Author page: Dayo Dare

It looks like Conor McGregor is finally making moves toward a return to the UFC. After years of uncertainty, speculation, and tabloid headlines, “The Notorious” is claiming he’s re-entered the USADA drug-testing pool, a major step toward getting back inside the Octagon. McGregor took…

Juliet Ukah is quickly becoming a standout name in African MMA. Competing in the strawweight division, she made a powerful impression during the debut season of PFL Africa with a gritty performance that showcased her resilience, heart, and fighting spirit. Known for her unwavering determination…

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s wife and young son have survived a deadly car accident that claimed the lives of two others on Sunday in Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl region. According to multiple reports, the UFC welterweight contender’s wife, Gulayim Rakhmonova, and their son were traveling with friends from…

Top-ranked UFC flyweight contender Amir Albazi has officially pulled out of UFC Vegas 108 after failing to receive medical clearance. The 30-year-old fighter was set to headline the event this Saturday in a pivotal showdown against rising Japanese talent Tatsuro Taira. However, just days…

Robert Whittaker isn’t hanging his head after falling short in a tightly contested battle at UFC Abu Dhabi. The former UFC middleweight champion dropped a split decision loss to Reinier de Ridder in Saturday’s main event, but he remains focused and eager to return stronger.…

Cory Sandhagen isn’t buying into the hype around Merab Dvalishvili. While most see the reigning bantamweight champion as an unstoppable force heading into UFC 320, Sandhagen is focused, unshaken, and fully prepared to disrupt the narrative. Set for Oct. 4 as the co-main event…

Caio Borralho isn’t waiting around for opportunities, he’s forcing the UFC’s hand. The surging middleweight contender has now confirmed that he’s the official backup for the UFC 319 main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, stepping into the spotlight with purpose. Set…

Dan Hooker has always answered when the UFC called, but after nearly a decade of loyalty and sacrifice inside the Octagon, “The Hangman” is choosing to prioritize himself and for good reason. The lightweight contender, known for his wars against elite names like Dustin…

Reinier de Ridder just secured the biggest win of his UFC career, but not everyone was impressed. After outpointing former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, “RDR” found himself on the receiving end of some online trolling from Paulo…

Shara Magomedov rebounded from his first professional loss with a statement win over Marc-Andre Barriault, earning Fight of the Night honors at UFC Abu Dhabi. The middleweight matchup delivered non-stop action from start to finish, and the judges scored it unanimously in favor of Magomedov…