Michael Chandler: From Wrestling Walk-on, Three Time Bellator Champion to UFC Lightweight Contender By Dan McConnell Michael Chandler may not have been that well-known by the masses until this past weekend's UFC card on Fight Island. But he has been arguably one of Bellator's greatest ever fighters from the promotions inception in 2010. A college wrestling … Continue reading Michael Chandler: From Wrestling Walk-on, Three Time Bellator Champion to UFC Lightweight Contender →

Conor McGregor: What Next? Sometimes it's not the loss its the manner of that defeat that says plenty. The crushing loss Conor McGregor suffered in his rematch at UFC 257 at the hands of Dustin Poirier leaves him facing an uncertain future. Poirier was always likely to tell us where McGregor is in the current … Continue reading Conor McGregor: What Next? →

Poirier Stuns McGregor On Fight Island Time waits for no man, time lost can rarely be retrieved. Conor McGregor spent too long in the wilderness and found out that his time is likely to have passed. Dustin Poirier got his revenge in the main event at UFC 257 stopping McGregor in two rounds on Fight … Continue reading Poirier Stuns McGregor On Fight Island →

Conor McGregor: Has To Prove Himself All Over Again A little over a year ago it was supposed to be the start of a season, a glorious new beginning. The previous few years saw unsavoury headlines, multiple brushes with the law, extremely serious accusations and defeat to his bitter rival. McGregor seemed set on a … Continue reading Conor McGregor: Has To Prove Himself All Over Again →

How Does Poirier Beat McGregor? By Jack Rainbow Going into his main event bout at UFC 257, against Conor McGregor, much of the narrative in the media and from the fans is on the improvement of Dustin Poirer. This is with good reason, with Poirier putting together an impressive run at lightweight since his defeat … Continue reading How Does Poirier Beat McGregor? →

UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor Preview & Prediction By Cathal Geeney Conor McGregor makes his return to the octagon against Dustin Poirier for the first UFC PPV of 2021 on Fight island, Abu Dhabi. As has been the case for many, 2020 was a very frustrating year for McGregor. Coming off a 40 second victory … Continue reading UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor Preview & Prediction →

UFC 257: Hooker vs Chandler Preview & Prediction By Cathal Geeney The co-main event is another exciting lightweight bout which sees promotional newcomer, Michael Chandler, debut against Dan Hooker. A dominant victory for either fighter could have big implications on the lightweight division given that there may well be a vacant belt up for grabs … Continue reading UFC 257: Hooker vs Chandler Preview & Prediction →