Colby Covington threatened UFC commentator Jon Anik | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC
In a sport where ‘mean stuff’ gets said, Colby Covington crossed the …read more
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Paulo Costa is now the highest paid fighter from Brazil with his new UFC contract. ‘Borrachinha’ (14-2 MMA) last fought in August of 2022 at UFC 278 where he defeated …read more
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Jamie Pickett will no longer appeal his UFC 285 loss to Bo Nickal, according to his manager.
LaMont Chappell of LCA Sports Management, the agency that represents Pickett, informed MMA Junkie …read more
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Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya admits that he was taken aback by the reaction of current titleholder, Alex Pereira’s reaction to his review of UFC 286 last week …read more
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Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has reacted to praise from UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan – in which the veteran caller claimed that Masvidal was “on a …read more
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Vera
vs.
Sandhagen
Holm
vs.
Santos
Landwehr
vs.
Lingo
Barber
vs.
Lee
Kape
vs.
Perez
Duraev
vs.
Njokuani
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
32-22
Vera
(62%)
Holm
(80%)
Landwehr
(74%)
Barber
(72%)
Kape
(63%)
Njokuani
(79%)
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
34-20
Vera
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Kape
Njokuani
Nolan King
@mma_kings
33-21/em>
Sandhagen
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Kape
Njokuani
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
32-22
Vera
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Perez
Njokuani
Matt Erickson
@MattE
32-22
Sandhagen
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Kape
Duraev
Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
31-23
Vera
Holm
Lingo
Barber
Kape
Njokuani
Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
30-24
Sandhagen
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Perez
Njokuani
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
30-24
Sandhagen
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Kape
Njokuani
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohn
29-25
2014 Champion
Vera
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Kape
Njokuani
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
29-25
Vera
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Kape
Njokuani
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
29-25
2018, 2022 Champion
Sandhagen
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Kape
Njokuani
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
28-26
2017 Champion
Vera
Holm
Landwehr
Barber
Kape
Njokuani
The UFC has touched down in the “Lone Star …read more
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Belal Muhammad was confused as to why Colby Covington was named the No. 1 contender following UFC 286. Despite the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
It appears Augusto Sakai’s next fight will be outside the UFC.
Sakai (16-5-1 MMA, 5-4 UFC) completed his contract in February with a unanimous decision win over Don’Tale Mayes at UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Marlon Vera headlines UFC San Antonio. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
See who we are picking for UFC San Antonio. The UFC is in …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
The UFC on ESPN 43 card is officially set, although it will be continuing with one less fight than originally scheduled. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
SAN ANTONIO – A fight from the UFC on ESPN 43 preliminary card has been scrapped the day before the event.
The lightweight fight between Trey Ogden (16-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka responded to comments made by Khamzat Chimaev about their time spent training together.
Earlier this week, Chimaev appeared on The MMA Hour, calling out a …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
The athletes competing on Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 43: Vera vs. Sandhangen fight card officially weighed in on Frida in San Antonio, Texas.
The event is headlined by a bantamweight fight …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
SAN ANTONIO – The UFC on ESPN 43 co-feature is set after both fighters made weight Friday.
Ahead of Saturday’s event in San Antonio, which takes place at AT&T Center with …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Former UFC middleweight championship challenger, Paulo Costa is set to become the best paid fighter from Brazil on the promotion’s books according to his manager and girlfriend, Tamara Alves – …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
Cody Garbrandt wants to return at UFC 290 and has an opponent in mind. Garbrandt (13-5 MMA) is hot off a unanimous decision victory over Trevin Jones (13-10 MMA) earlier …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
SAN ANTONIO – The UFC on ESPN 43 headliner is set after both fighters made weight Friday.
Ahead of Saturday’s event in San Antonio, which takes place at AT&T Center with …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
SAN ANTONIO – Nate Landwehr wants to test Austin Lingo’s heart at UFC on ESPN 43.
Landwehr (16-4 MMA, 3-2 UFC) faces Lingo (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) in Saturday’s featured bout at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Twitter – UFC
The young prospect risked serious damage to his leg when he refused to tap to a kneebar at UFC 286. Here’s what …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Former UFC welterweight, Dan Hardy did not hold back when discussing Dana White and his latest venture, Power Slap.
Following his retirement in 2013, Hardy made the transition to analyst and …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
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A new deal struck with UFC will allegedly make “Borrachinha” the best paid fighter from the nation …read more
Source:: MMAMania
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Colby Covington is no longer a fan of UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik.
The fallout from UFC 286 this past Saturday …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
The bantamweight division is thriving and this weekend’s fight between Cory Sandhagen and Marlon Vera is a key fight for the futures of all the the top contenders. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Since Dana White announced at the UFC 286 post fight press conference that Colby Covington will be getting the next crack at welterweight champion Leon Edwards, there have been a …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
SAN ANTONIO – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC on ESPN 43 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT).
The …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
A lightweight headliner is on tap for the final UFC event of April.
A the UFC Fight Night event April 29, contenders Renato Moicano (17-5-1 MMA, 9-5 UFC) and Arman Tsarukyan …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Welterweight title picture is in disarray.
Leon Edwards proved to the world at UFC 286 this past …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Paulo Costa after UFC 278. | Photo by Alejandro Salazar/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
It looks like ‘Borrachinha’ isn’t hitting the free agent market …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Merab Dvalishvili revealed he suffered a hand injury just two weeks before he was set to headline UFC Las Vegas against Petr Yan. Dvalishvili headlined his first UFC event tow …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Curtis Blaydes is a UFC heavyweight who is looking forward to Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic battling later this year.
‘Bones’ Jones captured the UFC heavyweight title with a first-round …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
Younger siblings of UFC veterans will meet in a heavyweight clash in April.
At UFC Fight Night 222, heavyweight winner of “The Ultimate Fighter Season 30” Mohammed Usman will meet the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Curtis Blaydes is a UFC heavyweight who is looking forward to Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic battling later this year.
‘Bones’ Jones captured the UFC heavyweight title with a first-round …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
Arman Tsarukyan | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
A pivotal UFC lightweight matchup is expected to cap off the promotion’s April slate.
Multiple people with knowledge …read more
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Max Holloway | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
Max Holloway returns on the UFC’s upcoming Kansas City, Mo., card.
The former featherweight champion faces Arnold Allen …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
A late addition to UFC on ESPN 43 will no longer take place.
The promotion officially announced Thursday evening that Tamires Vidal is out of her scheduled bout against Hailey Cowan …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Alex Pereira is already in the process of cutting weight for his highly anticipated rematch with Israel Adesanya.
Miami-Dade Arena in Florida will play host to UFC 287 featuring a middleweight …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
Khamzat Chimaev during ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 279 in September. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
‘Borz’ believes he’d have no issues with ‘Po …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Cody Garbrandt wants his matchup with Rani Yahya rescheduled for July.
Garbrandt (13-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) and Yahya were booked to face each other twice in 2022, but both fights fell …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is expecting a big knockout win in his return. ‘Gamebred’ has been out of action since his clash with Colby Covington at UFC 272. In …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Augusto Sakai | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Augusto Sakai is no longer under contract with the UFC.
The Brazilian heavyweight completed his …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Conor McGregor believes his recent weight gain would allow him to lay the smackdown on the UFC’s light heavyweight division. That was the latest claim by ‘The Notorious’ in a …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
Former UFC commentator Dan Hardy had a couple of thoughts after attending UFC 286 last weekend. The card was headlined by a welterweight trilogy title clash between Leon Edwards and …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Belal Muhammad at UFC 213 in 2017. | Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images
The UFC Hall of Famer has a suggestion for ‘Remember …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
SAN ANTONIO – Manel Kape has his eyes on UFC gold and plans on running through Alex Perez to get there.
Kape (18-6 MMA, 3-2 UFC) meets former title challenger Perez (24-7 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
SAN ANTONIO – Chidi Njokuani thinks he joined the UFC roster at the perfect time.
Although it took Njokuani (22-8 MMA, 2-1 UFC) 28 professional fights, the 34-year-old doubts he would have …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Ian Machado Garry | Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Ian Machado Garry was due for a step up in competition and he’s …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Leon Edwards put on a show in his first title defense.
In the main event of UFC 286, …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
SAN ANTONIO – Albert Duraev aims to prove he’s more than just a wrestler at UFC on ESPN 43.
Duraev (15-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) faces Chidi Njokuani (22-8 MMA, 2-1 UFC) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Upon the arrival of the UFC’s consensus greatest fighter of all time, a heavyweight debut proved to be successful, but Colby Covington suspects match fixing.
After a three-year layoff, Jon Jones …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
SAN ANTONIO – Once CJ Vergara’s fighting career is over, he probably has a future as a promoter.
When Vergara was a teenager growing up in Texas near San Antonio, he …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.
On Episode 3,346, the boys bring on guest Jorge Masvidal, who returns at UFC 287 next month in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Multiple fighters have offered UFC commentator, Jon Anik, assistance following recent threats from Colby Covington. Colby Covington, the number 2 ranked welterweight contender, took aim at Jon Anik, going as …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Cory Sandhagen | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Before anyone loses their mind, Cory Sandhagen isn’t looking past Marlon Vera. But in the day and …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Leon Edwards sent the London fans home happy with majority decision win over Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 286 this past Saturday. With his rivalry with Usman …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN 43.
UFC on ESPN 43 takes place Saturday at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
‘Borz’ Khamzat Chimaev is impressed with the skills of up-and-coming Bo Nickal. However, the Swedish fighter still committed to defeating him anytime.
Chimaev has bounced between the welterweight and middleweight divisions …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
UFC heavyweight ‘Razor’ Curtis Blaydes has weighed in on the UFC welterweight world title controversy involving Leon Edwards and Colby Covington.
‘Rocky’ Leon Edwards was able to defeat his rival Kamaru …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
The UFC did not respond to questions about Conor McGregor and USADA | Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
Dana White told the media to ask …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa is confident a new deal will soon be reached with the promotion, and when it happens, there are two names on his mind …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Jack Hermansson | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Brendan Allen will get his wish with a matchup booked against Jack Hermansson in a middleweight fight …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Colby Covington | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
After a year away from the public eye, Colby Covington stepped on the scale as the backup …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Former two-time undisputed UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has claimed to be privy to some “insider information” ahead of his return to the Octagon next month against Gilbert Burns, …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
The UFC schedule continues this week with UFC on ESPN 43 on Saturday at AT&T Center in San Antonio.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Chris Rini
We will continue with part two of our technical breakdown of UFC 286.
Main event: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman
I really enjoyed watching the …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are back to break down this week’s UFC event in San Antonio, TX. With picks and odds for every fight on the card. From Chito …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Former undisputed UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger, Chael Sonnen has claimed color-commentator, Joe Rogan “is on drugs” – in relation to his comments that welterweight contender, Jorge Masvidal, …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
The chase for $1 million hasn’t gone as planned for previous UFC contenders. Will this year’s crop of new faces be the ones that find a way? …read more
Source:: ESPN
UFC flyweight contender, Jeff Molina has confirmed that a blackmail attempt over a “petty” issue involving him, led to the release of an intimate video of him across social media …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
Jorge Masvidal warns everyone not to go too crazy about the idea of Colby Covington getting the next title shot against Leon Edwards. At least not yet, anyway.
In the aftermath …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
One-time UFC middleweight title challenger, Paulo Costa has confirmed he has agreed financial terms on a new four-fight deal with the Dana White-led organization, following infamous contract woes between the …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
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Bryce Mitchell has his theories about the controversial ending of UFC 284’s title fight between Islam Makhachev …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
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Francis Ngannou has an explanation for Kamaru Usman’s loss at UFC 286. Ahead of UFC 286, …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
UFC star Jorge Masvidal has vowed to fight Colby Covington again before he decides to retire from mixed martial arts. Last year at UFC 272, Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has suggested that a fight against Alex Pereira would be the easiest of his mixed martial arts career. For the last little while, there’s been some …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
As per a recent report from MiddleEasy, Bo Nickal will return to the Octagon this summer to take on Tresean Gore at UFC 290. Over the course of the last …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Conor McGregor appears to be feeling extremely confident ahead of his return to the Octagon later this year. After so much time away from the cage, it seems as if …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Paulo Costa is staying put.
After a recent contract dispute dissolved his potential UFC 284 clash with Robert Whittaker in Feb. …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Paulo Costa has come to terms on a new contract with the UFC, clearing the way for the former middleweight title challenger to compete sometime in 2023. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Paulo Costa will remain a UFC fighter. Costa has been vocal about his displeasure with his current contract and when the promotion announced he was booked to face Robert Whittaker …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
This Saturday the UFC concludes an eight-week stretch of events with UFC San Antonio, headlined by …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
The UFC’s road trip outside of Las Vegas continues Saturday with UFC on ESPN 43, which takes place at the AT&T Center in San Antonio with a main card that …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC on FOX 29 in 2018. | Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images
Poirier vs. Gaethje 2, anyone? Dustin …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Marlon Vera has a theory as to why Henry Cejudo is returning to the UFC. In the main event of UFC 288, Cejudo is ending his three-year-long hiatus after he …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Jorge Masvidal’s beef with Colby Covington is far from over.
Neither Masvidal (35-16 MMA, 12-9 UFC) nor Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) have competed since they shared the octagon in one …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
SAN ANTONIO – Due to life events and a series of unfortunate bout cancelations, former UFC flyweight title challenger Alex Perez hasn’t competed as often as he would like.
At UFC …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Now that Kamaru Usman failed to reclaim the welterweight title in his trilogy bout with Leon Edwards at UFC 286, the Ultimate Fighting Championship remains without an African champion after …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
Craig Kidwell-USA TODAY Sports
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington took issue with a tweet by Jon Anik and decided to warn the UFC commentator that …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Chris Rini
For those training in the sport of MMA, here are several technical moves that UFC fighters used to press the action this past …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
UFC flyweight contender Jeff Molina has discussed the recent support he’s gotten over the last week. ‘El Jefe’ has been out of action since his clash with Zhalgas Zhumagulov last …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
SAN ANTONIO – Holly Holm expects to end her combat sports career under the UFC banner after signing a new six-fight contract with the promotion.
The 41-year-old former women’s bantamweight champion Holm …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger, Jorge Masvidal has plans to secure a future rematch with bitter-rival, former interim champion, Colby Covington. And claimed he hopes to “murder” the Clovis …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
Khamzat Chimaev has his eyes on middleweight and beyond, but isn’t necessarily done with 170 pounds.
Before jumping up to 185 pounds, the undefeated Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) says he …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Fabricio Werdum | PFL
Fabricio Werdum’s run as a Professional Fighters League heavyweight is officially over.
The former UFC heavyweight champion announced in an interview with …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
SAN ANTONIO – Marlon Vera doesn’t see much rhyme or reason to the way UFC title shots are decided these days. However, he thinks that probably plays to his advantage.
Vera …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has some interesting ideas when it comes to Jorge Masvidal and Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is an all-time great MMA fighter who held the UFC welterweight and …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
Jorge Masvidal is opening up about his knockout loss to Kamaru Usman. It was at UFC 261 in April of 2021 where Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA) met up with Kamaru …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Undefeated UFC welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has claimed that undisputed middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, turned down a fight with him before inking terms to rematch former titleholder, Israel Adesanya at …read more
Source:: Cagepotato
SAN ANTONIO – Saturday won’t be the first time Yana Santos has stepped in a cage opposite legendary women’s fighter Holly Holm. It will just be the first time the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie