Gabriel Gonzalez

Lead Correspondent at Cageside Press

Your Friendly Neighborhood MMA Reporter | Lead Correspondent for @cagesidepress | Reporter for MMAUncaged | Host of the “MMA Daily” Podcast

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Articles

Kayla Harrison Bringing "Indominable Will," Predicts Finish in Nunes Fight

21 hours ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez |Jay Anderson

Kayla Harrison was on hand at the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday night in Las Vegas – perhaps a fitting appearance, given she’s about to fight a Hall of Famer. Harrison, the newly crowned UFC women’s bantamweight champion, is set to face women’s GOAT Amanda Nunes at some point in the future.
Beneil Dariush Says Long Camp For Moicano Was Good For Him

2 days ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez |Eddie Law

UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush will finally get to fight the man he was supposed to fight in January in Renato Moicano on Saturday night at UFC 317. Dariush (22-6-1) was supposed to fight Moicano at UFC 311. When Arman Tsarukyan fell out of the fight the UFC reached out to Moicano and he fought Islam Makhachev in the main event leaving Dariush on his own. Now with their fight finally intact, hopefully, for UFC 317 Dariush reflected on the long camp.
Joshua Van, "I'm not going to be young forever", Ready For Title Run

2 days ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez |Eddie Law

UFC flyweight Joshua Van is not one to turn a big opportunity down and he has exactly that against Brandon Royval at UFC 317 on Saturday night. Van (14-2) has made his UFC career out of jumping into big fights on short-notice. A matchup with Royval is an opportunity to make a statement, but also become a title contender. “After I beat him I’m going to get the title for sure,” Van told reporters including Cageside Press on Wednesday.
Miranda Maverick Says She Has "A Lot More Avenues" to Beat Thug Rose at UFC Atlanta

2 weeks ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez

Now a new mom via the adoption process, Miranda Maverick’s career is on the upswing. Maverick finds herself in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta this Saturday, facing off with former strawweight champ and flyweight contender “Thug” Rose Namajunas. It’s another big fight for Maverick (15-5), who sits on a four-fight win streak currently, and has business ventures and even a day job outside of fighting. “My life is so busy.
Jesus Pinedo Making Up for Lost Time in 2025 PFL Tournament

2 weeks ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez

Jesus “El Mudo” Pinedo takes on Gabriel Braga for a third time in the PFL World Tournament semifinals in Nashville. Following a stretch of bad luck last year, the 2023 PFL featherweight tournament winner Jesus Pinedo already on track to regain momentum in the ever changing landscape of mixed martial arts. Following multiple fight cancellations, it’s easy to say that “El Mudo” found himself demoted from the foreground going into the new 2025 tournament.
UFC Vegas 107: Comparisons Galore in Blanchfield vs Barber

4 weeks ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez

Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber have been connected for years now, and at UFC Vegas 107 they will finally collide with high stakes. Working her way up to a title shot! 💥@Blanchfield_MMA is back in action this Saturday as she headlines #UFCVegas107! pic.twitter.com/JVQ02mIhdV— UFC (@ufc) May 26, 2025It is the very nature of the fight game to tie two people together. Competitors need adversaries, champions need challengers, and more.
Yolanda Vega Respectful Of Holm, Says It's Time For Next Gen Of Boxers

1 month ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez

Professional boxer Yolanda Vega gets a big time matchup against former boxing champion and UFC champion Holly Holm on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on June 28th in Anaheim, CA. Vega (9-0) will put her undefeated record on the line against Holm who hasn’t stepped into the ring since 2013. While having a lot of respect for the combat sports great Vega isn’t in awe of her opponent. “She’s an excellent fighter.
Jake Paul Still Aiming For MMA Fight In PFL, Suggests Usyk

1 month ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez |Eddie Law

Influencer turned pro boxer Jake Paul is still planning to make good on a promise to fight in an MMA bout for the Professional Fighters League. Paul was in California for the Paul vs. Chavez Jr. press conference. Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, son of legendary Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, on June 28th in Anaheim, California. “Yeah I want to be like Holly (Holm) here,” Paul told Cageside Press following the press conference. “Test my skills in the cage.
Holly Holm Still Open to MMA, but Focused on Boxing For Now

1 month ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez

Holly Holm was one of the most obvious casualties when the GFL failed to launch as planned earlier this Spring. Now set to make her return to boxing for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, Holm had been granted her release by the UFC, with an eye on continuing her career in the fledgling Global Fight League. Her image was prominent in a video promo the league would release, but with funding for the team-based MMA promotion falling through, Holm was left without a fighting home.
Bruno Miranda Coming To Take Hughes Hype In Belfast

1 month ago | cagesidepress.com | Gabriel Gonzalez |Eddie Law

PFL lightweight Bruno Miranda thought he’d get a spot in the PFL World Tournament, but his consolation price isn’t so bad as he takes on Paul Hughes in the headliner at PFL Europe 1: 2025 on Saturday. “I actually was waiting to see if I was in the tournament in the beginning of the year. Things changed and then I got this opportunity to fight Paul,” Miranda told Cageside Press.