Thu. May 22nd, 2025

Commentary and Analysis by Kyle Dimond

Dana White looks on after the light heavyweight title fight at UFC 313 with Jon Jones reacting to his win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309

Dana White Angered by Jon Jones Over Historic UFC PPV Cancellation

UFC President Dana White has often had a difficult dynamic with some of the promotion`s biggest names. Although he is typically quick to criticize fighters…

Kyle Dimond
May 13, 2025

Islam Makhachev speaks after stopping Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 with an inset of a mystery icon

Islam Makhachev Matched With Former UFC Champion Thrice Without a Fight

Throughout his impressive career, Islam Makhachev has secured victories against three former UFC champions: Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski, and Dustin Poirier. However, there`s a notable instance…

Kyle Dimond
May 13, 2025

Daniel Cormier and Islam Makhachev pose at UFC 310 with an inset of Belal Muhammad following his UFC 315 loss to Jack Della Maddalena

UFC Legend Defends Islam Makhachev Amidst Claims He Wanted Belal Muhammad to Lose at UFC 315

Islam Makhachev was awaiting the outcome of the welterweight title bout in Montreal on May 10. The lightweight champion has openly stated his intention to move up in weight for…

Kyle Dimond
May 13, 2025

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Aiemann Zahabi Achieves Full Circle Moment Retiring Jose Aldo 14 Years After Imitating Him

May 10 marked a significant night for Aiemann Zahabi, who earned the most important victory of his career before his home crowd. Before his fight against the legendary Jose Aldo…

Kyle Dimond
May 13, 2025

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UFC Veteran Gives Referee His Tooth During Fight After Beatdown by Apologetic Former Champion

On this date in 2020, the UFC light heavyweight main event between two leading contenders became difficult to watch. Anthony Smith recently recounted the experience from his fight against Glover Teixeira…

Kyle Dimond
May 13, 2025

Jack Della Maddalena on stage at the UFC 299 press conference with an inset of a mystery icon

Jack Della Maddalena Ranks Above Several UFC Champions Upon Pound-for-Pound Debut

Jack Della Maddalena became the newest holder of the 170-pound title after securing an upset victory on May 10. The ascending welterweight made his debut on the pound-for-pound rankings this week…

Kyle Dimond
May 13, 2025

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Dana White Quips Regional Promotions Have Superior Judging and Refereeing After UFC 315 Controversy

The UFC`s return to the Bell Centre in Montreal delivered an engaging fight card with several notable storylines emerging. However, despite this, the event wasn`t without controversy, particularly regarding…

Kyle Dimond
May 12, 2025

Michael Bisping calls the fights at the UFC Apex on May 20, 2023 with an inset of a mystery icon

`We All Want to See That`: Hall of Famer Jokes About Helping Arrange Post-UFC 315 Superfight

On May 10, the Octagon was back in Montreal, potentially setting up two champion-versus-champion clashes for the future. The main event saw Jack Della Maddalena win the welterweight championship against Belal Muhammad…

Kyle Dimond
May 12, 2025

Dana White at the UFC 313 press conference with an inset of Dorobshokh Nabotov speaking at the UFC 308 press conference

Undefeated Fighter Who Impressed Dana White at Press Conference Competes for UFC Contract on `Lookin` For a Fight`

At the UFC 308 press conference, an audience member ended up capturing attention after seizing his opportunity with the microphone to address Dana White. Dorobshokh Nabotov was initially looking for advice…

Kyle Dimond
May 12, 2025

Jack Della Maddalena on stage at the UFC 315 press conference with an inset of Jeremy Stephens looking on ahead of his PFL 10 fight with Natan Schulte

Jack Della Maddalena Responds to `Punch-Drunk` UFC Veteran Who Thinks Belal Muhammad Won at UFC 315

Jack Della Maddalena made the most of his opportunity in Montreal, securing the most significant win of his career so far. The dynamic striker was not the first to give his opinion on the controversial…

Kyle Dimond
May 12, 2025

Jon Jones speaks after beating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 with Islam Makhachev at the UFC 294 open workouts with an inset of Gable Steveson at the Tok...

Olympic Gold Medalist Surprisingly Names UFC Star Among Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev as Top MMA Wrestlers

Wrestling remains a crucial skill set in MMA, with many of the sport`s top athletes excelling on the ground. UFC champions Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev are widely considered among the best wrestlers…

Kyle Dimond
May 12, 2025

Tom Aspinall reacts to his win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 with an inset of Jon Jones in his UFC 247 fight with Dominick Reyes

`Today is the Day`: Tom Aspinall Gives Significant Jon Jones Update After Saying He`s `Had Enough`

Tom Aspinall`s period of frustration might be ending after a key meeting in London. The UFC interim heavyweight champion is not the only one eager for clarity on his future title opportunities against Jon Jones…

Kyle Dimond
May 12, 2025

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Valentina Shevchenko Sets Another Record Securing Second Title Reign at UFC 315

Valentina Shevchenko demonstrated she is still a dominant force by successfully defending her flyweight championship in the May 10 co-main event. All eyes were on “Bullet” as she entered the Octagon looking to confirm…

Kyle Dimond
May 11, 2025

Jack Della Maddalena punches Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 with an inset of Della Maddalena in training camp with his coach Ben Vickers

Jack Della Maddalena Reveals Training Camp Secrets Post-UFC 315 in `How to Beat Belal` Video

Jack Della Maddalena surprised many on May 10 by delivering the most significant victory of his career so far. The Australian contender`s win over Belal Muhammad earned him the welterweight championship…

Kyle Dimond
May 11, 2025

Shavkat Rakhmonov reacts to his win over Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 with an inset of Jack Della Maddalena punching Belal Muhammad at UFC 315

`My Time Will Come`: Shavkat Rakhmonov Comments on Jack Della Maddalena`s Win Over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315

Shavkat Rakhmonov was somewhat less discussed in the lead-up to the May 10 welterweight title fight. After his planned bout at UFC 310 was cancelled, the undefeated contender was left waiting…

Kyle Dimond
May 11, 2025

Khabib Nurmagomedov poses at the UFC 229 press conference with Belal Muhammad preparing to fight Lyman Good at the UFC Apex

Khabib Nurmagomedov`s Coach Links Belal Muhammad`s UFC 315 Loss to Past Issue Faced by `The Eagle`

In his initial welterweight title defense, Belal Muhammad did not consistently utilize his primary strengths during the fight. The champion chose to stand and exchange strikes with his opponent for the majority…

Kyle Dimond
May 11, 2025

Islam Makhachev prepares to face Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 with Jack Della Maddalena speaking after his win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 299

`Whole Different Animal`: Islam Makhachev`s Coach Analyzes Jack Della Maddalena Matchup

Islam Makhachev`s subsequent fight plan depended on the outcome of the UFC 315 main event on May 10. During the fight week leading up to the UFC`s return to the Bell Centre in Montreal…

Kyle Dimond
May 11, 2025

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`I`ll Be Back`: Belal Muhammad Comments After Losing Welterweight Title at UFC 315

Belal Muhammad`s tenure as welterweight champion concluded on May 10 when he was defeated by unanimous decision. Despite delivering the best performance of his career against Jack Della Maddalena…

Kyle Dimond
May 11, 2025

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Furious Former UFC Champion Blames `Bad Judges` for Jose Aldo`s Retirement

Jose Aldo experienced his second defeat since returning to the Octagon last year for a final push at the top level. After a bout against Jonathan Martinez, where the legendary fighter appeared to struggle with the pace…

Kyle Dimond
May 11, 2025

Islam Makhachev makes the walk for his UFC 302 fight with Dustin Poirier with an inset of Belal Muhammad making the walk to face Leon Edwards at UF...

Welterweight Contender Calls Out Islam Makhachev for `Praying` for Belal Muhammad`s Loss

Islam Makhachev`s subsequent steps were planned to be decided by the result of the UFC 315 main event. In an excellent welterweight title contest on May 10, Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad…

Kyle Dimond
May 11, 2025

By Oliver Croft

Oliver Croft is Sheffield's premier kickboxing and Muay Thai correspondent. After discovering Thai boxing during travels in Southeast Asia, Oliver turned his passion into profession. His technical breakdowns of fights are complemented by in-depth profiles of emerging talent.

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