[ UFC welterweight Matt Brown is hanging up the gloves after 30 career octagon appearances. Brown (24-19 MMA, 17-13 UFC) took to social media on Saturday and announced he’s retiring from MMA competition following a nearly 19-year career that began with his October 2018. According to “The Immortal,” who turned 43 in January and hasn’t … Read more
[ Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Figueiredo became the first fighter to face the same UFC opponent four consecutive times with his bout against Moreno at UFC 283. Jessica Andrade landed 231 significant strikes at UFC 283, the single-fight record for a women’s flyweight bout. J. Hill landed 232 significant strikes at UFC 283, the … Read more
[ Although the welterweight class in MMA is decently heavier than its contemporaries in other combat sports, it keeps in the tradition of offering a rich history of memorable battles. Japanese organizations like Shooto have typically referred to fighters between 156-171 lbs. as “middleweights,” while the UFC’s 170-pound division dates back to the late 90s … Read more
