Credit: UFC Although the fallout from UFC 264 is still dominating the mixed martial arts news cycle days after the final scorecards were read, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s focus has already shifted to UFC Vegas 31 on July 17. The 11-fight card features a main event of under-30 and ranked talents at lightweight. As the
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UFC champ Rose Namajunas posts new training footage | Video UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is working on all aspects of her game and posting videos of her training. Namajunas became the first woman in UFC history to regain her title after losing it when she defeated Zhang Weili in the UFC 261 co-main
Credit: UFC On August 7, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Texas for UFC 265 and a championship double-header in Houston’s Toyota Center. The 13-fight card is headlined by a heavyweight title fight no one expected, as second-ranked star Derrick Lewis will battle third-ranked Frenchman Ciryl Gane for interim gold. There was a great deal
Kris Moutinho impressed everyone who watched his performance on the UFC 264 main card opener against Sean O’Malley. The short notice replacement and UFC newcomer displayed incredible amounts of heart and showed off his iron chin in the process. While referee Herb Dean stopped the fight in the third round and the record shows a
Jun 8, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Aljamain Sterling (red gloves) defeats Pedro Munhoz (blue gloves) during UFC 238 at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports An Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight title fight rematch between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan could be headed to the promotion’s planned pay-per-views in November or December. Aljamain Sterling
Khabib shot down Georges St-Pierre scrap Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently said in an interview with MMA Junkie’s John Morgan that Dana White recently offered him a fight against former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre. “[Dana] sent me a message and said, ‘Hey, Georges St-Pierre wants a fight with you.’ I
May 13, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Thiago Moises (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Michael Johnson (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Some were surprised when ninth-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Islam Makhachev accepted a risky fight with a lower-ranked Thiago Moises at UFC Vegas
Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler inked for UFC 266 Nick Diaz’s return to the UFC is officially a sure thing, as he is set to co-main event UFC 266 in a five-round fight against former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, according to a report from Yahoo Sports’ Kevin Iole. This will be the second time
May 15, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Charles Oliveira reacts following his championship TKO victory against Michael Chandler during UFC 262 at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Dustin Poirier left UFC 264 with a win and anything but a good feeling after a doctor stoppage granted the lightweight contender a victory over Conor
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley spoke to the media at their promotional press conference for their Aug. 29 boxing match set to take place at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. The two spoke on an array of topics, but perhaps the talk of the press conference was what Paul had to say about Conor McGregor.
Sep 7, 2019; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) reacts while leaving the ring against Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 242 at The Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports There are still those out there, including Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White, that still hold out hope Khabib Nurmagomedov will end his
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley fiery face-off Watch the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley face-off from Tuesday’s press conference in Los Angeles. The fight is set to go down on Aug. 29 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley fiery face-off [embedded content] (Subscribe to MMAWeekly.com on YouTube) UFC 264 highlights
Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor reacts following an injury suffered against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Conor McGregor updated fans on his condition following a gruesome leg injury sustained during his loss to Dustin Poirier on Saturday at UFC 264 in
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley host city revealed The boxing match between Youtube and social media sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley finally has a confirmed host city. Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley will take place in Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, according to a press release from
Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor holds his leg after suffering an injury against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Conor McGregor, one half of Saturday night’s UFC 264 headliner, is still in denial about his loss to Dustin Poirier. Even after surgery
Conor McGregor coach says his fighter suffered ankle injury in camp Head coach of SBG Ireland and Conor McGregor, John Kavanagh, confirmed to Laura Sanko that McGregor suffered an ankle injury during camp in the lead-up to his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. McGregor suffered a snapped tibia in the closing moments