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.
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.
MMA news: What’s next for Israel Adesanya?
Israel Adesanya, one of the biggest MMA names is nearing the end of his career.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reflects on the fighter’s recent words and previews potential matchups that could prolong Adesanya’s career.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.