Throwback Thursday: UFC 40: Vendetta

A certain aura surrounding some fights tells you it is big. Even when not considering the packed crowds, the excited commentators or the over-the-top video packages, there's a vibe you can pick up on that simply says: "This is a big deal." That's the type of feeling that came through my screen and into my … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: UFC 40: Vendetta →

RIZIN 40 Preview

Hundreds of high-level MMA events have come and passed in 2022. Some eras have begun, while others have come to an end. And while most of the year has already been written into history books, it's not entirely over yet. Japanese MMA promotion RIZIN will return to the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan this … Continue reading RIZIN 40 Preview →

UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview

2022 proved to be another busy year for the UFC. They signed dozens of names, and their roster currently sits at 591 fighters. They hosted 42 events, in five different countries (USA, England, France, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore). They had 19 title fights and crowned 10 new champions in the process. Some things changed … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 74: Cannonier vs. Strickland Preview →

UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview

UFC originally planned to end their 2022 pay-per-view calendar year with a rematch between light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Jiri Prochazka. The duo delivered on a "Fight of the Year" contender over the summer, providing a fair reason to match them up once again. But the plan to have that bout as the main event … Continue reading UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Preview →

Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello Preview

Bellator is planning to head into the new year with the grand final of a tournament in place. Who exactly will get to be in that matchup isn't known yet, but will be determined this Friday. In matchups between Magomed Magomedov and Patchy Mix, as well as Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello, the question of … Continue reading Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello Preview →

UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview

Ranked welterweights Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland will get the chance to compete in front of a live crowd this weekend when UFC hosts a "Fight Night" card from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Their bout headlines a busy 14-fight card that will take place late in the evening. Here's a preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland Preview →

ONE on Prime Video 5: de Ridder vs. Malykhin Preview

If ONE Championship had a "Fighter of the Year," it could possibly be Reinier de Ridder. The two-division champion has prevailed in a pair of title fights this year and has a chance to score a third victory this weekend. But looking to stop him from that big achievement is heavyweight titleholder Anatoly Malykhin, who … Continue reading ONE on Prime Video 5: de Ridder vs. Malykhin Preview →

PFL 2022 #10: World Championship Preview

PFL's busy end-of-year event will take place on Friday night at the Hulu Theater in New York City, New York, USA. The card has 12 bouts in total, with six of them being championship fights. Each winner will walk away with a prize of $1 million for the belt. Lightweight Kayla Harrison will look to … Continue reading PFL 2022 #10: World Championship Preview →

Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 Preview

There was no true winner after Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson met for the first time. A no-contest result to their Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship fight meant nobody was crowned the winner of the promotion's eight-man 205-pound bracket, and neither fighter got to walk away with a $1 million grand prize. This weekend looks to … Continue reading Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 Preview →

UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira Preview

A rivalry from kickboxing has found its way to MMA, and into the main event of one of UFC's top events of the year. UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya will look to defend his belt for his sixth time when facing familiar foe Alex Pereira in the main event of Saturday night. Few can say … Continue reading UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira Preview →