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Cageside Press is a dedicated team of writers, editors, and enthusiastic mixed martial arts fans who cover the sport out of pure passion. Founded in April 2017 in Welland, Ontario, Canada, our mission is to focus on essential MMA topics, cutting through the noise to bring you the most important stories. You can explore a wide range of content here, including news updates, exclusive interviews with fighters, opinion articles, and detailed fight analyses. Our team consists of both seasoned and emerging journalists who share a love for one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. In January 2019, Cageside Press took a significant step forward by integrating MMA Today, another up-and-coming outlet in MMA journalism. This merger enhanced our expertise and expanded our ability to cover the sport comprehensively.

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UFC Returns To Paris On September 6

3 days ago | cagesidepress.com | Eddie Law

UFC returns to Paris, France with a fight night show on Sept. 6 at Accor Arena nearly a year after their most recent show in the City Of Light. The UFC made the announcement on Tuesday morning. Paris has become a yearly destination for the UFC marking their fourth event in the city since 2022. The promotion made it’s debut there in 2022 with a headliner of Cyril Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa. Gane took the victory by TKO in the third round.
Steve Erceg vs. Alex Perez Set For UFC Vegas 109

4 days ago | cagesidepress.com | Eddie Law

Two flyweights in need of some positive momentum, and a victory, are set to fight at UFC Vegas 109 on Aug. 9 as Steve Erceg and Alex Perez will meet in the octagon. The UFC announced the matchup on Sunday. Erceg (12-4) will come into the UFC APEX on a 3-fight losing skid. Losses to Alexandre Pantoja, Kai Kara-France and Brandon Moreno have Erceg in need of a win.
Maycee Barber Posts First Statement Following Medical Withdrawal

5 days ago | cagesidepress.com | Eddie Law

UFC flyweight Maycee Barber spoke out for the first time since withdrawing from her main event bout with Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday night. “Not what I had planned for a Sunday post. Thank you to everyone for the prayers & support I owe an apology to @ufc @mickmaynard2 @danawhite @seanshelby & @blanchfield_mma ** PS my life is not messy this is just a bad hand. We will get to the bottom of it all and be back 🤍”, she posted in the caption.
Noche UFC Moved From Guadalajara To San Antonio, Texas

6 days ago | cagesidepress.com | Eddie Law

Two years of Noche UFC events, and somehow the UFC’s luck continues to come up short as the 2025 edition of Noche UFC has been moved from Guadalajara, Mexico to San Antonio, Texas. It will also be downgraded to a Fight Night and no longer a numbered event. It was set to be UFC 320. The UFC announced the change during the UFC Vegas 107 broadcast. According to the promotion, and reporters who had been covering this for a few weeks now, Arena Guadalajara was not going to be built in time for the event.
Zach Reese Goes Distance With Tough Todorovic, Takes Decision

6 days ago | cagesidepress.com | Eddie Law

UFC middleweight Dusko Todorovic came into his fight with Zach Reese with a new team, a new coach, and sights on a run starting at UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday night. Todorovic (12-5) said he “lost” his former team during camp for his last fight. He’s now moved onto a new squad with a new leader, and he’s even opened up his own gym. On a two-fight losing streak Todorovic aimed to snap that and get back to winning.
UFC Vegas 107: Comparisons Galore in Blanchfield vs Barber

1 week 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.
PFL Europe Brussels Gets Patrick Habirora vs. Danny Roberts Main Event

1 week ago | cagesidepress.com | Jay Anderson

The PFL’s debut in Belgium has its main event, and it will see UFC veteran Danny Roberts making his own debut for the promotion. Announced via press release on Friday, PFL Europe Brussels on July 5, 2025 will be headlined by Belgium’s own Patrick Habirora (6-0), taking on “Hot Chocolate” Roberts (18-8) in a welterweight clash. The fight joins the previously announced Taylor Lapilus vs. Ali Taleb, which serves as the night’s co-main event.
Ramiz Brahimaj Not Worried About Opponent Change, Talks Belal

1 week ago | cagesidepress.com | Eddie Law

UFC welterweight Ramiz Brahimaj lost his opponent days before UFC Vegas 107, but fight luck took effect when Billy Ray Goff lost his too and the two matched up for this Saturday night. “It doesn’t affect nothing at all. At the end of the day I’m a fighter, right? In my heart I’m a fighter. In my soul I’m a fighter,” Brahimaj told reporters on Wednesday. “Nothing really changes. Fight’s a fight. We adjust a little bit, but we continue moving forward.
Stephen Thompson vs. Gabriel Bonfim Booked for UFC Nashville

1 week ago | cagesidepress.com | Jay Anderson

The classic “old guard vs. new” format will be in play when Stephen Thompson takes on Gabriel Bonfim later this summer. “Wonderboy” Thompson (17-8-1) will face Brazil’s Bonfim (17-1) as part of UFC Nashville on July 12, 2025 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. News of the pairing was first reported by Twitter/X account NoLimitsU, with the UFC making an official announcement a short time later.
Zach Reese Took Camp To Xtreme Couture, Trained With Strickland

1 week ago | cagesidepress.com | Eddie Law

UFC middleweight Zach Reese took his talents to Las Vegas in preparation for his bout with Dusko Todorovic at UFC Vegas 107 on Saturday night. “For this camp I switched it up. Went out to Xtreme Couture about a month-and-a-half ago. Been getting a lot of training with the guys over there,” Reese told reporters on Wednesday. “Been super grateful for that and I feel like I’ve really leveled up.