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.

Sep 9, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UFC Women's Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and UFC president Dana White arrive on the Red Carpet at Lure Nightclub for the premiere of The Ultimate Fighter women's series in the newly formed women's strawweight class. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Nov 16, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Jon Jones (red gloves) celebrates defeating Stipe Miocoic (blue gloves) in the heavyweight bout during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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'Bones' isn't doing himself any favors with his latest remarks about his long-term health.

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Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Alexander Volkanovski (red gloves) reacts after defeating Diego Lopes (not pictured) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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What are some areas where UFC fans need to not stress after UFC 325?

Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Alexander Volkanovski (red gloves) shake hands hugs Diego Lopes (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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With UFC 325 in the books, here is what stood out when taking a look at the card from a 10,000-foot view.

Artwork for UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2

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UFC 325 goes down Saturday night (or Sunday morning locally) from Sydney, Australia.

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MMA Knockout has you covered with predictions for every main card fight at UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2.

Jan 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Justin Gaethje (red gloves) reacts after the fight against Paddy Pimblett (blue gloves) during UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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UFC 324 was a smash hit from a ratings standpoint and Paramount's recent numbers prove it.

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Dana White clarified the reasoning behind the excessive influx of ads during the UFC 324 main card broadcast.

Zain Bando

Joined: Oct 6, 2023

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