The debate over Islam Makhachev's status as the number one pound-for-pound fighter in MMA continues to generate discussion, with prominent voices like Michael
There, the UFC executive largely shut down Islam Makhachev’s tease of a move to 185 pounds. While Dana White has no issue with the lightweight champion moving up to welterweight, a move to middleweight is a bridge too far for the promoter.
Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce choke is becoming a signature move after it netted him Submission of the Month honors again in January.
McGregor has been linked to several fights since a gruesome leg injury halted his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. Most notably, McGregor was scheduled to finally fight Michael Chandler after the pair coached TUF 31 against each other in the spring of 2023.
Dustin Poirier is expected to return in 2025 for what is being labeled as his ‘last dance’. The opponent and the date remain to be undisclosed for now but the former UFC interim champion took the time to reveal how he’s not fighting in Miami as rumored.
Could Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett be on a collision course? Chandler (23-9 MMA, 2-4 UFC) addressed the possibility of facing popular rising lightweight Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC) next – a matchup "The Baddy" previously teased.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev hints at a potential title defense against Justin Gaethje after UFC 311.
Following his UFC 311 title defense, Islam Makhachev has surprisingly highlighted Justin Gaethje as his potential next challenge as he looks for a July return.
Max Holloway is a first-ballot UFC Hall-of-Famer and one of the greatest featherweight fighters of all time. However, the current BMF champion being the man who can beat Islam Makhachev might surprise some. Mainly based on their shared opponents.
T he 1st ranked UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was just a few steps away from fulfilling his dream of fighting for the belt. His last-minute withdrawal has pushed his c
Michael Chandler has options. Looking to bounce back from his defeat to Charles Oliveira in November, the former Bellator champion has several names in mind for a return to the cage. From top contenders to veterans and rising stars,