Alexander Volkanovski, UFC

What’s Next: UFC 294 Losers

The UFC returned to Fight Island this past weekend for UFC 294, as Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski, for the second time this year. Due to how the main and co-main event came about, neither of...
Anthony Pettis, PFL 1

Sunday MMA Quick Hits: Pettis Wants Another UFC Run, Plus Ngannou’s Shirt Censored

UFC 294 turned out to be a gross night for infections, the UFC really doesn't like Kamaru Usman's shirt, and Anthony Pettis wants to get back inside the octagon. It's your Sunday MMA Quick Hits for October 22, 2023! UFC...
Islam Makhachev UFC 284

Four Performance Bonuses Awarded at UFC 294, with Makhachev Included

UFC 294, taking place in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, was an early start for a UFC card thanks to the time difference — and turned out to be an uneven affair rife with controversy and fouls. Victor Henry, who suffered...
Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, UFC 294

Islam Makhachev Caps Off UFC 294 with Head Kick Finish of Alexander Volkanovski

With Charles Oliveira pulling out of the fight injured, it was Alexander Volknaovski seizing opportunity by the throat at UFC 294, where he entered a rematch with Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship. Volkanovski had come close, but never...
Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev, UFC 294

UFC 294: Khamzat Chimaev Starts Strong, Wins Majority Decision Over Kamaru Usman

It wasn't the originally scheduled UFC 294 co-main event, but Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev was arguably more intriguing. With Paulo Costa out of the fight due to a staph infection, it was Usman stepping up on short notice, making...
Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker, UFC 294

UFC 294: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker Ends in Controversial No-Contest

Top light-heavyweight contenders Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker faced off in the featured bout of UFC 294's PPV card. Ankalaev looked to rebound from an unsuccessful shot at the vacant title, as he drew with Jan Blachowicz in 2022, and...
Ikram Aliskerov and Warlley Alves, UFC 294

UFC 294: Ikram Aliskerov Steamrolls Through Short-Notice Warlley Alves in Opening Round

Hidden among the rest of the reshuffling of UFC 294 was Ikram Aliskerov being matched up with short-notice replacement Warlley Alves on the PPV main card, a bout the Dagestani won by first round knockout. Ikram was scheduled to fight...
Said Nurmagomedov and Muin Gafurov, UFC 294

UFC 294: Said Nurmagomedov Scores Quick Sub of Muin Gafurov

Kicking off the UFC 294 main card in Abu Dhabi on Saturday were bantamweights Said Nurmagomedov and Muin Gafurov. The fight, which found both men coming in off single losses, was over before it really got going. Gafurov, a former ONE...
Mohammad Yahya and Trevor Peek, UFC 294

UFC 294: Trevor Peek Shows Calmer Style, Wins Comfy Decision Versus Mohammad Yahya

Fan-favorite brawler Trevor Peek went to Abu Dhabi to fight Mohammad Yahya at UFC 294. Peek, known for his wild standing hammerfists, has been must-watch TV through two UFC fights, winning 'Performance of the Night' for his debut knockout and...
Tim Elliott and Muhammad Mokaev, UFC 294

UFC 294: Muhammad Mokaev Arrives As Contender, Submits Ex-Title Challenger Tim Elliot

One of the strongest prospects to enter the UFC in years, Muhammad Mokaev was faced with what many saw as his toughest test yet at UFC 294, in the form of Tim Elliott. Elliott, a former title challenger in the...