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Undefeated fighter outdoes Israel Adesanya before dribbling opponent’s head off the canvas

Undefeated fighter outdoes Israel Adesanya before dribbling opponent’s head off the canvas

Fight fans have already witnessed some incredible walkouts in 2026. Both UFC events that have taken place this year have been headlined by fighters who always draw an electric reaction from the fans inside the building.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Carlos Prates praised for his classy response to vulgar fan question about Ian Machado Garry’s wife

Carlos Prates praised for his classy response to vulgar fan question about Ian Machado Garry’s wife

Carlos Prates recently convinced a fan to apologize for asking him an inappropriate question. The welterweight contender joined flyweight champion Joshua Van on stage for a Q&A session ahead of the UFC 325 Ceremonial Weigh-In in Sydney, Australia, on Friday.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 1
3 Biggest Overreactions From UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2

3 Biggest Overreactions From UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2

UFC 325 has come and gone, and the fallout from it is extremely interesting. The night was topped with UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski, making it undeniable that he is one of the best to ever do it in MMA, regardless of division or era.

MMA News / Yardbarker / February 1
Potential matchups for UFC 325 main card winners

Potential matchups for UFC 325 main card winners

Here are some potential matchups for winners on the main card.

Alexander Volkanovski defends featherweight title vs. Diego Lopes
MMA News / The Body Lock / February 1

Volkanovski Faces Tough Choice: Murphy, Evloev, or Silva Gets Title Shot?

Lerone Murphy (17-0) calls for title shot against Volkanovski, highlighting his perfect record and knockout power Movsar Evloev presents undefeated credentials

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 1

Dan Hooker Wants Michael Chandler Rematch Despite Two Straight Knockout Losses

Dan Hooker called out Michael Chandler for a rematch immediately after losing to Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 325 Hooker is on a two-fight losing streak with

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 1

Why Are UFC Fans Furious About Press Conferences After UFC 325?

UFC 325 press conference criticized for superficial questions and lack of hard-hitting journalism Viewership for UFC press events has declined compared to previous years Fans point to strained relationships with reporters like Ariel Helwani as part of the problem The Volkanovski vs.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 1
Paddy Pimblett Makes Justin Gaethje Rematch Plea Alleging Eye Pokes Damaged His Face

Paddy Pimblett Makes Justin Gaethje Rematch Plea Alleging Eye Pokes Damaged His Face

Paddy Pimblett isn’t done yet, after losing an interim lightweight championship match at UFC 324. While Justin Gaethje’s technique worked for him, Pimblett is now calling for a rematch by highlighting an eye poke that, according to him, cost him the match.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 1

Benoit Saint-Denis Destroys Dan Hooker in Brutal Second-Round Stoppage at UFC 325

Benoit Saint-Denis defeated Dan Hooker by TKO at 4:45 of Round 2 at UFC 325 in Sydney Saint-Denis dominated from a mounted position with a devastating

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 1

Can Tuivasa Continue? Fans Call for Retirement After Heartbreaking UFC 325 Loss

Tallison Teixeira defeated Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision (29-28 on all scorecards) at UFC 325 in Sydney Teixeira dominated rounds one and two with

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1

UFC 325 star calls out Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett after $100,000 knockout

One UFC 325 winner used his moment in the spotlight to call out two lightweight superstars. Former dual-weight champion Conor McGregor is looking for an opponent to face in his comeback bout.

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Dan Hooker uses former foe’s catchphrase to call for rematch after suffering consecutive stoppage losses

Dan Hooker uses former foe’s catchphrase to call for rematch after suffering consecutive stoppage losses

The last few months have had a big impact on Dan Hooker’s position in the lightweight division. After putting together a three-fight win streak to re-establish himself at 155 pounds, Saturday night marked consecutive stoppage losses for ‘The Hangman’.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 1
'Got My Head Smashed': Rafael Fiziev Breaks Silence After UFC 325 Loss

'Got My Head Smashed': Rafael Fiziev Breaks Silence After UFC 325 Loss

Hours of training and grinding at the Tiger Muay Thai gym didn’t pay off for Rafael Fiziev when he faced knockout specialist Mauricio Ruffy on the UFC 325 main card last night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Paddy Pimblett throws huge accusation at Dan Hooker as he reacts to UFC 325 KO

Paddy Pimblett throws huge accusation at Dan Hooker as he reacts to UFC 325 KO

Paddy Pimblett was pleased to see his lightweight rival suffer a brutal loss in the UFC 325 co-main event. Over the past couple of weeks, a huge feud has been ongoing between UFC lightweights Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker.

Alexander Volkanovski News / HITC / February 1
Alexander Volkanovski claims UFC 325 standout battled fight week flu

Alexander Volkanovski claims UFC 325 standout battled fight week flu

During their training camp before UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovski and Mauricio Ruffy spent a lot of time together. Ahead of his UFC 325 clash against Rafael Fiziev, the exciting Brazilian striker, well-known for being part of the popular ‘Fighting Nerds’, chose to change his fight camp.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / February 1
Dana White’s Media Takeover Faces Backlash After Lackluster UFC 325 Press Conference

Dana White’s Media Takeover Faces Backlash After Lackluster UFC 325 Press Conference

Under Dana White’s leadership, the UFC signed a $7.7 billion Paramount deal, taking over the media space through influencer-driven collaborations with Nina Drama and Adin Ross.

Joe Rogan News / EssentiallySports / February 1
Joe Rogan Credited for Changing Comedian Lives After He Was 'Kicked Out' Over Carlos Mencia Confrontation

Joe Rogan Credited for Changing Comedian Lives After He Was 'Kicked Out' Over Carlos Mencia Confrontation

The fallout did not look like a breakthrough at the time. Being pushed out of the Comedy Store was supposed to stall Joe Rogan’s momentum, not redefine it.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 1
Has Alexander Volkanovski Surpassed Jose Aldo as UFC Featherweight GOAT?

Has Alexander Volkanovski Surpassed Jose Aldo as UFC Featherweight GOAT?

Alexander Volkanovski has already earned respect as one of the greatest featherweights of all time. Still, when the greatest of all time debate comes up, one man’s legacy has always stood in ‘The Great’s way.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 1
Dan Hooker Calls Out Michael Chandler After UFC 325 Knockout Loss

Dan Hooker Calls Out Michael Chandler After UFC 325 Knockout Loss

In the UFC, there are some fighters who, despite losing their stock, still maintain it thanks to their performances and the fights they always put on. From Tony Ferguson to BJ Penn, their losses didn’t matter to the fans, as they loved watching them fight.

MMA News / HITC / February 1
Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz rivalry massively changed Nick Diaz’s life

Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz rivalry massively changed Nick Diaz’s life

Nick Diaz has opened up about how the explosive rise of the UFC during the Conor McGregor era had a direct and lasting impact on his own life. Nick Diaz, a former UFC welterweight title challenger and the older brother of Nate Diaz, reflected on how Nate Diaz’s rivalry with Conor McGregor changed everything around him.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 1
Mauricio Ruffy Stops Rafael Fiziev With Precision Striking at UFC 325

Mauricio Ruffy Stops Rafael Fiziev With Precision Striking at UFC 325

SYDNEY — The striking clinic many fans expected at UFC 325 delivered and Mauricio Ruffy made sure it ended emphatically. Ruffy scored a second-round TKO over fellow ranked lightweight Rafael Fiziev on Saturday night at Qudos Bank Arena, capping a high-level chess match with a perfectly timed finish.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 1

Tallison Teixeira Outlasts Tai Tuivasa in Grueling Decision at UFC 325

SYDNEY — Tallison Teixeira weathered a hostile environment and a heavy-handed opponent to earn a hard-fought unanimous decision over Tai Tuivasa at UFC 325.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 31

Benoit Saint Denis batters Dan Hooker in UFC 325 co-main event

Lightweight contenders Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint Denis met in Saturday's UFC 325 co-main event in Sydney, Australia. Hooker entered the bout coming off a submission loss to No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 31

Covington Wants Pimblett At UFC White House

Colby Covington is campaigning for a “USA vs. UK” showdown against Paddy Pimblett for the UFC White House card on June 14. Following Pimblett’s interim lightweight title loss to Justin Gaethje on January 24, Covington has urged the Liverpudlian to move up to the 170-pound division.

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