael Chandler to the UFC in a really intriguing bout. Heading into the fight, Hooker is a -135 favorite… Read more
Dan Hooker plans to "spoil" the UFC and Michael Chandler's plans with a "statement" win
Dan Hooker plans to ruin the UFC and Michael Chandler's plans just one-fight into his UFC tenure. In the co-main event of UFC 257, Hooker is set to welcome Michael Chandler to… Read more
UFC 257 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2
In the main event of UFC 257, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor are set to have their highly-anticipated rematch. Heading into the fight, Poirier is a +250 underdog while the Irishman is… Read more
Matt Frevola plans to drag Ottman Azaitar to the "deep waters and drown him" and derail his hype
Matt Frevola is ready to remind everyone he is a force to be reckoned with at lightweight. Frevola, like most, had a rough 2020 as he had two fights canceled due to… Read more
Michael Chiesa expecting a "tough fight" against Neil Magny, views this as his "chance at redemption"
Michael Chiesa is eager to finally step back into the Octagon. In the main event of UFC Fight Island 8, Chiesa is set to battle Neil Magny in his first fight in… Read more
Jerome Rivera plans to take Francisco Figueiredo's "soul" and put the champ on notice
Jerome Rivera knows he can send a direct message to Deiveson Figueiredo on Wednesday. At UFC Fight Island 8, Rivera is set to welcome Deiveson Figueiredo's brother in Francisco to the Octagon.… Read more
Shinya Aoki has singular goal ahead of ONE Championship return: "Fight as long as I can"
Shinya Aoki is no longer motivated by money or world titles. The Japanese MMA legend strives only to continue doing what he loves as long as possible. Aoki, one of the most… Read more
Ike Villanueva plans to KO Vinicius Moreira in "do-or-die" fight for his UFC career: "This is my Game 7"
Ike Villanueva knows he enters his UFC Fight Island 8 fight in a must-win scenario. Villaneuva is currently 0-2 in the UFC, but his first loss against Chase Sherman should be overturned… Read more
Tyson Nam expects to KO Matt Schnell to become a top-10 flyweight
Tyson Nam wasn't surprised the UFC booked him against Matt Schnell for the third time. Nam and Schnell were supposed to fight on September 12 and December 19 but a botched weight… Read more
Pro fighters make their picks for Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 7, Max Holloway looks to return to the win column when he battles Calvin Kattar. Heading into the fight, the Hawaiian is a -160… Read more
Brendan Fitzgerald details crazy 2020 and preparation for calling fights
After UFC 248 on March 7, which served as the final event with fans, Brendan Fitzgerald headed on a plane to go to Brasilia. However, while he was in the air, the… Read more
Breaking: Steven Peterson reveals he is out of his fight on February 6, wants Chase Hooper in March
Steven Peterson will have to wait a bit longer to make his return to the Octagon. Peterson hasn't fought since he had a highlight-reel spinning backfist KO over Martin Bravo in September… Read more
Dusko Todorovic eager to hand Punahele Soriano his first loss and prove he's the better prospect
Dusko Todorovic was surprised with the name on his bout agreement. At UFC Fight Island 7, Todorovic, who is 10-0, will battle fellow undefeated prospect, Punahele Soriano. Although the fight was surprising… Read more
Matt Brown expects to be the first person to KO Carlos Condit in dominant performance
Matt Brown is eager to finally share the Octagon with Carlos Condit. In the co-main event of UFC Fight Island 7, Brown and Condit will finally fight one another after two previous… Read more
Alessio Di Chirico expects to derail the hype of Joaquin Buckley and remain a UFC fighter
Alessio Di Chirico knows his UFC Fight Island 7 fight against Joaquin Buckley is do-or-die for his UFC career. Di Chirico is on a three-fight losing streak and many were surprised he… Read more
Darina Mazdyuk plans 'to conquer Bellator' after becoming viral sensation
An unbelievable amount of ridiculousness ensued throughout 2020 the further along we all got in the year. To perfectly summarize 2020 with a capper, the MMA world provided us with an intergender… Read more
Minowaman previews "explosively inspiring, wacky fight" at RIZIN 26
Minowaman, a legend among hardcore fight fans, is headed to the RIZIN Fighting Federation ring. The 44-year-old, who has competed in well over 100 mixed martial arts bouts and many pro wrestling… Read more
Coach: If Calvin Kattar doesn't get a title shot with a win over Holloway "there is superior politics going on"
Tyson Chartier believes Calvin Kattar will be fighting for a UFC title sometime in the middle of 2021. Entering 2020, Chartier and Kattar set out a goal of going 3-0 after a… Read more