PFL Europe 2 in Berlin, Germany features the final round of regular-season matchups as the bantamweight and lightweight hopefuls look to book their place in the PFL Europe Playoffs, which take place in Paris, France, in September. But, while those involved in the PFL season get set for head-to-head action, English prospect Lewis McGrillen gets a second chance to shine ...
From the moment Bo Nickal arrived in the UFC, the hype was at full throttle. But even the former Penn State wrestling standout admits the speed of his MMA career has taken him by surprise. Source link ...
Having fought twice before, Brandon Moreno may be a familiar name to Alexandre Pantoja, but the Brazilian title challenger is expecting both of them to be completely different fighters when they face off for a third time at UFC 290. Pantoja has faced Moreno twice before – once in an exhibition bout as part of The Ultimate Fighter, and once ...
Former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will bring the curtain down on a 22-year MMA career at UFC 290, and the popular veteran is taking everything in his stride as he goes through his final fight week as an active fighter. Lawler’s media day appearance was a typically understated one, as he admitted that his final bout was just another ...
Robert Whittaker may be the betting favorite ahead of his number-one contender clash with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290, but the former UFC champion said he is fully prepared for the pressure that his opponent is likely to bring on fight night in Las Vegas. Whittaker was at pains to stress the peril involved with facing Du Plessis, a ...
South African middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis knows he stands as little as one win away from a shot at the undisputed UFC middleweight championship. And, as he prepares to face former champion Robert Whittaker in Las Vegas at UFC 290, “Stillknocks” said he’s embracing the challenge, and the occasion. “Yeah, absolutely this is definitely the biggest fight of my ...
UFC interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez said he has the secret formula to defeat Alexander Volkanovski and make a longtime dream a reality at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. For many, fighting for a world title presents a new experience that fighters have to adapt to, but Rodriguez’s interim title win over Josh Emmett in February means he heads into ...
Longtime UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker plans on propelling himself back up the rankings and right into the lightweight championship picture, starting with an attention-grabbing victory at UFC 290. Hooker takes on Jalin Turner in a lightweight main card bout that he sees as a big opportunity to thrust himself back into the discussion at the sharp end of the ...
Mairis Briedis has a set fight date and opponent for the first stop on his comeback trail. The former three-time cruiserweight titlist and one-time lineal champ will hit the road to face Scotland’s John McCallum. Their bout will land on the already announced Lee McGregor-Erik Robles card July 21 on UK’s Channel 5 from the Meadowbrook Sports Centre in capital ...
UFC International Fight Week is always an opportunity for the UFC to show its breadth of international talent, and the fight card for UFC 290 showcases a host of talent from across the globe. The 14-bout lineup for UFC International Fight Week will feature fighters from nine different countries, with a pair of championship matchups on the main card that ...