Virna Jandiroba Concerned Zhang Could Hold Up 115lb Division
Miami — Brazilian contender Virna Jandiroba (22-3) arguably cemented her case for a title shot at UFC 314, defeating recent title challenger Yan Xiaonan and securing her fifth straight win in the process. The former Invicta FC strawweight champion has...
Dan Ige: “I don’t get to choose when the ref jumps in.”
UFC featherweight Dan Ige won his fight against Sean Woodson at UFC 314 on Saturday night amid some controversy involving the finish. Ige (19-9) seemed to rock Woodson forcing the much taller to shoot for a takedown. Ige went to...
UFC 314: Jean Silva Asks Dana White to Be His Best Man, If He...
Miami — Featherweight Jean Silva had the biggest star turn at Saturday's UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, FL. Yes, Alexander Volkanovski got his belt back at age 36, and Paddy Pimblett decimated Michael Chandler, but both of...
Dominick Reyes: “I’ve got the best left in the game. No debate about that.”
UFC light heavyweight Dominick Reyes was on cloud 9 after his KO victory over Nikita Krylov at UFC 314 on Saturday night. "Dream come true fight for me," Reyes told reporters including Cageside Press at his post-fight scrum. "I got to...
Yair Rodriguez Focused On Title Fight In Mexico, Will Fight Lopes Eventually
UFC featherweight Yair Rodriguez might have come out of UFC 314 as the biggest winner on the night as he turned back the debuting Patricio Pitbull and possibly set himself up for a title shot. Rodriguez (20-5) defeated Pitbull by...
Alexander Volkanovski Open To Yair Rematch, Evloev
Now two-time UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wasn't kidding when he said he wanted to be as active as possible during his second run as UFC champ. Volkanovski (27-4) defeated Diego Lopes at UFC 314 on Saturday night to regain...
Paddy Pimblett on Covington Encounter: “Mr. Irrelevant, Trying to Stay Relevant”
Miami — Paddy Pimblett was fresh off the biggest win of his career, being interviewed backstage at the Kaseya Center in Miami when former interim welterweight champ Colby Covington crashed the party. What ensued was typical Covington— a commotion, a...
Dana White: Future of PPV Business Model Up to Broadcast Partner
Miami — The UFC's U.S. broadcast rights, currently sitting with ESPN, expire at the end of the year, with the exclusive negotiation window between the promotion and cable sports net end on April 15. That means that the organization can...
Main Event Earns Fight of the Night at UFC 314, Pimblett, Silva Cash In
Miami — After four straight weeks without one, UFC 314 finally saw a Fight of the Night awarded. And as it happened, it went to the night's main event. That fight saw Alexander Volkanovski, one of the UFC's most storied...
Alexander Volkanovski Becomes Two-Time Champion, Decisions Lopes
UFC history was made at UFC 314 on Saturday night as former champion Alexander Volkanovski and surging Diego Lopes battled on South Beach for the fate of the featherweight division. Volkanovski (26-4) is the former long-time featherweight king with multiple...
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