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The Man With 150 Fights: MMA's Iron Men and the Careers That Cannot Happen Anymore
AnalysisHalf of Everyone Who Ever Fought MMA Professionally Did It Exactly Once
The archive holds 336,562 professional fighters. 177,840 of them fought a single time and never came back. Sorting those debuts by how they ended turns up something the record book cannot see.
AnalysisThere Is No Prime at 30. What 436,000 Fights Say About Age in MMA
Fans place a fighter's prime in the late twenties. We measured age against outcome across 436,867 recorded bouts, and the decline starts years earlier than that — then something genuinely strange happens after 40.
BreakingDana White explains why he’s not ready to crown Islam Makhachev as the GOAT just yet
Islam Makhachev has a chance to add to his already impressive resume when he defends his welterweight title for the first time at UFC 330 after already setting the record for the most title defenses in UFC lightweight history. As if defending belts in two divisions isn’t enough,
BreakingIan Machado Garry on the backlash to his personality before UFC 330: ‘I couldn’t care less’
Ian Machado Garry knows he’s ruffled some feathers in the MMA community—he just doesn’t care. On Saturday, Garry challenges Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 330. It’s Garry’s first title fight, and ahead of the bout, “The Future” has been making
AnalysisThe Man With 150 Fights: MMA's Iron Men and the Careers That Cannot Happen Anymore
One fighter in our archive has 150 recorded bouts. Several others cleared 110. Those careers were built in a version of the sport that no longer exists — and the reasons why say a lot about where MMA went.
AnalysisWhere MMA Fighters Actually Come From — 347,000 Records, Mapped
The United States has more fighters than the next four countries combined. But the gyms with the best win rates are somewhere else entirely, and the pattern is not what the highlight reels suggest.
AnalysisOne Submission Owns MMA, and the Gap Is Getting Wider
The rear-naked choke finishes more fights than the armbar, guillotine and triangle combined. Thirty years ago it did not even lead its own category. The reversal explains how modern grappling really works.
AnalysisThe Most Dangerous 60 Seconds in MMA Is the First One
Two out of every three finishes in our 498,000-fight archive land in round one — and the single deadliest stretch of any fight is the opening minute. Here is what that does to how a fight should be watched.
UFCVolkanovski Anticipates Evloev Showdown, Says Confirmation Is Coming Soon
Alexander Volkanovski is already deep in preparation for what he expects will be a title defence against unbeaten Russian contender Movsar Evloev.
AnalysisSubmissions Are Disappearing From MMA. Half a Million Fights Show Exactly How Fast
In the 1990s, almost half of all MMA fights ended in a submission. Today it is under 30 percent. We measured every decisive bout in our archive to find out what actually changed.
BreakingMauricio Ruffy believes UFC 331 win over Arman Tsarukyan takes him ‘straight to the title’
The full main card for UFC 331 on September 19th, 2026 has finally been revealed and features the return of top ranked Arman Tsarukyan … against Mauricio Ruffy? For weeks multiple reports had Tsarukyan facing Charles Oliveira in a rematch of their hotly contested UFC 300 fight. I
UFCUFC 331 Card Complete: Van-Pantoja 2 Headlining With Tsarukyan-Ruffy In Co-Main
Joshua Van will put his flyweight title on the line against Alexandre Pantoja in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 331 on September 19 in Los Angeles.
The Dagestan Factory: How One Mountain Republic Conquered World Fighting
A poor republic of three million in the Caucasus produces champions the way other regions produce excuses — inside the wrestling rooms and mountain villages of Dagestan.
PRIDE FC: The Greatest Show in Fighting and the Scandal That Killed It
Seventy thousand fans, samurai theater, the best fighters alive — and a yakuza scandal that brought it all down. The rise and fall of PRIDE Fighting Championships.
From Outlawed Spectacle to Global Empire: The Complete History of MMA
Banned in most of America, denounced in the Senate, sold for four billion dollars — the full story of how mixed martial arts fought its way from carnival to colossus.
Alex Pereira: The Tile Setter Whose Hands Turned to Stone
A bricklayer's laborer who beat alcoholism, learned kickboxing at 21, and became a two-division UFC champion in under seven years — Poatan's improbable war path.
Anderson Silva: The Spider Who Made Violence Beautiful
2,457 days as champion, sixteen straight victories, and the strangest ending in title history — the full story of the greatest artist ever to enter a cage.
Conor McGregor: The Welfare Check That Became a Fortune
From a Dublin plumbing apprenticeship and a 188-euro benefits payment to two simultaneous world titles — how Conor McGregor talked a future into existence.
Fedor Emelianenko: The Last Emperor the UFC Never Owned
For nearly a decade no heavyweight on earth could beat him — the story of the quiet Russian who ruled fighting's wildest era without ever signing with the UFC.
Georges St-Pierre: The Bullied Kid Who Became the Perfect Fighter
From a tormented schoolboy in rural Quebec to a two-division champion with a 26-2 record — the story of the most complete fighter who ever lived.
Khabib Nurmagomedov: The Man Who Retired Undefeated and Unbroken
29 fights, 29 wins, one promise to his mother — the story of the Eagle who conquered an entire sport and walked away at the summit.
Jon Jones: The Greatest Fighter Who Kept Fighting Himself
The complete story of Jon Jones — a 28-1 record where the only loss came from a referee's pen, and the only real opponent lived in the mirror.
BreakingUFC Oklahoma early weigh ins results, live updates | Du Plessis vs. Usman
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is holding its early (and official) weigh ins for the upcoming UFC Oklahoma mixed martial arts (MMA) event, scheduled for this Sat. night (July 18, 2026) at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The UFC Oklahoma fight card will be topped b
BreakingUFC champion Justin Gaethje not interested in Paddy Pimblett rematch
Justin Gaethje is still weighing his options when it comes to his next fight, but don’t expect him to just immediately sign onto a rematch against Paddy Pimblett. Prior to his stunning performance to dethrone Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House card, Gaethje first had to dispatch
BreakingGarcia and Benn Set for September 12 Clash in Las Vegas
Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn will finally meet on September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed Wednesday.
BreakingUFC Paris adds several bouts, including Michael Page’s surprising middleweight return
Michael Page is heading back to middleweight, and competing in another bout not a lot of people would’ve predicted. The UFC announced on Wednesday that “MVP” will face Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris. The event takes place Sept. 5 at Accor Arena, and streams exclusively on Paramo
BreakingUFC parts ways with Michel Pereira following Shara Bullet loss in Baku
UFC is no longer in the Michel Pereira business. The Brazilian was competing on a one-fight contract for his Shara Magomedov fight last month in Baku, losing a close decision to “Bullet” after three rounds of foul-laden action. The 32-year-old Brazilian has now dropped four of hi
BreakingAnkalaev Gets Guskov Replacement for Abu Dhabi Headliner as Rountree Exits
Magomed Ankalaev will defend his top-three ranking against Bogdan Guskov on July 25 in Abu Dhabi after Khalil Rountree withdrew from the UFC main event.
BreakingDan Hooker wants UFC to let Conor McGregor box: ‘His body can’t hold up in MMA’
Will Conor McGregor return to fight again, and will anyone care if he does? Those are the two big questions coming out of the weekend after McGregor blew his knee out on the first kick thrown in his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. The opening bell rang, McGregor executed a ri
BreakingMcGregor's Coach Breaks Silence After Catastrophic UFC 329 Injury: "Doesn't Get Any Worse Than This
John Kavanagh expressed devastation after Conor McGregor's UFC 329 comeback ended in mere seconds due to a catastrophic knee injury sustained on his opening kick.
ResultsSteveson Survives Firefight in UFC Debut, Proves Striking Prowess Beyond Wrestling Pedigree
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson earned a dominant first-round finish at UFC 329 despite taking a striking-heavy approach over his renowned wrestling credentials.
ResultsBautista Seizes Redemption Over Sandhagen, Eyes Title Shot at UFC 329
Mario Bautista earned a unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329, avenging a 2019 loss and positioning himself for a bantamweight title opportunity.
ResultsPimblett Eyes Title Shot After Devastating Submission Win, Targets Oliveira
Paddy Pimblett secured a dominant submission victory at UFC 329, declaring himself ready for a title run and expressing confidence he could submit Charles Oliveira.
RankingsDana White Erupts Over UFC Production Blunder, Calls Network 'Worst Ever' at Celebrity Identification
UFC President Dana White lambasted his production team after the broadcast mistakenly identified boxer Shakur Stevenson as an NBA player during Saturday's UFC 329 event.
ResultsDana White Dismisses Pre-Existing Injury Claims as McGregor Suffers First-Round Loss
UFC president Dana White rejected speculation that Conor McGregor entered his UFC 329 bout against Max Holloway with a prior injury.
BreakingMcGregor's Comeback Derailed by Devastating Injury
Conor McGregor's return to UFC ends in 69 seconds
BreakingMcGregor's Return Derailed: Knee Injury Halts UFC 329 Comeback in 69 Seconds
Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return lasted mere seconds before a devastating knee injury forced referee stoppage, handing Max Holloway a controversial victory at UFC 329.
BreakingRoyval Outlasts Kavanagh in Thrilling Brawl
Brandon Royval submits Lone'er Kavanagh at UFC 329
BreakingWhittaker Delivers Devastating Light Heavyweight Debut, Possibly Fractures Krylov's Jaw at UFC 329
Robert Whittaker's successful move to 205 pounds featured a knockout finish that may have left Nikita Krylov with a broken jaw after a third-round TKO.
BreakingPinas Demolishes Almeida with Surgical Right Hand at UFC 329
Damian Pinas extends his UFC winning streak to 2-0 with a devastating first-round knockout of Cesar Almeida, showcasing the striking prowess that has made him a feared middleweight prospect.
BreakingControversy Surrounds Riley's Win at UFC 329
Pros react to disputed knockout
BreakingUFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 Under Threat from Curses
Drake's $1m bet sparks curse fears
BreakingUFC 329 Weigh-Ins: Fighters Hit the Scale
McGregor vs Holloway 2
BreakingDana White Maps Out McGregor's Future: Five Paths Forward If He Defeats Holloway
UFC boss Dana White revealed multiple contingency plans for Conor McGregor's career trajectory following UFC 329, praising the Irish fighter as the sport's biggest draw.
BreakingMcGregor Belts Out Oasis Classic at UFC 329 Press Conference
The Irish fighter returned to the spotlight ahead of his long-awaited comeback, treating attendees to an impromptu performance of 'Wonderwall' while ribbing Pimblett for not joining in.
BreakingShakur Stevenson Joins Zuffa Boxing
Undefeated champ signs multi-fight deal
BreakingIsrael Adesanya Parts Ways with City Kickboxing After 16 Years
Former UFC champion leaves longtime gym
BreakingAdesanya Announces Split from Longtime Coach and Gym
UFC fighter Israel Adesanya parts ways with coach Eugene Bareman
RankingsShakeup in Combat Sports
New signings and debuts
BreakingUFC Vegas 120: Gamrot and Salkilld Set for Thrilling Main Event
Gamrot vs Salkilld on Aug 8
BreakingGaethje Eyes McGregor Showdown After UFC Title Win
New champ targets McGregor