Alexander Volkov slayed 7’0″ heavyweight giant in one of the tallest fights in UFC history
Alexander Volkov had a tall order in front of him for his first UFC headliner. The #3-ranked Russian contender has been a staple of the…
Features Archives: 05/2025
Merab Dvalishvili earned UFC contract with a 15-second spinning back fist finish over former Bellator champ
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili flattened a former Bellator titleholder with Dana White cageside. Merab Dvalishvili had to grind his way into the UFC Octagon…
Kamaru Usman ended rivalry with original BMF with shocking one-punch KO in UFC’s long-awaited return to arenas
Kamaru Usman silenced a hostile crowd at UFC 261 with a horrific one-punch knockout. Then-UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was regarded by many as one…
Rose Namajunas left Daniel Cormier screaming ‘Thug Rose!’ in stunning first-round KO of strawweight GOAT
Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas earned her ‘Thug Rose’ moniker with an all-time upset. Rose Namajunas was an overlooked strawweight contender entering her clash…
Francis Ngannou named shock fighter as the hardest puncher he’s ever faced… ‘He punches very strong’
Francis Ngannou has traded punches with an array of heavy hitters, but one fighter stands out from the pack. In his esteemed career, ‘The Predator’…
Nate Diaz revealed surprise former UFC star gave him his hardest fight… ‘This guy is crazy’
Nate Diaz has opened up about the one opponent who gave him his toughest fight. In his esteemed career, the MMA veteran has cemented his…
Joe Rogan argued with Gray Maynard in fiery interview after The Ultimate Fighter standout and rival knocked out simultaneously
UFC commentator Joe Rogan had one of the strangest interviews of his career during The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale. Joe Rogan‘s post-fight interview with Gray…
Maycee Barber snapped opponent’s arm in gruesome end to pro MMA debut
UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber needed less than a round to put an exclamation point on her MMA debut. Maycee Barber will face Erin Blanchfield…
Ben Askren’s lone UFC win over legendary former champ ended in one of the UFC’s most controversial finishes
Former Bellator and ONE titleholder Ben Askren’s UFC debut ended in one of the promotion’s most controversial moments. After years of UFC fans clamoring for…
Joe Rogan gave Jon Jones a brutal reality check after his ambitious callout of dominant boxing brothers
Joe Rogan warned Jon Jones against pursuing a bold course of action that raised plenty of eyebrows in the mixed martial arts community over a…
UFC ‘dark horse’ never fought again after winning title eliminator via first-round KO
On this day in 2013, a new top contender emerged at the top of the lightweight division. UFC 160 saw the promotion return to the…
Joe Rogan labelled Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘something special’ after record-breaking ‘mauling’
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed just how dominant his grappling skills could be on this day in 2013. Joe Rogan credits the discipline of Nurmagomedov and Islam…
Nate Diaz sent an explicit message to Dana White after being accused of ducking Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nate Diaz didn’t take too kindly to Dana White indicating that he didn’t want to fight the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2014. Diaz’s numerous wars…
Undefeated contender landed just one strike in UFC champion’s flawless last win inside the Octagon
At UFC 228, the welterweight champion had a point to prove and he did just that with a flawless victory. Tyron Woodley was often overlooked…
Cain Velasquez proved he was the best heavyweight on the planet by dominating giant who bludgeoned Fedor Emelianenko
Cain Velasquez left little doubt over who the baddest man on the planet was on this day in 2013. While injuries plagued the back end…
Khabib Nurmagomedov came ‘very close’ to losing undefeated record in UFC fight watched by 26 million Russians
Khabib Nurmagomedov was largely dominant throughout his career, but he did survive one scare. ‘The Eagle’ achieved a largely unrivaled level of dominance inside the…
Jon Jones’s legendary rival gave him knockout ‘nightmares’ ahead of slick finish in first UFC title defense
UFC two-division champion Jon Jones’s first title defense featured nearly unshakeable nerves in the leadup. Jon Jones has instilled fear into many of his UFC…
Charles Oliveira survived big slam before snapping UFC debut opponent’s arm in 41 seconds
UFC submission king Charles Oliveira got off to a wild start to his legendary career in the Octagon. Charles Oliveira sits atop the UFC’s all-time…
Max Holloway earned first UFC knockout with a stomach-twisting body shot
Years before Max Holloway knocked out Justin Gaethje to win the UFC’s BMF title, he flattened another Justin inside the Octagon for his first finish.…
Sean O’Malley tapped out Pride legend in minutes while serving UFC suspension
Sean O’Malley’s last submission win didn’t take place in the UFC Octagon. In two weeks from now, the former UFC champion is set to rematch…