Israel Adesanya UFC

What’s Next: UFC Saudi Arabia Losers

UFC Saudi Arabia featured a shorter 11-fight card and kicked off at an earlier time for North American fans. The co-main and main events featured a pair of promising middleweight showdowns that likely surprised many. The main event, between...
Gillian Robertson, UFC

UFC: Marina Rodriguez to Face Gillian Robertson on May 3

Canada's Gillian Robertson is set to make a big jump up the UFC's strawweight division, as she's been booked against #9-ranked contender Marina Rodriguez. Robertson (15-8) is set to take on Brazil's Rodriguez (17-5-2) at a UFC event rumored for...
Giga Chikadze UFC

Giga Chikadze vs. David Onama Set for April 26 UFC Event

Giga Chikadze will be looking to land a "Giga Kick" on David Onama this April. Georgia's Chikadze (15-4) will return to action for the first time since July when he faces off against Onama (13-2) at a UFC Fight Night...
Lom-Ali Eskiev and Wanderley Junior, Oktagon 66

Despite Loss, Wanderley Junior Receives Oktagon MMA Contract

Due to the undisclosed doping suspensions, Wanderley Junior found himself thrust into the co-main event at Oktagon 66 on two days' notice, against the #5 ranked lightweight Lom-Ali Eskiev. The Brazilian featherweight had lost two fights in a row...
Deniz Ilbay, Oktagon MMA

Deniz Ilbay shuts down “Sign the contract” claims from Max Holzer

Following his Oktagon 66 knockout victory on Saturday, Deniz Ilbay spoke with Cageside Press backstage. When asked about the trash talk from rival Max Holzer, Ilbay took time to clear the air. Holzer has in the past claimed that...
Dana White, UFC 309

Dana White: Stadium Show Likely for Spain, Qatar in the Works

The UFC continues to work to get back to a full road schedule (mostly, though some Apex shows may be here to stay), and it appears the Middle East will continue to be a big part of that. Asked about...
Israel Adesanya, UFC 305

Israel Adesanya Not Done: “I’ll Be Back, Gone to Get Some Milk”

He might take some time off, but it doesn't sound as if Israel Adesanya is done fighting just yet. After looking good in the opening round of Saturday's UFC Saudi Arabia main event, Adesanya (24-5) was knocked senseless by a...
Bryce Mitchell, UFC

Bryce Mitchell Issues First Statement Since Hitler Comments, Apologizes

UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell landed himself in perhaps the dumbest spot any UFC fighter has ever found himself in earlier this month, and is now eating a very large portion of crow. On the inaugural episode of his podcast, Mitchell...
Nassourdine Imavov UFC

Newcomer Grad, Main Eventer Imavov Earn Bonuses at UFC Saudi Arabia

A stunning upset in the UFC Saudi Arabia main event, and a triumphant newcomer were among the bonus winners on Saturday's Fight Night card. UFC President and CEO Dana White announced the bonus following the event, with the promotion rewarding...
Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov, UFC Saudi Arabia

Nassourdine Imavov Knocks Adesanya Out, Calls For Title

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made his return at UFC Saudi Arabia when he took on Nassourdine Imavov in the main event on Saturday. Adesanya (24-4) came into the fight needing to snap a two-fight losing streak with losses...