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.

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,

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

A shared affinity for violence is the reason Dan Hooker believes his clash with Justin Gaethje has been set for five rounds.

Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce choke is becoming a signature move after it netted him Submission of the Month honors again in January.

Dan Hooker is looking forward to facing Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. The pair are set to fight in the co-main event of the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev card. The two fighters are in contrasting form.

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.

Dustin Poirier, the fourth-ranked lightweight fighter in the UFC, commented on rumors that he would fight on April 13 in Miami at UFC 314.

Dan Hooker reacts to his brutal 5-round war with Justin Gaethje at UFC 313 and claims that UFC is planning to do something.

What’s next for a fighter when the gloves are off, both metaphorically and literally? The post “I’m a Father… I’m Tired” – Emotional Jeremy Stephens Puts Dana White and Conor McGregor on Alert After Free Agent Confirmation appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Jon Jones is perhaps the greatest mixed martial artist on the planet, but Demetrious Johnson thinks he'd be terrible backup in a street fight.