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Molly McCann plans to show off 'more educated' version of herself at UFC Fight Night 255
LONDON – Molly McCann has shifted her mindset ahead of UFC Fight Night 255. McCann (14-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC) will look to rebound against newcomer Alexia Thainara (11-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) on Saturday's main ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Nathaniel Wood sees likeness in UFC Fight Night 255 opponent Morgan Charriere
LONDON – Nathaniel Wood thinks his matchup Saturday could quite possibly be the best unranked option for him to climb up the UFC featherweight ladder. At UFC Fight Night 255, Wood (20-6 MMA, 8-3 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
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 -
Michael Bisping sympathizes with Tom Aspinall, tells UFC champ Jon Jones to 'hurry up or retire'
Michael Bisping thinks UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones needs to make a decision about his fighting future. After finishing Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 this past November, Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Sean Brady rips Leon Edwards for lack of focus after UFC Fight Night 255: 'He got smoked'
LONDON – Sean Brady had no problems rubbing in Leon Edwards' loss after the UFC Fight Night 255 main event. After Brady (18-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) became the first to finish Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Colby Covington: UFC 315 headliners Belal Muhammad, Jack Della Maddalena 'don't draw flies to sh*t'
Colby Covington sees Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena doing low numbers at UFC 315. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) defends his welterweight title against Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jon Anik says Yair Rodriguez 'forgotten man' in UFC featherweight division: 'He's a massive problem'
Jon Anik thinks Yair Rodriguez isn't talked about enough ahead of UFC 314. Rodriguez (15-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) welcomes two-division Bellator champion Patricio Freire (36-7 MMA, 0-0 UFC) to the octagon ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Edgar Chairez likes CJ Vergara matchup at UFC Mexico for a bonus-hunting expedition
MEXICO CITY – Edgar Chairez met the media Wednesday ahead of his fight at UFC on ESPN 64. Chairez (11-6 MMA, 1-2 UFC) takes on CJ Vergara (12-6-1 MMA, 3-4 UFC) at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. At the ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Christian Rodriguez feeling blessed for chance to fight in parents' home country at UFC Mexico
MEXICO CITY – Christian Rodriguez met the media Wednesday ahead of his fight at UFC on ESPN 64. Rodriguez (12-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) takes on Melquizael Costa (22-7 MMA, 3-2 UFC) on the preliminary card ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
UFC on ESPN 64: Loopy Godinez expects experience, level of opposition to play a factor vs. Julia Polastri
MEXICO CITY – Loopy Godinez is determined to rebound at UFC on ESPN 64. Godinez (12-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) meets Julia Polastri (13-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) in a strawweight bout on Saturday's prelims (ESPN2, ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
David Martinez basking in opportunity to light up home Mexico fans in UFC debut
MEXICO CITY – David Martinez met the media Wednesday ahead of his fight at UFC on ESPN 64. David Martinez (11-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) takes on Saimon Oliveira (18-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) on the main card at Arena ...Yahoo Sports - 13h -
UFC on ESPN 64's Ronaldo Rodriguez already feels like a champion, only thing missing is a belt
MEXICO CITY – Ronaldo Rodriguez is embracing his popularity ahead of UFC on ESPN 64. Rodriguez (17-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) takes on Kevin Borjas (9-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC) in Saturday's flyweight main card opener ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Alex Pereira: Team Magomed Ankalaev's greasing accusation an excuse for failed takedowns at UFC 313
Alex Pereira fired back at Magomed Ankalaev's coach for accusing him of greasing at UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Alex Pereira: Team Magomed Ankalaev's greasing accusation an excuse for failed takedowns at UFC 313
Alex Pereira fired back at Magomed Ankalaev's coach for accusing him of greasing at UFC 313. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Chidi Njokuani prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 254
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Chidi Njokuani meet Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 254 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 - Mar. 15 -
Diyar Nurgozhay vs. Brendson Ribeiro prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 254
Da'Mon Blackshear and Cody Gibson 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. Last ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
SeungWoo Choi vs. Kevin Vallejos prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 254
SeungWoo Choi and Kevin Vallejos meet Saturday in the main card opener of UFC Fight Night 254 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 -
UFC Fight Night 254 video: Top prospect Kevin Vallejos TKOs SeungWoo Choi in debut
Kevin Vallejos showed why there's hype around his name in his octagon debut against SeungWoo Choi at UFC Fight Night 254. After earning a UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 -
UFC Fight Night 254 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Marvin Vettori among highest earners
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday's UFC Fight Night 254 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $173,000. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
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 - Mar. 16 -
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 - Mar. 16 -
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 - Mar. 16 -
Priscila Cachoeira on differences between pressure and responsibility after crucial UFC Fight Night 254 knockout
LAS VEGAS – Priscila Cachoeira beat Josiane Nunes with a first-round knockout Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 254 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Carlos Vera rips oddsmakers after massive upset of 8-1 favorite Josias Musasa at UFC Fight Night 254
LAS VEGAS – Carlos Vera beat Josias Musasa with a first-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 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
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 - Mar. 17 -
UFC free fight: Sean Brady impresses with dominant performance vs. Gilbert Burns
Back in September, Sean Brady showed the world why he's considered to be one of the top welterweights in the world. In the main event of UFC Fight Night 242 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Brady ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
UFC gambling probe: Jeff Molina, Darrick Minner set for Nevada disciplinary hearings
Two fighters embroiled by the investigations into potential illegal wagering on UFC fights will go before the Nevada Athletic Commission after more than two years on temporary suspension. UFC ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Norma Dumont pitches interim UFC title fight vs. Kayla Harrison as division drags
Norma Dumont is getting itchy knuckles as she awaits her next assignment in the UFC women's bantamweight division – with hopes it will be something big. Dumont (12-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) is currently ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Chris Duncan puzzled by UFC London underdog status, confident Jordan Vucenic won't 'walk through' him
LONDON – Underestimated. That's how Chris Duncan is feeling ahead of his return to the octagon. The Scottish fighter makes his fifth UFC appearance this Saturday, fighting Jordan Vucenic at UFC ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
UFC Fight Night 255 weigh-in results: Full card on point in clean session
LONDON – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Friday's UFC Fight Night 255 fighter weigh-ins. The early weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel in England and preceded the ceremonial ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
UFC Fight Night 255 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Jan Blachowicz hits top tier after 10 years
LONDON – Fighters from Saturday's UFC Fight Night 255 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $204,000. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Leon Edwards after UFC Fight Night 255 loss?
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Sean Brady after UFC Fight Night 255 win?) Leon Edwards' career is in unprecedented territory after he was finished for the first time in a UFC Fight ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Mayra Bueno Silva done with flyweight, wants Irene Aldana at Noche UFC in September
MIAMI – Mayra Bueno Silva always envisioned herself holding UFC gold in the women's flyweight division, but now that dream is dead. After starting her UFC tenure at 125 pounds, Silva (10-5-1 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
With contract wrapped, Marcin Tybura hopes he gets new deal after UFC London win over Mick Parkin
LONDON – Marcin Tybura beat Mick Parkin with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look inside the fight with Tybura, a nine-year ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UCLA dominates rival USC to lock up double bye in Big Ten tournament
Eric Dailey Jr. finishes with 25 points and Skyy Clark scores 17 as UCLA blows out rival USC 90-63 to head into the Big Ten tournament on a dominant note.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9
