On September 3, 2022, Abus Magomedov announced himself to UFC fans in spectacular fashion with a 19-second knockout of Dustin Stoltzfus in Paris. The German-based Russian floored his opponent with a front kick before swarming with punches to seal one of the fastest finishes in UFC middleweight history. Magomedov’s explosive debut earned him a main event slot against Sean Strickland, though the American prevailed and went on to secure a title shot. A subsequent loss to Caio Borralho stalled Magomedov’s momentum, but he has since rebounded with three straight victories. Now booked to return at UFC 320 on a card…
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Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski recently had some fun at UFC 319 by pranking a superfan. During a meet-and-greet arranged by The Unscripted Show, Volkanovski playfully grappled with the fan, faking a neck injury to create a brief panic before revealing it was all a joke. The fan’s priceless reaction quickly went viral. Meanwhile, Volkanovski confirmed that Lerone Murphy is now his next title challenger following Murphy’s knockout win over Aaron Pico, though he had initially hoped to face Movsar Evloev. Volkanovski admitted Murphy has now earned the shot, leaving Evloev waiting for another opportunity.
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson has heaped praise on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Craig Jones, calling him a more effective promoter than UFC president Dana White. Johnson, widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, has followed his career beyond the UFC with success in ONE Championship and through his popular YouTube channel, Mighty, where he provides fighter training, analysis, and discussion panels. Speaking during a debate between Jones and BJJ rival Mikey Musumeci, Johnson praised the Australian for his promotional skills ahead of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), a $1 million grappling tournament streamed…
UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev has taken aim at Alex Pereira’s preparation for their upcoming rematch, suggesting the Brazilian may be focusing on the wrong areas. The two fighters will headline UFC 320 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on October 4, in a sequel to their clash at UFC 313 in March. Ankalaev claimed the title after defeating Pereira via unanimous decision, with the victory largely shaped by his striking rather than grappling. Recent social media footage has shown Pereira defending multiple takedown attempts from training partners, a focus that Ankalaev has openly questioned. Posting on X, the…
Tony Ferguson made a triumphant return to combat sports with a third-round knockout of TikTok sensation Salt Papi at the AO Arena in Manchester, ending a six-year losing streak that had plagued the former UFC interim lightweight champion. Ferguson, who had previously struggled in the UFC and was initially set to return under the GFL banner against Dillon Danis, pivoted to Misfits Boxing when that matchup fell through. Facing the fast-rising Filipino star Salt Papi, who came in with three consecutive stoppage wins but a previous loss to MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, Ferguson looked revitalized and focused. The opening rounds…
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the long-promised White House fight card is officially on, following a successful meeting in Washington, D.C. White, who traveled to the nation’s capital to secure approval, announced during an Instagram Live session that the event, set to celebrate Independence Day on 4 July 2026, is moving forward. He described the meeting as going “better than could have been imagined” and promised more details in the coming weeks. While stars like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor have expressed interest in competing on the historic card, White indicated that Jones’ participation is highly unlikely. The…
After a storied run as the undisputed middleweight champion, Anderson Silva returned to Brazil in 2011 to settle a score with Japanese contender Yushin Okami. Silva had previously suffered a controversial disqualification loss to Okami at Rumble on the Rock 8 after landing an upkick to a downed opponent. Six years later, Silva left no doubt in front of a home crowd, connecting with a sneaky right hand straight during an exchange and following with relentless ground strikes to secure a brutal knockout victory in his sophomore UFC Brazil outing. Silva continued to demonstrate his dominance in his final middleweight…
Ilia Topuria’s manager has teased that the newly crowned lightweight champion could make his first title defense at UFC 322 on November 15, potentially against Justin Gaethje. Topuria earned the belt in June with a knockout of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, immediately facing a post-fight challenge from Paddy Pimblett, though UFC president Dana White indicated Pimblett wouldn’t be next. Earlier this week, Renato Moicano suggested that whispers point to UFC 322 for Topuria’s first defense, and the fighter’s manager reinforced the notion online, posting “Say goodnight Gaethje… #AndStill #UFC322.” Gaethje, a former interim champion, last fought in March at…
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is aiming to make a statement in his return to the ring at Misfits Boxing 22 this weekend, taking on fellow Octagon veteran Darren Till in Manchester. Rockhold, who has experienced a mix of results since leaving the UFC—including a knockout win over Joe Schilling and a loss to Mike Perry in a BKFC bout—is confident of replicating his success against Till. Known for his submission skills earlier in his MMA career, Rockhold also racked up notable knockouts, including a four-round victory over Chris Weidman to claim the UFC middleweight title. In a bold…
Tony Ferguson, once a top lightweight in the UFC, has opened up about his departure from the promotion following a record-setting eight-fight losing streak. Many of Ferguson’s losses came after repeated cancellations of his anticipated bouts with Khabib Nurmagomedov, including an interim lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje. Ferguson admits that in many of these fights, he wasn’t performing at his best, often fighting opponents he felt weren’t fully engaged. “I didn’t get cut from the UFC. We both [shook hands] and we both walked away,” Ferguson told MMA Fighting. He also revealed that much of his focus had been…