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Volkanovski Favored Over Evloev By UFC Roster
Most UFC fighters believe Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight belt against undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
Mendez Praises Prates Ahead Of Makhachev Clash
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez calls Carlos Prates' striking superb ahead of a potential January title fight, comparing the Brazilian's persona to boxer Ricardo Mayorga.
Felder Replaces Rogan At UFC 333 Commentary Desk
Paul Felder will handle color commentary at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi after Joe Rogan opted out of the international assignment, MMA Junkie reports.
Pico Faces Keita In Crucial UFC 333 Test
Aaron Pico meets Losene Keita at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, with oddsmakers favoring the Belgian knockout artist as a slight favorite over the former Bellator contender.
Hearn Blasts White Over Stevenson Release
Eddie Hearn mocked Dana White and Zuffa Boxing after Shakur Stevenson secured his release without fighting once for the promotion, calling the situation an embarrassment.
MMA Mania Opens Taco Tuesday Discussion Thread
MMA Mania launched its Tuesday open thread with a food-focused prompt, while highlighting a new US-based sumo promotion seeking American traction.
Hearn Shoots Down White's Claims On Fury-Joshua Production
Eddie Hearn says Saudi company Whisper has the production contract for Fury vs. Joshua on Netflix, not UFC or Dana White. The promoter confirmed Sela notified him in writing that TKO will not handle the broadcast.
Weidman On Romero's Cage-Night Transformation
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman recalled his shock at seeing Yoel Romero in the octagon at UFC 205, saying it was the first time he lacked confidence facing an opponent.
Silva Cracks Top 10 After UFC Flyweight Title Win
Natalia Silva entered ESPN's pound-for-pound top 10 after capturing the UFC women's flyweight championship, marking the first new face in the rankings this year.
Malott Enters Welterweight Rankings After Win
Mike Malott has cracked the top tier at 170 pounds following his latest performance, joining the welterweight elite across major promotions.
Jake Paul Asks UFC To Release Jon Jones
Paul wants Jones freed to fight Ngannou under MVP MMA after Zuffa Boxing let Stevenson walk. Jones retweeted the request but Ngannou warned release won't come easy.
Basharat Rejects White's Claims On UFC Exit
Farid Basharat responded to Dana White's suggestion that the UFC cut him for being difficult to work with, saying he never turned down fights and always cooperated with staff.
Dricus Du Plessis' Future
Dricus du Plessis plans to reclaim his 185-pound title before moving up to light heavyweight in pursuit of a second UFC championship.
Street Fighter Hits The Cinemas
The new “Street Fighter” movie debuted at No. 1 in North America over the October 16-18 weekend, earning an estimated $31 million.
The Jon Jones Fight Nobody Talks About Anymore
Before the second Gustafsson bout and the dominance that followed, Jon Jones survived the closest call of his career at UFC 165 — a five-round war that exposed cracks in his game and forced him to evolve.
Covington Tops RAF Crossover Rankings Ahead Of Tsarukyan And Chimaev
Colby Covington sits at No. 1 in RAF's inaugural crossover rankings, with Henry Cejudo second and Arman Tsarukyan third. Khamzat Chimaev landed at No. 4.
Police Officer Slams Spectator At UFC Edmonton
A police officer intervened in a crowd fight at UFC Edmonton on Saturday, with video showing the officer slamming a spectator to the ground at Rogers Place.
Evloev Defends Wrestling Style Despite Zero UFC Finishes
Movsar Evloev credits knowledgeable MMA fans for his UFC career despite carrying a 10-0 Octagon record with no stoppages ahead of his UFC 333 title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.
Rivera Delivers Fourth-Round KO At BKFC 95
Former UFC bantamweight Jimmie Rivera stopped Brandon Meyer with a left hook in the fourth round at BKFC 95 in Newark, improving to 4-2-1 in bare-knuckle.
Seven UFC Edmonton Rookies Graded After Debuts
Cristian Perez earned an A+ with a 27-second knockout while Louis Jourdain struggled in his debut. Seven Octagon newcomers went 3-4 collectively at UFC Edmonton on Oct. 17.