Training with Khabib Nurmagomedov brings up a lot of confidence in the game. However, sometimes that confidence can leave you underprepared against certain opponents.
With a three-fight losing streak behind him and his prime years seemingly in the rearview mirror, Israel Adesanya is confronting the reality of the final chapter of his career.
UFC welterweight Colby Covington has responded after UFC CEO Dana White shut down speculation linking him with a potential matchup with Conor McGregor at the UFC White House card on June 14. Speculation emerged that Covington and McGregor could headline the White House card.
With a combined MMA record of 44–0, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Khamzat Chimaev have built reputations that make even elite fighters look ordinary. One mauled lightweights for nearly a decade.
Conor McGregor became the first-ever UFC double-champion in 2016 by finishing Eddie Alvarez. However, the achievement wasn’t without controversy and debate.
February 15 was only supposed to be a date on a corrections calendar. Instead, it quietly grew into something bigger. A post went live from Cain Velasquez asking Northern California followers a simple question: “Would you come to this?” The timing mattered.
When Islam Makhachev flattened Alexander Volkanovski in their rematch, most of the post-fight talk among fans was about timing and power. The headkick and the finish were shocking because they happened so cleanly.
Even in retirement, Dustin Poirier hasn’t stopped getting on the mats at American Top Team. But that’s also how you end up with a broken pinky toe. For a guy who walked away after a five-round war at UFC 318 in New Orleans, it was a reminder that the grind doesn’t just switch off because you retired.
Never one to miss a spotlight, Colby Covington is angling for the brightest one yet. After more than a year on the sidelines, which included a rough ending to his last UFC outing, he’s now openly negotiating for a slot on the promotion’s most ambitious stage yet: the White House card on June 14.
Johnny Walker was not impressed with his brother’s victory in a grappling match with Zion Clark last night, and has explained why he didn’t attend. The light-heavyweight was called out by his heavyweight younger brother Valter Walker after he submitted Clark, who last fought at 135lb.
Sean Strickland has now given his take on an infamous sparring session with comedian Preacher Lawson, insisting that he didn’t throw any illegal shots.
Being retired has not prevented Dustin Poirier from MMA injuries. ‘The Diamond’ called an end to his career inside the cage in his home state of Louisiana at UFC 318 last July.
Charles Oliveira is out for revenge when he returns to the Octagon on March 7. Some have questioned Oliveira’s hunger as he prepares for another huge title fight in his 37th bout under the UFC banner.
Khamzat Chimaev maintains an animated, brash, no-nonsense persona. When the cameras are on, ‘Borz’ does not hesitate to steal the spotlight with his performances and fiery post-fight callouts.
UFC is far from finished with Australia. Just last month, Dana White & Co. hosted the first event of the year on Australian soil with UFC 325 on the east coast.
Jon Jones continues to be a divisive figure within the MMA world. Even with his success inside the cage, not everyone is convinced he belongs in that conversation.
One analyst believes Israel Adesanya has something to prove in his first UFC fight in over a year. The former two-time UFC middleweight champion is without a victory in almost three years, having lost three straight fights inside the Octagon.
Valter Walker has put out a public call for a fight against his brother Johnny Walker in the UFC, challenging him to move up to his division. The Brazilian fighter appeared at Karate Combat 59 in Miami, where he secured a quick submission win over Zion Clark.
Last year, Dana White was heavily criticized by the MMA community after he kept Arman Tsarukyan away from the lightweight title picture. The UFC decided to book Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 for the interim title, raising questions about the booking.
Talks are underway for the UFC return of ‘Chaos’. Colby Covington sat out the whole of 2025 after having his pursuit of a fourth undisputed welterweight title shot damaged 14 months ago.
The frustration of not getting the right opponents and getting snubbed for a title shot is real. It has become a regular issue for Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan.
Despite being the top contender in the UFC lightweight division, Arman Tsarukyan appears to be pursuing fights beyond just the quest for UFC gold. While one might assume he is focused on other contenders, the reality is different.
Ali Abdelaziz, the man behind both Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje, took to X on Thursday to make a declaration that has set the record straight for those having questions surrounding the lightweight and welterweight title fights.
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight is something which the whole world wants to see. As both are now in different divisions, the fight seems difficult now.
In the UFC, a victory does not always guarantee job security. While logic would suggest that having your hand raised keeps you employed, modern roster management is far more nuanced.