Category «Previews and Reviews»

Global Roundup: 30 July-1 August

Invicta FC 41 Montserrat Ruiz def. Janaisa Morandin Early in the first round, both fighters enjoyed some success in the striking department. The finish came after Ruiz was able to complete a head and arm throw and wrap up one of Morandin’s arms with her legs. Ruiz landed some nice ground and pound which opened …

Global Roundup: 23-25 July

ACA 107 Magomed Ismailov vs Alexander Emelianenko Arguably the most anticipated Russian fight of 2020 did not disappoint. The massively undersized Ismailov started quickly by landing several big punches on his opponent. Ismailov was then able to secure an easy takedown and controlled Emelianenko for the remainder of the round. There was some confusion as …

Global Roundup: 17-19 July

LFA 85  Vanessa Demopoulos def. Sam Hughes In the main event of the evening, women’s flyweight title was on the line as Sam Hughes faced off with Vanessa Demopoulos The majority of the fighters spent on the feet with Sam Hughes being a step ahead. At the end of the second round, Demopoulos landed an …

Global Roundup: 10-13 July

LFA 84 Justin Gonzales def. Jake Childers In the main event of the evening, Justin Gonzales was able to pick up his 11th straight win as a professional as he finished the previously undefeated Jake Childers and became the LFA Featherweight champion. J-Train looked in control for the majority of the fight, although he did …

UFC Vegas 2 Predictions and Breakdown

Cynthia Calvillo vs Jessica Eye This is a weird fight to book as the main event with no offense to the fighters. However, this is still a relevant match up in the women’s flyweight division. Cynthia Calvillo is coming off a draw with Marina Rodrigues in a fight where she missed the strawweight limit, as …

UFC 250 Predictions and Breakdown

Amanda Nunes vs Felicia Spencer A women’s featherweight title fight as Amanda Nunes looks to become the first UFC fighter to defend in two weight classes simultaneously. Felicia Spencer is coming off a first-round submission win over Zarah Fairn as well as a previous win over Megan Anderson. Amanda Nunes has been running through competition …

UFC Fight Night Las Vegas Predictions and Breakdown

Tyron Woodley vs Gilbert Burns A welterweight fight between a former champion in Tyron Woodley and a streaking divisional newcomer in Gilbert Burns. Woodley is coming off a disappointing title loss against Kamaru Usman and will be looking to regain his former form with a win on Saturday. Gilbert Burns moved up to the welterweight …

UFC Fight Night Florida Predictions and Breakdown

Alistair Overeem vs Walt Harris An intriguing main event between two heavyweights who will try and become contenders with a win on Saturday. Alistair Overeem is coming off a disappointing last-minute loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik, in a fight that he was comfortably ahead on the scorecards. Walt Harris is on a 3 fight winning streak, …

UFC Fight Night Jacksonville Predictions and Breakdown

Anthony Smith vs Glover Teixeira A matchup between two top light heavyweights in which the winner likely enter title contention. Since losing in his title fight against Jon Jones, Anthony Smith picked up the biggest victory of his career as he upset Alexander Gustafsson on his home soil. Meanwhile, Glover Teixeira has quietly built up …

UFC 249 Predictions and Breakdown

Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje Perhaps the most violent match UFC could have booked. Although some may be disappointed that Ferguson’s title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov fell through, I can’t be mad at any fight that features Justin Gaethje. Ferguson is riding an absurd 12 fight winning streak which would have got him a belt …