Belal Muhammad, a former UFC champion, publicly denounced Sean Strickland after the latter’s remarks about Khamzat Chimaev’s family and faith during UFC 328. The comments sparked anger when Strickland, known for his heated promos, later apologized to Muslim fans, but Muhammad argued the apology was
MMA fans often see fighters pretend to hate each other before a match—talking tough, trash-talking, even throwing fake punches at press events. But Nate Diaz made it clear he finds that kind of pre-fight show boring and unnecessary. Speaking recently with Mike Perry, Diaz called out Sean Strickland
Sean Brady grew up in Philadelphia’s Burholme neighborhood, where he balanced school with a passion for mechanics. Initially training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he never expected MMA to become his career path. Fast forward a few years, and he’s now a top welterweight contender in the UFC.
For years, UFC fighters have debated whether moving up a weight class makes sense. The middleweight division is packed with elite talent, while light-heavyweight offers more space to grow. One ex-champ recently argued that the jump from 185 to 205 pounds isn’t just smart—it’s almost necessary to sta
Joshua Van’s rise in the UFC tells a story of resilience and opportunity. Born in Hakha, Myanmar, in 2001, he grew up in a family of six with limited resources. When political unrest forced his family to flee to Malaysia when he was a child, their struggles continued. At just twelve, Van moved again
Carlos Prates has always been the wild card in a sport that prizes discipline. He smokes, drinks, and jokes like a rockstar, which many coaches see as a bad example for other fighters. After his recent win in Perth, he took to Instagram with a cigarette and a drink, calling his critics “Instagram Sa
After a strong performance in Perth, Carlos Prates announced he believes he deserves a shot at the UFC welterweight title. He finished former champion Jack Della Maddalena in three rounds, and now he is calling for a fight with the champion Islam Makhachev. Prates argues that his record is more i
Bruce Buffer, the voice many fans hear before a fight starts, made two big blunders in recent UFC events and said he owns them. At a Seattle fight, the final bell rang after Marcin Tybura faced Tyrell Fortune. Buffer first called Tybura the winner, then officials pulled Fortune back in and he cor
During a high-profile event, a sudden loud noise sent guests scrambling at the Washington Hilton. Among them was Dana White, UFC’s top executive, who stood out for his unusual calmness. Videos later shared by news anchors show him sitting casually on a table while others ducked for cover. His commen
In a surprising turn, the mixed‑martial‑arts fighter Arman Tsarukyan stepped away from his usual fight scene to accept a special award in Los Angeles. The city council presented him with the “Person of the Year” certificate during an Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall. Tsa
