
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: Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz announces retirement
Former WEC and UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has announced his immediate retirement from mixed martial arts.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on the story.

MMA news: Ilia Topuria trash-talks Islam Makhachev ahead of potential fight
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has talked up his chances of defeating UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in a potential bout.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on the story.

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: Predicting every UFC champion for 2025
Six new UFC champions were crowned in 2024 as a number of rising stars rose to the occasion inside the famous Octagon – and 2025 promises more of the same.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher predicts every UFC champion for the upcoming season.

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.