Angela Hill’s Merited Most Significant Career Bout By James Lee As UFC strawweight Angela Hill was regarded as an unknown over a year ago, she is now a distinct fan-favourite and her scheduled bout with Michelle Waterson this weekend is the best example of her emergence. Even six months ago, few expected Hill to be … Continue reading Angela Hill’s Merited Most Significant Career Bout
Waterson vs Hill: Why Should You Care By Alex Conway I'm not going to lie to you, I don't think there are significant title stakes on the line for this fight. It's a main event showcase, so the chance to do something impressive and insert yourself into the conversation is always there, but both fighters … Continue reading Waterson vs Hill: Why Should You Care
Can Alistair Overeem Make One Last Run? By Alex Conway Alistair Overeem began his MMA career in 1999, just seven years after UFC 1. He’s fought all over the world in kickboxing and MMA (he won the K-1 Grand Prix in 2010) and has fought almost every meaningful heavyweight that’s ever lived. In addition to … Continue reading Can Alistair Overeem Make One Last Run?
FightPost MMA Fighter of the Week: Michael Pereira By Dan McConnell This weeks UFC card looked like one that was hanging on by a thread. Due to the many unexpected changes and last minute cancellations, the event took place with only seven bouts on the card. This made history as the smallest card the UFC … Continue reading FightPost MMA Fighter of the Week: Michael Pereira
Nick Diaz "100%" Targeting Welterweight Return in Early 2021 By Ross Markey Well, it appears former Strikeforce and WEC welterweight best, Nick Diaz is ready to kickstart his fighting career once more - as soon as early next year. The Stockton striker and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace has reportedly made a test weight cut to welterweight … Continue reading Nick Diaz “100%” Targeting Welterweight Return in Early 2021
FightPost Boxer of the Week: Jesse Rodríguez By Gary Kittilsen On what was a relatively quiet weekend for boxing, one blue-chip prospect, who was given the highest praise, captured the attention of the boxing world and put the smaller weight classes on notice. The 20-year-old Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez of San Antonio, Texas, scored a sensational … Continue reading FightPost Boxer of the Week: Jesse Rodríguez
Two Years On: Darren Till’s Expected Title Destiny By James Lee As two years approaches the anniversary of UFC 228 and Darren Till’s sole opportunity at UFC gold, it seems the once exhibition has become a forgotten memory of the past as the landscape of the sport has overtly altered since that fateful night in … Continue reading Two Years On: Darren Till’s Expected Title Destiny
Dana White: Brock Lesnar Would Be a Good Introduction For Jon Jones at Heavyweight By Ross Markey With former UFC heavyweight titleholder, Brock Lesnar, recently entering free agency following his most recent stint with the WWE - rumours have begun to rumble surrounding the possibility of a return to the Octagon for the veteran. Lesnar, … Continue reading Dana White: Brock Lesnar Would Be a Good Introduction For Jon Jones at Heavyweight
Daniel Cormier Officially Announces His Retirement By Ross Markey Former two-weight world champion, Daniel 'DC' Cormier has closed the chapter on his life as a professional mixed martial artist. The Lafayette native has officially announced his retirement from the sport, following his August 15th. unanimous decision defeat to Stipe Miocic in the pair's rubber match. … Continue reading Daniel Cormier Officially Announces His Retirement
Jan Błachowicz Envisions Third Round Finish Of Dominick Reyes Ahead Of UFC 253 By Ross Markey On September 26th at UFC 253 - we will crown a new undisputed light heavyweight champion, other than Jon Jones or Daniel Cormier, for the first time since March of 2011. Competing for vacant spoils in the co-main event, … Continue reading Jan Błachowicz Envisions Third Round Finish Of Dominick Reyes Ahead Of UFC 253
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