Sean Strickland’s reaction to Islam Makhachev considering middleweight was surprising. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) insists on fulfilling his goal of becoming dual-champion before he calls it a career. But with his friend and training partner Belal Muhammad currently holding the UFC welterweight strap, his plans have been momentarily put on hold.
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Dana White isn’t sure about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev jumping two weight classes. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is eager to become a two-weight UFC champion, but standing in the way of his goal is his good friend and training partner, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. Makhachev and his team would rather not fight Muhammad,
Don’t expect Chael Sonnen to come out of retirement, not even for the Global Fight League. The GFL has signed a slew of UFC veterans, even luring the likes of Chris Weidman, Urijah Faber and Chad Mendes out of retirement. Sonnen said the promotion also reached out to him. “Please, did they try to get
The UFC Apex will look a little different in 2025. The promotion’s home base is currently undergoing renovations, as recently mentioned by company CEO Dana White. UFC vice president of regulatory affairs Marc Ratner recently provided a little more in-depth detail as he spoke to MMA Junkie Radio. “It’s going to be enlarged,” Ratner said.
UFC Fight Night 250 ceremonial weigh-ins took place Friday, and the fighters came face-to-face one final time before Saturday’s event. The weigh-ins took place at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which hosts Saturday’s event (ESPN+). Check out the video above to see the athletes from all 11 scheduled matchups come face-to-face, and don’t miss
UFC Fight Night 250 ceremonial weigh-ins take place Friday, and you can catch a live video stream of the proceedings here on MMA Junkie at 9 a.m. ET (6 a.m. PT). The weigh-ins take place at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The same venue hosts Saturday’s event (ESPN+). In addition to the video stream above, you can check
Islam Makhachev left many scratching their heads with his bold claim on being able to move up to 185 pounds and win a title. Makhachev, who holds the UFC lightweight title, is regarded by many as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world. But many think challenging champion Dricus Du Plessis two weight classes
Official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 250 took place Friday, and you can get all the results here. The weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The nearby ANB Arena hosts Saturday’s event (ESPN+). Among those weighing in were former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) and Nassourdine Imavov (15-4
Michael Chandler has options. Looking to bounce back from his defeat to Charles Oliveira in November, the former Bellator champion has several names in mind for a return to the cage. From top contenders to veterans and rising stars, Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) revealed the lengthy list speaking with MMA Junkie Radio in a
With two title fights atop the card, there was plenty of anticipation for UFC 311 in Southern California earlier this month. But when the proverbial fit hit the shan at the weigh-ins when original lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan had to bow out, Reanto Moicano stepped in on a day’s notice for a shot at
Daniel Cormier advises Alex Pereira against cornering Sean Strickland at UFC 312. Eric Nicksick revealed that light heavyweight champion Pereira will corner Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) in his title-fight rematch against middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC), which headlines the Feb. 8 card at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney (ESPN+ pay-per-view,
John Gooden is here to stay as one of the voices of the UFC. Gooden, who has served as one of the UFC’s premier play-by-play commentators in rotation with Jon Anik and Brendan Fitzgerald, recently inked a new multiyear contract extension to continue his role. After breaking into the space as a commentator for Cage