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Jorge Masvidal also interested in rematch with 'b*tch ass' Colby Covington for UFC return
Jorge Masvidal has zeroed in on two rivals for his UFC comeback. Masvidal (35-17 MMA, 12-10 UFC), who retired in April 2023 after his fourth-straight loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287, is looking to ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Dr. David Martinez gives out free medical advice to Saimon Oliveira after UFC Mexico TKO
MEXICO CITY – David Martinez met the media Saturday after his win over Saimon Oliveira at UFC on ESPN 64. Martinez (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who joined his sister Melissa in the UFC, also is a doctor ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rafa Garcia ready to make UFC Mexico events a permanent part of his future
MEXICO CITY – Rafa Garcia met the media Saturday after his win over Vinc Pichel at UFC on ESPN 64. Garcia (17-4 MMA, 5-4 UFC) got above .500 in his UFC career with a unanimous decision win over ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bryce Mitchell 'unfazed by the pressure' heading into UFC 314 matchup vs. Jean Silva
It's been a whirlwind past month for Bryce Mitchell heading into UFC 314. Mitchell (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) meets rising featherweight contender Jean Silva (15-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) on April 12 at Kaseya ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dark horse no longer: Sean Woodson fixated on kicking off breakout year at UFC 314
Sean Woodson has been in the shadows, quietly rising up the ranks of one of the UFC's most talent-filled divisions. But on April 12 at UFC 314, Woodson (13-1-1 MMA, 7-1-1 UFC) and his 6-foot-2, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC 314: Josh Emmett predicts Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes, Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Freire
LAS VEGAS – Josh Emmett has weighed in on the two marquee featherweight fights at UFC 314. In the UFC 314 main event (ESPN+ pay-per-view), Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) will take on ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Michael Bisping: 'Fair play' to Ian Machado Garry for fighting Carlos Prates at UFC on ESPN 66
Michael Bisping credits Ian Machado Garry for facing Carlos Prates on short notice. Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) takes on Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) April 26 in the UFC on ESPN 66 main event at ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Trump has promised tariff ‘liberation day’. Americans aren’t so sure
Even the president’s supporters are sceptical of new levies to be imposed on trading partners on April 2Financial Times - 4d -
Falcons will listen to trade offers but have made no promises to Kirk Cousins
The Falcons signed the quarterback in free agency a year ago but now have Michael Penix as their starter.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UK promises rapid review of NHS drug-pricing rebate
Under the scheme, drugmakers discount the price of medicines sold in bulk to the healthcare systemFinancial Times - 1d -
Terence Crawford cites Floyd Mayweather to explain where the UFC is better than boxing
Terence Crawford thinks UFC fans support their own better than boxing. In a discussion with former UFC champions Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo, super welterweight boxing champion Crawford agreed ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Chael Sonnen: 'Ass-whooping' would await Conor McGregor in UFC comeback fight
Chael Sonnen doesn't see the point in UFC star Conor McGregor fighting again. More questions arose about McGregor's fighting future after the former UFC dual champion admitted that his focus is ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley title rematch headlines UFC 316 in Newark
Sean O'Malley will have the chance to get UFC gold back around his waist when he rematches Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 316 main event. After dropping the bantamweight belt by unanimous decision to ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UFC on ESPN 67 adds Gaston Bolanos vs. Quang Le to Des Moines lineup
The UFC's return to Des Moines, Iowa, has another fight. At UFC on ESPN 67 on May 3, Peru's Gaston Bolanos will battle Vietnam's Qaung Le in a three-round bantamweight bout at Wells Fargo Arena. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Khalil Rountree Jr. reacts to Jamahal Hill injury, cancellation of UFC Kansas City main event
Khalil Rountree Jr. was set to headliner the upcoming UFC event in Kansas City, Mo., but his former champion opponent suffered an injury. The fight was set to close the show at UFC on ESPN 66 at ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UFC on ESPN 65's Gerald Meerschaert still has title ambitions, would settle with all-time submission record
LAS VEGAS – Gerald Meerschaert is still placing his goals at the highest echelon of the sport going into his 23rd octagon appearance Saturday at UFC on ESPN 65 Meerschaert (37-18 MMA, 12-10 UFC) ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Paul Felder: Lerone Murphy needs 'spectacular' finish of Josh Emmett at UFC on ESPN 65 to gain traction
UFC commentator and analyst Paul Felder is a supporter of Lerone Murphy's status as a surging featherweight title threat, and thinks a big performance in the UFC on ESPN 65 main event would put him ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kennedy Nzechukwu out of UFC on ESPN 65, Martin Buday gets undefeated replacement
This weekend's UFC Fight Night event has undergone a big change, literally. Heavyweight Kennedy Nzechukwu pulled out of Saturday's UFC on ESPN 65 bout against Martin Buday due to injury. Now, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UFC on ESPN 65 video: Josh Emmett, Lerone Murphy make weight for headliner
LAS VEGAS – The main event for the UFC's return to its home turf in "Sin City" is set after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC on ESPN 65 (ESPN, ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Ex-UFC welterweight, new dad Jared Gooden announces MMA retirement
After more than 30 professional fights, including seven in the UFC, welterweight Jared Gooden said it's time for him to hang up the gloves. Gooden (23-11) announced his retirement in a social media ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 UFC event schedule: Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy, 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 - 2d -
UFC Vegas 105 predictions, odds, full card preview: Is Lerone Murphy a legit title threat?
The featherweight division is wide open in 2025, and UFC Vegas 105 features a pivotal clash between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
UFC Vegas 105 loses bout after fighter no-shows weigh-ins; another fighter badly misses weight
UFC Vegas 105's official weigh-ins did not go off without a hitch.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
UFC Fight Night expert picks, best bets: How Lerone Murphy remains unbeaten
Who prevails in this week's UFC Fight Night and PFL First Round? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.ESPN - 1h -
UFC Fight Night odds, predictions, start time, Las Vegas card: Emmett vs. Murphy picks by proven MMA expert
SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on SaturdayCBS Sports - 8h -
Taylor Lapilus books first PFL fight on home soil after parting ways with UFC
Taylor Lapilus already has his first post-UFC fight booked. Lapilus (21-4), who recently parted ways with the UFC after not re-signing a new deal, has inked a multi-fight contract with the PFL. He ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Brandon Moreno explains how he used his experience to beat Steve Erceg at UFC on ESPN 64
MEXICO CITY – Brandon Moreno strengthened his case for a title shot at UFC on ESPN 64. Former flyweight champion Moreno (24-8-2 MMA, 12-4-2 UFC) picked up his second-straight win when he defeated ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
VIDEO: 'Gutted' Kelvin Gastelum shares moment he found out about UFC on ESPN 64 fight cancellation
Kelvin Gastelum couldn't hide his disappointment when he knew he was no longer fighting at UFC on ESPN 64. Joe Pyfer(13-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) was forced out just hours before Saturday's main card ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ateba Gautier after UFC on ESPN 64 debut win: 'I'm the biggest puncher at middleweight'
MEXICO CITY – Ateba Gautier thinks he's about to do some serious damage to the middleweight division after his introductory octagon performance Saturday at UFC on ESPN 64. Gautier (7-1 MMA, 1-0 ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former UFC champ says Tom Aspinall should stop waiting for Jon Jones
Demetrious Johnson advises Tom Aspinall against waiting for UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. It's been more than 500 days since interim champion Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has competed as he ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Former UFC champ Henry Cejudo mulling retirement after 'the worst injury I've had'
Henry Cejudo is still dealing with the after effects of the eye injury sustained in his UFC Fight Night 253 loss to Song Yadong, and it has served as a wake-up call. Cejudo (16-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) saw ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Melquizael Costa shuts down Jamall Emmers' callout after UFC Mexico – mostly
MEXICO CITY – Melquizael Costa met the media Saturday after his win over Christian Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN 64. Costa (23-7 MMA, 4-2 UFC) won for the third straight time when he outworked Christian ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison title fight booked for UFC 316 in New Jersey
Kayla Harrison's long-awaited chance to fight for UFC gold is now set. Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL champion Harrison (18-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will challenge Julianna Peña (11-5 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UFC's Esteban Ribovics 'a bit bitter' over Nasrat Haqparast loss, sees future rematch
Esteban Ribovics is not too happy with how things went down in his last UFC fight, but feels he'll get an opportunity to redeem himself in the near future. Ribovics (14-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) came up ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Sean O'Malley says he's cut out social media, masturbation and marijuana before UFC 316
Sean O'Malley claims to be a new man with a clearer mind and enhanced focus going into his UFC 316 rematch with Merab Dvalishvili. O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) has kept a relatively low profile ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Josh Emmett reacts to being the betting underdog at UFC on ESPN 65: 'Bet the house'
LAS VEGAS – Josh Emmett has no issues with being an underdog at UFC on ESPN 65. Emmett (19-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns against unbeaten rising featherweight contender Lerone Murphy (15-0-1 MMA, 7-0-1 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Henry Cejudo: Sean O'Malley is 'being protected' with Merab Dvalishvili rematch at UFC 316
Henry Cejudo expected Sean O'Malley to get a rematch against Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili (19-4 MMA, 12-2 UFC) dethroned O'Malley (18-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) by unanimous decision to become bantamweight ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Carlos Prates: Jack Della Maddalena won't be a 'hard fight' for Belal Muhammad at UFC 315
Carlos Prates doesn't see Jack Della Maddalena as a stern test for UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) defends his welterweight title against Della Maddalena ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
UFC on ESPN 65 weigh-in results, live video stream
LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's official UFC on ESPN 65 (ESPN, ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins at the host hotel. Among those weighing in are Josh Emmett (19-4 MMA, ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Britain’s next UFC champion? Lerone Murphy takes crucial step in Josh Emmett clash
Interview: The Manchester featherweight eyes a dream title fight on home soil, but first up is Emmett in Vegas, after UFC London proved elusiveYahoo Sports - 1d
