Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has given his take on Saturday's main event between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev — and he doesn't foresee it being a popular one. This weekend's UFC 313 pay-per-view will conclude with Pereira's fourth defense of the light heavyweight gold, which he held through three challenges in 2024. […]
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has finished announcing the rosters for eight World Tournaments set for 2025, with the final releases being the heavyweight and light heavyweight lineups. Major change is coming to the PFL this year, with the promotion making the decision to eliminate the season and playoff format from its yearly structure. Replacing […]
Turki Alalshikh and TKO Group Holdings have announced a multi-year partnership that will see the creation of a brand new boxing promotion, the executive leadership of which will be jointly led by UFC CEO Dana White and WWE President Nick Khan. White has picked up talk of venturing back into the boxing realm in recent […]
UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes was left having to do some additional research when the latest assignment was slid across his desk. Blaydes is set to return to action at this weekend's UFC 313 pay-per-view, almost eight months on from his failed first title bid on mixed martial arts' biggest stage last July in England. […]
UFC welterweight Colby Covington almost had a run-in with an ex-training partner at the UFC Performance Institute this week. Covington, a polarizing figure in mixed martial arts, isn't short on enemies amassed throughout his career. From American Top Team fighters like Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal to former opponents in Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards, […]
PFL standout Dakota Ditcheva was left spooked after an unexpected encounter with a fan. Ditcheva's star has grown no end in recent times. After establishing herself as one to watch with success in the PFL Europe regional expansion in 2023, "Dangerous" proved herself on the global stage. The 26-year-old striking specialist most recently steamrolled through […]
In Dan Hardy's eyes, the only intriguing opponent for Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall sits outside of the promotion. Aspinall continues to await news of his next assignment. Despite the division boasting two titleholders for the past 16 months, it remains unclear whether the British powerhouse and Jon Jones will meet in a unification […]
UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Julianna Peña isn't fazed by her underdog status for the expected clash against Kayla Harrison this year. Peña and Harrison, who've long gone back and forth regarding a potential fight, appeared to set up their inevitable future showdown by emerging victorious at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City last month. While […]
The launch press conference for Misfits & DAZN X Series 21 takes place today, as headliners KSI and Dillon Danis went face to face. British YouTube star, rapper, and celebrity boxer KSI and combat sports figure Danis are set for a second attempt at having their feud reach the ring. After the American pulled out […]
Light heavyweight title challenger Magomed Ankalaev is aware that he's not among the UFC's favorite fighters. But at the very least, he expects to gain the "appreciation" of the higher-ups with his performance this weekend at UFC 313. Ankalaev is finally getting his second shot at the title, and first opportunity at handing champion Alex […]
In the aftermath of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night at the Apex, MMA News has you covered with this week’s updates to the official UFC rankings. Men’s Pound-For-Pound: No changes. Women’s Pound-for-Pound: No changes. Women’s Strawweight: No changes. Women’s Flyweight: No changes. Women’s Bantamweight: No changes. Flyweight: Following his defeat to Manel Kape in Saturday's headliner, Asu Almabayev has fallen one place […]
Paige VanZant was proud as she watched Austin Vanderford announce his UFC arrival in style last month. Former title challenger Vanderford, the husband of former UFC fighter and recent GFL signing VanZant, signed with the UFC after entering free agency in February 2024. He made his debut on just days' notice at the UFC Fight Night […]
UFC 313 is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for this weekend’s lineup. The upcoming pay-per-view takes place Saturday, March 8, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at […]
UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili is targeting glory in another division — and the queen directly above her has given the green light. Zhang has long outlined a desire to add a second belt to her collection, and "Magnum's" hunger to do so appeared to increase after she recorded yet another successful defense of […]
Leon Edwards has his sights set on a shot at redemption against Belal Muhammad before year's end. To that, however, the UFC welterweight champion has told his rival not to hold his breath. Edwards' reign as kingpin at 170 pounds came to an end last July when he headlined the UFC 304 pay-per-view on home […]
While Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall is willing to entertain opponents other than Jon Jones, he won't budge on another demand for his next fight. Aspinall has been calling for a unification showdown with Jones ever since capturing interim gold in November 2023. He capitalized on the cancellation of the Rochester native's planned defense […]
Fight week for the UFC 313 pay-per-view this Saturday has kicked off with the release of the promotion’s latest Countdown episode. Under the spotlight in this edition is the headline clash between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev. Saturday’s UFC 313 lineup is topped by a championship contest, with light heavyweight kingpin Pereira (12-2) looking to add a fourth […]
Former UFC flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev was quick to appear on social media with some stern words for this weekend's main event winner, Manel Kape. Mokaev's tenure on mixed martial arts' biggest stage concluded with a bitter feud opposite Kape, which included altercations away from the cage and culminated in a lackluster decision win for […]
One prominent ex-fighter has joined plenty of fans in questioning the UFC's decision to play a tribute package on bantamweight legend Dominick Cruz this weekend. Cruz, who held gold under the WEC banner before becoming a two-time titleholder on MMA’s biggest stage, competed for the last time in the main event of a UFC Fight […]
MMA News has you covered with this week’s UFC matchmaking bulletin, featuring all the additions to upcoming fight cards. With events being held most weekends, Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby have their matchmaking work cut out if they’re to fill them, meaning new bouts are confirmed each and every week. Between Monday, February 14, and Sunday, […]
