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On YouTubeMMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 1
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 / EssentiallySports / February 1
Alexander Volkanovski Contradicts Dana White’s Ranking Claim as He Names Next Opponent After UFC 325
“I don’t give a s**t what the numbers say.” Dana White’s blunt statement made waves, targeting Arman Tsarukyan for pulling out of his bout against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 due to a back injury.
Islam Makhachev delivers telling verdict on Alexander Volkanovski’s legacy after UFC 325
Islam Makhachev’s respect does not come easily, so when he speaks highly of a former opponent, it carries weight. The Dagestani gave up the UFC lightweight title without ever losing it in the cage.
Rafael Fiziev News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Rafael Fiziev says ‘my head got smashed up’ in brutally honest reaction to UFC 325 KO loss
Rafael Fiziev has spoken out for the first time since losing at UFC 325. The lightweight contender was knocked out by Mauricio Ruffy inside two rounds on Saturday night.
Alex Pereira News / EssentiallySports / February 1
Nina Drama Labels Alex Pereira’s Arch Rival as the 'Most Respectful' Fighter She’s Interviewed
Nina Marie Daniele, also known as Nina Drama, is one of the people who always stay around UFC fighters. She’s a content creator for the promotion and collaborates with fighters ahead of an event.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Alexander Volkanovski responds to ‘butthurt’ featherweight who plans to train with Ilia Topuria
Alexander Volkanovski is confused by the recent behaviour of the popular featherweight contender who hopes to sneak into the next title fight. This past Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returned to Sydney, Australia, for UFC 325 headlined by a featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 1
UFC Star Backs Jean Silva For Next Title Shot Against Alexander Volkanovski
At UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovski won the fight against Diego Lopes by decision with a wide margin. At 37 years old, he shut down retirement talk and said he is ready for whoever the UFC gives him next.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 1
Mauricio Ruffy’s UFC 325 Win Looks Even Better as Alexander Volkanovski Reveals Training Difficulties
Mauricio Ruffy looked very focused during the entire pre-fight build-up for UFC 325. He looked like a fighter who desperately needed a victory to turn around his career.
Why Alexander Volkanovski felt Diego Lopes was ‘unfortunate’ at UFC 325
Alexander Volkanovski has reflected on his UFC 325 victory over Diego Lopes, explaining why he believes his opponent was ultimately unlucky to share the Octagon with him on the sport’s biggest stage.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Benoit Saint-Denis has two preferred options after Dan Hooker win and neither is star he threatened
Several impressive performances in the lightweight division happened on Saturday night. Mauricio Ruffy bounced back by stopping Rafael Fiziev to show that he’s still one of the most exciting strikers in the lightweight division.
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.
Justin Gaethje explains why Paddy Pimblett would have won if he dropped ‘genius’ game plan
Saturday’s main event, the first title fight of the Paramount+ era, left a strong early impression. Justin Gaethje claimed a unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett on January 24 to become a two-time interim lightweight champion.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Dana White dishes out $425,000 in bonuses including Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 325
Dana White may not have been in Sydney, but he was still well able to dole out some big money bonuses for the fighters who were. It was an historic night for Alexander Volkanovski as he won his record-tying eighth featherweight title fight that saw him officially come neck-and-neck with the legendary Jose Aldo.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Islam Makhachev’s two word reaction to UFC 325 says it all about Alexander Volkanovski’s legacy
Islam Makhachev is one of the best fighters to ever grace the octagon, so his praise for a former rival will go a long way. The Dagestani wrestler is currently UFC welterweight champion after giving up the lightweight title without ever losing his belt inside the octagon.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Dice City Sports / February 1
Alexander Volkanovski Retains Featherweight Title With Masterclass Win at UFC 325
SYDNEY — Fighting on home soil for the first time in his UFC career, Alexander Volkanovski delivered exactly what the moment demanded. In the main event of UFC 325 at Qudos Bank Arena, Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title with a composed, five-round unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes in their rematch.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 1
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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