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UFC Macau Delivered Finishes, Spoilers, And A Massive Moment For Song Yadong

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Andrew Carswell

Macau, China – UFC Macau was built around a homecoming, and by the end of the night, Song Yadong made sure the crowd at Galaxy Arena had something to celebrate. After a card full of early finishes, upset moments, and uncomfortable reality checks, China’s top-ranked male fighter closed the show with the kind of performance that turns a regional main event into a career statement.

Song submitted former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the second round of the bantamweight main event, finishing the fight with a guillotine choke at 4:42. It was not just another win. It was Song’s second victory over a former UFC champion in 15 months, and it came in front of a crowd that had waited years to see him fight again on Chinese soil.

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Current MMA Rankings Updated (05-31-2026)

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Jason

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Thursday, December 31st 2026: Rizin FF Super Rizin 6: Shiwasu no Owarinagoya Gekokujo Matsuri

[#1 W105] Natalia Kuziutina

[#4 W105] Saori Oshima

Last Fight Date: 9/10/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#18 W105] Rena Kubota
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 7/18/2026 [Rizin Fighting Federation]
Last Opponent: [#13 W105] Ye Ji Lee
Last 5: L W L W W

Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep - 135 Impact

[#3 SW] Sukai China

[#4 SW] Jo Arai

Last Fight Date: 5/04/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama
Last 5: W W W W W

Last Fight Date: 9/13/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#23 SW] Daichi Kitakata
Last 5: L L W L W

Sunday, December 13th 2026: Deep Tokyo Impact 2026 6th Round

[#6 SW] Sora Sugiyama

[#10 SW] Goal Makino

Last Fight Date: 9/20/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [NR] Musashi Musashi
Last 5: W W W L W

Last Fight Date: 9/06/2026 [DEEP]
Last Opponent: [#42 SW] Toshiya Takashima
Last 5: W W W W W

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[#18 W125]	Lucia Szabova	[#1 WW]	Islam Makhachev
[#18 LW]	Renato Carneiro	[#1 FW]	Alexander Volkanovski
[#13 LW]	Tom Nolan	[#26 WW]	Jacobe Smith
[#102 W125]	Tainara Lisboa	[#1 LW]	Justin Gaethje
[#2 LW]	Ilia Topuria	[#8 HW]	Josh Hokit

20:0 and the K-1 World Champion Title – Azamat Boziev’s Triumph at FCFC 15

Posted on May 28, 2026 by A. J. Riot

At FCFC 15, special attention was drawn to the international championship bout for the K-1 world title featuring undefeated fighter Azamat Boziev, representing Senshi no Kage Beausoleil, a sports club based in the south of France.

Azamat entered the tournament with an impressive professional record: Muay Thai — 4:0, K-1 — 2:0, Kickboxing — 2:0, and MMA — 11:0. He is a champion of the Maximus and GITC MMA promotions, winner of the Irbis K-1 Grand Prix Cup, and also holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Following his victory at FCFC 15, Azamat’s overall professional combat sports record now stands at 20:0.

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What MMA Rankings Actually Reveal About a Fighter’s Future

Posted on May 28, 2026 by A. J. Riot

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Do MMA rankings really show who is close to a title shot, or do they only reflect who won recently?

For many fans, rankings look like a simple order of names. In reality, they can reveal form, activity, risk, matchup pressure, and the type of path a fighter may face next.

A ranking is not a perfect prediction. Mixed martial arts is too human for that. One clean counter, one tired takedown attempt, one poor weight cut, or one late mistake can change a career quickly.

Still, rankings matter because they turn scattered results into a clearer pattern. When read with context, they help explain why some fighters are moving forward, why others are stuck, and why a lower-ranked name may be closer to a major opportunity than expected.

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Emergency Plumber vs Standard Plumber: Which Service Is Right For Your Crisis?

Posted on May 28, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Plumbing issues can arise unexpectedly, leaving homeowners in a dilemma about whether they need immediate assistance or can wait for a regular service appointment. Understanding the difference between emergency and standard Plumber services is crucial for making the right decision during a plumbing crisis. This article will explore the roles and responsibilities of both types of Plumbers, when to call an emergency Plumber, and how to choose between the two services. Whether you’re dealing with a burst pipe or planning a renovation that involves smart home integration, knowing the appropriate service to call can save time, money, and stress.

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How Much Does the UFC Make Per Event?

Posted on May 28, 2026 by A. J. Riot

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has quickly risen to be one of the most commercially powerful sports properties worldwide.
In 2025 alone, they generated $1.5 billion in revenue, a 7% increase YoY at an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 57% (one of the highest in any major sports property). If you were to spread these results over the roughly 43 events per year, that means it generates around $35 million in revenue per event. This figure is very rough, however, as UFC doesn’t only generate cash from their fights. They have a game, intellectual property, and more.

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Can Prediction Markets Price UFC Fights Better Than Oddsmakers?

Posted on May 28, 2026 by A. J. Riot

UFC betting has entered a strange, serious phase. Fighters still make weight, coaches still talk carefully, and fans still convince themselves they spotted something in an open workout. The new part comes from prediction markets, where users trade event contracts whose prices move as opinion changes. Kalshi now lists UFC and MMA markets, including fight outcomes and title-holder contracts, which puts combat sports inside a trading format built around live probability.

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Who Has the Most Bonuses in UFC History?

Posted on May 28, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Charles Oliveira currently holds the record in that category with a total of 21 post-fight bonuses in his career to date. CasinoHEX UK prepared a material looking at how he arrived at that figure – and also at the other fighters who could give him a run for his money in this interesting statistic.

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Cross-Platform Gaming: When Everyone Finally Stopped Being Stubborn

Posted on May 28, 2026 by A. J. Riot

Platform exclusivity was gaming’s most profitable lie. Console makers built invisible prisons around their players, trapping friends on opposite sides of arbitrary corporate borders while counting money from manufactured loneliness.

Epic Games torched those walls with Fortnite, watching platform holders scramble as their carefully constructed kingdoms crumbled into irrelevance.

Corporate boardrooms probably erupted into chaos. I can only imagine.

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Conor McGregor’s Comeback Has Everything: Money, Mystery, And Max Holloway

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Andrew Carswell

Las Vegas, Nevada – Conor McGregor is still the biggest name in mixed martial arts. He is also, somehow, the long shot.

That is what makes his return so fascinating. The most famous fighter in UFC history is coming back to the Octagon on July 11th at UFC 329 in Las Vegas against Max Holloway, a familiar opponent from another era of his career. The matchup is loaded with nostalgia, money, risk, and uncertainty. It is not just McGregor returning after nearly five years away from competition. It is McGregor returning with a new deal, a dangerous opponent, and something he rarely carried during his rise to superstardom: genuine underdog status.

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