Editorial: Conor McGregor lost a lot more than a fight at UFC 257
Conor McGregor lost more than Dustin Poirier gained at UFC 257. Sorry, that’s a bit of an understatement. Conor McGregor lost a lot more than…
Trent Reinsmith Archives: 01/2021
Biden Administration’s travel restrictions could cause problems for UFC Apex events
Things could soon get more difficult for the UFC. During the UFC 257 post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White was unsure when the UFC…
UFC 257 final fight stats: Dustin Poirier rewrites the script against Conor McGregor
The odds were against Dustin Poirier on Saturday night. The overwhelming number of bettors were against Poirier. UFC president Dana White had been loudly and…
UFC 257: McGregor vs. Poirier – Winners and Losers
Six years ago, Conor McGregor was living inside Dustin Poirier’s head. In the lead up to their featherweight scrap at UFC 178, McGregor’s personae and…
UFC 257 record rundown: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2
The first meeting between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier took place on the pay-per-view portion of the UFC 178 fight card. That event happened on…
UFC Fight Island 8 post-fight bonuses: Body kick TKO nets Warlley Alves $50k
The 14-fight UFC FIGHT ISLAND 8 card was not loaded with “name” fighters, but it was a worthwhile event. Two fighters with familiar surnames, Umar…
Mixed feelings on how good Holloway vs. Kattar was for UFC’s first ABC card
On one hand, the main event of UFC Fight Island 7 was a sensational fight for the UFC to introduce unfamiliar fans to the sport…
UFC 257: Head-to-head look at Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2
The first UFC pay-per-view card of 2021 takes place Saturday. The bout pits former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, against ex-two division titleholder Conor McGregor.…
UFC Fight Island 8: Head-to-head look at Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny
On Wednesday, two long tenured UFC competitors look to make the potential jump into the top five of the promotion’s welterweight division when Michael Chiesa…
Max Holloway rewrites UFC striking record book with thrashing of Calvin Kattar
Max Holloway walked into the octagon on Saturday night on a two-fight losing skid. Twenty-five minutes later he walked out with a smile, a one-sided…
UFC Fight Island 7 final fight stats: Max Holloway tees off on Calvin Kattar in historic fashion
Message sent. Message received. Max Holloway did what he needed to do against Calvin Kattar in the first 10 minutes of the main event fight…
UFC Fight Island 7: Holloway vs Kattar – Winners and Losers
Max Holloway delivered a “ya’ll must’ve forgot” type of performance on Saturday night. The former UFC featherweight champ, coming off back-to-back decision defeats to current…
Dana White: Khabib could return if ‘something spectacular’ happens at UFC 257
Dana White’s big announcement left MMA fans hanging. In October, Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his UFC lightweight title with a submission win over Justin Gaethje. Moments…
UFC on ABC: Max Holloway dominates UFC featherweight record book
Max Holloway celebrated his 29th birthday on December 4. He’s spent nearly nine of those years battling under the UFC banner. While his first contest…
UFC Fight Island 7: Head-to-head look at Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar
At a glimpse, Max Holloway’s record over his past four fights is alarming. The former UFC featherweight titleholder is 1-3 in those contests, but more…
Editorial: Leon Edwards, and the UFC’s restrictive and one-sided contracts
Leon Edwards has not fought since July 2019. Some of that time off is because of COVID-19. Some of it was Edwards’ unwillingness to fight…
Editorial: Dustin Poirier has the perfect attitude heading into UFC 257
In September 2014, Dustin Poirier walked into the Octagon determined to derail the hype train that was Conor McGregor. One-hundred and six seconds later, Poirier…
COVID-19 safety protocols for fans attending UFC Fight Island cards announced
On Thursday, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism raised eyebrows when it announced the three upcoming UFC events — UFC on ABC 1, UFC…
UFC continues brain study work with Cleveland Clinic
The UFC’s long-running partnership with the Cleveland Clinic will grow longer. On Thursday, the UFC announced it will continue its partnership with the Lou Ruvo…
Study: Heart damage found in athletes who had mild cases of COVID-19
The reported number of UFC fighters who have tested positive for COVID-19 is closing in on 80 as the promotion heads toward its first fight…