Brett Okamoto
Brett Okamoto is an MMA columnist for ESPN.com and analyst for 'MMA Live'. He previously covered MMA for the Las Vegas Sun. In July 2016, he wrote a reflective piece on UFC 200, which was marked by numerous changes and unexpected outcomes.
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Recent Articles
Alex Pereira Retains UFC Light Heavyweight Title with Dominant Performance over Jiri Prochazka in Rematch
Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira retained his title with a dominant performance against Jiri Prochazka in their rematch at UFC 303. Pereira used his striking skills to keep Prochazka at bay, landing significant strikes and finishing the fight with ground-and-pound just 13 seconds into round two. Diego Lopes also impressed on the undercard with a decision win over Dan Ige, solidifying his place as a rising talent in the UFC. Upcoming fights include Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev or Glover Teixeira, and Ian Machado Garry vs. Colby Covington. 
UFC 303: Pereira Defends Light Heavyweight Title Against Prochazka in Rematch
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024UFC 303, set for T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, features a light heavyweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka, following the cancellation of Conor McGregor's scheduled bout. The co-headliner sees Brian Ortega face Diego Lopes in the featherweight division. Weigh-ins have taken place at UFC Apex, with other notable fighters on the card including Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Gillian Robertson. 
Conor McGregor's Unexpected Injury Forces Withdrawal from UFC 303 against Michael Chandler
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024UFC fighter Conor McGregor unexpectedly withdrew from UFC 303 against Michael Chandler due to a broken toe sustained during training without protective gear. Fans were disappointed by the news, but McGregor remains optimistic about his future in the UFC. Gervonta Davis Retains WBA Lightweight Title with Knockout of Frank Martin in Las Vegas
Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024Gervonta 'Tank' Davis retained his WBA lightweight title with a knockout victory over Frank Martin in the eighth round at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 15, 2024. Davis improved his record to 30-0, all but two wins via knockout. Martin, who previously won all of his fights, suffered his first loss after being unable to withstand Davis' punching power. 
UFC Fight Night: Imavov Controversially TKOs Cannonier in Middleweight Showdown
Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024UFC Fight Night at KFC Yum! Center saw Jared Cannonier controversially TKO'd by Nassourdine Imavov in the main event. Imavov, with a record of 15-4, expressed his desire to face Sean Strickland next. The undercard featured impressive wins for Punahele Soriano and Raul Rosas Jr. 
UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria - Featherweight Title Fight Preview
Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024UFC 298 is happening this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The headliner of the event is a featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. While Volkanovski has lost his last bout via knockout to Islam Makhachev, Topuria remains undefeated with most of his wins coming through submission. Despite having an advantage in weight and reach, Volkanovski will face a tough opponent in the form of Topuria's incredible defense. PFL Acquires Bellator, Shaping New Landscape in MMA Industry
Broke On: Monday, 20 November 2023The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has acquired Bellator MMA, positioning itself as a direct competitor to the UFC. The acquisition was facilitated by a $100 million investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Bellator will continue to operate under its own brand, sharing its roster of fighters with PFL. PFL plans to host a 'mega event' in 2024, featuring champion vs. champion matchups. PFL also plans to launch a regional league headquarters in Saudi Arabia next year. Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: A Highly Anticipated Boxing Match
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023The boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou is set to take place on October 27, 2023. Mike Tyson has been helping Francis Ngannou prepare for the match. Betting odds and predictions suggest that the match could go either way. Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Fight at UFC 295 Cancelled Due to Injury
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Jon Jones sustained an injury leading to the cancellation of his fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. A new interim title bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall has been booked.