We farewell a legend of the sport this weekend as Dustin Poirier enters the octagon for the final time in front of his home fans in the state of Louisiana in UFC 318. UFC gold has eluded Poirier throughout his distinguished career, but he can retire with a silver belt as he attempts to grab the BMF title off Max Holloway in his swansong performance. Both of the fighters in the main event have been fan favourites throughout their careers and the stage is set for fireworks. It’s not the only fun fight on the card and I have offered…

A week off to fight fans seems an eternity but thankfully, the UFC returns this weekend! Nashville will play host to a heavyweight main event with UFC stalwart and fan favourite Derrick Lewis returning to the octagon to throw hands with Tallison Texeira as the main event. The fun doesn’t end there with Stephen Wonderboy Thompson taking on Gabriel Bonfim in the co-main event. Set yourself up for a morning/afternoon of quality fights on Sunday and put together a nice multi. Here are my tips. Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Texeira Derrick Lewis’s contribution to the sport of MMA and the…

The showpiece of the sport takes place in Las Vegas this week with a celebration of the UFC at International Fight Week for UFC 317. Two title fights will take place in the Lightweight and Flyweight divisions to go along with a festival of events in the fight capital of the world. Former Featherweight champion Illia Topuria goes up a division to attempt to become a two weight division champion for the vacant lightweight title against Charles Oliveira. And in the co-main event Alexandre Pantoja will defend his flyweight title against kiwi Kai Kara-France. Our full preview and UFC 317…