The potential for Usman Nurmagomedov to join the UFC The lightweight division now rests on a single, important condition: money. According to his manager, he rules PFL Champion will only consider the move if the UFC is willing to do so match his current PFL salarywhich paves the way for a high-stakes negotiation. Nurmagomedov, the […]
Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovsky has a clear path back to the UFC lightweight title, but first he has to take care of business in his own division. As he prepares for his UFC325 title defense rematch against Diego Lopes in Sydney on February 1, ‘The Great’ looks ahead and maps out a route through which […]
The announcement of Paddy Pimblett’s interim lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje on UFC 324 has sparked intense debate, with many wondering if ‘The Baddy’ has been given the easiest path to a UFC championship in modern history. With reigning champion Ilia Topuria temporarily stepping aside, the UFC moved quickly to book Pimblett against the […]
Paddy Pimblett’s path to a UFC lightweight title shot has been thrown into disarray following Islam Makhachev’s dominant welterweight win at UFC 322. With Makhachev now positioned for a potential superfight against champion Ilia Topuria, ‘The Baddy’ finds himself in the championship contention despite his impressive win over Michael Chandler at UFC 304 earlier this […]
Justin Gaethje has issued a retirement ultimatum and is threatening to leave the UFC if he doesn’t get a lightweight title shot following his recent UFC win. UFC313. While the lightweight division becomes increasingly uncertain with a new champion Ilia Topuria‘s ambitions and the potential of facing Paddy Pimblett Ahead of a title defense in […]
Justin Gaethje, one of the most exciting fighters in the world UFC lightweight division, recently opened up about the hardest shot he’s ever taken in his career. Surprisingly, it wasn’t from a current champion or household name – it came from former contender James Vick during their match in 2018. Gaethje revealed that a liver […]
In a movement that has fueled debate on the MMA world, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is set to the formidable Rafael Fiziev In the main event of UFC Rio on October 11, 2025. While fans celebrate Oliveira’s decision in his home country, colleague UFC veteran, celebrate Renato “Moicano” has issued a grim warning. Moicano […]
Max Holloway’s triumphant unanimous decision about Dustin Poirier on UFC 318 has been overshadowed by a shocking revelation. The Hawaiian star can be sidelined until 2026, making it possible to derail his lightweight title ambitions, just when he reached #3 in the ranking. The hidden costs of victory Holloway’s Masterclass Against Poirier (50-45 x2, 49-46) […]