Zain Bando

Joined: Oct 6, 2023

Zain Bando is a writer & columnist for Gameday Media's MMA Knockout, expanding his portfolio as a Staff Writer for Dallas Wings On SI with previous in-network contributions around the echosystem. Outside of covering fights, Bando's background includes Big Ten football and men's basketball with leans toward Illinois and Northwestern with a broader league view for bylines including The Sporting News, FanSided, Men's Journal and others since 2019. Bando can be reached at zainbando99@gmail.com or via his social media accounts @zainbando99.

Nov 15, 2025; New York, NY, UNITED STATES; Islam Makhachev (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Jack Della Maddalena (not pictured) by unanimous decision in the welterweight championship bout during UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

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"DC" was unimpressed with Jake Paul's fight vs. Anthony Joshua.

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This past Saturday marked the first non-UFC event weekend in a bit, which will remain the case throughout much of January.

Aug. 7, 2010; Oakland, CA, USA; UFC president Dana White (left) congratulates Anderson Silva (right) after defeating Chael Sonnen (not pictured) during the middleweight title bout in UFC 117 at the Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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"The Spider" was not sure how to react when asked about UFC CEO Dana White.

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The UFC APEX will become a centralized location for Fight Night events in 2026.

Feb 17, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Ilia Topuria celebrates his championship victory against Alexander Volkanovski during UFC 298 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Don't expect to see Ilia Topuria back in the UFC anytime soon.

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"Concrete" made good on his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 112 Saturday night.

Dec 2, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; ESPN signage during UFC Fight Night at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

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The UFC made separate tribute videos, highlighting the greatest Fight Night and PPV moments over the course of seven years.

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"Starboy" is making his presence known at flyweight after a stunning first-round TKO in Saturday's UFC Vegas 112 main event.

Promotional material for UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape

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The final UFC's final event of the year happens Saturday night with a huge flyweight fight as the headliner to cap the ESPN era.

Jun 12, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Belal Muhammad during UFC 263 at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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"The Bully" is already targeting who he wants to fight next.

Iowa wrestling commit Bo Bassett gives a thumbs up to the crowd during the ÒFloWrestling Night in AmericaÓ event Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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A standout high school wrestler, Bo Bassett's commitment to Virginia Tech is anything but a short-term relationship.

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Dana White was asked for a Tom Aspinall update at the UFC 323 post-fight presser Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Zain Bando

Joined: Oct 6, 2023

Islam Makhachev reveals timetable for first UFC welterweight title defense in 2026

Ex-UFC champ Magomed Ankalaev could have quicker turnaround than expected in 2026

UFC's Joe Rogan says Alex Pereira's next fight could be against former interim champ

UFC's new Paramount Plus era features critical flat fee for full fight access in 2026

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UFC legend Daniel Cormier doesn't hold back on Jake Paul's loss to Anthony Joshua

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When is the first UFC card on Paramount+ in 2026? Event schedule revealed for Q1

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UFC legend Anderson Silva shares puzzling response regarding Dana White relationship

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UFC makes critical change to benefit MMA fans attending UFC APEX events in 2026

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Ilia Topuria releases one-time statement concerning UFC lightweight title future

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Surging UFC heavyweight prospect makes UFC history after losing 260 pounds

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UFC sends classy gesture to ESPN before start of $7.7 billion Paramount Plus MMA deal

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Manel Kape sends chilling warning to UFC Champion Joshua Van in epic callout

UFC Vegas 112: Royval vs. Kape full card, start time, odds, how to watch

Ex-UFC champion Belal Muhammad calls out divisional 'cowherd' for return fight

RAF star Bo Bassett wants to change combat sports forever after Virginia Tech pledge

Dana White confusingly clarifies position on Tom Aspinall's UFC 321 eye poke