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Leon Edwards vs Sean Brady: Predictions for UFC London

Leon Edwards aims to regain his title contention at UFC London this Saturday. The former welterweight champion hasn’t competed since his defeat…

Split image of Michael Bisping of England celebrates his victory over Dan Henderson in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 204 ...

Michael Bisping’s Different View on 5 AM Fights, Leon Edwards Rejects UFC 304 Repeat

Michael Bisping was fine with fighting in the early morning. ‘The Count’ famously filled an arena in Manchester, England,…

Split image of Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC title wins with an inset from a UFC 5 video game simulation

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Islam Makhachev Simulation: Shocking Fight Prediction

Sadly, two of MMA’s greatest lightweights will never face off. Khabib Nurmagomedov retired in October 2020 after…

Jake Paul punches Mike Perry during their boxing match

Mike Perry Dismisses Jake Paul, Names Hardest-Hitting Opponent

Mike Perry has battled many powerful hitters in his combat sports career. ‘Platinum’ has shown his toughness in boxing, bare-knuckle…

UFC fighter Ilia Topuria attends WOW 17 Madrid press conference on March 08, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Inset, Nathaniel Wood.

Ilia Topuria’s GOAT Status Considered by UFC Featherweight Contender

Nathaniel Wood believes Ilia Topuria has done enough to build a featherweight legacy. The 145lb champion recently decided to vacate and move…

Conor McGregor of Ireland (top) punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their UFC featherweight championship bout. Inset, Gunnar Nelson.

Conor McGregor’s KO Power Explained by UFC London Sparring Partner

Conor McGregor’s legendary left hand was analyzed by a teammate in 2017. ‘Notorious’ famously knocked out Jose Aldo with one shot to…

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Joe Rogan Informs Podcast Guest About ‘Scariest UFC Fighter’

Joe Rogan was excited when his latest podcast guest admitted unfamiliarity with a major UFC star. Since becoming…

Alex Pereira of Brazil strikes at Magomed Ankalaev of Russia in the UFC light heavyweight championship fight, and Magomed Ankalaev of Russia fights...

Robert Whittaker Predicts Alex Pereira’s Rematch with Magomed Ankalaev

Robert Whittaker shared his thoughts on Alex Pereira’s immediate rematch plan with Magomed Ankalaev. The light heavyweight pair fought for a world title…

Belal Muhammad punches Sean Brady in a welterweight fight during the UFC 280 event at Etihad Arena. Inset, Canelo Alvarez of Mexico speaks during h...

Belal Muhammad’s ‘Canelo Hands’ Destroyed Sean Brady’s Perfect Record

Fight fans first saw Belal Muhammad’s ‘Canelo hands’ at UFC 280 in October 2022. The UFC welterweight champion, known for…

Side by side of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Khamzat Chimaev.

Khamzat Chimaev Tipped to Surpass Khabib Legacy by Former UFC Star

Darren Till believes Khamzat Chimaev will build a greater MMA legacy than Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘The Eagle’ retired undefeated at 29-0 after submitting Justin…

Split image of Ilia Topuria of Spain preparing to face Max Holloway in the UFC featherweight championship fight, and Islam Makhachev of Russia prep...

UFC Fans Suspect Islam Makhachev’s New Teammate is ‘Spy’

UFC fans are convinced something is fishy with Islam Makhachev’s new teammate. The UFC lightweight champion recently asked Daniel Cormier to send…

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Brock Lesnar’s Size Amazed Opponent Before Quick KO Victory

Cain Velasquez admitted Brock Lesnar’s size was a major concern before their fight. The heavyweight pair met in a highly anticipated world title fight…

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Robert Whittaker Responds to Roman Dolidze Callout: ‘Join the Queue’

Robert Whittaker seems uninterested in fighting Roman Dolidze. The Georgian middleweight earned his biggest career win over…

Split image of Tom Aspinall at the UFC 304 pre-fight press conference, opposite Jon Jones as he prepares to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.

Tom Aspinall ‘Bored’ with Jon Jones UFC Title Unification Update

Tom Aspinall is finished discussing a potential UFC unification fight with Jon Jones. The interim heavyweight champion has been in talks to fight ‘Bones’…

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Joe Rogan’s Slap Fighting Verdict: ‘It’s Just So Nuts’

Joe Rogan is struggling to understand the popularity of slap fighting. Slap fighting is a newer combat sport where competitors…

Split image of Roman Dolidze reacting to his UFC Vegas 104 win and Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia

Israel Adesanya on Roman Dolidze’s Hitlist After UFC Vegas 104

Roman Dolidze challenged two former champions after his biggest win yet. Marvin Vettori won a unanimous decision in their first…

Sam Hughes celebrates her win at UFC 104 with an inset from her emotional post-fight interview

UFC Star Fights Back Tears in Emotional Post-Fight Interview: ‘I Counted Myself Out’

Several female fighters impressed at the UFC Vegas 104 preliminary card. Saturday night’s opener saw 6-0 flyweight Yuneisy Duben’s…

Nate Diaz during his fight with Leon Edwards with an inset of Anthony Pettis kicking Benson Henderson

Nate Diaz Films Hilarious Street Fight with ‘Showtime Kick’ Fail

Nate Diaz stopped to film two men fighting in the street on Saturday night instead of watching Roman Dolidze beat…

Image of Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 104 with two insets of from his pre-fight viral blunder

Marvin Vettori’s Wardrobe Issue Before UFC Vegas 104 Main Event

The UFC Vegas 104 main event was slightly delayed for a strange reason. Marvin Vettori fought for the first time since…

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School Teacher’s MMA Dream Derailed After Submission Loss

UFC Vegas 104 surpassed expectations on Saturday night. The card began with Yuneisy Duben’s hype train being stopped…

Ibrahim Qasim

Based in Riyadh, Ibrahim Qasim has established himself as one of Saudi Arabia's most insightful sports analysts. With 12 years of experience covering NBA and F1, his in-depth analysis brings fans closer to the action. When not tracking the latest basketball trades or analyzing race strategies, Ibrahim can be found at local cafés discussing upcoming MMA fights with fellow enthusiasts.

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