After capturing UFC gold and becoming the first Russian light heavyweight champion in company history, Magomed Ankalaev is preparing to defend his title. The 32-year-old was long considered a threat to Alex Pereira‘s title reign as he bulldozed through several contenders on his way to champion status. The pair met back at UFC 313 on […]
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC The UFC has cut ties with three fighters after recent losses inside the octagon with Seung Woo Choi, Diana Belbita and Istela Nunes no longer being on the active roster, MMA Fighting has learned. Belbita and Nunes were let go after losing to Dione Barbosa and Loma Lookboonmee, respectively, at […]
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Paddy Pimblett is confident he’ll submit Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Pimblett is riding high with a perfect 6-0 UFC record. His recent outing saw him earn his biggest win yet, submitting Bobby Green at UFC 304—his first victory over a ranked opponent. The dominant showing even drew praise from Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. Three […]
Sydney Sweeney recalled having lunch with Ronda Rousey, saying it was a memorable experience. Rousey was once the face of the UFC, going 12-0 before her historic knockout loss to Holly Holm in 2015. She returned a year later, only to suffer another KO to Amanda Nunes. Rousey then left MMA behind for a stint […]
Former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira began a new community project by purchasing groceries for people in need in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Sao Paulo native, Pereira posted a video to his YouTube channel visiting grocery stores and purchasing food and other essentials for impoverished people. “Today we are going to the grocery store […]
In an interview earlier this week, UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett had some strong words for Ilia Topuria, then outlined his plan to fight the former featherweight titleholder eventually. Pimblett is set to square off with Michael Chander this weekend in UFC 314’s co-main event, but as always “The Baddy” has his eyes on the […]
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Jean Silva | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Jean Silva is talking a big game ahead of UFC 314, and it’s certainly getting a reaction. This Saturday, Silva takes on Bryce Mitchell in the featured main card bout at UFC 314. It’s a matchup “Lord” called for after Mitchell’s heinous comments about Adolf Hitler, and […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu_Ujlo85ww Alex Volkanovski and team have a hibachi dinner; Diego Lopes eats pizza and watches fights; Jean Silva gets driven to the airport by a friend to start his trip to Miami; Yair Rodriguez has boxing training in a place where legends were made; Alex Volkanovski looks for alligators on an airboat; Paddy Pimblett relaxes […]