Latest in UFC Weight Classes Explained And Which Ones Fighters Dread the Most
Sort by
4,866 items
-
UFC Weight Classes Explained And Which Ones Fighters Dread the Most
Size matters in the UFC to make sure fights are fair and competitive. The right weight class can make or break a fighter’s career. Some divisions have razor-thin gaps, while others jump by nearly ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Magomed Ankalaev makes his debut after finally earning title
The native of Dagestan unseated one of the most popular fighters in the sport at the top of the light heavyweight divisionCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
UFC Vegas 104: 3 fighters miss weight, including 1 egregious miss by debuting prospect
The scale shenanigans mean a whopping 23% of Saturday's 13-fight card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas may be contested with weight-related caveats.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
The UFC stars Britain needs most after deflating Leon Edwards and Molly McCann scenes
UFC London saw McCann retire and Edwards drift further from a title shot, so which fighters represent the future of British MMA?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Paul Craig returns to light heavyweight at UFC Fight Night event in May
Paul Craig is back to his original weight class. Craig (17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC) meets Rodolfo Bellato(12-2-1 MMA, 1-0-1 UFC) in a light heavyweight bout at a UFC Fight Night event, which takes place ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
UFC Fight Night 255 video: Leon Edwards, Sean Brady make weight in London
LONDON – The main event for the UFC's return to London is official after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 255 (ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at The O2 in London, ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - Mar. 14 -
UFC Fight Night 254 ceremonial weigh-in faceoff highlights video, photo gallery
LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 254 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 the UFC Apex, which hosts ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
UFC Fight Night 255 bonuses go to the only four finishers in London
The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday's card – one to each fighter who got a stoppage win. After UFC Fight Night 255, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Explained: Why Utd have upper hand over PL and Euro giants in race for target deemed ‘one of the best talents around’
Assuming Southampton drop back down to the Championship come May, which is now all but set in stone, they’ll face an uphill battle to keep hold of one of their most prestigious talents.Indeed, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Which Oklahoma Sooners transfer will be the most impactful?
The Oklahoma Sooners added one of the best players in the portal, but where does he rank among USA TODAY Sports best?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
After ‘kick’ controversy, Nick Ball is ready to meet the best fighter in the world
The Liverpudlian emerged from a scrappy, ugly fight with TJ Doheny, in which he escaped punishment after kicking out at his opponent, to stand in line to face Japan’s legendary four-weight world ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Kevin Holland says UFC Fight Night 255 bout not permanent move down to welterweight
LONDON – Kevin Holland still plans on bouncing around weight classes after UFC Fight Night 255. Holland (26-13 MMA, 13-10 UFC) takes on the returning Gunnar Nelson (19-5-1 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Cain Velasquez's path from UFC star to state prison is one of the most sympathetic imaginable
On another timeline, Cain Velasquez could've been the greatest heavyweight champ in UFC history. Instead, he's sitting behind bars for at least the next year.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Can anyone break Sean Brady's grip on welterweight?
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.ESPN - 1d -
(Video): What Enzo Maresca did to Chelsea fans (and Jorginho) after dreadful defeat
Chelsea have just lost to Arsenal at the Emirates in one of the most unwatchable games of football we can remember watching.The quality was dire, from both teams. The injuries to attackers on both ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
PFL 2025: What are the fights and potential matchups to look forward to?
The new season of PFL brings new fighters and new weight classes. Here are the best matchups and the reason why you should watch.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
UFC Analyst Blasts Former Champion After Loss, 'In His Heart, He's Not a Real True Fighter'
While technical proficiency and physical conditioning are important attributes for UFC fighters, the intangible qualities of heart, determination, and the ability to thrive under pressure are often ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC Fight Night 254 weigh-in results, live video stream (noon ET)
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's official UFC Fight Night 254 (ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, which kick off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). Among ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
TKO Boxing: Contract terms appear to reveal salaries, what fighters can expect, per report
Fighters who decide to join the league will face similar issues to what UFC fighters run into if all things holdCBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
UFC Fight Night 255: How to watch Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady, start time, London fight card, odds, more
The UFC is back in one of the world's most iconic cities Saturday with UFC Fight Night 255 in London. Here's how to watch UFC Fight Night 255 with a British former champion in the headlining spot, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Mailbag: Sean Brady's plight, worst accidental fighter texts, UFC Mexico City stakes and more
What are the worst texting mishaps when it comes to communicating with pro fighters? What's it going to take for Steve Erceg and Sean Brady to earn second chances against the UFC champs who already ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump meets with Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor on St. Patrick's Day
President Trump met at the White House on Monday with controversial mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor to mark St. Patrick's Day. McGregor met with other White House officials during his ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Oklahoma State football recruiting tracker: Which players are committed to 2026 class?
Here’s a look at the players committed to Oklahoma State for football in the class of 2026:Yahoo Sports - 18h -
UFC Hall of Fame 2025: Former welterweight champ Robbie Lawler added to 2025 class as part of modern wing
'Ruthless' had one of the longest careers in the sport's historyCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
UFC Fight Night 254 video: Every finish from Las Vegas, including multiple history-makers
UFC Fight Night 254 on Saturday was one of the most unheralded events of the year so far going in. There are metrics that are easy to see publicly, and ones that are behind the scenes, that made ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Elon Musk's feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, explained
Elon Musk's legal dispute against OpenAI could affect the future of one of the most prominent leaders in artificial intelligence.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Which automakers are most susceptible to Trump's 25% car tariffs?
These automakers are the most and least exposed to President Trump's sweeping tariffs on automobiles.CBS News - 1h -
Which automakers are most susceptible to Trump's 25% car tariffs?
These automakers are the most and least exposed to President Trump's sweeping tariffs on automobiles.CBS News - 1h -
UFC Fight Night 254 video: Hear from each winner, guest fighters backstage
LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 254 took place Saturday with 13 bouts on the lineup. We've got you covered with backstage winner interviews from the UFC ApYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Expert picks, best bets: Edwards' path to victory at UFC Fight Night
Who has the edge in Saturday's UFC Fight Night? An MMA fighter and betting insider make their picks.ESPN - 5d -
Binghamton boys one win from NYSPHSAA Class AA basketball title after beating Tappan Zee
Zubayr Griffin scored 22 points for Binghamton, which took control in the second quarter to earn a shot at program's third state title.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Aiden and Sadie Sweat pin down national titles
Mar. 21—The Sweat family is racking up the wrestling titles. Most recently it was Aiden Sweat, a junior at Glacier, who won his 16U weight class at the Junior National Folkstyle Championships last ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
UFC Fight Night 254 bonuses all come from prelims on show with 9 finishes
The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday's card – all to fighters on the prelims, and in four of the first five fights, no less. After UFC Fight Night 254, four fighters picked up an extra ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Eli Lilly will soon release key data on its weight loss pill. Here's why it could be a game-changer
The trial results are critical, as it brings Eli Lilly's pill one step closer to becoming a new, needle-free alternative for weight loss and diabetes.CNBC - 3d -
'How good is Belal?': Fighters react to Sean Brady's finish of Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night 255
Sean Brady entered the next tier of the welterweight title conversation Saturday when he beat former champ Leon Edwards in the UFC Fight Night 255 main event. Brady (18-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC), who has ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Din Thomas after UFC Fight Night 255: 'I don't think Leon Edwards in his heart is a true fighter'
Din Thomas questions Leon Edwards' grit after UFC Fight Night 255. Former welterweight champion Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) was stopped for the first time in his career when he was dominated and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'My parents didn't want me because I was a girl', says trailblazing UFC fighter
Puja Tomar - the first Indian woman to fight in the UFC - says her parents did not want her initially because she was a girl.BBC News - 5d -
'Dolidze vs. Adesanya?': Fighters react to Roman Dolidze's victory over Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night 254
Roman Dolidze achieved the high point of his octagon career on Saturday when he avenged a key loss against Marvin Vettori in the UFC Fight Night 254 main event. After dropping a unanimous decision ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Jordan Vucenic reveals lesson from debut loss: 'I put the UFC fighters on a pedestal'
LONDON – Jordan Vucenic's mentality has made a big shift. Vucenic (13-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC), a former Cage Warriors champion, returns to the octagon this Saturday against Chris Duncan on the main card of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21
