Islam Makhachev Dominates To Win Eighth Straight

Islam Makhachev (20-1) continued his impressive run in the UFC on Saturday, winning his eighth straight fight in the lightweight division after losing his debut. If he continues to dominate like this, it won't be long before Makhachev is in title talks of one of the UFC's most talent-stacked divisions. Statistically, Makhachev racked up 61 […]

Marion Reneau Drops Retirement Fight

The retirement fight for Marion Reneau (9-8-1) on Saturday did not go as planned, as she dropped her fifth fight in a row, this time to the returning Miesha Tate. In 11:53 minutes of total action, Reneau totaled only 25 significant strikes (48 significant strikes) and didn't attempt a single takedown in the contest. At […]

Miesha Tate Makes A Statement In Her Return

It was almost five years in the making, but Miesha Tate (19-7) made a strong statement in her return from retirement, finishing Marion Reneau by third-round TKO on Saturday. Statistically, it was a solid showing coming off a long layoff, as she landed 65 significant strikes (110 total strikes) and landed three of her six […]

Jeremy Stephens Falls In First Round Saturday

One of the longest-tenured veterans of the UFC's lightweight division, Jeremy Stephens (28-19) took his fifth loss in six outings on Saturday. The matchup lasted all of 65 seconds, with Mateusz Gamrot locking in a first-round submission. There's no doubt that Gamrot is the future of the lightweight division, so maybe Stephens has one more […]

Mateusz Gamrot Puts Division On Notice With Dominant Win

Continuing to take the UFC by storm, Mateusz Gamrot (19-1) earned a quick and dominant victory over one of the organization's most seasoned veterans in Jeremy Stephens on Saturday. The Polish destroyer dominated the matchup, earning a first-round submission via kimura 65 seconds into the contest. Gamrot has officially put the lightweight division on notice. […]

Dustin Stoltzfus Still Winless In UFC

Dustin Stoltzfus (13-3) suffered a third-round submission loss to Rodolfo Vieira on Saturday night. Statistically, Stoltzfus did out-strike Vieira, landing 67 significant strikes (83 total strikes), but he missed on all three of his takedown tries. After his Contender Series victory, Stoltzfus is now 0-2 in the UFC. Looking decent in the stand-up game, he […]

Rodolfo Vieira Gets Back On Track With Submission Win

As we expected from the multiple-jiu-jitsu world champion, Rodolfo Vieira (8-1) was able to get back on track on Saturday, securing the victory with a third-round submission. Displaying an ever-improving striking game, Vieira knows this aspect of his game must improve if he wants to be a successful mixed martial artist. Once the bout goes […]

Gabriel Benitez Unable To Score A Victory

It was a rough first couple of rounds for Gabriel Benitez (22-10) on Saturday as he eventually took a third-round TKO loss in the main-card opener of UFC Vegas 31. Fighting all the way to the end, Benitez scored a knockdown in the beginning of the third round. Statistically, Benitez tallied 57 significant strikes (67 […]

Billy Quarantillo Opens Up Main Card With TKO Stoppage

It was a high-pace bout for Billy Quarantillo, who earned a third-round TKO stoppage on Saturday. After earning a big knockdown in the opening minute of action, Quarantillo continued to keep the pressure on in the following two rounds. Gabriel Benitez returned the favor to start the third round, dropping Quarantillo. However, he did not […]

Thiago Moises Looking For His Fourth Straight Win

On a three-fight winning streak, Thiago Moises (15-4) will have to go through his toughest task to date to get No. 4 when he battles Islam Makhachev in Saturday night's main event. Dangerous on the mat, six of his 15 career wins have come by submission. Don't let the numbers of only three knockouts/TKOs fool […]

Islam Makhachev Stepping Up His Competition

There is a new Russian fighter on the horizon of the lightweight division that is looking to dominate. Islam Makhachev (19-1) will fight in the main event at UFC Vegas 31 with a chance to put himself in the conversation as one of the top lightweight fighters in the world. Showing he is more than […]

Marion Reneau Faced With Tough Task

Marion Reneau (9-7-1) can not only snap her four-fight losing streak this Saturday, but she can spoil the long-awaited return of former champion Miesha Tate. All four of Reneau's recent losses have come by unanimous decision. Prior to the streak, Reneau was undefeated in four straight bouts. At 44 years old, it's probably safe to […]

Miesha Tate Set To Make Long-Awaited Return

It has been four and a half years since we have seen Miesha Tate (18-7) in action, but she is set to make her return to action against Marion Reneau on Saturday. After defeating Holly Holm for the UFC bantamweight championship, Tate would go on to lose her next two bouts before retiring in 2016. […]

Jeremy Stephens Facing A Dangerous Polish Striker

At 0-4 with a no-contest in his last five bouts, Jeremy Stephens (28-18) is in dire need of a victory this Saturday. Out of the UFC since 2007, Stephens will be stepping into the Octagon on Saturday against the next generation of fighter at UFC lightweight in Mateusz Gamrot. DraftKings sees Lil' Heathen as the […]

Mateusz Gamrot Looking To Stay Hot

The former simultaneous KSW featherweight and lightweight champion Mateusz Gamrot (18-1) put the world on notice in his last bout, scoring a huge second-round TKO victory over Scott Holtzman in April. Ten of Gamrot's 18 career wins have come by the finish. DraftKings sees Gamrot as the decent favorite against veteran Jeremy Stephens. Gamrot's salary […]

Dustin Stoltzfus Has A Tough Test This Weekend

Set to make his second Octagon appearance after a Contender Series victory in August of last year, Dustin Stoltzfus (13-2) will step into the UFC cage to face a very dangerous jiu-jitsu artist in Rodolfo Vieira on Saturday. Though not to the level of his opponent, Stoltzfus has secured five of his 13 career wins […]

Rodolfo Vieira Hoping To Rebound

It's no surprise that if Rodolfo Vieira (7-1) gets his opponent to the mat, a submission is always within sight. Vieira will look to rebound from his first professional loss, which ironically came by submission. Six of Vieira's seven professional wins have come by submission. The multi-jiu-jitsu World Champion and World Cup gold medalist won […]

Gabriel Benitez Looking For Back-To-Back Wins On Saturday

Hoping his last outing is a sign of things to come, Gabriel Benitez (22-8) will open up the main card of UFC Vegas 31 on Saturday against Billy Quarantillo. In December of last year, Benitez scored a first-round TKO victory after losing back-to-back fights. With 22 professional wins under his belt, 18 of those wins […]

Billy Quarantillo Set To Open Up Main Card

Overall, it has been an impressive run for Billy Quarantillo (15-3) since earning a TKO win on the Contender Series in 2019. Since joining the UFC, Quarantillo has gone 3-1 in the Octagon, losing his most recent outing by unanimous decision in December of last year. Six of Quarantillo's 15 career wins have come by […]

Conor McGregor Loses Bout Due To Injury

It was not the night Conor McGregor (22-6) was hoping for on Saturday, as his rubber match with Dustin Poirier was stopped due to what appeared to be a broken leg in the first round. In 4:50 of total action, McGregor landed 27 significant strikes (43 total strikes) and locked in a tight guillotine choke. […]

Dustin Poirier Takes First-Round Victory After Bizarre Stoppage

It was all Dustin Poirier in the rubber match on Saturday, as he defeated Conor McGregor via doctor stoppage (first-round TKO) after McGregor stepped back and broke the base of his shin near the ankle with about 10 seconds to go in the first round. In 4:50 of action, Poirier landed 36 significant strikes along […]

Stephen Thompson Unable To Capitalize On His Opportunity

With a title shot within his grasp, Stephen Thompson (16-5-1) was unable to get the victory in Saturday's co-main event, dropping a unanimous decision to Gilbert Burns (29-28) on all three scorecards. In 15 minutes of action, Thompson was only able to rack up 19 significant strikes (59 total strikes) while being taken down three […]

Gilbert Burns Goes The Distance Saturday

In a battle of top welterweight contenders, Gilbert Burns (20-4) did just enough in his co-main-event battle with Stephen Thompson on Saturday to take a unanimous decision (29-28) on all three judges' scorecards. In 15 minutes of action, Burns tallied 29 significant strikes (101 total strikes) and landed three of his six takedown tries, including […]

Greg Hardy Suffers First-Round TKO Loss

Dropping back-to-back fights and three of his last five, Greg Hardy (7-4) also suffered back-to-back TKO losses, the only ones of his career. The latest one came at the hands of Tai Tuivasa in just 67 seconds of action on Saturday. Putting Tuivasa on wobbly legs early on, Hardy was unable to capitalize and ended […]

Tai Tuivasa Scores A Big First-Round TKO

It only took 67 seconds for Tai Tuivasa (13-3) to earn his third straight victory on Saturday. The victory came by way of first-round TKO against a tough Greg Hardy. Though he was popped early with a good shot, Tuivasa rebounded quickly and landed a big left hand that floored Hardy. That was the beginning […]

Yana Kunitskaya Dropped In The First Round

It was a tough night for the Russian Yana Kunitskaya (14-6), who was unable to win her third fight in a row on Saturday. Not only was it a loss, but she was defeated via first-round TKO. In 4:35 of action, Kunitskaya totaled only 24 significant strikes (30 total strikes) while absorbing 37 significant strikes. […]

Irene Aldana Dominates With Her Striking

Now a winner of three of her last four fights, Irene Aldana (13-6) brought it to the very dangerous Yana Kunitskaya on Saturday, finishing the bout in the first round with a TKO stoppage. Throughout 4:35 of action, Aldana tallied 37 significant strikes along with 1:24 of control time. A big left hand by Aldana […]

Kris Moutinho Suffers Third-Round TKO Stoppage

Statistically, it was a rough night for debuting bantamweight Kris Moutinho on Saturday. Having to battle with Sean O'Malley, Moutinho absorbed an unimaginable 230 significant strikes (177 head strikes.) Moutinho did make it until late into the third round before the bout was stopped by Herb Dean. Moutinho was only able to land 70 of […]

Sean O'Malley Dominates In Main-Card Opener

Coming into Saturday night as the highest-salaried fighter, Sean O'Malley (14-1) thoroughly dominated against debuting fighter Kris Moutinho. Statistically, O'Malley put up huge numbers, landing 230 significant strikes in just under 15 minutes of total action. With nearly 30 seconds left, referee Herb Dean stopped the contest, giving O'Malley the third-round TKO victory. O'Malley's strikes […]

Conor McGregor Takes Center Stage This Saturday

The sport's biggest attraction returns to the Octagon when Conor McGregor enters the UFC cage for the third time in the rubber match with Dustin Poirier on Saturday. Losing two of his last three bouts cannot be good for the psyche of McGregor, but if anyone can win at mental warfare, it's him. The man […]