UFC 196 Recap & Results

Mere months after a 14-second knockout which saw him claim the UFC featherweight title, Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon seeking a newer, heavier challenge. Moving up 25 pounds to take on late replacement fighter Nate Diaz, could the Irish sensation continue his dominance, this time as a welterweight? Also, could Holly Holm continue her reign and remain perfect as a professional as she defended her newly acquired women’s bantamweight title against perennial contender Miesha Tate?

Predicting UFC 196

No longer tasked with making history by becoming the first UFC fighter to simultaneously hold gold in two weight classes Conor McGregor will instead have another opportunity to showcase his skills and further hone his growing blockbuster appeal. Hoping to wreck the party is late notice newcomer Nate Diaz, a fearsome and fearless warrior who has more of a chance than most are giving him. Also on the card is the anticipated first title defense of the woman who beat the unbeatable. Will Holly Holm remain perfect, or can Miesha Tate finally capture UFC gold with another upset? What else can we expect to happen at UFC 196?

Ranking Ronda Rousey's UFC Performances So Far

In just three short years Ronda Rousey has risen from talented WMMA upstart to become one of the sport's biggest stars. Undefeated and seemingly peerless, Rousey’s reign of dominance has seen her transcend the sport, becoming not only a globally recognised megastar, but also a figure of inspiration for a generation of aspiring female athletes.

Rousey has been perfect in all her six UFC bouts so far, but what has been her finest performance so far?

Mouthpiece: Social Media Skeletons, Sting, Going Big, SummerSlam

Controversial comments or actions. Twitter squabbles. Stunning twists and incredible moments. There are always a multitude of talking point in the ever-changing landscapes of both professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. What are this month’s five most noteworthy topics?