Dan Hooker vs. Jalin Turner headed to UFC 285
Dan Hooker has a habit of facing fighters at the apex of their careers. With the exception of Dustin Poirier, who was fresh off his…
MMA Archives: 01/2023
‘I’m never going to work a corner again’ – Coach John Hackleman on Glover Teixeira’s retirement fight
UFC 283 marked the end of an era. One of the last PRIDE stars still actively competing in MMA, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua took to the…
Almeida wants to stay at heavyweight, says training was harder than Abdurakhimov fight
UFC prospect Jailton Almeida had an impressive showing in front of his home crowd at UFC 283. Paired up against Shamil Abdurakhimov, the Brazilian was…
UFC 283 medical suspensions: Several fighters receive six-month terms
Several fighters have received six-month medical suspensions from the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) after UFC 283 this past Saturday. Jamahal Hill and Glover Teixeira…
Photo: Busted up Glover Teixeira suffers no serious injuries in loss to Jamahal Hill at UFC 283
Aside from some cuts, Glover Teixeira has no serious injuries from his fight against Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 this past Saturday. The former UFC…
Former UFC champ Luke Rockhold now a free agent, plans to unretire and ‘f—k some people up’
Luke Rockhold’s plan to come out of retirement in 2023 seems to be taking shape. In his appearance on Monday’s episode of the MMA Hour,…
Khabib won’t be in Islam Makhachev’s corner for UFC 284 super-fight with Volkanovski
2023 opened up with Khabib Nurmagomedov stepping away from the sport. “The Eagle,” who has since focused his efforts on fight promotion and coaching since…
The Level Change Podcast 220: UFC 283 rewind, ADCC moving to Fight Pass
Welcome to The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of…
Sage Northcutt set for MMA return after four years away
At one point in time, Sage Northcutt was the hottest prospect in mixed martial arts. Signed to the UFC at just 19-years-old, the former Karate…
‘In a cage, 4 oz gloves, under Queensbury’ – Tyson Fury calls for hybrid boxing match with Francis Ngannou
There’s been a lot of talk, stemming from Francis Ngannou’s recent failed negotiations with the UFC, about money, and contract lengths and health coverage and…
Fights on Tap: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso among 26 UFC bouts announced
Fights on Tap is a weekly roundup of all the fights booked in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions. In its return to Brazil, the…
‘I would’ve loved to fight Francis again’ – Stipe Miocic wanted Ngannou to stay in UFC
Stipe Miocic wanted Francis Ngannou to stay in the UFC so they could complete their trilogy. Ngannou and the UFC failed to come to terms…
Longtime UFC and WEC champion José Aldo to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
Former longtime featherweight champion José Aldo will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this year. The announcement was made during the PPV broadcast…
Teenage prospect Raul Rosas Jr.’s next fight booked for UFC 287
The youngest fighter in the UFC is set for his second Octagon appearance. Marcel Dorff of Eurosport Nederland reports that Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Christian…
‘Tell me that ain’t fire’ – Sean O’Malley calls for interim title fight vs. Henry Cejudo at UFC 285
Sean O’Malley is done with waiting for the official announcement of Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo, so he proposes a new fight. Sterling and Cejudo…
José Aldo says Conor McGregor literally sent him red panties on the night of UFC 200
Back in his heyday, UFC star Conor McGregor made himself known for his skills both on the mic and in the Octagon. “The Notorious” birthed…
‘Inspired by both men’ – Pros react to Jamahal Hill’s beatdown of Glover Teixeira at UFC 283
It was not Brazil’s night at UFC 283. After Mauricio Rua not ending his career on a win and Deiveson Figueiredo losing the flyweight belt…
‘Nothing dirty at all’ – Pros react to Brandon Moreno’s title win over Figueiredo at UFC 283
Brandon Moreno upset the home crowd in his fourth encounter with Deiveson Figueiredo. After three rounds at UFC 283, with the Brazilian’s eye being too…
‘I hate this guy now’ – Pros react to Shogun Rua’s TKO loss to Potieria, retirement at UFC 283
Ihor Potieira spoiled Mauricio Rua’s retirement party in his home country of Brazil at UFC 283. After some exchanges in the first round, the Ukranian…
Video: Top WW prospect scores miracle comeback submission to capture Ares MW title
Heading into his main event battle at Ares FC 11, Abdoul Abdouraguimov already had the reputation for being one of MMA’s top prospects. At 27-years-old…