Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Khamzat Chimaev is on the fast track to the middleweight title. As for Bo Nickal … he’s still being handled with care, despite a 6-0 record with all six wins ending by way of knockout or submission — five within the first frame. The former NCAA Division-1 […]
Alexander Volkanovski is targeting a rematch with UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria next year. Topuria is coming off a knockout victory against Max Holloway at UFC 308. He stopped Holloway in the third round to take his record to 8-0, with six knockouts. That was the first successful defense of his featherweight title, which he […]
During a backstage interview following UFC 308, Ilia Topuria responded to Conor McGregor’s impression of the main event. Topuria took on the legendary Max Holloway in the evening’s headlining bout, and while the challenger put forth a valiant effort, the division’s king further solidified his status with a third round knockout victory. During the interview, […]
Francis Ngannou’s emotional fight week was shown like never before. The former UFC heavyweight champion, and now PFL superfights titleholder made his promotional debut at Battle of the Giants earlier this month in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou obliterated opponent Renan Ferreira in the first round with brutal ground and pound. The bout served as his first […]
Derek Brunson | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Derek Brunson will return to Brazil for a grappling match with Rodolfo Vieira in the main event of ADXC 7, the company announced Friday. The event will take place Nov. 17 in Rio de Janeiro. Brunson is a veteran of 33 MMA bouts with 24 wins, five […]
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Here’s what you may have missed! I, like most other rational fight fans, adore Robert Whittaker. “The Reaper” is a stellar mix of talent and grit. He’s developed a unique style that stands out from the crowd, and he’s unafraid of taking chances in the cage or with his highly […]
Ilia Topuria knocks out Max Holloway | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Ilia Topuria may have just locked up the Fighter of the Year. On Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, Topuria became the first man to knock out Max Holloway, finishing him with punches in the third round of the UFC 308 main event. Following […]
Khamzat Chimaev has been steam rolling his way through the ranks of the UFC since signing with the promotion in 2020, and that did not stop tonight in Abu Dhabi at UFC 308. “Borz” came out strong for his co-main event matchup with Robert Whittaker, and did not take his foot off the gas until […]
Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway will clash in the UFC 308 main event Saturday. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC The UFC 308 start time, fight card, and TV schedule for the Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway event at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday is below. The fight card […]
The New York State Athletic Commission has confirmed that UFC 309 will implement the recent MMA rule changes by the Association of Boxing Commission (ABC). The Association of Boxing Commission changed the rules for 12-to-6 elbows, and amended the definition of a “downed fighter.” The new rules over a 12-to-6 elbow mean a fighter who […]