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We both suck: Brahimaj calls out Covington after ranking removal
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (192+ words) Colby Covington's return to the Octagon may come against a lower-ranked opponent after the former interim UFC welterweight champion was removed from the division's top 15 following a lengthy layoff. One potential opponent has already stepped forward, with unranked welterweight Ramiz…...
The events just aren't juicy no more': Darren Till questions UFC direction
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (212+ words) Former UFC contender and new BKFC signee Darren Till has accused UFC CEO Dana White of becoming disengaged from the sport and criticised the promotion's current output, including its use of artificial intelligence in promotional material. Till, who was once…...
Let's run it': Chimaev draws interest after signing with Real American Freestyle ahead of UFC 328 title defence
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (255+ words) Khamzat Chimaev has attracted immediate interest for his Real American Freestyle Wrestling debut after signing with the promotion ahead of his upcoming UFC middleweight title defence against Sean Strickland on May 9. The undefeated champion is set to headline UFC 328 at…...
I'm like the last dude in America you should threaten': Strickland responds to Chimaev's street fight warning
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (214+ words) Sean Strickland has responded to Khamzat Chimaev's recent comments about a potential street fight, challenging the UFC middleweight champion to act on his words ahead of their title bout on May 9. The two are set to headline UFC 328 in Newark,…...
I literally f*cked it up: Jiri Prochazka responds to UFC 327 defeat and outlines comeback plans
1+ week, 2+ day ago (215+ words) Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka has addressed his knockout loss to Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, admitting fault in his performance while suggesting discussions are underway regarding his next fight. Prochazka suffered a dramatic defeat last weekend after initially…...
UFC 327: 3 burning questions ahead of fight night in Miami
1+ week, 5+ day ago (778+ words) The UFC heads to Miami, Florida for a stacked UFC 327 card that features the best of the promotion's light heavyweight division on what should be an explosive night of fights at the Kaseya Center. Headlining the show is a battle…...
I'm coming to be the face of violence': Darren Till signs multi-fight deal with BKFC
2+ week, 42+ min ago (339+ words) The Mac Life - MMA I'm coming to be the face of violence': Darren Till signs multi-fight deal with BKFC Darren Till has signed a multi-fight contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), with the former UFC title challenger expected to…...
Dana White rejects claim Ilia Topuria's pay demands blocked Islam Makhachev fight
2+ week, 31+ min ago (210+ words) A proposed super-fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria for a planned June event did not materialise amid conflicting explanations, with UFC president Dana White disputing claims that financial demands were the cause. Topuria had suggested that an injury to…...
Khamzat Chimaev shrugs off inactivity criticism ahead of UFC 328 title defence
2+ week, 2+ day ago (223+ words) UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has dismissed criticism over his activity levels as he prepares to defend his title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9th. Chimaev, who faces Strickland in the main event at Prudential Center in Newark, New…...
Darren Till confirms Misfits exit as new fight announcement looms
2+ week, 2+ day ago (284+ words) Former UFC fighter Darren Till has confirmed he has parted ways with Misfits Boxing and is set to announce his next move in combat sports in the coming days. Till, 33, rose to prominence during his UFC career, recording six wins…...