UFC Raleigh: Michael Chiesa Says RDA Is His Stiffest Test to Date
An upbeat Michael Chiesa addressed the media at Wednesday's UFC Raleigh's open workouts, struggles with a tough weight cut clearly behind him. Raleigh, NC — Michael Chiesa throws down with former lightweight champ and welterweight title challenger Rafael dos Anjos...
UFC Norfolk’s Joseph Benavidez Says Luck, Gratitude Behind His Longevity
Las Vegas, NV — Joseph Benavidez is finally fighting for the UFC's flyweight title — but not against Henry Cejudo. At UFC Norfolk next month, Benavidez (27-5) will take on Deiveson Figueiredo. The 125lb title, recently vacated by Henry Cejudo,...
UFC 246: Carlos Diego Ferreira Says There’s a Weight Off His Back After Pettis...
Las Vegas, NV — With Anthony Pettis making his return to the lightweight division at UFC 246, Carlos Diego Ferreira had the responsibility of welcoming him home. Pettis, a former WEC and UFC lightweight champion, was back from a two-fight...
UFC 246: Askar Askarov Glad Joseph Benavidez Isn’t a Judge
Las Vegas, NV — For flyweight Askar Askarov (11-0-1), his win over Tim Elliott was about silencing doubters. Askarov earned a three-round unanimous decision over the former title challenger at UFC 246 over the weekend. "I'm very happy that I...
UFC 246: Brian Kelleher Looking to Join Brooklyn Card in April
Las Vegas, NV — After over a year away, Brian Kelleher returned to the octagon at UFC 246. Tasked with being the welcoming committee for Contender Series alumni Ode Osbourne, Kelleher knew his job was on the line. Two...
UFC 246’s Holly Holm: Fans booing “Aren’t the Ones That Actually Do This for...
Las Vegas, NV — Former women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm went through a trying time in the build-up to UFC 246 over the weekend. It's something she kept close to her chest ahead of the fight, lest she be...
UFC 246: Conor McGregor Not About to Sit And Wait for Winner of Khabib-Tony
Las Vegas, NV — Conor McGregor had mere minutes to reflect on his return win against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. Then, it was on to the usual questions: mainly, what's next? And who's next? Yet while UFC President Dana...
UFC 246: Dana White Says McGregor to Get Winner of Khabib vs. Ferguson
Las Vegas, NV — "Blown away" is how UFC President Dana White described his reaction to Conor McGregor's performance at UFC 246. McGregor took all of forty seconds to dismantle Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in the welterweight main event of the...
UFC 246: Sodiq Yusuff Says You Can Expect Better From Here On Out
Las Vegas, NV — In case there was any question, Sodiq Yusuff truly is a blue chip prospect in the UFC's featherweight division. He underscored that fact at UFC 246 on Saturday, battling to a unanimous decision win against...
UFC 246: Aleksei Oleinik Says Fabricio Werdum’s Jiu-Jitsu Is Not Better Than His
Better Jiu-jitsu than his own? No way. UFC 246 winner Aleksei Oleinik disputes Fabricio Werdum's claim of having the better jiu-jitsu of the pair. Las Vegas, NV — UFC 246 saw Aleksei Oleinik earn his 46th submission victory, an astonishing...
