UFC 273: Chimaev edges out Burns, Refs rob Burns, Crowd boos
The highly anticipated match between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns played out jsut how Chimaev and his sizeable fanbase wanted him to. Chimaev went for a takedown right off the…
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UFC 273: Malott tears up talking about his sister’s battle with illness after KO victory
Mike Malott just made his UFC debut a memorable one having rendered Mickey Gall into a meme. One of the more memorable pictures that have come out of the early…
UFC 273: Mallot face-plants Gall on debut – donates show money to cancer stricken child
UFC 273 is shaping up to become a great night. In his UFC debut, Mike Malott faced former prospect, Mickey Gall, during the preliminary card. As soon as the fight…
UFC 273: Oleynik makes his opponent retch, barf in the octagon
Even at 44 years old, Oleynik has proven that he still has it. The Russian grappler faced Jared Vanderaa during the last event of the Early Prelims. Vandeera started off…
Are the bumps on Aljamain Sterling’s belly caused by doping?
Aljamain Sterling has been banking on cardio coming into rematch with interim bantamweight UFC champion Petr Yan. Sterling had been looking ripped for quite a few weeks leading up to…
(Video) Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling get into a backstage altercation after weigh ins
Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling are one of the hottest topics tied to UFC 273. Aljamain Sterling went through a whirlwind of emotions earlier yesterday during the weigh ins. Sterling…
Dana White wants Chimaev to get through Colby Covington before a title shot – if he wins tonight
Khamzat Chimaev has been vocal about wanting to get fast tracked to the title shot. The Chechen athlete has been flawless thus far – but he awaits the biggest test…
Does Alexander Volkanovski have an injured shoulder coming into UFC 273?
During the recent weigh-ins for the UFC 273, all eyes for pointed at Alexander Volkanovski. Once the featherweight champion stepped on the scale two things were obvious – that the…
‘World’s scariest man’ Martyn Ford started as a scrawny teen – Tale of the epic transformation
When you look at Martyn Ford today, you can definitely understand why he is known as the “world’s scariest man”. Ford is over 2 meters tall (6ft 8in) and is…
UFC 273: Will Gilbert Burns succumb to the Cupping Curse?
Chances are you have probably seen athletes who have been marked by cupping ‘therapy ‘at one point or another. The round bruises on the back are a tell-tale sign of…
Ian Garry reveals what happened when Khamzat Chimaev wanted to size up Gilbert Burns ‘naked’
UFC’s rising prospect Ian Garry is one of the most exciting up and coming fighters in the 170 pounds division. The undefeated Irishman is set to face Darian Weeks this…
Chimaev’s brother talks Chimaev cancer scare that made him consider retiring from MMA
UFC rising prospect Khamzat Chimeav almost said goodbye to mixed-martial-arts back in 2021 after medical personnel in Las Vegas expressed suspicions that he may have cancer. While speaking on ‘Smesh…
(Video) Aljamain Sterling bursts into tears during weigh ins – Is Sterling prepping for his Oscar?
Aljamain Sterling has been in superb shape leading upto UFC 273. That being said his fanbase is at an all time low. The constant rehash of his ‘veteran’ DQ win…
UFC 273: Sterling and Yan attempt to go at it at the press confrence
UFC 273 is one of the better cards we’ve seen in a while. With two titles on the line and the so called ‘People’s main event’ every fan is bound…
UFC 273: Fierce Petr Yan silences rowdy crowd at presser with a single snap of his fingers
UFC 273 is one of the better cards we’ve seen in a while. With two titles on the line and the so called ‘People’s main event’ every fan is bound…
Korean Zombie addresses Asian men are weak stereotype, explains Asian men are not given as much opportunity
Korean Zombie is one of the only men in the UFC that has a nickname instead of his name on the chirons. Zombie, born Chan Sung Jung is 35. Thanks…
UFC Superfan had a hilarious exchange with Volkanovski that culminated with Volk getting an invite to the delivery room
Alexander Volkanovski is one of the few wholesome champions in the UFC. Volk, as his fans refer to him is a Macedonian Australian former rugby player that transitioned to MMA.…
UFC’s new Bitcoin bonus is for PPV cards only – UFC to pocket about 20 times more from sponsor than the athletes
Yesterday we talked about the latest development in the UFC. Perhaps seeing ONE FC match their bonuses, the brass decided that an extra bonus might come in handy. Last year…
UFC 273 Presser: Chimaev’s last opponent, Li Jingliang asks Chimaev a question
Every major PPV card is accompanied by an equally exciting press conference. A lot of times the war is won before the battle even begins. Despite of not being the…
Mike Davis gives insight into why Cain Velasquez was denied bail
MMA community was stunned last month when it was revealed former UFC champion Cain Velasquez had been arrested. Initially the information was sparse – ultimately it was revealed Velasquez had…