Believe it or not, Sean Strickland actually had something nice to say about fellow former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya – and his words seemed genuine. Strickland, who challenges Dricus Du Plessis for the 185-pound title in a rematch Saturday at UFC 312 (ESPN+ pay-per-view) in Sydney, appeared Tuesday on Fox Sports Australia, where he
Day: February 4, 2025
UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis says his mindset heading into a fight is what separates him from the rest. Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) defends his title against Sean Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) in a rematch, which headlines Saturday’s UFC 312 event at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The main card streams
In a deal approved Monday, Merritt Island piercing artist Alicia “Red” Campitelli’s former boyfriend pled guilty to her murder and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Campitelli’s family and friends were in tears Monday as Phillip Keller was sentenced at the Moore Justice Center in Viera. Her parents and siblings spoke about her generous
Daniel Cormier believes Israel Adesanya still has some fight left in him after UFC Fight Night 250. Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) suffered his third consecutive loss when he was knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov (16-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in Saturday’s main event at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Adesanya has now lost four
Muhammad Naimov beat Kaan Ofli with a unanimous decision Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take a look inside the fight with Naimov, who got back in the win column after the first loss of his UFC career this past summer. Muhammad
Another Bellator champion wants to be free of the PFL. On Monday, bantamweight titleholder Patchy Mix let the world know he wants out of his PFL contract, frustrated with his lack of activity. Mix (20-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) is widely considered one of the best bantamweights in the world and one of the best overall
Michael Bisping thinks Michael Page is better suited for middleweight after UFC Fight Night 250. Page handed Shara Magomedov his first-career loss in a unanimous decision win Saturday at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. “MVP” told MMA Junkie prior to the fight that he planned on dropping back down to welterweight after the fight,
Chael Sonnen believes the true reason UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has been talking about chasing a second title in a higher weight class has nothing to do with accolades or building a legacy. Soon after defeating short-notice opponent Renato Moicano in the first round at UFC 311, Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) said he would
Bogdan Grad beat Lucas Alexander with a second-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take a look inside the fight with Grad, a two-time fighter on Dana White’s Contender Series who won his official UFC debut. Bogdan Grad def. Lucas Alexander Result: Bogdan Grad def.
Sergei Pavlovich beat Jairzinho Rozenstruik with a unanimous decision Saturday on the main card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take a look inside the fight with Pavlovich, who snapped a two-fight skid that came on the heels of a six-fight winning streak. Sergei Pavlovich def. Jairzinho Rozenstruik Result: Sergei Pavlovich
Shamil Gaziev beat Thomas Petersen with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 250 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take a look inside the fight with Gaziev, who has back-to-back wins after the first loss of his career 11 months ago. Shamil Gaziev def. Thomas Petersen Result: Shamil Gaziev def.