It’s hard to reconcile the sleek, corporate juggernaut of today’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with the chaotic no-holds-barred spectacles of its past. The promotion that fills arenas and commands lucrative television contracts was once a rogue enterprise, a banned curiosity reviled by lawmakers and mocked by traditional sports media. But with its new global reach […]
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How Jean-Paul Lebosnoy Is a Bright Spot for The UFC
The UFC is in need of more fresh, enticing talents. Thanks to the legendary Dana White, the “Contender” series showcased a plethora of contestants awaiting the spotlight. Amidst the dimes, there was one that shined the brightest. Recently, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas: Jean-Paul Lebosnoy faced Boston’s very own, Jack Congdon. Tempers flaring […]
The UFC’s Dirty Little Secret: Why Weight Cutting Is a Ticking Time Bomb
The image of a gaunt fighter, barely able to stand on the scale, is a familiar and disturbing sight in mixed martial arts. For years, the practice of extreme weight cutting – shedding significant body mass often through severe dehydration, in the days leading up to a weigh-in – has been an open secret, a […]
UFC 315 Main Event Gets Ugly
It’s only a day before MMA’s premier return to Canada, yet the tensions are already getting higher. Which isn’t necessarily surprising as when two UFC Welterweight fighters are in one room, then things are expected to be filled with testosterone fueled drama. The headliners for UFC’s 315, Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, were at […]
UFC Teams Up with Zach Snyder for New Movie
The sport of martial arts has always been ripe with storytelling potential for many movie directors who want to create their very own underdog film. It seems that the UFC itself has come in to give Zach Snyder a hand in his endeavor to make such a film. The movie, titled Brawler, will be released […]
Everything you need to know about the Alex Pereira Vs. Magomed Ankalaev fight ahead of UFC 313
UFC 313 is tomorrow, March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. There is a lot of coverage, with 12 matchups scheduled. However, one matchup is making the headlines everyone wants to see: Alex Pereria vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Pereria, the Brazilian three-time title defender and runner-up for Fighter Of The Year 2024, is […]
