Julianna Pena is taking on a new role. The former UFC bantamweight champion is returning to UFC, but this time she’ll be an analyst at UFC Vegas 64 on Saturday. The 33-year-old will be working alongside UFC desk analysts Din Thomas and Alan Jouban and anchor Karyn Bryant. Pena previously worked as an analyst for […]
Georges St-Pierre has just confirmed that he is no longer under a UFC contract, having last made his appearance inside the octagon in November 2017 where he beat Michael Bisping on his comeback and became the middleweight champion. “I don’t know the exact date, but I’m glad I’m free,” he told MMA Junkie. “I can […]
After becoming the younger fighter to sign with the UFC, Raul Rosas Jr will also become the youngest fighter to compete in the octagon. Rosas will meet his first UFC opponent Jay Perrin in a bantamweight bout at UFC 282 on December 10. The matchup was announced by Iridium Sports Agency, who manages both Rosas […]
Conor McGregor isn’t allowed to compete in the UFC just yet. President Dana White and the United States Anti-Doping recently confirmed that McGregor will need to undergo six months of testing in order to compete again. The confirmation came after reports that said the former two-division hadn’t been tested at all in 2022, meaning that […]
Tonight in Abu Dhabi, Islam Makhachev has achieved greatness inside the UFC Octagon by defeating former champion Charles Oliveira, and earning the UFC lightweight title. Makhachev successfully nullified the tactics of Oliveira, and secured a second round submission finish over the submission king himself. Early in the first round, Makhachev opened things up right away […]
Live this Saturday from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the stage is set for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to the UAE, with UFC 280: Oliveira versus Makhachev. Following a seven-fight preliminary card, the five-fight Pay-Per-View show will feature some of today’s biggest stars in the sport. Additionally, the main card will culminate with […]
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez’s pre-trial was delayed on Monday, as was expected by the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice courtroom. The 40-year-old appeared for the second time in court this week. He is also awaiting the decision by a judge in San Jose, California about a recent discovery order. On Monday, the […]
UFC fighters can no longer gamble. That’s on UFC fights, at least. The promotion changed its Code of Conduct on Monday to now ban fighters and their teams from betting on UFC fights. It says it’s to “clear direction” from sports betting regulators. UFC just issued this memo to fighters and managers regarding a change […]
Thiago Santos has just opened up about his decision to suddenly part ways with the UFC after being associated with the organization for nine years. “I won’t be a hypocrite, of course that I want the $1 million [prize],” Santos said, referring to the prize money that the organization pays the winner of their tournament. […]
Frankie Edgar is getting his expected retirement bout. Edgar will take on Chris Gutierrez at UFC 281 on November 12 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. ESPN initially reported the news and MMA Fighting confirmed it. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto said Edgar confirmed that it will be his last fight “unless someone gets lippy […]