Israel Adesanya’s journey in the UFC has been marked by triumph and adversity. Now, he will look to get back on track when he fights Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of the second UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia. The bout is scheduled for Feb. 1 in Riyadh. After dropping his first pro-MMA loss […]
The MMA world is buzzing with speculation over UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones’ next fight. Fans are debating whether Jones should face interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall or light heavyweight kingpin Alex Pereira in his next appearance inside the Octagon. While Jones has been dismissive of a potential unification bout with Aspinall, citing a desire […]
Conor McGregor has continued to tease his return to combat sports in recent years, with speculation surrounding potential matchups in various disciplines. Along with rumors of a boxing bout against Logan Paul, McGregor has also been linked to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), where he became a part-owner last year and has made appearances at […]
Israel Adesanya is preparing for his next challenge as he faces Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of the second UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia. The bout is scheduled for Feb. 1 at the anb Arena in Riyadh. Adesanya’s journey in the UFC has been marked by both triumph and adversity. His first professional […]
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is determined to reclaim gold as he prepares for his next fight. Sterling recently suffered a setback at UFC 310, where he fell to Movsar Evloev in a closely contested bout, temporarily halting his pursuit of two-division success. Sterling’s journey took a positive turn earlier in 2024 when he […]
Charles Oliveira was stripped of the UFC lightweight title in 2022 before his scheduled title defense against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. The controversy arose when Oliveira weighed in 0.5 pounds over the championship limit at the official weigh-ins. While "do Bronx" went on to submit Gaethje in the first round, he was unable to […]
Clay Guida has parted ways with the UFC after an incredible 19-year run with the promotion. Guida’s name was recently removed from the UFC's online roster and he later confirmed the news in a heartfelt Instagram post. The lightweight veteran had been the longest-tenured fighter on the promotion’s active roster. It remains unclear whether his […]
Reinier de Ridder has plenty of options for his next fight, with several intriguing names on his radar. The 34-year-old fighter, who previously held both the ONE middleweight and light heavyweight titles, has made an impressive start in the UFC since signing with the promotion in 2024. De Ridder has finished both of his UFC […]
Renato Moicano’s latest fight didn’t go his way, but he seems pleased with the payday he walked away with. Moicano stepped in as a last-minute replacement to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 this past weekend, following an injury that forced Arman Tsarukyan to withdraw from the event. Originally scheduled to fight Beneil Dariush, Moicano […]
Nassourdine Imavov remains focused on his title aspirations, confident that his path to a middleweight championship is clearer than ever — despite past comments from UFC CEO Dana White. Imavov is scheduled to face former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at the second UFC Fight Night event in Saudi Arabia. The bout will take place […]
The UFC has bolstered the lineup for UFC 314 with a pivotal light heavyweight matchup between Nikita Krylov and Dominick Reyes. The two fighters have agreed to meet at the pay-per-view event, which is expected to take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami on April 12. The matchup was first reported by MMA Fighting's […]
TJ Dillashaw, a former UFC champion, knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level and believes he can identify fighters with championship potential. Unfortunately, he doesn’t see that potential in Kevin Holland. The retired bantamweight recently shared his perspective following Holland's loss to Reinier de Ridder at UFC 311 this past Saturday. Holland […]
While Paddy Pimblett is expected to make his Octagon return in the coming months, the rising UFC star has yet to secure an opponent. Pimblett recently hinted at a potential clash with Michael Chandler, who is also in search of his next fight after his highly anticipated bout against Conor McGregor fell through last year. […]
Michael "Venom" Page doesn’t plan to make middleweight his permanent home despite preparing for a high-profile bout in the division. Page is set to face Shara Magomedov in a middleweight co-headliner at the UFC Fight Night on Feb. 1 at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, airing on ESPN+. The fight follows Magomedov's callout […]
The UFC is preparing for a new media rights deal as its blockbuster contract with ESPN, signed in 2018, nears its end. This agreement followed FOX's $200 million bid to retain broadcasting rights to the leading mixed martial arts promotion. With the deal set to expire, other networks and streaming platforms will soon have the […]
After joining his brother in departing the PFL, former Bellator lightweight champion Patricky Pitbull has signed with the Global Fight League (GFL). According to MMA Fighting, Pitbull secured a deal with the promotion following his exit from the PFL. The GFL is set to hold its 2025 season draft on Friday night, where Pitbull’s next […]
Sean Strickland is set to face middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 312 on February 8 in Sydney. This bout comes after Du Plessis narrowly defeated Strickland via split decision at UFC 297 last January, a razor-close contest that has sparked debates and fueled speculation about the possibility of […]
Arman Tsarukyan was initially scheduled to headline UFC 311 in a lightweight title fight against reigning champion Islam Makhachev. However, the Armenian withdrew from the bout due to a back injury, costing him a highly anticipated title opportunity. Renato Moicano stepped in as a late replacement but was defeated by Makhachev via first-round submission. The […]
Paddy Pimblett had harsh words for Renato Moicano following his loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 this past weekend. "The Baddy" criticized Moicano for tapping out to a D’Arce choke midway through the opening round, rather than enduring the submission and passing out. Pimblett took to social media, repeatedly urging Moicano to “go to […]
Arman Tsarukyan was originally set to headline UFC 311 in a lightweight title fight against reigning champion Islam Makhachev. However, an injury forced the Armenian to withdraw, costing him a chance to compete for the championship. Renato Moicano stepped in as a last-minute replacement, but the Brazilian was defeated via first-round submission. Following the event, […]
