UFC 309 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, November 16, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at […]
We’re deep into UFC 309 fight week, meaning it was recently time for the fighters set to be in action on November 16 to take to the stage and answer some questions. The MMA leader’s latest numbered event takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the main attraction will see UFC […]
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson takes place on Friday night, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results! Four months on from their original fight date falling through, YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and heavyweight legend Tyson will give their matchup a second go at reaching the ring inside Arlington's AT&T Stadium. The pair's […]
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is continuing to come under fire for attempting to justify avoiding a title unification fight with Tom Aspinall. Jones is fast approaching his first defense of the heavyweight crown, which he captured in his divisional debut last year by submitting Ciryl Gane in one round. He was quickly penciled in […]
UFC 309 is now only a couple of days away, and what better way to get hyped for the upcoming pay-per-view than with some MMA News staff predictions? The event will be available exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The main card begins at 10 PM ET, while the preliminary card kicks […]
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya believes this weekend's curtain-closer between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will reach a conclusion well inside the five-round distance. Jones and Miocic have renewed hostilities a year on from their first failed attempt at sharing the cage. That bout set for Madison Square Garden fell through owing to an […]
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira expects to come up against the same Michael Chandler that he did back in 2021 this weekend. Oliveira is gearing up for his second assignment of the year, as he looks to immediately bounce back from his narrow split decision setback opposite Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 this past […]
Jon Jones won't extend his fighting career beyond UFC 309 to unify the heavyweight title, but he will if it means fighting the likes of Derrick Lewis and Jamahal Hill. Jones is set to headline this weekend's pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden, returning 20 months on from his crowning to defend the heavyweight gold for […]
Former longtime UFC welterweight Matt Brown believes heavyweight champion Jon Jones should have approached his refusal to fight Tom Aspinall differently. Jones is currently days away from his first defense of the 265-pound crown, which he captured at the expense of Ciryl Gane in March 2023. Having been sidelined through injury since, "Bones" will meet […]
An Australian former kickboxer has been charged with murder by police after his partner was discovered dead in a hotel room. Shirley So, 50, was discovered deceased with stab wounds in a room at the Pullman Hotel in Penrith, Sydney. Emergency services were called early afternoon this past Sunday after reports of a disturbance. Her […]
Eyebrows have been raised after the promotion announced that those competing at this weekend's UFC 309 pay-per-view won't be using the new gloves. The mixed martial arts leader has touched back down in New York City this week for its annual numbered event at the iconic Madison Square Garden, where UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones […]
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski doesn't believe Jon Jones' stint on the heavyweight throne will mean much if he continues to avoid facing Tom Aspinall. Jones secured the heavyweight crown in his divisional debut last year, running through Ciryl Gane in quick time to achieve glory in a second weight class. But his detractors […]
Days out from their boxing showdown, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson appeared in the ring for their open workouts. 27-year-old "EL Gallo," a YouTuber-turned-pugilist, and 58-year-old "Iron Mike," a former undisputed world heavyweight champion, are set to do battle as the headline act of the very first combat sports event to be streamed live on […]
Fireworks appear guaranteed when UFC featherweight veteran Edson Barboza collides with the always exciting Steve Garcia in 2025. Barboza (24-12) reached 30 fights in the UFC this year, but he didn't mark the occasion in the fashion he had hoped. After consecutive wins over Billy Quarantillo and Sodiq Yusuff, the Brazilian had his winning form […]
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes insists he won't shy away from a firefight should Ilia Topuria repeat his point-and-throw invitation against him down the line. Lopes has been staking his claim for the next shot at unseating Topuria from the 145-pound throne since "El Matador" got the better of Max Holloway in brutal fashion last […]
UFC middleweight prospect Bo Nickal is no longer shocked to see his pre-fight betting lines reaching four figures on the minus side. Nickal will return for his second assignment of this year at Saturday's UFC 309 pay-per-view. The Jon Jones-headlined event goes down from inside the prestigious surroundings of New York City's Madison Square Garden. […]
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has provided an update on his physical condition ahead of this weekend's pay-per-view. Jones will return to the main event spotlight on Saturday night to headline UFC 309, set to play out inside the prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Rochester native was previously slated to do […]
The lineup for UFC 312 next February is beginning to take shape. While a location and venue is yet to be announced for the mixed martial arts leader's very first pay-per-view of 2025, its second will see the Octagon back on Australian soil in February. For the first time since UFC 293 in September 2023, […]
Getting beaten by Charles Oliveira back in 2022 hasn't stopped Michael Chandler from reiterating his belief that there's "quit" in his UFC 309 opponent. While all eyes are on Jon Jones and his long-awaited first title defense this weekend, he's not the only notable name returning to action following a lengthy layoff. Also set to […]
As always, the latest action on offer inside the Octagon has been followed by the release of the updated UFC rankings. And in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night: Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates, 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: Gillian […]
