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Veteran MMA journalist and programmer with over 10 years covering UFC, striking arts, and combat sports. Tech enthusiast passionate about combining martial arts expertise with cutting-edge analysis.
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The mixed martial arts community is mourning the loss of veteran fighter Geronimo “Mondragon” dos Santos, who passed away after a tragic drowning incident.
UFC closed out its 2025 schedule in dramatic fashion with UFC Vegas 112, a 12-fight Fight Night card held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas that delivered knockout finishes, standout debuts, and statement performances.
In what could be one of the most unusual cards in MMA history, UFC President Dana White has revealed fresh details about the broadcast plans for the organization’s upcoming event at the White House. The groundbreaking show — set for June 2026 on the South Lawn in Washington, D.C. — will not follow traditional television or pay-per-view norms.
The middleweight division will reopen early next year with a high-stakes main event: Sean Strickland returns to the Octagon to face surging contender Anthony Hernandez on February 21, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
At UFC 323, held last night in Las Vegas, Petr Yan returned to the top of the bantamweight division by defeating Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision in their rematch.
Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says the silence from Dana White since the controversial end of his fight at UFC 321 has made a bad situation worse — and his recent medical revelation shows just how serious this incident turned out to be. Aspinall’s scheduled title defense against Ciryl Gane ended abruptly in the first round when Gane delivered a double eye-poke that left Aspinall unable...
Veteran fighter Matt Brown didn’t mince words when he heard the promotion handed Paddy Pimblett an interim lightweight title shot: he called it “f*cking ridiculous.” Brown’s reaction has fueled a growing debate over whether the sport is rewarding hype over merit — and whether the rightful contenders are being pushed aside. Pimblett is set to face Justin Gaethje for the interim UFC...
Ronda Rousey may soon return to combat sports — not in the Octagon, but in the boxing ring. According to a recent report, she is in active negotiations for a high-profile boxing match against two-time undisputed champion Katie Taylor, with plans discussed for a Las Vegas showdown in 2026.
The fallout from Tom Aspinall’s eye-poke incident with Ciryl Gane has grown far beyond a single heavyweight fight. What began as an abrupt, frustrating no-contest has evolved into a full-scale debate about fighter safety, rule enforcement, and whether the UFC must adopt harsher penalties to prevent fouls that can end careers in seconds.
A recently surfaced gym clip of light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira delivering a knockout during sparring has stirred strong reactions across the MMA community. Many fans criticized the intensity, arguing the strike was excessive for a training environment. But The MMA Guru — a popular content creator and longtime observer of the sport — isn’t having it.
