Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 kicks off with Week 1
The tenth season of Dana White’s Contender Series has launched, featuring up-and-coming mixed martial artists competing for a chance to secure a UFC contract.
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Coach Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev prefers welterweight division
Coach Javier Mendez revealed that Islam Makhachev has gained 11 pounds of muscle and is much more comfortable at welterweight, with no plans to return to the 155-pound lightweight division.
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UFC pays tribute to Allan Nascimento; Dana White open to women’s BMF title
The UFC honored the late flyweight Allan Nascimento, who passed away at age 34. Additionally, Dana White expressed openness to introducing a women’s BMF title in the future.
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Undefeated Michael Morales reveals 23-pound weight cut ahead of UFC 330
Undefeated welterweight Michael Morales has disclosed that he underwent a major 23-pound weight cut just days before the official weigh-ins for his upcoming fight at UFC 330.
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Daniel Cormier reflects on the hardest aspect of his rivalry with Jon Jones
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier shared that the most difficult part of his losses to rival Jon Jones was coming to terms with the feeling that natural talent had overcome his hard work.
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Kyoma Akimoto defeats Kleber Koike Erbst at RIZIN 54 as Patchy Mix struggles
At RIZIN 54 in Tokyo, Kyoma Akimoto defeated Kleber Koike Erbst in a featherweight title eliminator, while former Bellator champion Patchy Mix suffered another defeat after missing weight.
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Edson Barboza and Esteban Ribovics set for lightweight clash at UFC 330
Veteran lightweight striker Edson Barboza, now in his 15th year with the UFC, is scheduled to face Esteban Ribovics this weekend at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Uros Medic overcame hidden meniscus injury to secure 30-second knockout
Welterweight Uros Medic revealed he suffered a meniscus injury during warmups at UFC Belgrade, keeping it secret before going on to knock out Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds.
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Multiple Canadian fighters added to upcoming UFC Edmonton card
The UFC Edmonton card in October, headlined by Mike Malott and Joaquin Buckley, has expanded with the additions of Canadian fighters Marc-Andre Barriault and Melissa Croden.
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Court McGee to retire from UFC after final fight at UFC 332
The Ultimate Fighter winner Court McGee is set to conclude his 16-year career with the UFC, fighting one last time in front of his hometown crowd at UFC 332.
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UFC’s King Green reflects on humbling sparring session with Arnold Barboza Jr.
After issuing an open challenge, UFC lightweight King Green admitted to being humbled during a boxing sparring session with WBO interim super lightweight champion Arnold Barboza Jr.
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Mackenzie Dern favored to retain strawweight title against Gillian Robertson
Champion Mackenzie Dern enters UFC 330 as the betting favorite to retain her women’s strawweight championship against challenger Gillian Robertson, who is steadily closing the gap.
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Katlyn Cerminara scheduled to return at UFC event in October
Former UFC title challenger Katlyn Cerminara is set to make her return to the Octagon on October 17th in Edmonton, ending a competitive hiatus of more than two years.
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Team Bisping semifinal matchup highlights Episode 10 of TUF 34
Episode 10 of The Ultimate Fighter 34 featured a semifinal matchup between Team Bisping bantamweights Illimbek Akylbek Uulu and Xavier Franklin, while Team Cormier enjoyed a mini-golf outing.
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Ian Garry explains decision to train with Demian Maia in Brazil for UFC 330
Irish welterweight Ian Garry detailed his move to Brazil to train jiu-jitsu with veteran Demian Maia as he prepares for his upcoming championship fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 330.
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