Drew is an MMA writer that regularly watches regional events in addition to major promotions such as the UFC, PFL, Bellator, and ONE Championship. He joined MMA Knockout when it was founded in 2023.
Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith will end his retirement to meet fellow UFC veteran Chase Sherman at a Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event in April.
Bantamweight MMA prospect Turpal Ali Edilov joined the "KO of the Year" race with an insane walk-off knockout at ACA Young Eagles 63.
Manel Kape has offered to fight Joshua Van at UFC 326 after the UFC flyweight champion recently complained about not having a fight booked.
UFC middleweight Torrez Finney has undergone surgery after injuring his knee just 15 seconds into a fight with Jacob Malkoun at UFC 325.
The UFC will return to Ottawa on April 18 for a UFC Fight Night card featuring a women's flyweight bout between Jasmine Jasudavicius and Karine Silva.
Dana White's Contender Series contract winner José Delano will make his UFC debut on April 4 against former KSW titleholder Robert Ruchała.
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz teased a return to combat sports in a recent post where he alluded to the upcoming "BMF" title fight at UFC 326.
UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van isn't happy that the promotion still hasn't booked his first title defense.
Top-ranked heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida has reportedly been released from the UFC following his loss at UFC Vegas 113.
Javid Basharat, Lucas Almeida, and Alex Morono have all been removed from the official UFC roster.
A welterweight bout between Kevin Holland and Randy Brown has reportedly been added to UFC 327 in Miami.
UFC star Tom Aspinall has given fans a post-surgery update as he looks to get back to fighting shape and return to the Octagon.
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