Does a fighter’s debut mean everything in the world of the Octagon, or is there more to it? Chael Sonnen believes that might be the case. “I gotta tell you, if you know Asakura, yeah,” Sonnen said. “It sounds right.” He used an example – one that resonates with many seasoned UFC veterans and fans: … Read more
Is this a classic battle of undefeated titans or an explosive showdown for the ages? Ian Garry’s corner is about to get a whole lot more interesting. Charles Oliveira, former UFC lightweight champion and known for his relentless fighting style, will be joining Garry in the fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in Las … Read more
Is a chance at victory enough to secure Michael Chiesa’s place in the UFC lightweight division? The answer, he hopes, will be a resounding yes after his upcoming fight against Bryan Barberena at UFC 310 on December 7th. Even though it’s not an opponent ranked in the top-15 of lightweight, Chiesa sees this as a … Read more
Are top-tier fighters truly happy with their placement on the UFC 310 card? One former champion isn’t convinced. Matt Brown, a veteran MMA fighter himself, believes Aljamain Sterling and Chris Weidman are feeling demoted due to their positioning on the card. “The biggest difference is when you’re on the main card, there’s more crowd there … Read more
Is Jon Jones truly ducking Tom Aspinall? The heavyweight landscape remains in flux as interim champion Aspinall continues his pursuit of a title unification against Jones, who holds the belt. Aspinall’s not buying into the fan theories that suggest Jones is simply avoiding him; he believes “Bones” is playing a savvy game when it comes … Read more
Is the future of MMA defined by those who dare to challenge established powers? Or is it an ever-shifting landscape where stars rise and fall regardless of preordained trajectories? We’re first joined by UFC welterweights Michael Chiesa (0:41) and Max Griffin (14:49). Griffin reflects on his upcoming fight against Chiesa at UFC 310, a fight … Read more
Will Ian Machado Garry’s strategic evasion tactics deliver him a victory over Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310? One surging contender, Joaquin Buckley, believes so. “A lot of people will not believe me,” Buckley stated in an interview with James Lynch for Middle Easy. “I think Ian Garry is going to win – by the skin … Read more
Did Kai Asakura’s first fight against his brother ignite a fire in him that would eventually turn into a legendary career? His first bout was not on an official octagon, but rather in the streets of Japan, where he faced off against his older sibling with gloves and raw passion. “My older brother was fighting … Read more
Did Kai Asakura’s first fight against his brother ignite a fire in him that would eventually turn into a legendary career? His first bout was not on an official octagon, but rather in the streets of Japan, where he faced off against his older sibling with gloves and raw passion. “My older brother was fighting … Read more
Is it possible to avoid the “scared” narrative? Kamaru Usman is not letting accusations of dodging Shavkat Rakhmonov simmer. This Saturday night, “The Nightmare” will watch from the sidelines as Rakhmonov takes on Ian Machado Garry in what’s shaping up to be an exciting showdown. A change in plans led to that opportunity. When Belal … Read more
