Everybody loves a good surprise. The art of diverting expectations is one of the most alluring aspects of MMA — the ...

The UFC is entering a new era with Paramount starting in 2026 where fans will no longer have to pay for singular PPVs and ...

Of the 11 current UFC men's and women's champions, four were titleholders at the start of the year. Two others began 2025 as ...

Islam Makhachev revealed he turned down a welterweight title defense at UFC 324, potentially against Michael Morales.

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The Russian welterweight had gone unbeaten across seven fights inside the Octagon, bringing his overall record in the sport ...

Islam Makhachev recently gave his opinion on whether Shavkat Rakhmonov deserves a title shot when the latter makes his return ...

Fresh off claiming the welterweight title, Islam Makhachev has questioned whether Shavkat Rakhmonov should be next in line.

As per Islam Makhachev, the UFC asked him if he was willing to make the first defense of his welterweight title in January ...

However, although the Ecuadorian is seemingly on the precipice of a title shot, Makhachev has revealed he turned down the ...

“I said that I wanted to fight Kamaru Usman next,” Makhachev said (Russian translation via Red Corner MMA). “Although the ...

Ben Askren wants to see fresh faces in the UFC welterweight title picture. Islam Makhachev became the new welterweight ...