UFC Kansas City is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for this weekend’s lineup. The upcoming event takes place Saturday, April 26, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The main card begins at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting […]
UFC women's bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison sees positives coming from Julianna Peña's brash trash talk in the lead-up to their championship showdown. Peña returned to the 135-pound mountaintop in the co-main event of the UFC 307 pay-per-view last October, narrowly outpointing Raquel Pennington in what marked a widely debated result. Harrison, meanwhile, staked her claim for […]
It hasn't taken long for UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev to seemingly agree to a new matchup amid talk of an apparent injury to champion Dricus Du Plessis. The undefeated Chechen contender looked set for his first title opportunity on MMA's biggest stage this summer after he breezed past the great Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi […]
While the fans still remain in the dark about plans in the heavyweight title picture, it would seem that Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall no longer does. Aspinall has been pushing for a unification clash with Jon Jones ever since winning the interim belt in November 2023. He made the most of Rochester native’s […]
Khalil Rountree doesn't believe newly crowned UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev came up against the same beast that he did inside the Octagon. Ankalaev got the better of Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 313 last month, ending the Brazilian’s reign on the 205-pound throne in the process. While “Poatan” had successfully pushed […]
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, April 14, and Sunday, […]
It would seem that middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev will be waiting a little longer than planned for his first UFC title shot. Having successfully defended his belt against Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland, the reign of Dricus Du Plessis was expected to meet its tallest hurdle to date this summer. “Stillknocks” appeared likely to face […]
Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen isn't buying the apparent enthusiasm over a return to active competition for Amanda Nunes. Nunes laid down her two titles and gloves in the Octagon following a successful bantamweight defense against Irena Aldana in 2023. Their showdown at UFC 289 in Canada came about on short-notice following the withdrawal of […]
Ilia Topuria is sticking to his guns. Topuria is set to embark on a new pursuit of gold this year after choosing to vacate the featherweight title after just one defense. While a rematch with the man from whom he took the gold last February, Alexander Volkanovski, was expected to await him following a knockout of […]
After breaking his silence earlier this week, UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has released a lengthier statement addressing his latest crushing loss. Chandler’s struggles inside the Octagon continued at last Saturday's UFC 314 pay-per-view, which he co-headlined opposite the rising Paddy Pimblett inside Miami's Kaseya Center. The former three-time Bellator champion was soundly defeated en route […]
Ian Garry's confidence ahead of UFC Kansas City has only risen after watching one of opponent Carlos Prates' past losses. The promotion’s trip to Missouri to stage a UFC Fight Night inside T-Mobile Center on April 26 was originally set to feature a main event between hard-hitting light heavyweights Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree. But […]
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has expanded on why he'd like to face the challenge of Movsar Evloev next time out. Volkanovski returned to the throne at this past weekend's UFC 314 pay-per-view, commencing a second reign at 145 pounds with a convincing five-round victory over Diego Lopes. It hasn't taken long for talk to […]
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has pinpointed one area of Belal Muhammad's arsenal that he believes puts the reigning welterweight champion above his peers. Muhammad has consistently proved his detractors wrong in recent years, mounting an impressive 11-fight unbeaten run en route to the championship at 170 pounds. Among the helping hands along the way in […]
Mixed martial arts legend Patricio Pitbull wants the fans' input when it comes to his second matchup in the UFC. Pitbull, a former multi-time champion in Bellator, made the walk to the Octagon for the first time at this past weekend's UFC 314 pay-per-view inside Miami's Kaseya Center. The veteran Brazilian received a stern test […]
Should the UFC grant Paddy Pimblett a surprise title shot following his latest triumph, the coach of champion Islam Makhachev would seemingly be supportive of the decision. Pimblett continued to build momentum in his quest to reach the mountaintop on MMA's biggest stage, decimating Michael Chandler in the co-main event of Saturday's UFC 314 pay-per-view. […]
The coach of Alexander Volkanovski doesn't believe Movsar Evloev would be able to deal with the newly crowned UFC featherweight champion's strength. Evloev has been staking his claim for the next title shot following Volkanovski's return to the throne at this past weekend's UFC 314 pay-per-view. The Australian veteran got the better of Diego Lopes […]
UFC lightweight veteran Dustin Poirier has an idea in mind for Paddy Pimblett's next test inside the Octagon. Pimblett continued his charge up the 155-pound ladder at this past weekend's UFC 314 pay-per-view, which he co-headlined against Michael Chandler inside Miami's Kaseya Center. "The Baddy" made a statement by laying a devastating beating on "Iron […]
The latest action on offer inside the Octagon has seen some climb the UFC rankings toward contention and others fall away. And in the aftermath of Saturday’s UFC 314 pay-per-view, MMA News has you covered with this week’s complete updates. Men’s Pound-For-Pound: Alexander Volkanovski's return to the featherweight throne has seen him move back up the P4P list. […]
Michael Chandler has spoken publicly for the first time since a devastating defeat at the hands of Paddy Pimblett. The pair of lightweight contenders co-headlined this past weekend's UFC 314 pay-per-view inside Miami's Kaseya Center, setting the stage for Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes' featherweight title clash. Chandler had hoped to insert his name back […]
UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes enjoyed a fruitful trip to Miami last week, but not quite as much so as he feels was merited. Reyes was tasked with opening the main card of Saturday's UFC 314 pay-per-view inside Miami's Kaseya Center opposite longtime top 10 contender Nikita Krylov. "The Devastator" continued his impressive career […]
