Luke Rockhold predicted he would win by utilizing his attacks to the body, and he couldn’t have been anymore spot on. Albeit short, Rockhold’s performance in the first round was impressive. His ability to change levels in his attack is what led to Constantinos Philippou to some confusion when it came to blocking shots. Philippou […]

Tonight’s co-main event was another example of how UFC’s official rankings are irrelevant. Unranked Brad Tavares outworked and outclassed #13 Lorenz Larkin en route to a unanimous decision victory. Brad Tavares was able to neutralize Lorenz Larkin’s power throughout the fight by constantly pushing forward and pressing him against the fence. He also implemented leg […]

TJ Dillashaw lost his last fight against Raphael Assuncao, but being a part of “Bang Muay Thai” means he has the potential to improve tenfold between bouts. Dillashaw proved that his camp is not a one-trick-pony when it comes to striking as he was able to land a takedown with ease early on. He shot […]

These middleweights did not shy away from throwing fight-ending shots. It is known that Romero has knockout power, but what was unexpected was the fact that Brunson would be able to take the world-class wrestler down multiple times. He even slammed him late in the third round. Brunson would get the best of Romero in […]

A lot of people questioned this bout when it was signed due to the rankings. John Moraga is number four while Dustin Ortiz is ranked number fifteen. Ortiz was quick to remind Moraga that numbers do not mean much in the octagon as he opened up the fight with a big right hand. Ortiz proceeded […]

There was a big size difference for Cole Miller in this fight and he opted to use it to his advantage. Miller’s reach kept Sam Sicilia at bay with jabs and teep kicks. Sicilia knew he was at a severe size disadvantage and made his strategy obvious: Dictate where the action went and back Miller […]

Both Ramsey Nijem and Justin Edwards landed decent shots throughout the beginning of the first round. Nijem left himself susceptible for counter punches as he threw combinations, and Edwards was able to take advantage of that. Nijem’s face showed that he was calm despite getting punched a few times, and he get his composure as […]

Elias Silverio showed everyone why he was the favorite to win tonight despite facing an opponent on an eleven fight win-streak. Issac Vallie-Flagg pressed the action right from the start. Both men would make their way back to the center of the octagon often, but it was always Vallie-Flagg that would push the action to […]

These two middleweights did a great job at neutralizing each other’s strengths in the first round. Trevor Smith avoided Brian Houston’s shots by keeping his distance and shooting for takedowns while Houston utilized his sprawl to stay off the ground. It wasn’t until there was one minute left in the first where Houston was finally […]

Louis Smolka made his first walk into the octagon with a record of six wins and no losses, but that means nothing when you first step in the octagon. The Hawaiian would have to prove himself in the eyes of the UFC fans, and he did just that by putting on an exciting performance. Neither […]

You could consider Vinc Pichel a knockout artist. Before the bout started, he held a record of seven wins and one loss; all of his professional victories came by way of knockout or technical knockout. With a striking defense percentage of 54%, Garett Whiteley should have been praying that he’d be able to dodge the […]

Charlie Brennamen walked into the octagon as the favorite, and it looked like he had the fight under control at the start of the first round. Brennamen had the upperhand whenever they clinched and he controlled the cage, making it difficult for Beneil Dariush to get a good combination in. Beneil Dariush caught Charlie Brennamen […]