Nikita Krylov and Yaroslav Amosov, both born in Ukraine, happen to headline big MMA events this Saturday night: Krylov headlines UFC Vegas 70 against Ryan Spann, while Amosov returns to action at Bellator 291 to defend his title against Logan Storley. Two and Two are perhaps the best-known mixed martial artists to have been embroiled … Read more
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 18: (LR) Evan Elder punches Nazim Sadikhov of Russia in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Lightweight Nazim Sadykhov made his UFC debut counted. Evan Elder’s night may … Read more
Jim Miller and Alexander Hernandez, UFC Vegas 69 face-off Credit: Eddie Law/Cageside Press All-time UFC wins and fights record holder Jim Miller retired in the Octagon at UFC Vegas 69, looking to add to that stat at the expense of Alexander Hernandez. Hernandez opened the door to the UFC lightweight division in his 2018 debut … Read more
Nazim Sadykhov and Evan Elder, UFC Vegas 69 face-off Credit: Eddie Law/Cageside Press Two lightweight prospects with identical records faced off at UFC Vegas 69 when Nazim Sadykhov, a debuting fighter trained by Ray Longo, took on Evan Elder. Sadykhov, following in the footsteps of Rafael Fiziev as only the second Azerbaijani fighter in UFC … Read more
Credit: Jay Anderson/Cageside Press Jose Aldo made the jump to boxing this past week, while Khamzat Chimaev set his sights on a new opponent. The Power Slap continues to disappoint until Tommy Fury shows a press conference with Jake Paul. Where have we seen this before? These are your Sunday MMA Quick Hits! Jose Aldo … Read more
Jack Della Maddalena and Randy Brown UFC 284 weigh-ins Credit: Youtube/UFC There was no doubt that welterweight Jack Della Maddalena was positioned for big things as he headlined the UFC 284 main card. Maddalena was one of the breakout stars of 2022, being named Newcomer of the Year (along with Jailton Almeida) by this publication … Read more
Tyson Pedro and Modestas Bukauskas UFC 284 weigh-ins Credit Youtube/UFC Tyson Pedro took on Modestas Bukauskas in the latter’s return to the UFC as part of Saturday’s UFC 284 preliminary card. Pedro was on a two-fight streak in the first round after returning from a four-year layoff last year. The UFC’s return to Australia was … Read more
Jamahal Hill Credit: Wander Roberto/UFC UFC 283, the return of the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, produced a big night full of explosive finishes and action-packed fights. But the main event between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill stood out above the rest. This featherweight title fight, with the vacant UFC … Read more
Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Daniel Puertas weigh-in at ONE Fight Night 6 Credit: ONE Championship Superlek Kiatmoo9, winner of the 2022 ONE Muay Thai Flyweight Grand Prix and The Nation’s #3 ranked fighter in the sport, has taken his kickboxing talents to fight for the vacant ONE Flyweight Title, for to kick off 2023 at ONE … Read more
Democrat Chris Mayes narrowly defeated Republican Abraham Hamadeh in the race for Arizona attorney general, a recount confirmed. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption caption toggle Ross D. Franklin/AP Democrat Chris Mayes narrowly defeated Republican Abraham Hamadeh in the race for Arizona attorney general, a recount confirmed. Ross D. Franklin/AP PHOENIX — A recount confirmed Democrat … Read more