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3 weeks ago | combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie

The UFC is hosting UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 this weekend, live from the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey, on June 7, 2025. Fight fans are eagerly anticipating this event. Several compelling matchups promise an action-packed night. Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili will look to defend his bantamweight title when he faces Sean “Sugar” O’Malley in a rematch that has been brewing since their first encounter.

3 weeks ago | combatsportsuk.co.uk | Rasim Alihodzic

The weigh-ins for Keyshawn Davis vs Edwin de los Santos took place yesterday and was very dramatic. Davis was scheduled to defend his WBO lightweight title for the first time. However, when weigh-ins came around Davis weighed 139.3lbs missing weight by 4.3lbs. This was a very substantial miss and had very big repercussions. Due to the weight miss, Keyshawn Davis has been stripped of his WBO title, which is now vacant.

3 weeks ago | combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie

The MMA scene in Scotland has grown steadily over the past decade. This growth has been fuelled by the emergence of local talent, passionate coaches, and a committed community. At the same time, the number of dedicated gyms and training facilities has increased across the country. These spaces have helped athletes sharpen their skills and build strong competitive foundations. Across the UK, MMA has become one of the fastest-growing sports.

3 weeks ago | combatsportsuk.co.uk | Rasim Alihodzic

America in recent years has had a bit of a drought regarding new heavyweight prospects. The only names of significance have been Jared Anderson and Richard Torrez Jr. Anderson is a bit shakey following his loss to Martin Bakole and his lacklustre comeback against Marios Kollias. Torrez has looked impressive so far but the point remains that these have been America’s 2 best heavyweight prospects.

4 weeks ago | combatsportsuk.co.uk | Scott Bogie

The UFC is set to return to our screens this weekend after taking last weekend off. This is when the UFC returns to the UFC Apex this Saturday, May 31th, with UFC Vegas 107. This weekend’s card features a high-stakes women’s flyweight main event between Erin Blanchfiield and Maycee Barber. Both fighters are currently ranked in the top 5 of the division and this matchup will play a critical role in shaping the future of the flyweight division.