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
Is it possible for a fighter to return from a dark period of performance enhancement and still thrive? Jim Miller isn’t thrilled about Donald Cerrone’s comeback plan, after the latter revealed his intentions to fight once more. Cerrone, who originally retired in 2022 following a submission by Miller, now seeks to re-enter the octagon. He … Read more
Is this fight truly about redemption for Ciryl Gane? Back in March 2023, Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane collided in a fight that shocked many fans, ending with “Bones” securing the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship after a first-round submission. The takedown and choke looked almost too easy, even for one of the greatest fighters of … Read more
Does the artistry of combat sports ever reach a level where it transcends mere entertainment? Joe Rogan believes it can. On his podcast, he discusses the beautiful intricacy of martial arts with Mike Rowe. Rogan passionately states, “I think martial arts are art—for people that understand it.” To illustrate this, he turns to an example … Read more
Does a fighter’s commitment to one organization truly limit their potential, or does it fuel their dedication to excellence? Dakota Ditcheva, fresh off her title win in the PFL, sat down with Ariel Helwani for an interview. The young striker addressed the swirling speculation surrounding her future. “I was expecting it,” Ditcheva began, her eyes … Read more
