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MMA is a rapidly growing sport marked by several controversial fights that have sparked debate and shaped fighter careers.

MMA has evolved significantly, leading to advancements in gear and safety equipment essential for fighter protection.

MMA coaches are essential to fighters' success, balancing training, strategy, and emotional support.

Understanding MMA scoring is crucial for fans to appreciate fights better. The Unified Rules guide scoring, focusing on effective striking, grappling, control, and…

Weight classes in MMA are essential for ensuring fighter safety, fair competition, and fan engagement by grouping fighters of similar sizes.

MMA has evolved from an underground sport to a mainstream cultural phenomenon, significantly influenced by organizations like UFC.

 Introduction UFC Fight Night 276: Allen vs. Costa took place on May 16, 2026 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada (UFC Vegas 117). The featherweight main event featured No. 8-ranked Arnold Allen against No. 12-ranked Melquizael Costa, who entered on a six-fight winning streak including a spectacular spinning back kick KO of Dan Ige. Allen delivered a masterclass in discipline and distance management, earning a dominant unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) to halt Costa’s rise and cement hi

 Introduction UFC Fight Night 275: Della Maddalena vs. Prates took place on May 2, 2026 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia — the UFC’s fifth visit to Perth and first since UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes in September 2025. The welterweight main event featured No. 1-ranked former champion Jack Della Maddalena defending home turf against No. 5-ranked knockout artist Carlos “The Nightmare” Prates. The card featured 12 Australian fighters. Prates rolled into Della Maddalena’s backyard and put on

 Introduction UFC Fight Night 274: Sterling vs. Zalal took place on April 25, 2026 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada (UFC Vegas 116). The featherweight main event featured former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling against No. 9-ranked Youssef Zalal, who entered on an eight-fight winning streak. The card was originally headlined by Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley. Sterling showcased his experience and savvy, controlling the fight with takedowns and back control to earn a clear unanimous d

 Introduction UFC Fight Night 273: Burns vs. Malott took place on April 18, 2026 at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada — the UFC’s third visit to Winnipeg and first since UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos in December 2017, an eight-year absence. The welterweight main event featured former title challenger Gilbert Burns against hometown favorite Mike Malott in Malott’s first main event. The card drew 14,051 fans and generated $1.9M in gate revenue. Malott delivered the performanc

 Introduction UFC Fight Night 272: Moicano vs. Duncan took place on April 4, 2026 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada (UFC Vegas 115). The lightweight main event featured No. 10-ranked former title challenger Renato Moicano against his American Top Team stablemate Chris Duncan, who was riding a four-fight winning streak in his first UFC headliner. Moicano returned to form with a dominant second-round submission, hurting Duncan with a punch, taking his back, and locking in a rear-naked choke at

 Introduction UFC Fight Night 271: Adesanya vs. Pyfer took place on March 28, 2026 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington — the UFC’s fifth visit to Seattle and first since UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song in February 2025. The middleweight main event featured former two-time champion Israel Adesanya against No. 14-ranked Joe Pyfer. The card drew 17,854 fans and generated $4.2M in gate revenue. Adesanya looked like the champion of old in round one, but Pyfer rallied dramatically in r