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How UFC odds work: plus and minus lines explained

A simple guide to American style UFC betting odds, from heavy favorites to big underdogs.

How fighters recover between rounds

That one minute between rounds can decide the outcome of a fight.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in MMA: why the ground game matters

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the core arts in modern MMA. Here is why the ground game wins fights.

Short history of MMA in Serbia and the Balkans

From early vale tudo style events to modern UFC stars, MMA in the Balkans has grown fast in the last two decades.

UFC, Bellator, ONE and KSW explained

A quick guide to the biggest MMA promotions in the world and what makes each of them unique.

What is weight cutting in MMA and why fighters do it

Weight cutting is one of the most misunderstood parts of MMA. Here is what it is and why fighters still do it.

Amateur vs professional MMA explained

The step from amateur to professional MMA is bigger than many expect.

Bizarre Face-Off Between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua Sparks Reactions

A strange stare-down between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua went viral, with Paul provoking reactions with unusual behaviour and an AI-generated clip ahead of their Netflix-streamed fight.

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Is Already a Commercial Knockout

This fight is more than sport - it’s a collision between old-school boxing economics and a new streaming-era playbook built on reach, narrative, and platform power.

How UFC scoring works: the 10 point must system

A beginner friendly breakdown of how judges score UFC and MMA fights round by round.

UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape - Full Results

Manel Kape stopped Brandon Royval in Round 1, Kevin Vallejos scored a highlight-reel finish, and the card also featured a rare draw between Kennedy Nzechukwu and Marcus Buchecha.

GLORY Collision 8 Highlights: Plazibat and Zimmerman Return in Style, Champions Stunned and Brutal KOs

GLORY Collision 8 in Arnhem delivered standout comeback wins for Antonio Plazibat and Errol Zimmerman, a surprise loss for champion Chico Kwasi, and multiple brutal knockouts across the card.

Renan Ferreira vs Vadim Nemkov: PFL Heavyweight Title Clash

Renan Problema Ferreira and Vadim Nemkov meet in Lyon for the inaugural PFL Heavyweight World Championship in a classic power versus precision matchup.

KO, TKO and Submission explained for new MMA fans

A simple guide to the three most common MMA finishes: knockout, technical knockout and submission, with clear examples.

Joanna Jedrzejczyk Issues Statement After Jamahal Hill Threatened to Knock Her Out at UFC 323

Joanna Jedrzejczyk responds after Jamahal Hill threatened to knock her out during a heated UFC 323 altercation.

UFC 324 Card Announced: Full First Bouts of 2026 Revealed

UFC has revealed the first key bouts of 2026, headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett and a women’s title fight Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, plus a stacked preliminary card.

Top 10 Balkan MMA Fighters to Watch in 2026

A full breakdown of the top 10 rising MMA fighters from the Balkans expected to make major moves in 2026.

UFC 323 Full Results: Yan Defeats Dvalishvili, Van Crowned, Taira Stops Moreno

Full UFC 323 results from Las Vegas, including Petr Yan’s win over Merab Dvalishvili, Joshua Van’s title win after Pantoja’s injury and Tatsuro Taira’s TKO against Brandon Moreno.

Petr Yan Defeats Merab Dvalishvili in UFC 323 Main Event

Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 323 main event to reclaim the UFC Bantamweight Championship.

Joshua Van Becomes Flyweight Champion After Pantoja Suffers Arm Injury at UFC 323

Joshua Van won the UFC Flyweight Championship after Alexandre Pantoja suffered an arm injury in Round 1 at UFC 323.