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Ben Askren

Ben Askren Today: From Double Lung Transplant to Wrestling Training

Former UFC star and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren has made a miraculous recovery, and shocked the MMA world by returning to wrestling training just months after undergoing a life-saving double lung transplant. Once fighting for his life in a hospital bed, Askren is now back on the mat, showing the same determination that made him […]

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Jon Jones

Jon Jones Calls Tom Aspinall “Incredibly Overrated” After UFC 321

Jon Jones Sparks Controversy on the No Scripts Podcast In a bold post-fight analysis, Jon Jones is making headlines by labelling Tom Aspinall “incredibly overrated” during his recent appearance on the No Scripts Podcast. The former two-division UFC champion dissected Aspinall’s performance at UFC 321, where the heavyweight bout against Ciryl Gane ended abruptly in

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ufc 321 weigh in

UFC 321 Weigh-Ins: Title Fights Confirmed, Two Fighters Miss Weight

The UFC 321 weigh-ins in Abu Dhabi confirmed both championship fights, with Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane and Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern making weight. However, two fighters missed their limits, resulting in catchweight bouts and purse penalties. Get the full breakdown of fight weights, weigh-in drama, and what it means for fight night.

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Footwork Fundamentals: The Most Overlooked Skill in MMA

People typically praise mixed martial arts  for its explosive knockouts, deadly submissions, and fast-paced fights that test fighters to their physical limits. Fans and athletes alike are awed by powerful punches, flawless kicks, and top-notch grappling exchanges. But there is an essential yet minor component of the show that frequently sets decent fighters apart from

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Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria Wants to Fight Islam Makhachev at UFC White House Event in 2026

Ilia Topuria, the UFC Lightweight Champion, desires to face Islam Makhachev, the former lightweight king. He wants the fight to take place during the major UFC event that is supposed to be taking place at the White House. Even though the event and the fights taking place on it are still speculative, Topuria’s public challenge

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Aerobic vs Anaerobic training

Understanding Aerobic vs Anaerobic Training for MMA

MMA is a sport that demands exceptional endurance, cardio-vascularity, strength and technique. Fighters are required to meet explosive circumstances, maintain high levels of stamina, and eventually overpower and outlast their opponents. To meet these requirements, fighters utilise their bodies’ energy systems, more specifically the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. In this article, we will explore

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BMF Title

What is the BMF Title?

In mixed martial arts, championships usually have a distinct structure of rankings, weight divisions, and required challengers. In 2019, though, the UFC did something new: they made a title that wasn’t attached to a division, a belt that wasn’t recognised by any commission, and a championship that was more about attitude than rules. The BMF

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