Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message it’s LinkedIn by email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-286-london-video-leon-edwards-kamaru-usman-ceremonial-weigh-ins-faceoff Matt Erickson and Abbey Subhan March 17, 2023 3:08 pm ET LONDON – Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman faced off for the final time at Friday’s UFC 286 event. Welterweight champion Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 … Read more
Conor McGregor has his sights set on the UFC welterweight title, and the current champion and challenger have no problem with it. This week, the Irish superstar and former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion revealed that he would like to challenge for the UFC’s third division at 170 pounds. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, McGregor (22-6 … Read more
LONDON – Now that Sam Patterson’s UFC career is about to begin, he’s looking to a recent champion for inspiration. Patterson (10-1-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), who won his way to the promotion via Dana White’s Contender Series last fall, will face fellow UFC champion Yanal Ashmoz (6- 0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) UFC 286 heads to … Read more
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message it’s LinkedIn by email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/mma-junkie-radio-3344-ufc-286-preview-alistair-overeem-gets-suspension-more March 16, 2023 5:15 pm ET Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio featuring “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. In Episode 3,344, the guys preview the big UFC 286 pay-per-view in London, discuss Alistair Overeem’s … Read more
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Scott Coker once again made a match for the services of his friend Luke Rockhold, but this time the former champion went in a different direction. Coker had Rockhold as part of his middleweight division in Strikeforce from 2008-2012, and the Bay Area native won the title in 2011. He defended … Read more
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message it’s LinkedIn by email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-221-karl-williams-having-fun-debut-unanimous-decision-win-lukasz-brzeski Matthew Wells and Ken Hathaway March 12, 2023 8:40 pm ET LAS VEGAS – Karl Williams defeated Lukasz Brzeski by unanimous decision in his debut Saturday on the main card at UFC Fight Night 221 … Read more
Now that both men are no longer under contract with the UFC, the long-awaited fight between Darren Till and Mike Perry could happen. Former welterweight title contender Till had his UFC release request granted this month, making him one of the most coveted free agents in combat sports. The Brit said he will assess all … Read more
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message it’s LinkedIn by email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-fight-night-221-matchmaker-merab-dvalishvili-next-fight-winning-streak-petr-yan Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan March 12, 2023 4:00 pm ET (Also SEE: Sean Shelby’s shoes: What’s next for Petr Yan after UFC Fight Night 221 loss?) Merab Dvalishvili registered the biggest win of his … Read more
Alexander Volkov took on the behemoth Alexandr Romanov at UFC Fight Night 221 – and made it look easy. Saturday’s main event at The Theater at Virgin Hotels lasted 2:16 as Volkov (36-10 MMA, 10-4 UFC) finished Romanov (16-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) with punches ground and pound. in Round 1. Romanov fired early but could … Read more
LAS VEGAS – Merab Dvalishvili wants a title shot, but he’ll turn it down when it’s offered. It’s a rare feat, often thought of but never experienced by UFC opponents. His best friend and main training partner Aljamain Sterling happens to be on the same team – and happens to be the champion. With his … Read more