UFC 294: Khamzat Chimaev Claims He’s in ‘Whole Different Stratosphere’ Than ‘American Cowboy’ Sean...
On Saturday, it will have been 406 days since Khamzat Chimaev last stepped into the Octagon. He will finally return from his hiatus as he takes on Kamaru Usman at UFC 294. Chimaev's original opponent, Paulo Costa, pulled out of...
“I Can’t Afford to Show Him Respect” — Alexander Volkanovski Claims Short Notice Could...
Alexander Volkanovski stepped in to save the day and will be granted his wish to rematch Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 this weekend. The featherweight champion fought back in July at International Fight Week, where he successfully defended his 145lb...
Ex-Title Challenger Jennifer Maia Gone from UFC Just Days After Loss to Araujo
Jennifer Maia, a former Invicta FC champion and UFC title challenger, will no longer be fighting inside the octagon. Just days after losing a decision against Viviane Araujo at UFC Vegas 81, the Brazilian standout has been removed from the...
Justin Gathje, Kamaru Usman Deny Injury During UFC 294 Open Workouts
Nothing popped. That seems to be the takeaway from the UFC 294 open workouts, which transpired on Wednesday and saw Justin Gaethje working with Kamaru Usman, the latter of whom has a co-main event fight with Khamzat Chimaev booked. Usman is...
Sexual Assault Investigation Involving UFC’s Conor McGregor Dropped Due to Insufficient, Contradictory Evidence
Allegations of sexual assault made by a woman pictured alongside UFC star Conor McGregor at an NBA finals game earlier this year will not be moving forward. While McGregor was not charged in the incident, which allegedly transpired at a...
John Makdessi, Andre Fialho Among Multiple Names Removed from UFC Roster
Whether directly related or not, in the wake of the latest season of Dana White's Contender Series wrapping up (with another record number of UFC contracts handed out), the UFC has trimmed their roster a little. On Tuesday, automated service...
Ketlen Vieira vs. Macy Chiasson Set for First UFC Card of 2024
A women's bantamweight showdown has been added to the UFC's first event of 2024. The January 13 event, which does not have a location, venue, or broadcast plan officially announced (though the Apex is likely) will be the landing spot...
UFC: Mayra Bueno Silva Sees Win Over Holly Holm Overturned by NSAC
The biggest win of Brazilian bantamweight Mayra Bueno Silva's career is no more. On Tuesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission overturned Silva's win over ex-UFC women's bantamweight champ Holly Holm, which came via ninja choke in the main event of UFC...
What’s Next: UFC Vegas 81 Winners
Just a week out from one of the biggest UFC cards of the year, the promotion had a tough task of building excitement for UFC Vegas 81. It's a good job that one of the most prolific strikers in UFC...
What’s Next: UFC Vegas 81 Losers
UFC Vegas 81 this past weekend delivered a thrilling main event that saw a couple of near finishes, at least one from both fighters involved — Edson Barboza and Sodiq Yusuff. The bout took home Fight of the Night...