UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov believes he knows the reason behind Sean O'Malley's recent remarks. Nurmagomedov, who currently occupies the #10 spot at 135 pounds, is in Abu Dhabi this week ahead of a major assignment. The undefeated Dagestani will feature in his maiden UFC main event opposite a top-five contender and former interim title […]
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen saw some of his ex-rival Jon Jones in the performance of lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett this past weekend. Pimblett recorded the biggest win of his Octagon career at the UFC 304 pay-per-view, getting the better of King Green on the main card to secure a ranking for the very […]
Leon Edwards' coach was seemingly far from pleased to see his man attempting to defend the UFC welterweight title at 5:30 AM this past weekend. Edwards put his gold on the line on home soil for the second consecutive year, making the walk in Manchester, England, 16 months on from his first successful defense at […]
According to one experienced fighter, flyweight up-and-comer Muhammad Mokaev didn't establish himself enough to "get away" with the actions that seemingly led to his UFC exit. Entering this past weekend's UFC 304 pay-per-view event in Manchester, England, many would have expected a victory for Mokaev to pave the way for a first-time title shot on […]
The lead-up to Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili's UFC 306/Noche UFC headliner at the Sphere in September looks set to be a heated one. Mixed martial arts' premier organization will stage its second celebration of Mexican Independence Day on September 14. Las Vegas is once again the host venue, but the Octagon will be in […]
Muhammad Mokaev has detailed his reasoning for burying the hatchet with Manel Kape despite their pre-fight animosity at UFC 304. Mokaev and Kape collided on the preliminary card of this past weekend's pay-per-view event, which went down inside the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England. Their fight was among the most anticipated in the lead-up, […]
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier thinks Tom Aspinall should switch strategy if he really wants to tempt Jon Jones into a fight. Aspinall's case for the next shot at Jones grew ever stronger in the co-main event of this past weekend's UFC 304 pay-per-view, which went down inside the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, […]
Should his long wait for a Conor McGregor fight not be rewarded, former UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler has been told to adjust his sights to Paddy Pimblett. Pimblett secured the biggest win of his Octagon career to date at this past weekend's UFC 304 pay-per-view event, held inside the Co-op Live arena in […]
Leon Edwards' coach has looked to add some context to the former UFC welterweight champion's wrestling struggles against Belal Muhammad. Edwards headlined this past weekend's UFC 304 pay-per-view event at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England, defending the 170-pound gold in a rematch with Muhammad. Against the odds and despite many backing the champ […]
We can unsurprisingly count UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington among those unimpressed by his division's newly crowned champion. Belal Muhammad completed his ascent to the mountaintop on mixed martial arts' biggest stage this past weekend, getting the better of Leon Edwards in the main event of the UFC 304 pay-per-view at Manchester's Co-op Live arena. […]
Should his original callout post-fight at UFC 304 not come to fruition, Paddy Pimblett has at least one other name in mind. Pimblett was among the biggest winners to emerge from this past weekend's pay-per-view event at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England, where he was one of many home fighters making the walk. […]
As always, the latest action on offer inside the Octagon has seen some climb the ladder toward contention and others fall away. And in the aftermath of UFC 304, MMA News has you covered with this week’s updates to the official UFC rankings. Men’s Pound-For-Pound: In addition to reaching the mountaintop at 170 pounds, Belal Muhammad's title-winning triumph […]
Newly crowned UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad says hostility from fans only aided in his successful pursuit of gold this past weekend. Muhammad emerged from enemy territory with the 170-pound title in his possession, having headlined the UFC 304 pay-per-view alongside Leon Edwards at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Against the odds and predictions […]
UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev appears keen to make the most of some controversial leniency from mixed martial arts referees. Mokaev was among the most talked about fighters leading into this past weekend's UFC 304 pay-per-view event in Manchester, England — and in the aftermath. The Dagestan-born Brit appeared on the preliminary card, sharing the Octagon […]
UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley looks to be extremely high on Paddy Pimblett's lightweight title chances following this past weekend. Pimblett was among the most prominent names in action at the UFC 304 pay-per-view, which took place in front of his home crowd at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, England. Off the back of […]
The UFC 307 pay-per-view this fall has its latest confirmed fight, and it'll see Chris Curtis defend his middleweight ranking against the always entertaining Kevin Holland. While not confirmed, the promotion is expected to stage its October 5 numbered event in Salt Lake City, Utah. Should that come to fruition, Curtis and Holland will be […]
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier has dismissed the notion that Belal Muhammad captured welterweight gold in "boring" fashion. Muhammad achieved his long-held title ambitions on mixed martial arts' biggest stage at this past weekend's UFC 304 pay-per-view event, held inside the Co-op Live in Manchester, England. "Remember the Name" entered the Octagon as an […]
UFC 304 is in the books, meaning attention will soon turn to the mixed martial arts leader’s next pay-per-view offering. The promotion was in Manchester, England last week, where the Co-op Live played host to a number of intriguing matchups for its latest visit across the pond. Of note were victories for newly crowned UFC Welterweight […]
UFC flyweight Manel Kape believes he was robbed of victory against Muhammad Mokaev in Manchester, seemingly by both the judges and referee. Kape and Mokaev entered the Octagon during the UFC 304 preliminary card in the early hours of Sunday morning in the UK for a fight that was among the most talked about leading […]
UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes is understandably frustrated to have had his first shot at gold come to a crashing end in quick time. Blaydes was back across the pond this past weekend to share the Octagon with Tom Aspinall in England for the second time. "Razor" previously had his hand raised in 2022 after a […]
