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Jaren Kawada

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Jaren Kawada is a sports writer based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. Kawada has over five years of experience with his work also seen on Fantasy CPR, BetSided and Sportskeeda. Kawada is an alumnus of Butler University and in his free time enjoys training in kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

How Leon Edwards can upset Sean Brady at UFC London

Once he walks to the Octagon cage to face Sean Brady at UFC London 2025, Leon Edwards will do something he has not done since 2015.

Amanda Serrano has to capitalize on rare third chance against Katie Taylor

Serrano's record for holding a belt in seven different divisions appears like one that will go untouched. Yet, Taylor remains the lone dark mark on her resume.

Angela Hill is 100 percent worthy of UFC Hall of Fame

Without a decorated wrestling background or a black belt in sight, grit and savviness were all she needed to carve out a historic and legendary career. 

Jared Cannonier's UFC Vegas 102 win does not put him back in title contention

The 40-year-old is just 1-2 in his last three fights.

Three debuting fighters to watch at UFC 312

Of the influx of fighters looking to make a first impression, these are the three most talented to keep an eye on at UFC 312.

What to make of Jake Paul vs. Logan Paul

Nearly one year after shocking the world by announcing his fight with Mike Tyson, Jake Paul managed to take his next reveal to another level.

Will Conor McGregor ever fight Jeremy Stephens in BKFC?

Moments after beating Eddie Alvarez with a third-round corner stoppage at BKFC Knucklemania V, Jeremy Stephens did what everyone expected him to do. He celebrated with his team, grabbed the microphone and engaged in another fiery face-off with promotional co-owner Conor McGregor.

Predicting the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame class after Craig Piligian induction

The UFC Hall of Fame 2025 class gained its first member with a respectful package at UFC 311.

Merab Dvalishvili is proving why Ray Longo is the most underrated coach in UFC history

With his 12th consecutive win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311, Merab Dvalishvili accomplished a lot.

Predicting the next fight for every loser of UFC Vegas 96 main card

Here are our projections for who the four main losers on the main card will enter the Octagon with next.

Predicting the next fight for every winner of UFC Vegas 96 main card

As the card tasked with following UFC 305, UFC Vegas 96 did not have much hype entering it but ended up being one of the better offerings of the year.

Ryan Loder and Mairon Santos become newest winners of 'The Ultimate Fighter' at UFC Vegas 96

While the show has gained a negative reputation in recent years for its lack of producing the same elite talent it used to, both Loder and Santos delivered in their UFC debuts in a way that forced fans to take notice of them.

UFC Vegas 96: Gerald Meerschaert completes another wild comeback with second-round submission

Gerald Meerschaert continues to prove that he is a one-of-a-kind fighter.

Andreas Gustafsson highlights newest group of UFC fighters from DWCS Week 2

Season eight of Dana White's Contender Series is already two weeks in with eight new fighters added to the UFC roster. After four fighters fought their way into the promotion in the first episode, White signed the same amount of athletes in the second week.

DWCS Week 2: Rizvan Kuniev melts Hugo Cunha for buzzer-beating knockout win

The UFC heavyweight division is in desperate need of another young prospect and may just have a new life with Rizvan Kuniev.

Predicting the next fight for every loser on the UFC 305 main card

Here are our predictions for who each fighter who lost on the UFC main card will face next in their careers.

UFC 305 post-fight bonuses: Dan Hooker and Mateusz Gamrot's war headlines performance bonuses

UFC 305 is now in the books as an event that lived up to its hype in the promotion's return to Perth.

Australian fighter mimics Raygun after win at UFC 305

The legend of Raygun was brought into the Octagon.

Howie Booth submitted arguably the worst scorecard in UFC history

One judge left fighters and fans alike stunned by his scoring of one of the evening's matchups.

Odd stoppage leads to rare submission win for Valter Walker at UFC 305

Not many fans had their eyes on Valter Walker and Junior Tafa's featured prelim matchup heading into UFC 305, but the fight ending may end up being a main point of conversation in the aftermath.

These two fighters verbally agree to 'stand until someone falls' at UFC 305

Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik are looking to give the people what they want at UFC 305.

Israel Adesanya admits he will be fighting emotionally at UFC 305

Israel Adesanya only has one goal at UFC 305, and it is not becoming the first three-time UFC middleweight champion.

UFC announces Alex Pereira's opponent for light heavyweight title

Alex Pereira is not a hard man to find in the Ocrtagon these days. Up next on his docket, Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307.

Israel Adesanya shockingly breaks into tears at UFC 305 news conference

UFC fighter Israel Adesanya broke down at the UFC 305 news conference.