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mixed-martial-arts12 days ago•40 min saved

Makhachev Edges Garry as Dern and Turner Impress at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev narrowly retained the UFC welterweight title with a unanimous-decision win over Ian Garry at UFC 330, marking the first time his dominance looked vulnerable; co‑main Mackenzie Dern defended her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson, and Jalin Turner delivered a 39‑second KO to signal a title run at 155. The piece also discusses next-contender possibilities (Carlos Prates and Michael Morales) and argues that a Dern‑Zhang rematch is must‑watch for the division, as Makhachev inches closer to GOAT status.

via theScore|

#ian-garry #islam-makhachev #mackenzie-dern

sports3 months ago•15 min saved

UFC to stage landmark fights on White House lawn for America 250th

The UFC will stage a special mixed martial arts event on the White House South Lawn on June 14 as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, with a temporary ballroom under construction for the bout, while President Trump met with UFC fighters in the Oval Office as part of the commemorations.

via AP News|

#america-250 #june-14 #mixed-martial-arts

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Strickland Reclaims Middleweight Crown in Split-Decision Win Over Chimaev

Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision at UFC 328 in Newark to reclaim the middleweight title, using improved defense and takedown discipline to wear down the undefeated challenger, while Chimaev struggled with weight; the win hints at a potential move up a weight class for Chimaev and caps a high-drama week of trash talk.

via The New York Times|

#khamzat-chimaev #middleweight #mixed-martial-arts

sports7 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-WWE Tag Champ Joins BKFC, Promises No Gloves, No Mercy

Gzim Selmani, a former WWE tag team champion and MMA fighter, has signed with BKFC and will make his debut at KnuckleMania 6, choosing bare-knuckle boxing over other combat sports options, confident in his power and fighting background.

via MMA Fighting|

#bare-knuckle-boxing #bkfc #gzim-selmani

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

2026 Outlook for the Lightweight Division

The 2026 UFC lightweight division is centered around champion Ilia Topuria, who recently moved up from featherweight and secured the title with a first-round knockout. The division features a mix of veterans like Gaethje and Oliveira, and rising contenders such as Benoît Saint Denis and Rafael Fiziev, with ongoing drama and potential matchups shaping an exciting year ahead.

via UFC.com|

#2026-preview #ilia-topuria #lightweight-division

sports8 months ago•5 min saved

Wyatt Hendrickson warns of potential injuries in matches against UFC fighters and Brock Lesnar

Wyatt Hendrickson, an aspiring Olympic wrestler, is open to competing against UFC fighters like Brock Lesnar but warns that such matches could be dangerous due to the high level of competition, emphasizing his focus on wrestling and his recent interest in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

via MMA Fighting|

#brock-lesnar #mixed-martial-arts #sports

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

UFC 322 Preview: Makhachev's Rise, Della Maddalena's Challenge, and Khabib's Advice

Dustin Poirier analyzes the UFC 322 main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, highlighting Maddalena's striking and takedown defense as key factors against Makhachev, who is competing at welterweight after a successful lightweight reign. Poirier, familiar with Makhachev from UFC 302, believes the fight will hinge on Maddalena's ability to stay off the mat and utilize his boxing skills, while noting Makhachev's physicality and experience.

via MMA Fighting|

#dustin-poirier #islam-makhachev #jack-della-maddalena

sports9 months ago•8 min saved

UFC Vegas 111: Bonfim vs. Brown - Contender Showdown

UFC Vegas 111 featured exciting fights with standout performances, including Bonfim's dominant win over Brown, Morales' submission victory, and impressive displays from Medic, Duncan, Barcelos, and Hokit, setting the stage for a strong finish to 2025.

via MMA Mania|

#bonfim-vs-brown #fight-night #mixed-martial-arts

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Gabriel Bonfim's Devastating KO Sparks Controversy at UFC Vegas 111

Gabriel Bonfim knocked out Randy Brown with a standing knee in the UFC Fight Night main event, extending his winning streak to five and calling out Colby Covington for a future fight.

via ESPN|

#gabriel-bonfim #knockout #mixed-martial-arts

sports9 months ago•1 min saved

Gabriel Bonfim's KO of Randy Brown Sparks Controversy and Reactions

Gabriel Bonfim won his UFC Vegas 111 main event against Randy Brown with a controversial stoppage by the referee, despite Brown appearing to recover quickly, leading to mixed reactions from UFC professionals.

via MMA Fighting|

#gabriel-bonfim #mixed-martial-arts #randy-brown

sports10 months ago•3 min saved

Mario Bautista Reflects on Fight with Umar Nurmagomedov and Key Moments

Mario Bautista gave a strong performance against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 321, nearly securing a submission and scoring a knockdown, but ultimately lost by decision. He believes with some adjustments, he can beat top contenders and is open to future matchups, having received praise from UFC officials despite the loss.

via MMA Fighting|

#fight-analysis #mario-bautista #mixed-martial-arts

sports10 months ago•1 min saved

Pros Celebrate Mackenzie Dern's Emotional UFC 321 Victory

Mackenzie Dern won the UFC strawweight championship at UFC 321 after a nine-year journey, defeating Virna Jandiroba in a hard-fought match and sharing an emotional celebration with her daughter, which received praise from fans and analysts.

via MMA Fighting|

#championship #emotional-moment #mackenzie-dern

sports10 months ago•1 min saved

UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane Live Updates and Highlights

The UFC 321 post-fight press conference, featuring reactions and bonus winners from the event including Aspinall vs Gane, Jandiroba vs Dern, Nurmagomedov vs Bautista, and Volkov vs Almeida, is scheduled to be streamed live around 6 p.m. ET, with UFC CEO Dana White and the event's top fighters discussing the night's highlights.

via Yahoo Sports|

#aspinall-vs-gane #mixed-martial-arts #post-fight-press-conference

sports10 months ago•1 min saved

Alexander Volkov defeats Jailton Almeida at UFC 321, calls for title shot

At UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, Alexander Volkov narrowly defeated Jailton Almeida by split decision in a heavyweight bout, with Almeida's performance criticized for being lackluster and overly cautious, disappointing fans and analysts alike.

via MMA Fighting|

#alexander-volkov #heavyweight #jailton-almeida

sports10 months ago•1 min saved

Valter Walker's record-setting heel hook streak at UFC 321

Valter Walker set a UFC record by securing his fourth consecutive heel hook submission in just 14 months, showcasing his leg-lock mastery and continuing his impressive streak at UFC 321, where he also wore a severed foot necklace and called out heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab for a fight in Qatar.

via Yahoo Sports|

#heel-hook #mixed-martial-arts #sports