Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka disregarded any and all trash talk that Jamahal Hill had thrown his way when they shared a drink this past weekend. The two ex-titleholders collided in one of the most important and highly anticipated matchups on the opening pay-per-view card of the year, UFC 311 inside Inglewood's Intuit […]
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is after redemption next time out, but not necessarily opposite Arman Tsarukyan. Oliveira was in Los Angeles last week, expecting to see his likely next opponent decided in a planned title clash between champ Islam Makhachev and challenger Tsarukyan at UFC 311. But after the Armenian withdrew 24 hours […]
When it comes to the ever-polarizing pound-for-pound debate between Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev, UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith is in the corner of his former opponent. This past weekend, Makhachev did no harm to his claim to top spot, where he already currently sits in the official UFC rankings. The Dagestani secured a […]
Some fighters piled on plenty of pounds between hitting the scale last Friday and making the walk for the UFC 311 pay-per-view on Saturday. The mixed martial arts leader opened its PPV account for 2025 this past weekend in Los Angeles, where Inglewood's Intuit Dome played host to two championship contests and a host of […]
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 UFC 311, MMA News has you covered with this week’s complete updates. Men’s Pound-For-Pound: Bantamweight kingpin Merab Dvalishvili is on the up. After successfully defending his title at the expense of Umar […]
UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano is already looking ahead to his next assignment — and a grudge that he wants to settle in 2025. Moicano was the recipient of a surprise title shot this past weekend in Los Angeles, where MMA's leading promotion opened its pay-per-view account for 2025 with UFC 311 from the Intuit […]
The coach of Sean O'Malley believes the former UFC bantamweight champion can be the "kryptonite" to Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili returned four months on from his victory over O'Malley to be crowned champ this past weekend, defending the title for the first time opposite undefeated challenger Umar Nurmagomedov. The Georgian enhanced his legacy on MMA's biggest […]
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka wasn't pleased to be told of one topic that came up during the broadcast of his recent victory. Procházka was among the biggest winners to emerge from Saturday's UFC 311 pay-per-view in Inglewood, California, where he got the better of a fellow ex-titleholder in Jamahal Hill to reignite […]
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has described the moment his ambitions of a title crowning in Los Angeles this past weekend came to a crashing halt. Tsarukyan completed his media obligations and took to the stage for a press conference appearance last week ahead of the UFC 311 pay-per-view on Saturday night. Unfortunately for the […]
Merab Dvalishvili utilized some trickery to ensure an injury went unnoticed during medical checks ahead of UFC 311 — and it's not a particularly strong advertisement for the California State Athletic Commission's due diligence… Dvalishvili — the reigning bantamweight champion on MMA's biggest stage — returned for his first title defense this past weekend, co-headlining […]
UFC 311 is in the books, meaning attention will soon turn to the mixed martial arts leader’s next pay-per-view offering, UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia. The promotion was in Los Angeles this past week, where the Intuit Dome played host to a number of intriguing matchups for its opening numbered event of the new year. Of note […]
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has encouraged cousin Umar Nurmagomedov to keep his head held high following a first career setback in Los Angeles this past Saturday night. The 29-year-old made the walk inside Inglewood's Intuit Dome for his opening title opportunity on mixed martial arts' biggest stage, looking to become the latest undefeated […]
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett wasn't impressed with the quick nature of Renato Moicano's decision to tap to an Islam Makhachev choke on Saturday night. Moicano found himself competing with gold on the line for the first time this weekend, replacing the injured Arman Tsarukyan to challenge Makhachev on just 24 hours' notice. Unfortunately for […]
It would seem that Arman Tsarukyan is no longer the number one contender at 155 pounds. Tsarukyan was gearing up last week for his first shot at championship glory on mixed martial arts' biggest stage. Instead of that, however, he watched on as Islam Makhachev shared the cage with Renato Moicano at UFC 311. That […]
The release of opening odds for the recently announced UFC 313 headliner between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev have raised some eyebrows. Pereira, the reigning light heavyweight champion, had his first assignment of 2025 announced during the broadcast of UFC 311 on Saturday night. "Poatan" was present as his long-awaited battle with Ankalaev was made […]
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, January 13, and Sunday, […]
The base payouts for Saturday's UFC 311 pay-per-view have been disclosed, and it's safe to say that some of the figures have raised eyebrows in the mixed martial arts community. MMA's leading promotion opened its PPV schedule for the new year this weekend in Los Angeles, where Inglewood's Intuit Dome played host to a number […]
The UFC 311 pay-per-view recently concluded, and MMA News has you covered with the post-fight press conference in Los Angeles. The Intuit Dome played host to Octagon action on Jan. 18, as the mixed martial arts leader opened its PPV schedule for 2025 with a strong lineup that featured two championships, top contenders, experienced veterans, […]
UFC 311 takes place on Saturday night, and MMA News is here to bring you the final faceoffs from the ceremonial weigh-ins! The upcoming pay-per-view event at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California provides a chance for UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev to record his fourth successful title defense. While that was initially set to come […]
Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has had his return to action in the first quarter of next year confirmed. Edwards hasn't competed since losing his grip on the 170-pound crown at UFC 304 in Manchester this past July, where he was convincingly defeated by Belal Muhammad in their headline rematch. "Rocky" has vowed to […]
