Sal Everett, undefeated welterweight and personal assistant to Dana White, earned a contract to compete in the UFC’s welterweight division on Tuesday night’s broadcast of the Contender Series. Everett began working for the UFC in 2023 as a member of the security team, but quickly transitioned into an office role and eventually became the CEO’s […]
UFC Middleweight champion Sean Strickland (31-7) was reportedly set to defend his title against Nassoudine Imavov (17-4) in the UFC 335 main event, however talks were said to have broken down due to money, leading to the UFC to book Charles Oliveira’s first BMF title defense against Diego Lopes. Imavov (17-4) is now offering to […]
Revealed in an announcement on Saturday, UFC 335 on December 12th will feature Alex Pereira meeting Sergei Pavlovich in a 265-pound, 5-round co-main event, followed by Charles Oliveira attempting to defend his 155-pound “BMF” belt against Diego Lopes in the headliner. Pereira is coming off one of his biggest career setbacks in his heavyweight debut […]
In her ninth straight UFC victory, Natalia Silva has become the women’s flyweight champion after a skilled five-round performance against Wang Cong in Saturday’s main event at UFC 332. Cong was riding the momentum of four straight wins of her own on the way into this match, but the striking prowess of Silva seemed to […]
Tito Ortiz is closing his Cape Coral, Florida restaurant, Tito’s Cantina, after three years in business, citing lingering effects from a February boating accident that left him unable to be present as often as the business required. Ortiz said Tito’s Cantina was successful during its first two years, but his recovery kept him away from […]
Paddy Pimblett (24-4) says he is open to facing any of the UFC’s top lightweights next, while questioning why Arman Tsarukyan’s win over Mauricio Ruffy has strengthened his position in the title picture. Pimblett most recently defeated Benoit Saint Denis, who was ranked No. 5 at lightweight, while Tsarukyan knocked out No. 7-ranked Mauricio Ruffy […]
Paddy Pimblett (24-4) has called for a coaching role opposite Ilia Topuria (17-1) on a future season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ before the pair meet inside the Octagon. The British lightweight has exchanged insults with the division’s former champion Topuria since an altercation at a UFC event in March 2022. Pimblett believes their rivalry would […]
Marcus McGhee’s scheduled bout against Bernardo Sopaj (13-3) at UFC 332 is off, with Sopaj withdrawing due to injury just days before the event. Promotional newcomer Anthony Romero (7-2, 1 NC) has stepped in on short notice, with the fight now taking place at featherweight. McGhee (11-2) rebounded from his first UFC loss, a defeat […]
UFC bantamweight Raoni Barcelos (18-7) has been discharged from the hospital three days after losing consciousness during his UFC Vegas 121 main event against Raul Rosas Jr. (14-1). The 39-year-old Brazilian posted a picture alongside his wife and son on Tuesday night confirming he’s home as he thanked his fans for their love, support and […]
Barcelos was ahead on the scorecards entering the final round when Rosas slammed him to the canvas at 1:38 of Round 5. Barcelos went limp following the impact, prompting Rosas to immediately signal for the fight to be stopped. Barcelos was taken to a Level 1 trauma center, where a CT scan and comprehensive assessment […]