MMA news: ‘Uninspiring’ Sean Strickland needs to ‘evaluate’ his future, says Eric Nicksick
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MMA news: ‘Uninspiring’ Sean Strickland needs to ‘evaluate’ his future, says Eric Nicksick

At UFC 312, Sean Strickland's performance in his rematch with Dricus Du Plessis left much to be desired, prompting his head coach, Eric Nicksick, to offer a candid evaluation of his fighter's future in MMA.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on Nicksick's comments regarding Strickland's performance.

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MMA news: ‘He deserves a hiding!’ - Dricus Du Plessis wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev next

MMA news: ‘He deserves a hiding!’ - Dricus Du Plessis wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev next

Dricus Du Plessis solidified his status as the UFC middleweight king with a dominant five-round victory over Sean Strickland at UFC 312.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher breaks down Du Plessis’ next move as he sets his sights on a showdown with Khamzat Chimaev.

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MMA betting tips: Dricus Du Plessis to stop Sean Strickland late and end their rivalry emphatically

MMA betting tips: Dricus Du Plessis to stop Sean Strickland late and end their rivalry emphatically

On Sunday, February 9, at 3 am, MMA fans will witness a heated rivalry between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland reach its climax in a highly anticipated rematch.

Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher breaks down what to expect from this explosive showdown.

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MMA news: Michael “Venom” Page offers advice to Shara Magomedov following their fight

MMA news: Michael “Venom” Page offers advice to Shara Magomedov following their fight

Michael “Venom” Page (MVP) recently delivered a masterclass UFC win.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher breaks down MVP’s advice to Magomedov following their fight and his thoughts on the rising prospect’s future.

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MMA news: Sean Strickland scolds Khamzat Chimaev and targets him for first title defence

MMA news: Sean Strickland scolds Khamzat Chimaev and targets him for first title defence

Sean Strickland has never been one to hold back his thoughts, and his latest comments on Khamzat Chimaev are no exception.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher explores Strickland’s remarks and his desire to face Chimaev should he reclaim the UFC middleweight title.

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MMA news: ‘Easy payday!’ - Dricus Du Plessis responds to potential fight against Islam Makhachev

MMA news: ‘Easy payday!’ - Dricus Du Plessis responds to potential fight against Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev’s dominant win at UFC 311 has sparked talk of a potential middleweight showdown against Dricus Du Plessis.

While Makhachev has long expressed his desire to become a two-division champion, Du Plessis isn’t ruling out the challenge.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher breaks down Du Plessis’ response, Makhachev’s ambitions, and what this matchup could mean for the UFC.

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MMA news: ‘I’m proving to myself I’m still that dude’ - Israel Adesanya previews upcoming fight with Nassourdine Imavov
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MMA news: ‘I’m proving to myself I’m still that dude’ - Israel Adesanya previews upcoming fight with Nassourdine Imavov

Israel Adesanya, one of the most recognizable names in mixed martial arts steps into the cage this Saturday, February 1 to face Nassourdine Imavov.

While the stakes may not include a title, they remain sky-high for a fighter determined to reestablish his dominance.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher explores the significance of Adesanya’s upcoming fight, his mindset heading into the bout, and what it could mean for his legacy.

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MMA betting tips: Joaquin Buckley to KO Colby Covington and end 2024 with a bang

MMA betting tips: Joaquin Buckley to KO Colby Covington and end 2024 with a bang

The UFC is set to cap off a memorable 2024 with a fight night event in Tampa headlined by welterweights Joaquin Buckley and Colby Covington.

After initially entering the UFC as a middleweight, despite being just 5ft 10ins, Buckley quickly became a fan favourite due to his style, writes Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.

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MMA news: Ilia Topuria announces move to lightweight division in 2025
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MMA news: Ilia Topuria announces move to lightweight division in 2025

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria took the sport by storm in 2024 by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski to win the title before defending it against Max Holloway.

These two victories over two of the top three featherweights of all time have catapulted Ilia Topuria into the fighter of the year conversations - and the upper echelons of the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, and deservedly so, says Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.

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UFC 310 betting tips: Alexandre Pantoja to retain the title, Shavkat Rakhmonov to finish Ian Machado Garry

UFC 310 betting tips: Alexandre Pantoja to retain the title, Shavkat Rakhmonov to finish Ian Machado Garry

UFC 310 promises exciting matchups, with Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight title against Kai Asakura, Shavkat Rakhmonov facing Ian Machado Garry and Ciryl Gane rematching Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight showdown.

Sports News Blitz MMA writer Niall Togher offers expert betting picks and fight previews for these three exciting matchups.

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MMA news: Ian Machado Garry blasts ‘absolute coward’ Colby Covington

MMA news: Ian Machado Garry blasts ‘absolute coward’ Colby Covington

After stepping in to replace the injured Belal Muhammad at UFC 310, Ian Machado Garry has been extremely critical of former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington.

Rumours of a potential bout between Garry and Covington began to circulate earlier in the year for UFC 303 after a back-and-forth on social media, but the match-up never materialised.

This led to Machado Garry fighting Michael ‘Venom’ Page instead at UFC 303, where he won a decision, writes Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher…

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PFL betting tips: Khizriev to grind out Loughnane; Santos to down Ditcheva
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PFL betting tips: Khizriev to grind out Loughnane; Santos to down Ditcheva

The 2024 PFL season will draw to a close in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as the finalists in each weight class battle it out for the 2024 PFL World Championship belt - and a one million dollar cheque to accompany it.

Let’s get into the predictions with Sports News Blitz’s MMA tipster Niall Togher…

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MMA news: Leon Edwards breaks silence following Belal Muhammad defeat
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MMA news: Leon Edwards breaks silence following Belal Muhammad defeat

Ever since losing the UFC Welterweight title to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in July, Leon Edwards has been quiet when it comes to discussing his future.

After Edwards’ name did not seem to be mentioned as a possible replacement opponent for Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 following Belal Muhammed’s injury, many fans wondered when we could see the former champion inside the Octagon again, writes Sports News Blitz’s Niall Togher.

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MMA news: Tom Aspinall talks about potential title unification bout vs Jon Jones
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MMA news: Tom Aspinall talks about potential title unification bout vs Jon Jones

After Jon Jones made the first defence of his heavyweight title on Saturday when he finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick to the body, all attention shifts to what is next for him.

Sports News Blitz’s MMA writer Niall Togher reports…

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