For Kamaru Usman, gaining respect hasn’t always been easy. But as his victories continue to pile up, denying his worth is becoming impossible. It was nearly four years ago that a victorious Usman ...

Every fight fan loves a knockout. That ultimate moment of finality in a fight that can come out of nowhere, finishing a dominant performance or snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. This year saw ...

Miranda Maverick is one of the top prospects in MMA. The UFC flyweight won her first two bouts in the promotion, and probably deserved a decision over Maycee Barber when they met in July. But when ...

The Bellator cage was host to some incredible performances in 2021. From dramatic comebacks to shocking title-winning performances, several men and women made their mark in big ways. But there were ...

Every long-term MMA fan knows to be wary of hype. History has shown us that for every fighter who lives up to their early hype—stars like Conor McGregor and Israel Adesanya are good examples—there are ...

There's no need to bury the lede. In MMA, 2021 was the year of Kamaru Usman. He is the fighter of the year from any conceivable non-trolling point of view. Take a look at the evidence; the argument ...