Image: UFC on Instagram Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is planning on dropping down to flyweight and has already received a warning from Henry Cejudo. In an interview with ESPN, ‘No Love’ announced his future plans which include a move down to 125-pounds to “save the flyweight division”. “First we’re focused on Raphael, and
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7:14 AM ET Brock Lesnar doesn’t like being around people. That’s not a WWE gimmick or a persona he put on in advance of pummeling fellow heavyweights in the UFC. Unless you’re someone who has earned his respect, Lesnar admittedly does not mix well with others. One of the biggest money-making stars in combat sports
Image Credit: Getty Images Tyron Woodley says he is prepared to do battle at UFC 249 and he wants to know if Colby Covington will be his dance partner. The status of UFC 249 is up in the air. While UFC president Dana White insists the event will take place on April 18, a location
As the most popular fighter in combat sport today, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar Conor McGregor is often imitated for his brash persona, legendary trash talk, in-cage mannerisms, and world-class striking. Many have also poked fun at the bad side of “Notorious,” such as his out-of-cage issues and Octagon defeats. Some of the most impressive
Watch Alistair Overeem finish Aleksei Oleinik in the first round: UFC free fight [embedded content] Alistair Overeem scored a first-round finish of Aleksei Oleinik in the main event of the UFC’s second ever event in Russia last year. Overeem was expected to face Walt Harris on April 11, 2020, at UFC on ESPN+ 30 in
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is doing everything in his power to assist his home country of Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Irish star has been vocal on social media in recent days, encouraging his countrymen to stay home and help others during the crisis. McGregor has also made multiple donations to help
3:04 PM ET UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic said Wednesday that he still sees spots in his left eye from a torn retina that was surgically repaired. He said there’s no timetable for his return to the Octagon, but in the meantime, he wages a different kind of battle as a part-time firefighter with the
Image Credit: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images Valentina Shevchenko has spoken out on the leg injury that forced her UFC 251 removal. Shevchenko was scheduled to put her UFC women’s flyweight championship on the line against Joanne Calderwood on June 6. While the card is scheduled to take place inside Perth Arena, many are questioning the
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White already has his hands full trying to stage the cursed UFC 249 event later this month, but he now has to set some extra time aside to join all other major sports commissioners on an impromptu COVID-19 conference call with President Donald Trump. This is according to a
(Editorial Opinion is that of Scott Petersen and does not necessarily reflect the views and principles of MMAWeekly.com or its staff.) As the world struggles to deal with the current coronavirus situation, UFC President Dana White is trying to save the show. UFC 249 in particular. As the world has continued to spiral with shutdowns
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Jon Fitch (32-7-2 MMA) is not sure if he will compete again in mixed martial arts. The longtime welterweight contender has not stepped foot in the cage since April of 2019, when he fought then-Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald to a controversial draw. After a twelve-month layoff, the 42-year-old claims he
3:30 PM ET UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko said she hopes to be back “sometime in August” from the leg surgery she underwent a week and a half ago. “I was hoping [the injury] would heal by itself, but when it started to frustrate me a little bit, doctors advised me to have surgery,”
Image Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Luke Rockhold would’ve loved to have tested Anderson Silva during “The Spider’s” prime. Rockhold’s time as a professional MMA fighter is likely over. While Rockhold hasn’t announced his retirement, he has said it’s unlikely that he’ll ever return to the Octagon. That may be music to
Much like the rest of the world dealing with the widespread COVID-19 pandemic, former UFC heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou is doing whatever he can to stay in shape and pass the time in quarantine. One of the more popular social media trends taking place right now is the push-up challenge. With limited access to
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UFC light heavyweight contender Nikita Krylov believes that coronavirus is transmitted through your TV and he believes people are overthinking the virus. Krylov recently fought Johnny Walker at UFC Brasilia on the last card before the UFC was forced into a coronavirus-induced hiatus. Krylov says he had no problems fighting on the card and says
3:13 PM ET The California State Athletic Commission has canceled all combat sports events in the state through May, according to an announcement Thursday from the state’s Department of Consumer Affairs. The measure was taken due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The Commission didn’t take this decision lightly and understands the potential economic loss to promoters
Image Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Khabib Nurmagomedov says he could still fight at UFC 249 on April 18 if the UFC sends him a location right now. Earlier this week, Nurmagomedov announced on Instagram Live he is stuck in Russia and the event would go on without him. But, speaking to