Roman Kopylov Gives Reaction to Former Opponent Getting Higher Placement at UFC Vegas 101
Las Vegas — Russian middleweight Roman Kopylov was as shocked as anyone when UFC Vegas 101 opponent Chris Curtis accused him of sending spies to scope out his opponent's training camp. "I was quite surprised. These are not the type...
UFC Deal with Brazilian TV Network Band Ends a Year Early
The UFC is without a broadcast partner in Brazil, one of the biggest hotspots for MMA globally, to start 2025. The UFC signed a three-year deal with Brazilian broadcaster Band that kicked off back in January of 2023. However, per...
Austin Bashi: Pressure Thrown “Out the Window” Ahead of Debut at UFC Vegas 101
Las Vegas — Featherweight prospect Austin Bashi makes his promotional debut at UFC Vegas 101 this Saturday, coming into the promotion as one of the hottest prospects in North America. That doesn't mean the pressure is getting to Bashi (13-0), the...
Mackenzie Dern: Career “Took A Different Turn” After Loss to Ribas
Las Vegas — UFC Vegas 101 headliner Mackenzie Dern had a friend in tow at Wednesday's media day: her Cane Corso, Mack. Think of him as the sturdiest emotional support dog ever. "He helps me a lot just being comfortable. I'm...
UFC Vegas 101: Christian Rodriguez Says Featherweight His Permanent Home
Las Vegas — UFC Vegas 101 featherweight Christian Rodriguez is a believer in experience, and he has more of that in the UFC than upcoming opponent Austin Bashi. "Experience is definitely something you can't buy. You have to literally experience...
UFC Vegas 101’s Amanda Ribas: Ten Month Layoff Was Strategic
Las Vegas — Brazilian strawweight Amanda Ribas headlines the first event of 2025 for the UFC, her second main event spot overall for the company and coincidentally one featuring her second fight against BJJ standout Mackenzie Dern. The fight also...
Belal Muhammad: Journey Only Complete When “I’m Considered the Best Welterweight to Ever Do...
Las Vegas — Belal Muhammad is awaiting his first title defense, after being forced out of UFC 310 due to injury. Winning the title (and defending it) were just a couple of steps in Muhammad's quest, however. "The journey's not...
Alex Pereira on Third Belt: “We Gotta See What Happens”
Las Vegas — UFC light heavyweight champ (and former middleweight champion) Alex Pereira has taken the UFC by storm over the past couple of years. Originally known for his kickboxing rivalry with Israel Adesanya, "Poatan" was fast tracked by the...
Movsar Evloev: “I need his head on my list”, Vows To Chase Topuria
UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev wants the 145 belt first and foremost above anything in the fight game. He also wants one name on his mantle. "Even if the champion moves up, he will leave the title. I will get the...
Dominick Cruz Returns, Gets Rob Font in UFC Seattle Co-Main
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has his return date set. Cruz (24-4) will face Rob Font (21-8) in the co-main event of UFC Seattle on February 22, 2025 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. News of the booking...
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