Brian Ortega, UFC 303 ceremonial weigh-in Credit: Eddie Law/Cageside Press After days of rumors, it’s official: Brian Ortega has ended his UFC 326 fight with Renato Moicano. Ortega, a former featherweight title challenger in the UFC, confirmed the rumors a video statement posted on social media on Friday. It appears that nagging injuries that have […]
In a candid discussion on the _OverDogs Podcast_, Joe Pyfer addressed the sentiment that the MMA fanbase has become too sensitive, sharing his struggles with harsh online criticism after losses. He emphasized that fans often lack genuine empathy for fighters, pointing out the difference between perceived affection on social media and the reality of public […]
Alexander Volkanovski, UFC 314 Ceremonial Weigh-in Credit: Jay Anderson/Cageside Press The UFC found Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes last April so much, they’ve decided to do it a second time, with the rematch headlining this Saturday’s UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia. Two straight weeks of numbered UFC events is a rarity, but this 1-2 punch […]
Benoit Saint-Denis has amassed an impressive 8-3 record in the UFC, with his only losses coming at lightweight to Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano. The former French Special Forces soldier returns to the Octagon at UFC 325, just two months after his stunning 16-second KO of Beneil Dariush and straight into a match against #6-ranked […]
Oktagon 83 heavyweight Lazar Todev has had something of a rollercoaster ride over the past year and a half. In December 2024, Todev was scheduled to face Oktagon MMA heavyweight champion Hatef Moeil at Oktagon 64. However, during a pre-fight press conference, an altercation broke out and Moeil actually threw his belt at the challenger, […]
UFC veteran Michael Chandler is grappling with the possibility of missing his highly anticipated fight against Conor McGregor, originally scheduled for UFC 303, before McGregor’s injury derailed the bout. Despite Chandler’s continued efforts and promotional campaigns targeting McGregor, UFC President Dana White recently indicated that the promotion is expanding on that idea for the upcoming […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 08: Iasmin Lucindo of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on August 8, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) UFC women’s strawweight Iasmin Lucindo has been suspended for nine months by CSAD (Combat Sports Anti-Doping) after failing a […]
One of Sean O’Malley’s longtime opponents is willing to stop watching UFC fights if he gets his next shot at the bantamweight title. Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley snapped the first losing skid of his career last Saturday at UFC 324. In an instant classic, O’Malley defeated streaking contender Song Yadong by unanimous decision […]
Conor McGregor has released new training footage as he prepares for his highly anticipated UFC comeback. After being sidelined since his leg injury in 2021, the former two-weight world champion has returned to SBG Ireland and set up a dedicated gym at his home. The footage shows McGregor’s intense training regime, with him mentioning that […]
Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje was seen by some as an exciting, albeit sloppy fight, but one prolific MMA competitor called it one of the lowest quality UFC headliners he has seen in a while. This statement was made by Josh Barnett, who has the distinction of being the youngest UFC Heavyweight Champion in history. […]