Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili Targeted as UFC’s March 11 Headliner
A key bantamweight fight will headline the UFC's March 11, 2023 Fight Night event. Petr Yan (16-4) will face Merab Dvalishvili (15-4) in the main event of the Las Vegas-based card, per a report by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Verbal agreements...
Two Fighters Heavy, One Fight Cancelled at Invicta FC 51 Weigh-Ins
Tuesday's Invicta FC 51 weigh-ins did not exactly go off without a hitch. The event, which takes place at ReelWorks Denver in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, January 18, sees Taneisha Tennant putting her 135lb title on the line against former...
Jeff Molina Suspended by NSAC After Allegations of “Substantial” Involvement in Krause Gambling Scheme
UFC flyweight Jeff Molina has been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to what one commissioner called allegations of "substantial" involvement in a gambling scheme run by former Glory MMA and Fitness head coach James Krause. He may...
Michelle Waterson vs. Luana Pinheiro Booked for UFC 287
April's UFC 287 will have "The Karate Hottie" in the house. Former Invicta champ Michelle Waterson (18-10) will face Brazil's Luana Pinheiro (10-1) in a women's strawweight contest at the April 8, 2023 card. While no location has been officially...
Francis Ngannou “At Peace” With Leaving UFC, Says Gut Feeling Is That Boxing Is...
Now-former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou says he is "at peace" with his decision to part ways with the company, after contract negotiations between the two parties failed to see an agreement reached. Speaking on a special Tuesday edition of...
Muhammad Mokaev Booked Opposite Jafel Filho at UFC 286
Muhammad Mokaev will once again fight at home in London, England this March. The undefeated Mokaev (9-0, 1NC) will face Jafel Filho (14-2) in a flyweight match-up recently added to UFC 286 on March 18, 2023. ESPN was first to report...
UFC Vegas 67: Roman Kopylov Looking For At Least 3 More Fights In 2023
Las Vegas, NV - After kicking his UFC career off with two losses UFC middleweight Roman Kopylov has now put together two consecutive finishes after defeating Punahele Soriano at UFC Vegas 67 on Saturday night. Kopylov (10-2) finishes Soriano via...
UFC Vegas 67: Javid Basharat Says Fighters Duck Him, Wants Ranking
Las Vegas, NV – UFC bantamweight Javid Basharat is tired of fighters ducking him and he said as much following his win at UFC Vegas 67 over Mateus Mendonca on Saturday night. “It’s been hard (to get fights). That’s why...
Recent RIZIN Vet Junior Tafa Gets Austen Lane at UFC 284 in Perth
Heavyweight Junior Tafa is the first of our 10 Heavyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2023 to make it to the big show. Tafa (4-0) will face Contender Series alum Austen Lane (12-3) at UFC 284 on February 11,...
UFC Vegas 67: Raquel Pennington Says She Can Be Denied No Longer
Las Vegas, NV – UFC bantamweight Raquel Pennington re-entered the title picture with a victory over Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 67 on Saturday at the UFC APEX. “I’m excited that it’s over with. It’s been a really long camp....