The UFC’s light heavyweight division seems to have stopped being the worst division in the promotion, finding a good number of prospects (Dominick Reyes, Magomed Ankalaev, Aleksandar Rakic, Darko Stosic) to jump above a stagnant heavyweight division in that regard.…
What’s next for Rose Namajunas?
UFC 223’s co-main event pitted the women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas against deposed titleholder Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her first title defense. The bout was a rematch of the pair’s earlier encounter at UFC 217 in November 2017, where Namajunas claimed the…
The Body Lock Podcast #24 – UFC 223 Review
“Right here! Right here, the hardest-hitting MMA Podcast.” Jake Nichols, Nick Vera, and Siri Karri bring you our almost-coordinated rambling about everything relating to UFC 223. There’s almost too much to cover this week. We discuss the bizarre week leading up…
Detective Al Iaquinta unearths clues about Khabib Nurmagomedov
For all intents and purposes, Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated Al Iaquinta. “The Eagle” won every round on every judge’s scorecard and was never even remotely in danger. So why are people treating this like it’s such a big deal? Well, Iaquinta…
UFC 223: Live results and round-by-round
The Body Lock brings you live results and commentary regarding all of the action at UFC 223 in Brooklyn, New York. The pay-per-view is headlined by an intriguing clash between known-mauler Khabib Nurmagomedov and the always-exciting Al Iaquinta. This matchup…
Max Holloway removed from UFC 223; UFC’s rollercoaster week ends with Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Al Iaquinta for lightweight ‘title’
Max Holloway is out of UFC 223. Holloway was deemed “medically unfit to fight” by the New York State Athletic Commission and has been withdrawn from his UFC Lightweight Championship matchup with Khabib Nurmagomedov. In many ways, Holloway’s removal from…
Conor McGregor charged with assault and criminal mischief after bus ‘attack’
The Conor McGregor moronathon has now reached peak levels of absurdity. BBC Sport has confirmed that McGregor has been charged with “three counts of assault and one of criminal mischief,” for his involvement in an incident at the Barclays Center. On Thursday,…
Michael Chiesa, Ray Borg, and Artem Lobov withdrawn from UFC 223
Conor McGregor’s latest antics have significantly impacted UFC 223. McGregor and his team stormed the Barclays Center and threw items at a bus that contained multiple UFC athletes who were scheduled to compete this weekend. As a result of a shattered…
3 (almost serious) questions about Max Holloway vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Everyone wants to ask serious questions about Max Holloway vs Khabib Nurmagomedov, but that won’t work. A ridiculous fight needs appropriately… creative questions. Here are the things you weren’t wondering before, and probably wish you weren’t wondering now. 1. Will…
Al Iaquinta vs. Paul Felder: Which striker will strike first at UFC 223?
This Saturday at UFC 223, two hard-hitting lightweights will put their winning streaks on the line in what could be a potential ‘Fight of the Night’. Money is the key For Al Iaquinta (13-3-1), the past couple of years haven’t been…