WWE Roadblock Recap & Review

With WrestleMania just under three weeks away Dean Ambrose was a man on a mission. Out to derail The Authority’s plans for the year’s biggest show by capturing Triple H’s WWE World Heavyweight crown was the ‘Lunatic Fringe’ successful in reshaping not only the Road to WrestleMania, but the entire landscape of the promotion? Also, what else went down as the WWE hit a Roadblock in Toronto, Canada?

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?

UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping Recap & Results

One of the UFC’s most tenured fighters Michael Bisping has been competing at the highest level of the sport for the better part of a decade, yet he has never been able to secure a title shot, let alone register a signature victory over a top contender. Returning to fight in his home country for the first time in five years, could one of Britain’s greatest mixed martial artists finally shake his ‘nearly man’ image with a upset victory over the decorated and revered former champion Anderson Silva?

WWE Fastlane Recap & Review

With a WWE World Heavyweight Championship opportunity at WrestleMania 32 on the line Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Brock Lesnar collided in the main event of the second-ever WWE Fastlane. With ‘The Beast’ the overwhelming favourite on paper, could the former Shield teammates and longtime ‘brothers’ Reigns and Ambrose stay on the same page long enough to remove their dangerous adversary from the equation? Who confirmed their spot in main event of the year’s biggest show, and what else happened as the Road to WrestleMania made its latest stop?

UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader Recap & Results

With Jon Jones supposedly clean and cleared to return to action soon the light heavyweight title picture is essentially closed for the time being. Hoping to book a long-sought shot against the winner of that inevitable clash Ryan Bader put his 5-fight winning streak on the line against one of the UFC’s most dangerous strikers, Anthony Johnson. Could Bader finally put the ghosts of previous disappointments behind him, or did ‘Rumble’ add the veteran contender to his long list of victims?

WWE Royal Rumble Recap & Review

Never has a champion faced such a challenge. Forced to defend his WWE World Heavyweight title in the Royal Rumble match as its number one entrant, Roman Reigns’ odds of leaving with the belt were astronomically slim. Was the defiant champion able to pull off the unthinkable and successfully defend the gold, or did the devious McMahon family finally get their way and strip Reigns of his recently acquired prize? What else went down on one of the WWE’s most unpredictable nights of the year?

UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz Recap & Results

It was the fight the UFC’s bantamweight division had been waiting for. Finally returning to contention following a torrid 4-year spell on the sidelines, former champion Dominick Cruz hoped to complete an incredible comeback by recapturing the belt he never lost. The current champion, T.J. Dillashaw, however had looked superb since claiming the title two years prior. Could Cruz join the elite group of two-time UFC champions, or did Dillashaw prove himself once and for all as the undisputed king of the 135-pound division?

UFC 195 Recap & Results

Returning for the first time since his stunning first title defense over Rory MacDonald at UFC 189, welterweight champion Robbie Lawler hoped to continue his incredible late career form with another violent masterpiece. Defending the gold this time against fellow savage warrior, former interim champion Carlos Condit, could the ‘Ruthless’ kingpin keep hold of his title, or did ‘The Natural Born Killer’ usher in a new era for the 170-pound division?

NXT TakeOver: London Recap & Review

First Brooklyn, now London, next the world? The NXT brand is showing no signs of slowing down and has been a must-see for fans craving something other than commercialised superheros and jewellery peddling. Headlined by an extremely personal title showdown between NXT champion Finn Balor and Samoa Joe, how did the acclaimed developmental division fare as it took over London’s Wembley arena for its latest TakeOver special?

WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs Recap & Review

Having spent much of 2015 coming agonisingly close to championship glory, could Roman Reigns finally reach the summit of the WWE by overcoming its newest World Heavyweight champion, Sheamus; the very man who ruined his moment of triumph with an audacious smash-and-grab cash-in at last month’s Survivor Series? Also, what else went down, or up in some cases, at the WWE’s final main roster event of the year?

UFC 194 Recap & Results

At last. After almost a year spent battling each other mentally, Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor finally settled their business inside the Octagon as they waged war to determine the undisputed featherweight champion of the world. Hyped to the max, could the leader of the fighting Irish McGregor hand the long reigning champion his first loss in over a decade? Also, could Chris Weidman remain perfect as he defended his middleweight belt against the dangerous challenge of Luke Rockhold?

WWE Survivor Series Recap & Review

Granted a shot at greatness thanks to an unfortunate injury suffered by the former champion, who claimed the WWE World Heavyweight title as the 16-man tournament to crown a new champion reached its conclusion? Also, could The Undertaker, celebrating an unprecedented 25 years with the WWE, along with his half-brother Kane overcome the threat of Bray Wyatt and his dangerous brotherhood?

UFC 193 Recap & Results

Defending her bantamweight title for the second consecutive time outside the United States, Ronda Rousey aimed to stay perfect as a professional mixed martial artist. 12 times she had been challenged, each a challenger deemed her toughest yet, and 12 times she had prevailed. Could her latest ‘toughest test to date’, former three-division boxing champion Holly Holm finally provide a test worthy of such a dominant champion?

WWE Hell in a Cell Recap & Review

Battling each other for the final time, The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar once again found themselves trapped ‘in hell’. Was ‘The Deadman’ successful in fully avenging the loss of his precious WrestleMania undefeated streak, or did ‘The Beast Incarnate’ continue his reign of terror with another victory over his longtime nemesis?

UFC 192 Recap & Results

The king of a division dearly missing its predecessor, Daniel Cormier will one day have to fight Jon Jones again, but for now he’ll have to contend with a harem of challengers all hungry for a shot at the new champion. The first to try their luck against ‘DC’ is Alexander Gustafsson; the man who many felt beat Jones when they fought back in 2013. Did Cormier hold onto his newly acquired gold, or could ‘The Mauler’ emulate his opponent, and take full advantage of his second title shot?

WWE Night of Champions Recap & Review

Now in possession of two of WWE’s top titles after capturing the United States championship last month, the bullseye on Seth Rollins’ chest has only increased along with the added weight on his shoulders. Facing challenges on both fronts from two of the industry’s greatest superstars, John Cena and the elusive, iconic Sting, could the self-proclaimed ‘Future of the WWE’ hold onto his gold?

UFC 191 Recap & Results

Already part of an elite group of long-reigning UFC champions, flyweight belt holder Demetrious Johnson looked to defend his title for a seventh time, but his latest challenge came in the shape of John Dodson; a familiar foe who some felt won their initial battle three years ago. Could ‘Mighty Mouse’ keep his reign alive, or did ‘The Magician’ succeed in becoming only the second champion in the division’s history?

NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Recap & Review

Taking over Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre the night before SummerSlam, the NXT’s talented group of superstars found themselves thrust into a whole new environment. Performing before a division-record audience of just over 15,000 fans, were the participants of this latest special TakeOver event able to replicate the same high level of quality seen with previous instalments?

UFC 190 Recap & Results

Almost without question the UFC’s biggest star currently, Ronda Rousey’s reign of destruction has seen her obliterate all-comers since bringing women’s MMA to the Octagon in early 2013. Her latest challenger, Bethe Correia, boasts ferocity and serious striking power as her main assets, but instead played the trash talk card. Enraged by her Brazilian rival’s pre-fight comments, did the world’s most dominant female fighter exact revenge, or did Correia succeed in pulling off one of the greatest upsets in history?

UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 Recap & Results

Finally defending his bantamweight title against the former champion, T.J. Dillashaw knew that a second victory over Renan Barão would cement his position as the division’s legitimate kingpin. No longer a considerable underdog, was Team Alpha Male’s first UFC champion successful in the long-awaited rematch, or did Barão recapture the belt he so shockingly lost?