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On YouTubeIslam Makhachev News / HITC / February 3
Michael Morales explains why he won’t respect Islam Makhachev
One top contender knows exactly how to go after the UFC welterweight champion. Islam Makhachev’s first title defense at 170 pounds could go a few different ways, following his move up from lightweight and subsequent win last November.
Paddy Pimblett News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
MMA Veteran Says Paddy Pimblett Still Has a Lot to Prove After UFC 324
The odds were in favor of Paddy Pimblett, and everyone thought he would win against the 37-year-old Justin Gaethje. However, Gaethje came prepared and dominated Pimblett over five rounds.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says One Teammate Has Reached Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan’s Level
Team Khabib Nurmagomedov always looks to achieve greater things in the game. Most of their fighters aim only for the title. Meanwhile, the younger cousin of ‘The Eagle,’ Usman Nurmagomedov, is not in the UFC but always gets compared to top fighters like Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Alexander Volkanovski Rules out UFC 324 Winner as Next Opponent Amid London Card Announcement
Has Jean Silva fallen behind the line after the UFC Fight Night London announcement? While Movsar Evloev will challenge Leorne Murphy in the main event of the card, the winner is likely to get a featherweight title shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / HITC / February 3
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares blueprint to turn PFL champion Usman into the future GOAT
Khabib Nurmagomedov is often mentioned in debates about the greatest fighter of all time, and now he is turning his attention to shaping the next one. The former UFC lightweight champion walked away from the sport in 2020 following the death of his father and coach, Abdulmanap.
Max Holloway News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
Max Holloway explains the reason why he feels ‘the best he’s ever felt’ ahead of UFC 326 title fight
Max Holloway is feeling the best he’s ever felt throughout his 14-year career ahead of his BMF title defense at UFC 326. On March 7, the premier MMA promotion returns to Las Vegas for a stacked UFC 326 fight card, headlined by a BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.
Marc-Andre Barriault News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
UFC Fight Night – Michel Oleksiejczuk vs Marc-Andre Barriault: Preview & Betting Tips
The middleweight clash between Michel Oleksiejczuk and Marc-Andre Barriault is a matchup that promises violence on this upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Oleksiejczuk (21-9, 1NC) enters the fight as a powerful, aggressive striker who thrives on forward movement and clean, damaging shots.
Lerone Murphy casts doubt over Movsar Evloev bout at UFC London being a title eliminator
The undefeated pair are set to meet in the UFC London main event, with a title shot likely on the line for the winner. After Alexander Volkanovski’s featherweight title defence at UFC 325, he wasted no time letting everyone know he wanted to stay active.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Israel Adesanya’s Bold Take on Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Opponent Brought Back by UFC Featherweight Contender
After Alexander Volkanovski‘s decisive victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 325, a video resurfaced of his friend, Israel Adesanya. And in that video, Adesanya seemed to be playing matchmaker, analyzing potential opponents for ‘The Great’.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
Ian Garry Reacts As Shavkat Rakhmonov Is Removed From Welterweight Rankings: 'He Was Eliminated'
There is no doubt that Shavkat Rakhmonov‘s injury hurts many, including Jorge Masvidal. He fought through a meniscus injury and a partial ACL tear during the Ian Garry fight, then needed surgery afterward, which is now requiring a second procedure.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
UFC Rankings Update: Volk Surpasses Alex Pereira, Paddy Pimblett No Longer Top 5, Shavkat Removed
The results of UFC 325, which took place last weekend, have changed the landscape of UFC, with an update in the rankings. While the UFC updates its rankings on Tuesdays after its weekend events, there were some major changes and updates after UFC 325.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
Undefeated UFC welterweight’s removal from rankings sparks fury as Colby Covington keeps top 15 spot
There’s been some major movement in the UFC welterweight rankings. It remains unconfirmed who Islam Makhachev will fight next after becoming king at 170 pounds last November.
Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / February 3
Paddy Pimblett drops out of UFC Lightweight top five after Gaethje defeat
‘The Baddy’ is no longer a top five contender. Just over a week removed from his first failed attempt at becoming a champion on MMA’s biggest stage, Paddy Pimblett has now dropped out of the UFC lightweight division’s top five rankings.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Dana White & Co. Remove Shavkat Rakhmonov From UFC Rankings After Latest Injury Update
Will Shavkat Rakhmonov become the most highly rated ‘What If’ in UFC history? The 19-0 Kazakh star has been out of action since December 2024, and now he’s entirely out of the welterweight scene too!
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
UFC Fight Night – Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi: Preview & Betting Tips
The flyweight matchup between Amir Albazi and Kyoji Horiguchi is a fascinating contest on the UFC Fight Night main card. Albazi (17-2) enters this contest as one of the UFC’s most relentless and mentally tough flyweights.
Mauricio Ruffy reveals he has been discussed as Conor McGregor’s UFC White House opponent
Mauricio Ruffy has revealed that he has been discussed as a potential opponent for Conor McGregor at a proposed UFC White House event. The lightweight prospect has emerged as an unexpected name linked with McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon.
Mario Bautista News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
Mario Bautista Vs. Vinicius Oliveira Preview
Mario Bautista faces Vinicius Oliveira in a bantamweight clash on February 7, as we preview this upcoming fight. Bautista enters the Octagon with a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
Gaethje Responds To A Poirier Trilogy
Justin Gaethje has responded to the prospect of a third fight with Dustin Poirier by stating he is open to making it happen. Fresh off his interim lightweight title victory at UFC 324 against Paddy Pimblett, Justin is ready to put an end to their rivalry.
Shavkat Rakhmonov News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
Jorge Masvidal Disappointed As Shavkat Rakhmonov Suffers Another Injury Delay
There is no doubt that Shavkat Rakhmonov is one of the biggest threats and a possible future champion in the welterweight division. However, even though Rakhmonov was seen as the clear number one contender, injuries have ruined his plans.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Lerone Murphy Makes ‘Undeniable’ Demand to Dana White as He Reveals Strategy to Beat Movsar Evloev
Lerone Murphy isn’t waiting around for guarantees anymore. As the featherweight division reshuffles yet again, the unbeaten Brit has reached a familiar conclusion: nothing is promised in the UFC unless you force the issue yourself.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 2
Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev Outgrows The Division
Despite having yet to defend his newly won title, Khamzat Chimaev has repeatedly targeted UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, raising eyebrows across the MMA world.
MMA News / MyMMANews.com / February 2
UFC on Paramount+: After Two Events, What Do Fans Really Think?
The UFC has never been shy about evolving how fans watch the sport. From pay-per-view dominance to cable partnerships and streaming experiments, the promotion has followed audiences wherever they’ve gone.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 2
UFC London sets stage for featherweight showdown as Movsar Evloev faces Lerone Murphy in March
The UFC has officially unveiled its lineup for UFC London on March 21, and the card delivers compelling matchups that should generate significant intrigue heading into the spring season.
MMA News / Yardbarker / February 1
Potential matchups for UFC 325 main card winners
Here are some potential matchups for winners on the main card.
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