Marc Ray

Marc Ray has lived his entire life in Houston, Texas, where he was born, raised and attended the University of Houston, studying broadcast journalism. As you may imagine, he spends much of his time watching mixed martial arts as part of his daily routine — not only to pump himself up, but also because he deeply enjoys the sport. Ray has worked for Houston Public Media, where he interned in the newsroom and produced community stories. Ray also created sports features in Houston for El Gato Media Network and occasionally produced content for an internship at AARP.

Sean O’Malley on a potential rematch with Marlon Vera: “Me vs. ‘Chito’ is the biggest fight in the division”

UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley has labeled a Marlon Vera rematch as the biggest fight to make in the division.  During an appearance on The MMA...

Uriah Hall is down to fight Jake Paul: “I’ll do it, so I can expose him”

Uriah Hall will be making his boxing debut against former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell on Saturday night. With a potential win, Hall is...

Ben Askren reveals Jake Paul installed a clause that prevented him from using MMA moves in their boxing match

Ben Askren says Jake Paul requested a contract that would stop him from using MMA moves in their 2021 boxing match.  According to Askren, the...

Gilbert Burns reveals potential Jorge Masvidal matchup: “January 21. I’m back in Brazil”

Gilbert Burns is targeting a return to the octagon in his home country.  The 36-year-old is looking to fight in Brazil and has called out...

Daniel Cormier rules out a UFC return against Jon Jones at UFC 282

Daniel Cormier will not come out of retirement for UFC 282. The former two-division champion struck down rumors that he’d return for a fight...

Dan Hooker on the problem with Conor McGregor callouts: “I don’t think these guys are thinking it well through”

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker doesn’t agree with the approach in which fighters are calling out Conor McGregor. Several fighters from different weight divisions have called...

Exclusive | Randy Brown targets ‘fun fight’ with Michael Chiesa: “Classic grappler versus striker”

Randy Brown is coming off a unanimous decision win over Francisco Trinaldo at UFC Vegas 61. The 170-pounder spoke with Lowkick MMA’s Mike Owens...

Exclusive | Justin Gaethje rules out a transition to boxing: “Boxing is way more dangerous”

Justin Gaethje doesn’t see himself entering the boxing ring anytime soon. The UFC lightweight contender spoke with LowkickMMA’s Makoa Goble about boxing, Trevor Wittman’s...

Exclusive| Nate Maness believes he will pick up a KO win in his flyweight debut against Tagir Ulanbekov

Nate Maness is scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov on Nov.5 at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. The Tennesee native spoke with Lowkick MMA’s...

Jessica Penne out of UFC Vegas 61 fight with Tabatha Ricci due to illness

Jessica Penne has pulled out of her bout at UFC Vegas 61. The MMA veteran was scheduled to face Tabatha Ricci this Saturday but...

Exclusive | Mike Davis on facing Viacheslav Borshchev: “I want to see how good of a striker he is”

UFC lightweight Mike Davis is scheduled to face Viacheslav Borshchev at UFC Vegas 61. The New York native spoke with Lowkick MMA’s Alex Behunin...

Sean O’Malley doubts the Islam Makhachev buzz: “It’s crazy how hyped-up he is, just because Khabib says how good he is”

Sean O’Malley isn’t convinced by the hype surrounding Islam Makhachev. The UFC bantamweight believes that Khabib Nurmogomedov’s influence has played a factor in Makhachev’s...

Melvin Manhoef will retire after Yoel Romero fight: “This is a great opponent to say farewell to all the fans”

Veteran MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef is set to retire after Bellator 285 in Dublin, Ireland. The light heavyweight will have his final fight against...

Joe Rogan would leave the UFC under one condition: “If Dana [White] leaves, I’m gone”

Joe Rogan has been with the UFC for 25 years and has called some of the best fights in MMA history. The podcast host...

Exclusive | Tabatha Ricci predicts a finish over Jessica Penne: “It will be a finish with a knockout or submission”

UFC strawweight Tabatha Ricci will take on MMA veteran Jessica Penne at UFC Fight Night on Oct.1. The Brazilian native spoke with Lowkick MMA’s...

Exclusive | Mackenzie Dern targets a performance bonus win over Yan Xiaonan: “I see a submission coming”

Mackenzie Dern is set to face Yan Xiaonan at UFC Fight Night on Oct.1. The No. 5 strawweight spoke with Lowkick MMA’s Alex Behunin...