Benoit Saint-Denis Glad Fight Negotiations With Poirier Resolved Quickly
Miami, FL - After asking for and receiving the matchup he asked for at UFC 299 lightweight Benoit Saint-Denis wasn't worried about Dustin Poirier making it to their fight. Poirier had posted on X that he did not have a...
Curtis Blaydes Doesn’t Care About Criticism Of Heavyweight Division
Miami, FL - UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes recognizes criticism of the division, but isn't worried about it as he gets set to take on Jailton Almeida at UFC 299 on Saturday night. "The observations aren't wrong, but they're not talking...
Song Yadong Not Taking Anything From Yan, Says He’s Still A Great Fighter
Miami, FL - UFC bantamweight Song Yadong sees his fight against Petr Yan at UFC 299 as the biggest fight of his life when they step into the octagon on Saturday night. "Definitely. This fight is most important in my...
UFC Announces Abu Dhabi Fight Night on August 3
The UFC will head back to Abu Dhabi, UAE on August 3, 2024 for a Fight Night event, promotion officials announced on Wednesday. Abu Dhabi became the UFC's home away from home during the coronavirus pandemic, with "Fight Island" (Yas...
Merab Dvalishvili Set as UFC 299 Backup Weeks After UFC 298 Win
Bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili is nothing if not game, and he has accepted the backup role for the UFC 299 main event mere weeks after his most recent win. Dvalishvili (17-4) defeated ex-champ Henry Cejudo in another dominant showing at UFC...
McGregor Targets Chandler, Diaz Fights Months Apart
Conor McGregor hasn't fought since breaking his leg in the rubber match of his trilogy with Dustin Poirier in 2021, and appears no closer to having a fight booked. That, despite the UFC pairing him up with Michael Chandler on...
Elves Brenner vs. Myktybek Orolbai Lined Up for UFC 301
UFC 301 sees the Ultimate Fighting Championship return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and some local flavor has been added to the card in the form of Elves Brenner. Brenner (16-3) will face Myktybek Orolbai (12-1-1) at the event, set...
What’s Next: UFC Vegas 87 Winners
UFC Vegas 87 felt like a pit stop between Mexico City and UFC 299 this weekend. Originally booked for Saudi Arabia, the fight night card was demoted to the Apex instead. A somewhat pedestrian main event still saw an improved...
What’s Next: UFC Vegas 87 Losers
It was a rough, rough night at the office for several key members of the UFC Vegas 87 card on Saturday. Those included card opener Matt Schnell, co-main event star Tyson Pedro (who retired following his loss to Vitor...
Vinicius Oliveira Doubles Up on Bonuses at UFC Vegas 87
One of the most electrifying double-debuts in recent memory took place at UFC Vegas 87 on Saturday, where promotional newcomers Vinicius Oliveira and Benardo Sopaj faced off. The bantamweight pairing was thrown together on short notice, with Sopaj, just 23,...