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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 - Mar. 14 -
Daniel Cormier hopes for better ending to Conor McGregor's UFC career
If Conor McGregor never fights again, Daniel Cormier thinks his lasting UFC memory is an unfortunate one. It's been almost four years since McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) last fought when he broke ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
UFC Fight Night London -- Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady: Predictions, fight card, start time, odds, live stream
Former UFC welterweight champion Edwards is on a mission to redeem himselfCBS 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 - Mar. 19 -
Leon Edwards faces uncertain future with UFC title chances all but gone
Former welterweight champion Edwards was condemned to his second loss in as many fights by the impressive Sean Brady in the main event of UFC LondonYahoo Sports - 5d -
UFC Fans Slam Former Champion for 'Shameless' Excuses Following Cheating Allegations
In the aftermath of UFC bouts, fighters often disclose injuries sustained during training or the fight itself, aiming to provide context to their performances. While some fans appreciate the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC's Daniel Barez sees Andre Lima as a more difficult rival than 'Lazy Boy' Rodriguez
Daniel Barez tried to pick a fight with Ronaldo Rodriguez, but instead got unbeaten prospect Andre Lima. Barez (17-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Lima (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) are set to clash this Saturday at UFC ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze 2 prediction, pick: Will UFC Fight Night 254 rematch be different?
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 254's main event rematch between Marvin Vettori and Roman ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 15 -
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 - Mar. 15 -
UFC Fight Night 254 video: Brendson Ribeiro rolls Diyar Nurgozhay with slick kimura
Brendson Ribeiro pulled off a slick kimura submission Saturday at UFC Fight Night 254. On the main card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Ribeiro (17-7 MMA, 2-2 UFC) grabbed hold of the arm of Diyar ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
UFC Fight Night 254 results: Roman Dolidze avenges loss to Marvin Vettori
Roman Dolidze has evened the score. In the UFC Fight Night 254 middleweight main event Saturday, Dolidze (14-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) defeated Marvin Vettori (19-7-1 MMA, 9-5-1 UFC) by unanimous decision ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Roman Dolidze willing to give Marvin Vettori trilogy fight if UFC wants: 'Just out of respect'
LAS VEGAS – Roman Dolidze is relieved to get one back. At UFC Fight Night 254, Dolidze (15-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) avenged a March 2023 loss when he defeated Marvin Vettori (19-8-1 MMA, 9-6-1 UFC) via ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
Sean Brady: Leon Edwards' focus on Belal Muhammad loss 'a bad look' before UFC Fight Night 255
LONDON – Sean Brady is confident he will pose a different type of threat for Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night 255. Brady (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) takes on former UFC welterweight champion Edwards (22-4 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Jan Blachowicz before UFC Fight Night 255: 'I've still got the fire inside me'
LONDON – Jan Blachowicz plans on reminding everyone of his legendary Polish power at UFC Fight Night 255. Blachowicz (29-10-1 MMA, 12-7-1 UFC) meets rising contender Carlos Ulberg (12-1 MMA, 7-1 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
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 -
'TUF 30' winner Juliana Miller returns at UFC Des Moines vs. Ivana Petrovic
"TUF 30" winner Juliana Miller has her next fight on the books. At UFC on ESPN 67, Miller (3-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) will take on former ARES FC champion Ivana Petrovic (7-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) in a women's ...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 -
Kamaru Usman warns Leon Edwards that he needs to change approach in order to beat Sean Brady at UFC London
Kamaru Usman thinks the blueprint to beat Leon Edwards is there for Sean Brady. Former champion Edwards (22-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) meets Brady (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 255 ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
UFC London winner Sean Brady: I beat Leon Edwards better than champion Belal Muhammad did
LONDON – Sean Brady took Belal Muhammad's blueprint and one-upped him at UFC Fight Night 255. Brady (18-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) dominated former welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) on ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Paddy Pimblett reacts to accusations of Michael Chandler being a cheater ahead of UFC 314
LONDON – Paddy Pimblett addressed accusations of Michael Chandler not being a clean fighter. Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) meets former title challenger Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) at UFC 314 on ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Sean Brady goes off on 'salty' Leon Edwards after UFC London: 'F*ck him and his whole team'
Sean Brady doesn't appreciate how Leon Edwards handled losing to him at UFC Fight Night 255. Brady (18-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) dominated and submitted former UFC welterweight champion Edwards (22-5 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 22h -
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 - 18h -
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 - Mar. 15 -
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
