The Underground

Former two-time women’s bantamweight champion and two-division UFC titleholder Amanda Nunes may have retired in July 2023, but her presence is still felt.   Following her UFC 307 championship win over Raquel Pennington to recaptured the women’s 135-pound title, Julianna Peña called out Nunes for a trilogy fight.  Peña defeated Nunes at UFC 271 in December 2021 to win the
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The bantamweight title changed hands in the UFC 306 main event on Sept. 14 when top contender Merab Dvalishvili defeated then-champion Sean O’Malley via unanimous decision.   The skill that Dvalishvili outshined O’Malley the most was his grappling ability, and specifically his ability to secure takedowns.  While Dvalishvili’s fighting style wins him fights, Tristar Gym coach Firas
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Following his UFC 306 loss to Merab Dvalishvili, former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley revealed that he needed hip surgery.  ”Suga” will go under the knife on Oct. 3 “I have surgery October 3rd.  I’m excited about the whole (thing).  I just kind of mentally accepted it,” O’Malley said The Timbo Suga Show.  ”I just mentally accepted, alright, we’re
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On Saturday, the UFC will host one of its biggest events ever at the legendary Sphere in Las Vegas.  UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC promises to be a unique experience headlined by one of the promotion’s biggest stars.   Top bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili challenges champion Sean O’Malley for the 135-pound title in the UFC
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