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Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: We’re officially in the UFC’s era of inactivity

Kyle Appleby April 7, 2025

During UFC: Moreno vs. Erceg, news broke that Geoff Neal was injured and could not compete against Carlos Prates at UFC 314, the card losing an exciting matchup. We already saw Joe Pyfer’s bout with...

Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: Merab Dvalishvili is the greatest bantamweight ever, here’s why

Kyle Appleby January 27, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili’s UFC career got off to a rocky start at the end of 2017 — two consecutive losses introduced him to the promotion. He has not lost in 15 UFC contests since. 
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: My take on the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings

Kyle Appleby November 4, 2024
Ilia Topuria’s recent win at UFC 308 didn’t move him in the UFC’s rankings, which makes me wonder what changes I’d make if I had that kind of power. Often determining matchups and used to debate legacies, the UFC rankings are always in the spotlight. I’ve ranked every champion in the UFC below, plus some non-champs I might add if I were to rank 15 fighters as the UFC does.
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The Red Corner: Men’s bantamweight prospect preview

Peter Moore November 16, 2021
Peter Moore discusses three of the most intriguing up-and-coming UFC men's bantamweight prospects.
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The Red Corner: UFC 266 preview

Charles Moore September 22, 2021
Charles Moore previews UFC 266, which is set to take place on Sept. 25.
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