Former fighter Chael Sonnen doesn't understand UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones' alleged stance on the timeline for a unification fight with Tom Aspinall. Months into 2025, fight fans are still none the wiser about whether or not they'll see Jones and Aspinall share the Octagon. While the interim champ has been calling for the fight […]
It seems that former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero has a new target in his sights for this year's Global Fight League launch. After years of preparation, the GFL is expected to stage events for the first time this year, as the promotion looks to succeed in the fight game with a team-based format and […]
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero has laid out some words of wisdom for a struggling ex-foe of his. Israel Adesanya once ruled over the 185-pound division with an iron fist and surged toward legendary status on mixed martial arts' biggest stage. But he's currently enduring the worst run of his career to date. […]
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira likes the sound of adding "reigning BMF titleholder" in front of his name. Oliveira has accomplished virtually everything possible during his career on mixed martial arts' biggest stage. A career resurgence post-2017 saw "Do Bronx" win 11 straight, a run that culminated in title glory and a successful defense. […]
It would seem that Paul Craig's brief middleweight experiment in the UFC has come to a relatively swift end. After testing the waters of a cut down to 185 pounds, Craig (17-9-1) looked to re-find winning form in a new division. While his arrival was strong, defeating the once highly touted Andre Muniz by TKO, […]
UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis watched on as his chances of a showdown with Alex Pereira appeared to slip away earlier this month. Talk of a champ vs. champ clash between the pair dwindled when Pereira's light heavyweight reign came to an abrupt end at the hands of Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 313 […]
Former welterweight star Jorge Masvidal featured as the UFC looked back on some memorable moments in London. The mixed martial arts leader is back in England's capital this week, with The O2 playing host to UFC Fight Night action on Saturday, March 22. Headlining will be former 170-pound champion Leon Edwards, who returns to compete […]
According to former UFC middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori, something good came out of his loss this past weekend. Vettori returned to action for the first time in almost two years, running it back with Roman Dolidze in Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event at the Apex. While the Georgian marked the last man Vettori […]
In the aftermath of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night at the Apex, 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: No changes. Women’s Flyweight: No changes. Women’s Bantamweight: No changes. Flyweight: Joshua Van has received a late reward for his victory at UFC 313 earlier this month. […]
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira believes Michael Chandler's hopes of a bounce-back victory next month rely on finding a quick finish. After a second defeat to Oliveira last November left him 2-4 in the UFC, Chandler's first outing of 2025 will be a crucial one. The former three-time Bellator champ is set to make […]
It's safe to say that UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry isn't pleased with the promotion's choice of replacement for the injured Shavkat Rakhmonov. After an injury to champion Belal Muhammad stalled his plans to win gold late last year, Rakhmonov maintained his top contender status by getting the better of short-notice opponent Garry at UFC […]
The UFC attempted a victory lap of sorts after the latest event at the Apex delivered plenty of highlights, but it would seem the fighters themselves are still less than thrilled by the prospect of competing inside the low-capacity venue. The Apex in Las Vegas emerged as a savior during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the […]
Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards doesn't expect the man who removed him from the division's throne to occupy it for much longer. After losing his grip on the 170-pound title courtesy of Belal Muhammad last July, Edwards was expecting to return to action opposite Jack Della Maddalena in London this weekend. That changed last […]
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett doesn't like the idea of Ilia Topuria being granted an immediate title shot at 155 pounds. Topuria has set his sights on achieving two-division glory after choosing to vacate the featherweight gold this year following just one defense. "El Matador" went 2-0 in 2024, dethroning Alexander Volkanovski before becoming the […]
UFC middleweight contender Roman Dolidze outlined two desired options for his next fight, but it would it seem that he's already down to one. Dolidze continued his charge up the 185-pound ladder in the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night at the Apex, where he exacted his revenge on Marvin Vettori by way of […]
According to PFL founder and chairman Donn Davis, there's no truth behind talk of Francis Ngannou approaching a potential termination clause in his contract. Ngannou has competed just once in the PFL since signing in May 2023 off the back of his highly publicized exit from the UFC. "The Predator" debuted by knocking out Renan […]
Aside from himself, former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev has one name in mind when it comes to fighters capable of dethroning Alexandre Pantoja. Pantoja has kept a firm grip on the gold since capturing it from Brandon Moreno in a brutal five-round battle during International Fight Week back in July 2023. "The Cannibal" has since […]
Over a week on from Magomed Ankalaev's victory over Alex Pereira, the newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion's coach has leveled an allegation against his man's foe. Ankalaev got the better of Pereira in the main event of UFC 313 on March 8, ending the Brazilian's reign on the 205-pound throne in the process. While […]
This weekend's UFC Vegas 104 event represented a big moment for Sayif Saud and his Fortis MMA team. The preliminary portion of Saturday's card at the Apex included an under-the-radar storyline, as Saud shot for his 100th victory as a coach since opening the Fortis MMA team back in 2017. Tasked with bringing that result […]
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 10, and Sunday, […]
