Fans and fighters express shock over referees’ decision not to deduct points Mike Malott scored perhaps the biggest win of his UFC career, defeating Kevin Holland in front of a home Canadian crowd. The fight served as the co-main event of UFC Vancouver and quickly drew attention for its unusual sequence of events. The bout started quietly before Holland caught a kick from Malott and dropped him with a powerful right hand. Malott recovered quickly, securing a leg and sweeping Holland to gain top control. He applied heavy grappling pressure before both fighters returned to their feet. In rapid succession,…
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Fans and fighters debate the outcome as Aiemann Zahabi secures a narrow victory. Aiemann Zahabi climbed another rung on the bantamweight ladder, defeating former title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC Vancouver. Fans and fighters immediately debated the decision, with opinions split over who controlled the fight. Vera Starts Strong, Zahabi Responds Vera pressured Zahabi early, opening a cut on the Canadian’s nose. Zahabi responded with precise striking in the opening round. The first frame showed Vera’s aggression, but Zahabi landed cleaner punches that impressed viewers and analysts alike. In the second round, Vera’s jab appeared to shake Zahabi. The…
UFC Fight Night: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen lands in Vancouver this Saturday. MMA News delivers the official weigh-in results ahead of the fights. This marks the seventh time the Octagon visits British Columbia’s largest city. The UFC last appeared at Rogers Arena when Amanda Nunes defeated Irene Aldana at UFC 289 to retain her women’s bantamweight title before retiring. Main Event Middleweight Clash The headline fight will act as a key middleweight title eliminator. Former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder faces Brendan Allen, who replaces the injured Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez. De Ridder arrives off a narrow decision…
Karim Henniene embraces the moment and envisions a clear path to the PFL Africa finals this weekend. He will face Boule Godogo at PFL Africa 3 on October 18th in a highly anticipated semi-final bout. Henniene recently spoke to MMA Canada about the matchup, analyzing both his own skills and Godogo’s, noting that both fighters earned victories on the previous PFL Africa card in July. Both athletes won via split decision, and Henniene explained the similarities in their backgrounds and why he believes he holds the advantage. A clash of similar backgrounds Henniene highlighted the parallel journeys he shares with…
Dana White seems excited about a possible BMF title clash between Charles Oliveira and current titleholder Max Holloway. The UFC boss spoke after the 83rd edition of Dana White’s Contender Series, where he answered questions from reporters. Oliveira’s name came up quickly after his impressive victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio. The Brazilian fighter called out Holloway for a BMF rematch, stirring excitement among fans and media alike. A rivalry renewed after ten years Oliveira and Holloway share a long history in the octagon. Their first encounter took place in August 2015 at UFC Saskatoon. That fight ended early…
The final episode of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 9 brought fireworks to Las Vegas, closing the season in style. Since its debut in 2017, the Contender Series has become a key talent pipeline for the UFC. Many alumni now shine on the roster, with a few even claiming championship gold. The show, often called the ultimate job interview, runs for ten weeks each year and features five fights per night. Fighters compete to impress UFC CEO and President Dana White and earn the coveted UFC contract. Last year, 42 fighters earned deals with the promotion, slightly fewer than the…
Weight misses have become a recurring issue in mixed martial arts. Almost every event features at least one fighter who fails to make weight. The recent card in Rio, however, showed just how absurd the situation can become. The opening fight of the night featured Luan Lacerda against Saimon Oliveira — who missed weight by eight pounds. The bout was contested at 144 pounds, more like a featherweight fight than a bantamweight one. Oliveira even had to weigh under a certain limit to allow the fight to happen at all. Lacerda won the fight, silencing the debate over whether fighters…
The Federal Reserve has indicated that it may reduce interest rates in the near future, a move that has sparked optimism in the U.S. economy and contributed to a rally in financial markets. Investors and businesses are closely watching the Fed’s signals, seeing potential rate cuts as a way to stimulate growth and ease borrowing costs. The central bank’s statement emphasized that policymakers are monitoring economic conditions and may adjust rates to maintain stable growth. Analysts note that a lower interest rate environment can encourage spending and investment, which can further support economic expansion. Markets reacted positively to the announcement,…
The UFC stormed back into Rio de Janeiro last night with an electric card at the Farmasi Arena. It was the organization’s first return to the Brazilian city since UFC 301 in May 2024, when Alexandre Pantoja defended his flyweight title against Steve Erceg. It also marked the first Fight Night event in Rio since 2015, when Demian Maia outpointed Ryan LaFlare. The main event saw Brazil’s own Charles Oliveira take on Poland’s Mateusz Gamrot. Oliveira had struggled with inconsistency since losing his lightweight crown three years ago and entered the cage for the first time since a knockout loss…
Deiveson Figueiredo made a triumphant return to winning ways after 14 months. The Brazilian star thrilled the Rio crowd by outworking Montel Jackson in a tense co-main event showdown. Strong Start on the Ground Figueiredo wasted no time taking charge. Early in the first round, he brought Jackson down and immediately threatened a guillotine choke. Moments later, he transitioned to a rear-naked choke attempt before Jackson scrambled back to his feet. In the final seconds of the round, Figueiredo landed sharp strikes that set the tone. He opened the second round with another quick takedown, smoothly moving into full mount.…