Maria Morales

Joined: Jun 2, 2021

A fanatic of MMA since UFC 1, I enjoy writing about the sport and sharing my opinions as a co-host of the Throwin Bows YouTube channel. Follow me on Twitter @marialovesmma for my thoughts and opinions about all things MMA.

Russia's Abdulrashid Sadulaev (blue) and US Kyle Frederick Snyder (yellow) compete during the final of men's freestyle wrestling -97kg category at the World Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary on October 23, 2018. (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo credit should read ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

2021 Olympics Fan Guide: Everything you need to know about freestyle wrestling

Ben Provisor, right, wrestles John Hagey at 82 kg during the UWW Senior national Greco-Roman wrestling championships, Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.210430 Greco Nationals 099 Jpg

2021 Olympics Fan Guide: Everything you need to know about Greco-Roman wrestling

Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Brad Tavares defends against Omari Akhmedov during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Tavares says he was ‘surprised’ by split decision (Video)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Conor McGregor of Ireland is carried out of the arena on a stretcher after injuring his ankle in the first round of his lightweight bout against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Conor McGregor posts stretcher photo with ominous caption in first comments since loss

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Conor McGregor of Ireland sits on the mat after injuring his ankle in the first round in his lightweight bout against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Conor McGregor defiant and disrespectful in post-fight speech (Video)

Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dustin Poirier before fighting Conor McGregor during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dustin Poirier goes HAM on Conor McGregor in post-fight speech (Video)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Dustin Poirier poses during a ceremonial weigh in for UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena on July 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Watch Dustin Poirier’s UFC 264 walkout (Video)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Conor McGregor poses during a ceremonial weigh in for UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena on July 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Watch Conor McGregor’s walk-out for the UFC 264 main event (Video)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Sean O'Malley (R) lands a punch on Kris Moutinho in the first round in their bantamweight bout during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Twitter is in love with Kris Moutinho following banger with Sean O’Malley

Jan 22, 2021; Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES; Conor McGregor of Ireland poses on the scale during the UFC 257 weigh-in at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 22, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

UFC 264: Watch Conor McGregor charge at Dustin Poirier as press conference begins (Video)

Dec 14, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Irene Aldana (blue gloves) walks to the octagon before a bout against Ketlen Vieira (not pictured) during UFC 245 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

UFC 264: Irene Aldana admits she was injured prior to Holly Holm fight (Video)

Jul 20, 2019; San Antonio, TX, USA; Greg Hardy (red gloves) after his win over Juan Adams (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at AT&T Center. Hardy won the fight by technical knock out. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

Greg Hardy assures you, he’s not a ‘quitter’ (Video)

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 14: Carlos Condit reacts after the welterweight fight against Alex Oliveira of Brazil during the UFC Fight Night at Gila River Arena on April 14, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Carlos Condit is ‘all in’ with UFC career, re-signs contract ahead of UFC 264 (Video)

The Olympic rings is displayed near the National Stadium, main venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo on July 7, 2021, as reports said the Japanese government plans to impose a virus state of emergency in Tokyo during the Olympics. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

What countries are in the 2021 Olympics?

Cape Coral resident, Niko Price takes a break after working out at Syndicate Boxing Club in Fort Myers on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. The father of five is am UFC fighter and supports his family through the sport.Hangingonropesbw

UFC 264: Niko Price is ready to start a new chapter and make a title run (Video)

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 09: Tai Tuivasa of Australia rests in the second round in his heavyweight bout against Andrei Arlovski of Belarus during the UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Tuivasa won by unanimous decision. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

UFC 264: Tai Tuivasa believes Greg Hardy is ‘just a name’ (Video)