Tag: UFC

Zak Cummings: From the Octagon to Coaching and Beyond

In a recent interview with MMA Futures on The Stool, Zak Cummings, former UFC fighter, shared his journey in the world of mixed martial arts, from his early days as a high school athlete to his retirement from professional fighting. This transcript provides insights into Zak's background, experiences in the UFC, and his post-retirement plans, including coaching, community involvement, and promotion ownership. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEKl0dY0NKM Background and Early...

Niko Carbajal: A Fighter’s Journey Back to the Cage

In the world of mixed martial arts, resilience and determination are often the defining traits of fighters. One such fighter, Niko Carbajal, hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, is about to step back into the cage after a nine-year hiatus. In an exclusive interview with MMA Futures, Niko shared his story, his motivations, and what this comeback means to him The Journey Back:Niko Carbajal's journey in martial...
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Darrick Minner Comes Through At UFC Vegas 19

Darrick Minner earned himself a trip to the pay window. Minner downed Charles Rosa via unanimous decision in a main card bout at UFC Vegas...

‘Lionheart’ Anthony Smith Does It Again, Earns Submission Win

Anthony Smith said it best after UFC Vegas 15. Line them up, and I'll keep knocking them down. Smith stepped into the main event role...

MMA Futures Favorite Anthony Smith back In Octagon Saturday

Anthony Smith returns to action this Saturday night, taking on Devin Clark at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis. Smith vs. Clark serves as the...
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UFC Vegas Results: RDA Gets best of Paul Felder

Former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos earned a hard-fought five-round decision over Paul Felder Saturday night at UFC Vegas 14. Felder, stepping on on short...
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UFC 254 Results: Khabib Nurmagomedov Cements Status

Khabib Nurmagomedov will go down as one of the greatest to ever compete in MMA. Nurmagomedov locked up a submission victory at UFC 254, besting...
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James Krause On His Victory At UFC Fight Island This Past Weekend

James Krause, a close friend of MMA Futures, earned his fifth consecutive victory in the welterweight division at UFC Fight Island this past weekend. Krause...
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Big Win For James Krause On UFC Fight Island

James Krause earned himself a big-time victory Saturday night at UFC Fight Island 6. Krause made the long journey to Abu Dhabi and the incredibly...

UFC Fight Island 5 Results: Big Win For Cory Sandhagen

Cory Sandhagen went all the way to Abu Dhabi to make sure people would remember just how great he is. Sandhagen picked up a second...

Anthony Smith Returns Saturday Night, Headlines UFC Event

Anthony Smith, a long-time favorite of MMA Futures, steps back inside the Octagon to face Aleksandar Rakic Saturday night. The two collide in the main...
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UFC Fight Night Results: Event Hit Hard By COVID, Derek Brunson Shines

Saturday night's UFC event from the UFC Apex live on ESPN+ was hit hard by COVID-19. But that didn't bother Derek Brunson. Despite being the underdog...
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UFC Fight Night Results: Robert Whittaker Takes Out Darren Till

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker earned a decision win over Darren Till Saturday night as the promotion concluded its run on Fight Island. Whittaker...
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Grant Dawson Claims UFC Fight Island Win, New Champion Crowned

Grant Dawson made the long trip to Abu Dhabi to compete on UFC Fight Island and came away a winner. Dawson picked up a decision...