UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is backing two of his former opponents as the leading candidates for the next title shot at 155 pounds. The championship picture is somewhat unclear in the lightweight division after what unfolded at UFC 311. While Arman Tsarukyan entered the year at the front of the queue, a last-minute withdrawal […]
It would seem that Leon Edwards was immediately aware of his major blunder during Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event in London. Edwards made the walk in front of his home fans this past weekend, hoping to bounce back from his title loss to rival Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester last July. To […]
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira knows what he wants next — and he thinks the MMA masses want it too. Oliveira placed his name back into the championship conversation last November by recording a second victory over Michael Chandler. With that result, the Brazilian entered the year with his sights set on the winner […]
A usually laid back lightweight contender had a surprisingly hostile take on Paddy Pimblett's reaction to Molly McCann's defeat and subsequent retirement this weekend. While he wasn't in action, Saturday's UFC Fight Night in London proved to be an emotionally difficult night for Pimblett, who saw two of his teammates fall to defeat inside The […]
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, March 17, and Sunday, […]
The stacked ONE 172 event took place Sunday, and MMA News has you covered with all the action! ONE Championship was back in Japan this past week, where the Saitama Super Arena played host to a number of intriguing battles across three different sports. Asia’s premier martial arts organization brought with it to the "Land […]
Following Demetrious Johnson's retirement last year, ONE Championship finally has a new flyweight king. Johnson officially announced his retirement from the sport of MMA at ONE 168 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado last September following 15 months of uncertainty. His final fight was a headline victory at ONE Fight Night 10, the Asian […]
The Dirty Boxing Championship staged its inaugural event Saturday night, and MMA News has you covered with all the action. Dirty Boxing, co-created by former UFC fighter and BKFC star Mike Perry, mixes together elements of boxing and MMA. Bouts take place in a smaller 18-foot ring and are fought across three three-minute rounds. All strikes […]
UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad was close by to rub Saturday's losing result for Leon Edwards in. Edwards returned to action in this weekend's UFC London main event, making his first appearance since having his title reign brought to an emphatic end by Muhammad in Manchester last July. "Rocky" was hoping to bounce back on […]
Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall continues to taunt Jon Jones regarding his avoidance of a unification fight. Aspinall has been calling for a showdown with Jones ever since capturing interim gold in November 2023. He capitalized on the cancellation of the Rochester native’s planned defense against Stipe Miocic by knocking out Sergei Pavlovich on […]
As far as comebacks go, Shauna Bannon delivered one of the best in recent memory at Saturday's UFC London event. Bannon made the walk during the preliminary card of this weekend's UFC Fight Night across the pond, staking her claim for a bonus by delivering a crazy highlight inside The O2 It was originally her […]
The KSI vs. Dillon Danis matchup has once again failed to make it to the ring. Next weekend was set to see the pair's longtime rivalry finally settled in the main event of Misfits Boxing 21 in Manchester, England. It was to come just over two years on from their first attempt at sharing the […]
UFC London takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the final faceoffs from the ceremonial weigh-ins! The upcoming UFC Fight Night event at The O2 in London, England, provides a chance for ex-welterweight champion Leon Edwards to bounce back after losing the title to Belal Muhammad last July. To return to […]
UFC London 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, March 22, at The O2 in London, England. The main card begins at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 4 PM […]
UFC Fight Night: Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the official weigh-in results. The mixed martial arts leader is back across the pond this week to stage its latest event from The O2 in England's capital. Headlining will be former welterweight champion Leon Edwards. […]
Former two-time UFC women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas would appear to have her first assignment of 2025 in the calendar. Namajunas (13-7) has gone 2-2 since moving up to flyweight following a lackluster end to her second reign at 115 pounds opposite Carla Esparza in 2022. While a debut defeat to Manon Fiorot stalled her […]
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has an idea for how Ilia Topuria can earn a shot at two-division glory. 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 […]
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler expects his performance in Miami next month to be so impressive that it nets him another shot at the division's title soon after. After a second loss to Charles Oliveira left him 2-4 under the UFC banner, 2025 will mark a crucial year for Chandler and his ongoing championship ambitions […]
According to UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili, neither the man from whom he took the title nor the one he recently defended it against come close to being among his toughest opposition. Dvalishvili has been on a tear in recent years, winning 10 straight to finally earn a shot at the 135-pound gold on mixed […]
UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad believes the memory of his dominance over Leon Edwards will play a part in this weekend's main event. Edwards is set to return to action on Saturday for the first time since losing his grip on the 170-pound gold last July. "Rocky" was comfortably beaten by Muhammad across five rounds […]
