Blaine Henry

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Maycee Barber pulls out at last moment, Erin Blanchfield opponentless

1 week ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

Maycee Barber and Erin Blanchfield’s fight at UFC Vegas 107 was canceled just as Barber was to walk to the octagon. Scenes in the UFC’s APEX arena were down as the fight was announced off at the conclusion of the c0-main event between Mateusz Gamrot and L’udovit Klein. Blanchfield, who was ready to fight, did not get a chance to make her walk. It is unclear as of now why Barber was not able to make the walk. She was reportedly at the doors to begin her walk and turned back.
Maycee Barber: Ambition

1 week ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

Maycee Barber is full of ambition. “The Future” once aimed to become the youngest champion in UFC history. Once that dream was halted, Barber did not quit. She continued to fight and continued to win. This weekend she faces Erin Blanchfield in the main event of UFC Vegas 107. A four versus five matchup, the winner will be behind only Natalia Silva for a shot at dethroning Valentina Shevchenko.
Coming Soon: Elite Sports-My MMA News collab

1 week ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

Your friendly neighborhood fight fan. I watch way too many fights and my wife lets me know it.
Erin Blanchfield must prove herself at UFC Vegas 107

1 week ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

Erin Blanchfield was once the premier prospect in the UFC’s women’s flyweight division. On the precipice of a title shot, Blanchfield was handily outclassed by Manon Fiorot just over a year ago. Her undefeated UFC record gone, “Cold Blooded” was not to be deterred. Facing off with Maycee Barber in the main event this weekend, the rebirth of Erin Blanchfield will continue.
What’s left for Gilbert Burns?

3 weeks ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

Gilbert Burns is back in action again this weekend. Headlining UFC Vegas 106 opposite of Michael Morales, Burns is defending his number eight ranking. Now 38 years of age, one must ask what is left for “Durinho.” The answer: not much. Burns has lost three fights in a row, all to bonafide contenders. Now facing a very dangerous opponent, a fourth loss in a row would be disastrous for the Brazilian contender.
Matchmaker Monday: Jack Della Maddalena’s next three options

3 weeks ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

We have a new champion! Jack Della Maddalena defeated Belal Muhammad to become the new welterweight king. The MMA wheel never ends and we have to see what’s next. For Della Maddalena, there are nothing but major challenges. Let’s take a look at what’s next for MMA’s newest welterweight king. All three of today’s options are bangers. Let’s take a look. Probably: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam MakhachevIslam Makhachev has long wanted to move up to 170 and become a double champion.
Jack Della Maddalena: The next gen Australian fighter

4 weeks ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

Jack Della Maddalena has always been a sleeperHe takes on Belal Muhammad this weekend in the main event of UFC 315. With the welterweight strap on the line, the Australian looks to leapfrog his contemporaries and become the second current Australian champion alongside Alexander Volkanovski. His rise was a peculiar one of which none saw coming. Many things have had to go right. But that doesn’t make Maddalena any less deserving. Saturday, he will prove that.
Remembering the name: Belal Muhammad’s quest for legitimacy

1 month ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

Belal Muhammad is the welterweight champion of the world. But in the eyes of many, he’s merely keeping the belt warm. Headlining UFC 315 this weekend, “Remember the Name” looks to avoid becoming “Remember the Nameless” and not become a one hit wonder of a champion. In his way is Jack Della Maddalena, the new generation of welterweight fighters. Muhammad has ousted the old, Leon Edwards.
Cory Sandhagen: Another shot at a marquee win

1 month ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

The perennial contender, Cory Sandhagen is back in action. He takes on the former flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo, in the main event of UFC Des Moines. Coming off of his loss to Umar Nurmagomedov, “The Sandman” is looking to get back to his contender ways. It’s now or never for Elevation Fight Team’s bantamweight contender. But Figueiredo, who is coming off of a loss himself, is looking for his own way back in. The stakes are high.
Matchmaker Monday: Ian Machado Garry’s next opponent

1 month ago | mymmanews.com | Blaine Henry

With a return to victory, Ian Machado Garry is on the way up. While he is officially serving as the backup for Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315, other options must be explored. And for “The Future,” those options are major ways to the title for him. Let’s take a look at what could be next for the winner of UFC Kansas City. Will Ian Machado Garry land a big fight?