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Alexander Volkanovski: 'It's fair' for Ilia Topuria to get immediate UFC lightweight title shot
Alexander Volkanovski has no issues with Ilia Topuria getting an immediate UFC lightweight title shot. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is vacating his featherweight championship after back-to-back ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Michael Bisping: It would be a 'massive market opportunity lost' if Islam Makhachev doesn't fight Ilia Topuria
Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria will get his wish to fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Although Makhachev doesn't like the idea of fighting another featherweight, Bisping thinks ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Diego Lopes responds to criticism of cardio ahead of UFC 314 title fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Some say cardio is king in MMA, and that's why some fans are siding with Alexander Volkanovski to beat Diego Lopes in their upcoming UFC title fight. Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) and Lopes ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UFC 314 -- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
Volkanovski and Lopes fight for the vacant featherweight title on a stacked cardCBS Sports - 5d -
Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria 'ran' from challenges of Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes and Movsar Evloev
Pimblett thinks his longtime rival made a foolish decision changing divisionsCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Islam Makhachev's coach open to 'perfect matchup' Justin Gaethje next after UFC 313
Javier Mendez is not opposed to Justin Gaethje getting the next UFC lightweight title shot. Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) called for a title shot after defeating Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Cory Sandhagen: 'Masterful performance' vs. Deiveson Figueiredo can set up UFC title shot
Cory Sandhagen is determined to get a UFC title shot in 2025, and it starts with a UFC on ESPN 67 main event win over Deiveson Figueiredo. After dropping a unanimous decision to Umar Nurmagomedov ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Browns: Kenny Pickett to get a fair shot to win starting QB gig
After coming to the Browns from the Eagles, Kenny Pickett is going to get a fair shot to win the starting QB job in ClevelandYahoo Sports - 6d -
2025 UFC event schedule: Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes on tap
Check out a complete list of UFC pay-per-view and Fight Night events scheduled for 2025CBS Sports - 1d -
All Charles Olveira wants next is to fight for a UFC title belt 'either way'
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira isn't sure how he fits into the suddenly crowded top of the 155-pound division, but he knows he wants his next fight to be for a title belt. "The ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Video: Is a Nate Diaz return to UFC still interesting?
An old friend of the UFC would like to return to the octagon as Nate Diaz said last week he wants to "go back and get a UFC title." Diaz, 39, who joined the UFC in 2007 after appearing on "The ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Andre Lima starting to think about future flyweight title shot after hitting 11-0 at UFC Fight Night 254
LAS VEGAS – Andre Lima beat Daniel Barez with a third-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 254 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Lima, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mark Daigneault theorizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not getting same calls as before
Mark Daigneault theorizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not getting same calls as before.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Alexander Hernandez vs. Kurt Holobaugh prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 254
Alexander Hernandez and Kurt Holobaugh meet Saturday on the main card of UFC Fight Night 254 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Alexander Hernandez in-camp neck injury gave him a big scare at UFC Fight Night 254
LAS VEGAS – Alexander Hernandez beat Kurt Holobaugh with a unanimous decision Saturday on the main card at UFC Fight Night 254 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Mario Pinto, UFC’s next heavyweight star: ‘This is a blood sport, but it’s fair – you have to take ownership’
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exclusive interview: The Portuguese-Briton discusses his successful UFC debut, after a captivating knockout of Austen LaneYahoo Sports - 5d -
Brendan Schaub: 'The UFC's in some trouble' after Alex Pereira lost light heavyweight title
Brendan Schaub thinks Alex Pereira losing his title is a problem for the UFC. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
After dispatching Alabama, Florida basketball eager for second shot at SEC Tournament title
Florida basketball has won 11 of last 12 but will get another test facing home state Tennessee in SEC Tournament finals in NashvilleYahoo Sports - 4d -
Wardley vacates British title as WBA shot beckons
Unbeaten Fabio Wardley gives up his British heavyweight belt as he looks to step up into world title contention.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Tuberville says Trump’s tariffs 'only shot' at 'getting our country back'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said he thinks President Trump’s tariffs on other countries are the “only shot” at “getting our country back.” Tuberville joined John Catsimatidis for his radio show ...The Hill - 3d -
Arman Tsarukyan: Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 'just a hype fight'
Arman Tsarukyan is not interested in Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314. Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) meets rising lightweight contender Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in a five-round ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Da'Mon Blackshear wants shot at top 15 after kimura finish of Cody Gibson at UFC Fight Night 254
LAS VEGAS – Da'Mon Blackshear beat Cody Gibson with a second-round submission Saturday on the main card at UFC Fight Night 254 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Firas Zahabi: Alex Pereira went through analysis paralysis in UFC 313 title loss
Firas Zahabi thinks Magomed Ankalaev had Alex Pereira overthinking throughout the fight at UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Kevin Vallejos predicts Jean Silva rematch will happen for UFC title
LAS VEGAS – Kevin Vallejos beat SeungWoo Choi with a first-round TKO Saturday to open up the main card at UFC Fight Night 254 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UFC Fight Night 254 loses one fight due to injury
UFC Fight Night 254 (ESPN+) will go on with one less bout. On Thursday, the promotion announced that Marquel Mederos has been forced to withdraw from his lightweight bout against Evan Elder due to ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Machado Garry 'livid' over snub for UFC title fight
Ireland's Ian Machado Garry is still "livid" the UFC has given Jack Della Maddalena a fight against Belal Muhammad instead of him.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Molly McCann gets new UFC Fight Night 255 opponent for London
Molly McCann will be going up against a Brazilian strawweight at UFC Fight Night 255, but it won't be Istela Nunes. With Nunes out, in steps Alexia Thainara, a Dana White's Contender Series signee ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
38-year-old veteran Kurt Holobaugh chasing spot in UFC rankings: 'I think that it's possible'
LAS VEGAS – Kurt Holobaugh has seen a lot throughout his 10-year-plus career fighting professionally in MMA. However, one thing that's eluded him all these years has been a spot in the UFC official ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
End is near: Pereira's UFC 313 loss felt like a funeral
Alex Pereira didn't get knocked out by Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, but there was a funeral-type feel to the end result.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
A fair shot? Cup competitors question NASCAR's approval process for new drivers to series
Katherine Legge and Helio Castroneves had their shares of ups and downs in their Cup debuts this season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Nate Diaz wants title to complete UFC legacy; roasts promotion's current lack of star power
Nate Diaz wants to give it one more run in the UFC to chase gold. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC) walked away from the promotion after a submission victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Class 4A boys basketball: Weatherford defeats Crossings Christian to win first state title
Weatherford beat Crossings Christian 46-44 for the Class 4A boys basketball state title Saturday at State Fair Arena.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Alex Pereira's coaches think he beat Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313, promise 'Poatan 2.0' in rematch
Alex Pereira's coaches disagree with the UFC 313 decision. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous decision in ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
UFC Fight Night 254 predictions: Who has edge in Marvin Vettori-Roman Dolidze rematch?
The UFC wraps up a three-week homestand this week with a former middleweight title challenger in the headlining spot. UFC Fight Night 254 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+) takes place Saturday ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sean O'Malley, Merab Dvalishvili cordial during run-in at UFC PI: 'Your last fight was impressive'
It's all respect between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili ahead of their rumored title-fight rematch. Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) dethroned O'Malley at UFC 306 to become bantamweight ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
UFC Fight Night 254 video: Marvin Vettori, Roman Dolidze make weight in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – The main event for the UFC's last of three straight weeks in "Sin City" is official after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 254 (ESPN+), which takes place ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Leon Edwards breaks down Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315
Leon Edwards sees Jack Della Maddalena upsetting Belal Muhammad at UFC 315. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) defends his welterweight title against Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in the May 10 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Disappointed Marvin Vettori issues statement on UFC Fight Night 254 loss
Marvin Vettori's comeback did not go as planned at UFC Fight Night 254. After injuries sidelined him for the longest layoff of his career, former middleweight title challenger Vettori (19-8-1 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Class 3A girls basketball: Washington overwhelms Sequoyah Tahlequah for OSSAA state title
Washington overwhelmed Sequoyah Tahlequah in a 73-37 victory Saturday night at State Fair Arena, winning their first title since 2007 and fourth overall.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Des Moines middleweight bout
Bo Nickal will take on his first UFC ranked opponent. Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder preview Nickal (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) gets an opportunity to enter the UFC's middleweight rankings after scoring ...Yahoo Sports - 4d
