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Makhachev Says Welterweight Contenders Top Lightweights
Islam Makhachev calls welterweight the more competitive division ahead of his first title defense against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
UFC Books Wint 11 Days After Contender Series Win
Anthony Wint will make his UFC debut against Terrance Chatman at UFC Sacramento on Aug. 22, just 11 days after earning his contract with a 34-second knockout on Contender Series.
Diachkova Says Numbers Back Her Title Claim
Natalia Diachkova points to Stella Hemetsberger's resume as proof the champion has not faced a true test ahead of their ONE Fight Night 46 main event Friday.
McGregor Predicts Head Kick KO For Garry At UFC 330
Conor McGregor believes Ian Machado Garry will stop Islam Makhachev with a late right high kick at UFC 330 this Saturday in Philadelphia after watching Garry's camp at SBG Ireland.
Makhachev On Garry: Nobody Likes Him
Islam Makhachev said nobody likes Ian Machado Garry after Philadelphia fans booed the Irishman throughout Thursday's UFC 330 press conference.
UFC 330 Press Conference: Makhachev Faces Garry
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry faced off Thursday ahead of their UFC 330 welterweight title fight in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Richards Pursues World Title Shot On Zuffa Card
Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic on Sept. 26 at Copper Box Arena as the light heavyweight pursues a world title shot after stopping Dan Azeez.
Gore Maintains Weed Contributed To UFC Losses
Tresean Gore told MMA Mania he quit smoking marijuana cold turkey last December after years of letting the habit derail his training camps and UFC performances.
Franklin Calls Dean A 'Lying Bastard' After TUF 34 Loss
Xavier Franklin blamed referee Herb Dean for botching a stoppage in his TUF 34 semifinal loss to Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu. Dean restarted the bout after initially waving it off.
Bilal Hasan Booked For UFC Shanghai Days After DWCS KO
Flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan will make his UFC debut against Nilson Rojas at UFC Shanghai on August 29, just 17 days after securing a contract with a 45-second knockout on Dana White's Contender Series.
Garry Names Only Fighter Deserving Title Shot After UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry says Carlos Prates has earned the next welterweight title shot if he dethrones Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Darren Till Knocks Out Bare-Knuckle Rival Outside Liverpool Pub
Former UFC contender Darren Till dropped bare-knuckle fighter Lee Browne with a three-punch combo outside a Liverpool pub this week, ending a weeks-long social media feud.
PFL Africa Sets Casablanca Debut With Six Semifinal Fights
PFL Africa stages its first North African event Oct. 10 in Morocco, with six tournament semifinals across three divisions and a heavyweight main event at Mohammed V Sports Complex.
Dmitri Ramos On Boxing Edge Against Gingsanglek
Dmitri Ramos makes his ONE Championship debut Friday against Gingsanglek, betting his boxing foundation and gas tank will outlast the Thai veteran's kicks in Bangkok.
Prichard Colon Dies At 33 After Decade-Long Fight
Former welterweight prospect Prichard Colon has died at 33, nearly 11 years after suffering a traumatic brain injury in his final professional bout.
O'Malley Predicts Garry Upsets Makhachev At UFC 330
Sean O'Malley expects Ian Machado Garry to decision Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Saturday, but warns the welterweight title fight could bore fans in Philadelphia.
Makhachev Rejects Rogan's Retirement Talk Ahead Of UFC 330
Islam Makhachev told TMZ Sports he has no plans to retire after UFC 330, dismissing Joe Rogan's recent speculation about the welterweight champion hanging up his gloves.
Garry Accuses Makhachev Of Wearing Heels At UFC 330
Ian Garry accused Islam Makhachev of wearing elevated footwear at the UFC 330 face-off to close their five-inch height gap. The champion dismissed the claim.
Garry Eyes Decade Of Domination Ahead Of UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry says he plans to rule welterweight for 10 years if he dethrones Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Perry Returns To MMA Against Danis For $30 PPV
Mike Perry will face Dillon Danis in an MMA bout on Aug. 29 at Kia Center in Orlando, with the pay-per-view stream priced at $29.99.