Written by UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier dismisses PFL and other organizations when it comes to their ability to build stars. A former two-division UFC champion, Cormier believes the octagon is the only stage where a fighter can reach superstardom. The likes of Ben Askren, Michael Chandler, Michael Page, and most recently Kayla Harrison were able […]
Michael Bisping sees championship potential in Artem Vakhitov. Vakhitov (3-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) earned a UFC contract when he finished Islem Masraf by first-round TKO Tuesday at Dana White’s Contender Series 75. UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira helped convince Dana White to sign his ex-kickboxing rival Vakhitov, and the UFC CEO obliged. With Vakhitov […]
LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 244 weigh-ins took place Friday, and the fighters came face-to-face one final time before Saturday’s event. The weigh-ins took place at the UFC Apex, which hosts Saturday’s event (ESPN+). Check out the video above to see the athletes from all 13 scheduled matchups come face-to-face, and don’t miss the […]
Daniel Cormier praises Ilia Topuria for ‘very smart’ approach in Max Holloway face-to-face interview
Daniel Cormier thinks Ilia Topuria is starting to get under Max Holloway’s skin ahead of UFC 308. Featherweight champion Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) defends his title against Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) in the Oct. 26 main event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+). In a pre-fight interview […]
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LAS VEGAS – The main event for the UFC’s latest home show is official after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 244 (ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex, recent flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval (16-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) and unbeaten contender Tatsuro Taira (16-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped on the […]
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 244 main event: Brandon Royval vs. Tatsuro Taira (ESPN+). Brandon Royval UFC Fight Night 244 preview Brandon Royval Staple info: Record: 16-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC Height: 5’9″ Age: […]
T.J. Dillashaw thinks Jose Aldo only has himself to blame for losing to Mario Bautista. Aldo (32-9 MMA, 14-8 UFC) was edged out by Bautista (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in a split decision loss this past Saturday at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City. Although he wasn’t taken down in the fight, fans were left frustrated after […]
LAS VEGAS – Rafa Garcia has no intention of folding to the relentless grappling pressure of Grant Dawson at UFC Fight Night 244 – even if he is coming off a significant knee surgery. Garcia (16-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) will return to the octagon for the first time since April 2023 on Saturday when he […]
The UFC has superstars who seem to never fight, and one who seems to always fight. Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) was back at it again for a record third title defense in 175 days – all since April – when he took out Khalil Rountree (14-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) in the […]