Coach says Aljamain Sterling ‘one million percent’ deserves UFC title shot: ‘Basically hasn’t lost’
Aljamain Sterling has a case for UFC gold. Very few UFC fighters have been able to crack the top 5 of two different divisions and…
Christopher De Santiago
Christopher De Santiago is an experienced MMA Journalist, now writing for Bloody Elbow. Chris has gained over 5 years of experience at multiple freelance outlets. He worked at MiddleEasy.com as a combat sports writer for over 3 years, covered 11 UFC events and became their editor-in-chief for a stint at 19. Chris then moved onto Sports Illustrated's MMA Knockout and he has conducted hundreds of interviews with UFC fighters.
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UFC signs heavyweight BJJ champion who has yet to fight someone with a winning record
The UFC’s newest fighter came out of left field. It’s no secret the UFC heavyweight division is one of the weakest in the premier promotion.…
Gilbert Burns touts massive career change, reveals how many fights left before UFC retirement
Gilbert Burns has a dream once he’s done fighting in the UFC. The former title challenger’s dreams of making it back to a UFC championship…
‘Downgrade’… New UFC Vancouver main event has fans seething after replacement steps in
One of the best UFC fights of the year has been cancelled. Many were excited to see the potential title eliminator between Anthony ‘Fluffy’ Hernandez…
Dana White reveals how long LeBron James, Jake Paul, would last with prime Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov was a force of nature in the UFC. No fighter can lay claim to beating the legendary lightweight champion, who retired from MMA…
Terence Crawford says Ilia Topuria ‘nowhere near’ Conor McGregor when asked about crossover fight
Terence Crawford claims he had no idea who UFC champ Ilia Topuria was. The undefeated Crawford is being called the greatest boxer of his era…
Alex Pereira highlights key issue in Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 320
Nobody knows more about Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. than Alex Pereira. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion returns on the same card as…
Nate Diaz joins UFC champ in calling out Terence Crawford after massive Canelo win
Ilia Topuria isn’t the only UFC superstar who wants to box Terence Crawford. On Saturday night, the undefeated Terence Crawford cemented his legacy by going…
Dominick Cruz explains why he didn’t retire on top after pulling off all-time UFC comeback
Dominick Cruz asked himself why he didn’t walk away when he was still UFC champ. The former UFC and WEC champion is up there with…
‘He knew…’ Robert Whittaker reacts to Kelvin Gastelum’s fifth weight miss at Noche UFC
Robert Whittaker feels bad for Kelvin Gastelum’s opponent Dustin Stoltzfus. For the fifth time in his career, former UFC title challenger Kelvin Gastelum came into…
Tom Aspinall hilariously crushes two YouTubers at the same time after they tried to ‘rob’ UFC champ
It’s going to take more than a couple of YouTubers to beat Tom Aspinall. The UFC Heavyweight Champion has looked unstoppable in the Octagon as…
UFC contender who’s also a surgeon addresses if he’ll ever become a doctor for the Octagon
David Martinez might stick around the UFC Octagon when he eventually retires. It’s not every day you see a UFC newcomer crack the top-10 of…
UFC star calls Michael Chandler for ‘sexy fight’ as he nears Paddy Pimblett’s win streak
Michael Chandler received yet another call-out at Noche UFC on Saturday night. The former Bellator Lightweight Champion has been hearing more and more of them…
Diego Lopes shares proof spinning elbow KO over Jean Silva wasn’t a fluke at Noche UFC
Diego Lopes knew the drill at Noche UFC. The former UFC title challenger is back in the win column after losing in his first title…
UFC hands $100,000 double-bonus to Diego Lopes after spinning elbow ended ‘fight of the year’
Diego Lopes has a lot to be happy about after Noche UFC. Not only did Diego Lopes make it to back to the win column…
Former UFC champ demands Alexander Volkanovski fight, claims top contender not next in line
There’s more than one option for Alexander Volkanovski’s next title defense. It’s an interesting time at 145 lbs as Volkanovski rules over the featherweight division…
Adin Ross compared Jean Silva to Ilia Topuria right before shock KO in ‘craziest fight’ he’s ever seen
Noche UFC 3 ended on an insanely high note. The UFC fans went wild in San Antonio, Texas, and for good reason, as featherweight contenders…
Rob Font eats more than a dozen punches after final bell, nearly gets KO’ed by Noche UFC star
David Martinez didn’t hear no bell at Noche UFC. Closing out this year’s Noche UFC is a five-round main event between featherweight contenders Diego Lopes…
UFC veteran avoids four-fight losing skid with clinical first-round finish at Noche UFC
A UFC fighter picked up his first win in three years at Noche UFC. The third annual Noche UFC event is upon us in San…
Towel thrown in after Diego Lopes’ teammate suffers freak injury at Noche UFC
Punches aren’t the only things flying in the Octagon at Noche UFC. Before Diego Lopes makes the walk to the main event against Jean Silva,…