ABU DHABI – Mounir Lazzez is looking to venture out in 2021. Lazzez (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who made history as the first Arab-born and Arab-raised fighter signed to the UFC, had an impressive promotional debut when he upset Abdul Razak Alhassan in July. Lazzez is set to make his return to “Fight Island” on […]

Conor McGregor plans to be a busy man in 2021 as he plots his fighting future in both MMA and boxing. McGregor is all set to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 257 on Jan. 23 in Abu Dhabi, where he’ll rematch former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier. But the Irishman […]

If you’ve had any doubts about Jon Jones’ commitment to heavyweight, forget about them. He’s all in. On Wednesday, the former UFC light heavyweight champion shared photos on social media highlighting his physical transformation as he prepares to, in his mind, solidify his status as the MMA GOAT. Let’s just say you’ve never seen him like […]

Calvin Kattar believes what sets him apart in the UFC is simply in his DNA. He’ll put his grit to the test on January 16 at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar. Read the Full Article Here View full post on UFC News

Michael Chandler is ready to do whatever it takes to prove that he belongs amongst the UFC lightweight division’s elite. Chandler (21-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is set to make his octagon debut on Jan. 23, when he takes on Dan Hooker at UFC 257 on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, where on the same night, […]

Cage Warriors champion Jake Hadley is ready to take his career to the next level. The undefeated English prospect recently captured the promotion’s flyweight title with a landslide unanimous decision win over Luke Shanks at Cage Warriors 117 in December and says he’s more than ready to compete against the UFC’s top contenders at 125 […]

Back at his original weight class, Jared Gordon is ready to make a run in the featherweight division. Gordon (16-4 MMA, 4-3 UFC), a former CFFC 145-pound champion, stopped Michel Quinones in the second round in his UFC debut in 2017, but missed the featherweight limit by three pounds. The weight miss prompted a move […]

Alex Morono (pictured) fights Anthony Pettis in a welterweight bout on Dec. 19 at UFC Vegas 17 | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting An up-and-down year for Alex Morono has the potential to end on a career-changing high note. “The Great White” faces his most famous opponent yet when he takes on former lightweight champion Anthony […]

LAS VEGAS – Ciryl Gane isn’t the sort of fighter to be shouting his name from the rooftops. Indeed, even after his finish of a former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos at UFC 256, the big Frenchman is keeping his feet firmly on the ground. Undefeated heavyweight Gane (7-0 MMA, 4-0- UFC) scored a […]

A Win Over Fellow BJJ Ace Mackenzie Dern At UFC 256 Would Put Strawweights On Notice Read the Full Article Here View full post on UFC News

After His Legendary Winning Streak Ended, Tony Ferguson Is Out To Remind People Of His Greatness. Read the Full Article Here View full post on UFC News

In His Second UFC Stint, Damon Jackson Shows The Benefits Of Patience, Dedication And Experience. Read the Full Article Here View full post on UFC News

Heavyweight In Striking Distance Of The Dream He Has Chased For 14 Years Read the Full Article Here View full post on UFC News

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting Khaos Williams has had quite the introduction to UFC fans in 2020. Williams followed up his 27-second finish of Alex Morono in his octagon debut at UFC 247 with a blistering 30-second, one punch KO of Abdul Razak Alhassan in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 14 earlier this month. “The […]

Charles Oliveira has been feeling overlooked in the UFC’s crowded lightweight division, but he’ll get a chance to turn some heads next month. View full post on Recent News on Sherdog.com

LAS VEGAS – Nicolas Dalby beat Daniel Rodriguez with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 255 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Dalby, who won for the fifth straight time. View full post on MMA Junkie

Jennifer Maia Inspired By Rousey vs Holm Fight Ahead Of UFC 255 Title Fight Read the Full Article Here View full post on UFC News

Daniel Rodriguez believes his UFC 255 bout with Nicholas Dalby is the perfect time to announce that he’s a contender. Read the Full Article Here View full post on UFC News

Cynthia Calvillo spoke to reporters Wednesday ahead of UFC 255. Calvillo (9-1-1 MMA, 6-1-1 UFC) discussed her flyweight matchup with Katlyn Chookagian (14-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC), her desire to step into the co-main event title fight against Valentina Shevchenko if Jennifer Maia misses weight, returning to the cage from a positive COVID-19 test, a response […]

After the longest layoff of his career, bantamweight Tony Gravely believes he’s ready go from prospect to contender. Read the Full Article Here View full post on UFC News