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It seems the UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has some lofty goals for what could come next if he is victorious on Saturday night at UFC 268. And that could include a co-promoted switch to boxing to face the pound-for-pound king of the sweet science Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. Usman (19-1) has a major test in

UFC 268 Press Conference Face-offs Video: Kamaru Usman shoves Colby Covington At the conclusion of Thursday’s UFC 268 Pre-fight Press Conference in New York City, the athletes faced off with their opponents. Main event fighter, welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, shoved challenger Colby Covington during the face-offs and the two exchanged words afterward. Women’s strawweight champion Rose

Sep 25, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Nate Diaz brother of Nick Diaz in attendance during UFC 266 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports UFC star Nate Diaz has one fight left on his existing contract and is planning on testing his value on the free-agent open market. Leaving many to

It might be an understatement to say the UFC has some questionable rankings.  You would expect rankings to be questionable as they are subjective; however, in this column, I will point out rankings that I think are glaring mistakes.  I will also analyze significant movement in the rankings that I agree with. Editorial Commentary by

Credit: Jason Burgos Former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje thinks ESPN analyst Daniel Cormier has a conflict of interest issue when it comes to giving an unbiased opinion of friend Islam Makhachev. Despite having relationships with many fighters throughout the sport, former two-division champion Cormier has rarely been questioned on whether he can coffer

Michael Chandler: Islam Makhachev comparisons to Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘not even close’ Michael Chandler is gearing up to face Justin Gaethje for a potential No. 1 contenders spot in the UFC’s lightweight division. But despite the huge fight on his horizon, everyone wants to know about Islam Makhachev who secured the biggest win of his career

Mar 3, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Frankie Edgar reacts to his loss by TKO against Brian Ortega during UFC 222 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Despite 34 fights under his belt and 16 years of wear and tear on his 40-year-old body, Frankie Edgar sees no end in sight

Jiri Prochazka will ‘probably’ be Glover Teixeira’s first title defense says Dana White No. 2 ranked light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka will likely be champion Glover Teixeira‘s first title defense says UFC president Dana White. Prochazka (28-2-1) is riding a 12-fight winning streak. The Czech fighter hasn’t tasted defeat since 2015. He officially weighed in

Mar 6, 2021; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Petr Yan of Russia punches Aljamain Sterling in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports New UFC interim bantamweight champion Petr Yan believes lineal champion

Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5, Week 10 results: Two fighters awarded UFC contracts Dana White’s Contender Series wrapped up its fifth season on Tuesday at the UFC Apex with a five-fight card that resulted in two fighters being awarded UFC contracts. In the fight card’s main event, lightweight Maheshate defeated Achilles Estremadura by unanimous

Jun 12, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Nate Diaz reacts against Leon Edwards during UFC 263 at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports As absurd as the idea might have seemed a month ago, a fight pitting Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev is something UFC President Dana White is “100%” open to

Watch Justin Gaethje finish Michael Johnson in bonus-winning performance | UFC 268 Free Fight Since signing with the UFC, lightweight Justin Gaethje has only been defeated by names that have UFC champion on their resume. Look back at Gaethje’s bonus winning finish of Michael Johnson. Gaethje faces fellow former title challenger Michael Chandler at UFC

[embedded content] In November, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is tentatively scheduled to return to Madison Square Garden, in New York City, with UFC 268. A pay-per-view extravaganza headlined by two fights with major divisional ramifications. In the co-main event, two of the top four lightweights on the planet will face off when former Bellator 155-pound

Eddie Alvarez makes pick for Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler’s UFC 268 bout There’s a lot on the line for Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler at UFC 268 and no one knows better what it’s like to be in the Octagon with the fighters than a former foe of each man … Eddie Alvarez. So

Credit: Showtime/Amanda Westcott The long-anticipated return is official. Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury has been signed to take place on Dec. 18 in Tampa, Fla., as the popular YouTuber turned pugilist looks to win a fifth straight fight to start his fighting career. Paul is 4-0 since his debut as a professional boxer in January

UFC 268 Countdown Video: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler Preview the UFC 268 main card matchup between former lightweight title challengers Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler on UFC Countdown. UFC 268 is on Saturday, November 6 live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. UFC 268 features two world title rematches. In the main

July 26, 2020; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Khamzat Chimaev (red gloves) of Czechia celebrates after his TKO victory over Rhys McKee (not pictured) of Northern Ireland in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island . Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via USA TODAY Sports If there was

UFC 267 highlights & recap: Petr Yan vs Cory Sandhagen Watch the UFC 267 highlights and recap from the interim bantamweight championship between Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen. The bout served as the UFC 267 co-main event on Saturday at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, United Arab Emirates. [embedded content] (Subscribe to MMAWeekly.com on YouTube) UFC 267